Rep. Sharice Davids

Maddy summaryThis bill modernizes how motor carriers (like trucking companies) screen driver safety records. It makes safety history checks voluntary for employers, prohibiting them from using such data to deny jobs without first giving applicants notice and a chance to appeal (per Section 31150(c)(3)). It also requires labeling safety violations under review in databases and creates a formal appeals process for disputed data (Sections 31150(d)-(e)). The law directly affects motor carrier employers and job applicants in the commercial driving industry by changing how safety data is used in hiring decisions.

Maddy summaryHJRES 144 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on December 31, 2025, which addressed "Reproductive Health Services" (90 Fed. Reg. 61310). This resolution directs Congress to disapprove the VA rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, meaning the rule would have no legal effect if passed. The bill directly affects the VA's implementation of reproductive health services for veterans, as it seeks to nullify the agency's existing policy. This is a procedural measure, not a substantive policy change, aimed solely at blocking the VA's rule through congressional action.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Social Security Administration to regularly inform disabled beneficiaries about the Ticket to Work program. Specifically, the Commissioner must send program information to each disabled beneficiary within one year of the law's enactment, and then every six months thereafter. The program helps disabled individuals access employment services while retaining benefits. This change directly affects Social Security disability beneficiaries by mandating ongoing outreach about work support options, without altering the program's existing rules or benefits.

Maddy summaryHR 7238 establishes a Commission to investigate historical discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members in the military, including policies that led to discharges and denied benefits. The Commission will gather testimonies from affected veterans and servicemembers, study impacts on mental health, benefits access, and force readiness, and recommend remedies like record corrections and compensation. This bill directly affects LGBTQ+ veterans and current service members who faced discharge or denial of care due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Commission must submit a final report to Congress within one year, outlining findings and proposed actions.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 68 would require the President to remove U.S. military forces from Venezuela unless Congress has explicitly authorized their use through a declaration of war or a specific law. This applies to any U.S. Armed Forces currently stationed in Venezuela without such authorization. The resolution is based on the War Powers Resolution, which mandates congressional oversight of military deployments. It directs the immediate withdrawal of unapproved forces without adding new time limits or conditions.

Maddy summaryHR 7206, the Farm and Family Relief Act, provides direct financial assistance to agricultural producers facing market challenges during the 2025 crop year. It establishes one-time payments for eligible crop producers (including wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton) when expected costs exceed expected returns, with payment limits based on farming income (capping at $125,000 or $250,000 depending on farming income percentage). The bill allocates $5 billion for specialty crop producers, $500 million for timber industry assistance, and $330 million for sugar beet producers through cooperative block grants. Additionally, it delays certain cost-shift provisions in food assistance programs and terminates specific tariff-imposing executive orders.

Maddy summaryThe Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to study how to better identify areas with insufficient general surgeons, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The study will evaluate current shortage designations and test a new methodology using hospital service areas and surgeon-to-population ratios to set accurate thresholds for shortage levels (e.g., critical shortage, adequate supply). Within one year, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress and publish data on surgeon availability, with annual updates to any designated shortage areas. This process aims to improve the accuracy of shortage identification to inform future resource allocation for surgical care access.

Maddy summaryHR 7155, the Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Act of 2026, increases penalties for fraud involving federal funds and adds audit requirements for the summer food service program. It amends federal law to raise the maximum prison term for theft or bribery from 10 to 20 years and establishes a new "covered amount" for fines - defined as the greater of $250,000 or twice the value of stolen property. The bill also requires annual third-party audits of accounts for summer food service program providers, with audits submitted directly to the Secretary and prohibiting sponsors or service institutions from conducting the audits themselves. These changes directly affect contractors, program participants, and organizations receiving federal funds, particularly those operating under the National School Lunch Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Medicare and Medicaid regulations to clarify the conditions under which skilled nursing facilities lose approval for nurse training programs. It updates the criteria to include facilities assessed with a civil penalty of at least $12,924 for quality-of-care deficiencies or subject to specific corrective remedies. The changes refine the existing penalty thresholds and deficiency types that trigger loss of program approval. This is a technical regulatory adjustment affecting nursing facilities' compliance status under federal healthcare programs, not a new policy or funding measure.

Maddy summaryHR 7093, the Afterschool ACCESS Act, allows donors to claim a tax deduction for providing property (like buildings or vehicles) to community learning centers for educational use. Specifically, it creates a new charitable deduction for the "rental value" of real property or transportation vehicles used by centers meeting the definition in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This directly affects donors (individuals or businesses) who contribute property and community learning centers receiving those contributions. The bill modifies tax code rules to treat these property contributions as deductible charitable gifts, rather than taxable income.