Rep. Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 610) is a ceremonial House of Representatives measure commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the Small Business Administration (SBA), established in 1953. It formally recognizes American entrepreneurs and small businesses for their economic contributions, citing statistics on their role in job creation, innovation, and national resilience. The resolution has no policy changes or direct effects; it solely expresses Congress's symbolic approval of the SBA's anniversary celebration and acknowledges small businesses' importance to the U.S. economy.

Maddy summaryHR 4717 creates a refundable tax credit of up to 10% of a home's purchase price (capped at $15,000) for first-time homebuyers purchasing a principal residence in the United States. The credit is subject to limitations based on modified adjusted gross income (phased out if income exceeds 150% of the area median income) and home price relative to area median purchase prices in the buyer's location. Homebuyers must meet age requirements (at least 18 years old), not have owned a home in the past three years, and purchase with a federally backed mortgage. The credit is subject to a four-year recapture period if the home is sold within that timeframe, and taxpayers may transfer the credit to their mortgage lender as a down payment or closing cost assistance.

Maddy summaryHR 4702, the National Fire Academy Reporting Act, requires the National Fire Academy Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress by November 30 each year. The report must detail specific data about courses, programs, and funding from the previous fiscal year, including the number of fire departments and personnel (categorized as career or volunteer) that attended, the total courses offered and cancelled, and how funds were distributed to state/local training programs and student participants. This bill does not change funding levels or program requirements but mandates standardized reporting to Congress. The requirement begins after the bill's enactment, with the first report due November 30 of the first full year following enactment.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 108 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove legal immunity for federal officials, including the President, from criminal prosecution for actions taken while performing official duties. It would prohibit the President from granting pardons to themselves and eliminate the defense that "official authority" excuses violations of federal or state law (with limited exceptions for certain congressional actions). If ratified, this amendment would require Congress to pass implementing laws to enforce these changes. The proposal is currently in the House Judiciary Committee and requires approval by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryHR 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, changes federal retirement rules to include temporary employees' service after January 1, 1988, in retirement benefit calculations. It directly affects temporary federal employees (including U.S. Postal Service workers) and Members of Congress who served after that date. The bill removes a previous cutoff date in retirement law, allowing their temporary service to count toward retirement eligibility. This means eligible temporary workers can now have their full service period considered when calculating retirement benefits.

Maddy summaryHR 4516, the Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act, prohibits the U.S. government or its aid partners from destroying food, medicine, vaccines, or other foreign assistance commodities before they expire, requiring these items to be redirected to intended beneficiaries instead. The bill mandates that agencies like USAID, State, and Agriculture must make every effort to donate or sell expired aid items to those in need before disposal. It also requires annual reports to Congress detailing any expired, spoiled, or destroyed aid items, including reasons for not redirecting them and associated costs. This directly affects U.S. foreign aid agencies and their global partners, ensuring aid reaches people facing hunger, disease, or health crises rather than being wasted.

Maddy summaryHR 4545, the Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act, requires healthcare providers to inform Medicare patients about coverage for breast reconstruction surgery before performing a mastectomy. The bill amends the Social Security Act to mandate that suppliers providing a mastectomy must explain that reconstruction is covered under Medicare's national coverage determination 140.2 and document this discussion in the patient's medical record. This applies specifically to Medicare beneficiaries undergoing medically necessary mastectomies. The law ensures patients receive clear information about existing coverage options prior to surgery, without changing Medicare's benefit structure.

Maddy summaryThe Gun Safety Incentive Act establishes voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage (e.g., in homes, vehicles, businesses) through the Attorney General, requiring public education and annual updates. It mandates that firearm manufacturers include a "SAFE STORAGE SAVES LIVES" notice with every handgun, rifle, or shotgun starting in 2027, directing consumers to a public website with storage guidance. The bill also creates a $10 million annual grant program for states and tribes to fund local safe storage device distribution programs and offers a tax credit (up to $400 per device) to manufacturers selling safe storage devices. These provisions directly affect firearm manufacturers, state/local governments, and safe storage device sellers, focusing on accessible storage education and financial incentives without restricting firearm ownership.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires colleges and high schools with athletic programs to create venue-specific emergency plans for heat-related illnesses. These plans must include symptom identification guides, visible posting in key locations (locker rooms, training facilities), and mandatory annual training for all athletes, coaches, medical staff, and administrators. Schools must also ensure quick access to cooling equipment and automatic defibrillators, and report annually on compliance. The law aims to prevent delays in treatment like those that contributed to Jordan McNair's death by mandating proactive, standardized protocols.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow states to create their own universal health care systems by applying for waivers that replace federal health programs with state-based coverage. States would need to demonstrate they can cover at least 95% of residents within 5 years, maintain comparable benefits and affordability, and provide comprehensive coverage including reproductive health services. The federal government would redirect funds that would have gone to federal programs like Medicaid and Medicare to the states, with states required to submit regular reports on coverage progress and costs. The bill includes specific protections for Indian health care providers and ensures coverage for vulnerable populations without imposing new costs on them. This framework would apply to states that choose to implement their own universal health care system rather than relying on existing federal programs.