Rep. Robin L. Kelly

Medicare for All Act This bill establishes a national health insurance program that is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among other requirements, the program must (1) cover all U.S. residents; (2) provide for automatic enrollment of individuals upon birth or residency in the United States; and (3) cover items and services that are medically necessary or appropriate to maintain health or to diagnose, treat, or rehabilitate a health condition, including hospital services, prescription drugs, mental health and substance abuse treatment, dental and vision services, long-term care, gender affirming care, and reproductive care, including contraception and abortions. The bill prohibits cost-sharing (e.g., deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments) and other charges for covered services. Additionally, private health insurers and employers may only offer coverage that is supplemental to, and not duplicative of, benefits provided under the program. Health insurance exchanges and specified federal health programs terminate upon program implementation. However, the program does not affect coverage provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Indian Health Service. The bill also establishes a series of implementing provisions relating to (1) health care provider participation; (2) HHS administration; and (3) payments and costs, including the requirement that HHS negotiate prices for prescription drugs. Individuals who are age 18 or younger, age 55 or older, or already enrolled in Medicare may enroll in the program starting one year after enactment of this bill; other individuals may buy into the program at this time. The program must be fully implemented two years after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the FCC to establish a vetting process for applicants seeking high-cost universal service fund money to deploy rural broadband networks. It mandates that applicants must demonstrate technical, financial, and operational capabilities through detailed proposals, including documentation showing they can meet performance standards and have a viable business plan. The FCC must evaluate these proposals against established technical standards (like those from the Digital Opportunity Data Collection) and the applicant's history of complying with broadband funding requirements. Penalties for failing to meet pre-authorization requirements must be at least $9,000 per violation or 30% of the funding amount. The bill directly affects entities applying for new broadband funding under the universal service program.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Supply Chain Resilience Working Group within the Department of Commerce to assess and strengthen critical supply chains for national security and economic security. It requires the Assistant Secretary to identify critical industries, supply chains, and goods, assess vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to reduce reliance on certain countries while encouraging domestic and allied manufacturing. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on supply chain resilience, including strategies for responding to disruptions like natural disasters or geopolitical conflicts. It also establishes protections for voluntarily shared supply chain information from private companies and expires after 10 years without authorizing new funding.

Maddy summaryHR 866, the ROUTERS Act, requires the Secretary of Commerce to study national security risks from consumer routers, modems, and combined devices made by companies tied to specific "covered countries" (as defined in U.S. law). The study, mandated within one year of the bill becoming law, will assess threats posed by these devices and result in a report to Congress. This bill does not impose new restrictions but focuses on gathering data to inform future security decisions. It directly affects devices sold to U.S. consumers that originate from the identified countries. The study is the core mechanism, with no immediate policy changes or bans enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most private health insurance plans to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast exams with no out-of-pocket costs (like deductibles or copays) for enrolled patients. It specifically covers exams used to evaluate abnormalities found in screenings (diagnostic) or for high-risk screening without abnormalities (supplemental), based on medical guidelines. Plans can still require prior authorization for these exams, and state laws offering stronger protections remain in effect. The rule takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 3045, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025, imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for violence, displacement, or property destruction in the West Bank. It targets those directly involved in attacks on civilians, forced displacement, or property seizures, including settler leaders or officials of groups engaged in such activities. Key provisions require freezing assets of sanctioned individuals within U.S. jurisdiction and blocking their entry into the United States via visa restrictions. The law applies to foreign nationals meeting specific criteria outlined in the bill, not U.S. citizens or entities.

Maddy summaryThe Hunger-Free Future Act of 2025 amends the SNAP program to require that any update to the thrifty food plan must not increase food insecurity. It mandates that adjustments to the diet cost must continue following existing rules while explicitly ensuring updates do not worsen food insecurity, defined as households lacking adequate food due to insufficient money or resources. This directly affects SNAP beneficiaries by setting a new standard for how the program's cost calculations are reviewed. The bill changes the procedural requirement for SNAP re-evaluations without altering benefit amounts or eligibility rules.

Hot Foods Act of 2025 This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption.

Maddy summaryHR 2937, the PROTECT 911 Act, creates federal resources and grants to support the mental health of 911 operators (public safety telecommunicators). It requires the Secretary to develop evidence-based best practices for preventing and treating PTSD and related disorders among these workers, and to create educational materials for mental health professionals about their unique workplace stressors. The bill also authorizes grants for states and local emergency communications centers to establish or enhance evidence-based wellness programs, including peer-support initiatives, to address job-related mental health challenges. These programs aim to improve support for 911 operators who handle emergency calls in 911 centers.

Maddy summaryHR 2948, the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025, authorizes $360 million annually from 2025-2027 to fund gun buyback programs across the country. The bill creates a grant program for states, local governments, tribal governments, and eligible gun dealers to collect firearms from individuals using "smart prepaid cards" that cannot be used to purchase guns. Participants would pay 125% of a gun's market value (with possible increases for modified weapons) and must destroy all collected firearms and ammunition within 30 days. The program requires criminal background checks on all collected weapons and prohibits reselling any guns obtained through the initiative, with a new federal criminal provision making it illegal to use these cards for firearm transactions.