Rep. Mike Flood

Maddy summaryThe Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 reauthorizes the federal program established by the 2018 Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. It increases annual funding from $2.5 million to $5.5 million and extends the program through fiscal year 2028, replacing the previous 2018-2022 funding period. The registry collects voluntary cancer incidence data from firefighters to help researchers study occupational cancer risks in the profession. This ensures continued data collection to support efforts improving firefighter health and safety.

Maddy summaryThe Housing Supply and Innovation Frameworks Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create guidelines within three years to help states and local governments reform zoning rules that limit housing supply. These guidelines would promote specific changes like eliminating parking minimums, allowing more housing types (such as duplexes and accessory dwelling units), and streamlining approval processes for projects meeting affordability targets. States and localities adopting these guidelines would receive federal support, including $5 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2029, and HUD must report to Congress on which jurisdictions implement these reforms. The bill focuses on state/local zoning changes to address the national housing shortage, not on direct housing construction or tenant protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a commission to study whether the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia should be transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission, composed of 8 members appointed by congressional leaders with expertise in Jewish American history and museum administration, will examine the museum's collections, financial status, governance, and feasibility of transfer within two years. The commission must submit a report detailing findings, a fundraising plan, and legislative recommendations for any potential transfer. The bill does not transfer the museum but creates a process to evaluate the possibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Regulatory Flexibility Act to require federal agencies to more thoroughly assess how proposed regulations impact small businesses, including indirect costs on businesses that aren't directly regulated but are affected by the rules (e.g., suppliers or partners). It creates a new process allowing small businesses or their representatives to petition the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel to review an agency's claim that a rule won't significantly affect small entities, with strict timelines for agency responses. If an agency fails to cooperate with this review, the final rule cannot apply to small businesses. Agencies must also publish regulatory guidance online for small businesses to comment on, ensuring greater transparency in rulemaking.

Maddy summaryThe BONUS Transparency Act requires federal agencies to publicly report details about performance awards given to career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees. Each year, agencies must submit to Congress a report listing every award's recipient (including name, title, and salary), amount, and funding source, starting in 2024. This directly affects career SES employees who receive performance-based bonuses, as their compensation details become publicly accessible. The law mandates these annual reports within 90 days after each fiscal year ends, increasing transparency around executive pay. It applies to all executive branch agencies and covers all performance awards, including bonuses under federal pay rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames the federal building at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building." It also updates all federal references to the building in laws, maps, and documents to reflect this new name. The bill has no policy changes or financial impact - it is purely a ceremonial designation. It directly affects federal operations and records related to this specific building location.

Maddy summaryThe Clarity in Lending Act creates a "safe harbor" for small-dollar credit products ($3,500 or less) that meet specific requirements, protecting covered entities (banks, credit unions, and their contractors) from civil penalties and private lawsuits. It requires repayment terms longer than 45 days, fully amortized payments, no rollovers, and prohibits prepayment penalties, overdraft fees, and nonsufficient funds fees. The bill also clarifies the definition of "abusive" acts for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, mandates a 180-day cure period before enforcement actions, and limits look-back periods for penalties. This legislation directly affects small-dollar lenders and the Bureau's enforcement practices while maintaining consumer protections.

Maddy summaryHR 3318 would allow commercial trucks transporting specific dry bulk goods (like grain or cement in purpose-built trailers) to exceed standard axle weight limits by up to 10%, while still adhering to the overall vehicle weight cap. This change directly affects trucking companies and shippers moving homogeneous nonliquid cargo in specialized trailers. The key provision amends federal law to establish this 110% axle weight tolerance for dry bulk transport, overriding previous axle-specific weight rules except for the maximum gross vehicle weight. It does not alter overall weight restrictions or apply to other types of cargo.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames U.S. Route 20 across 12 states (Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts) as the "National Medal of Honor Highway." It directly affects the highway itself and all official U.S. government references to it, such as maps and documents. The key provision requires that any federal law, record, or document mentioning this highway must now use its new name to honor Medal of Honor recipients' service and valor. The bill makes no changes to highway operations, funding, or policy - only to the official designation.

Maddy summaryThe Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (HR 807) directs the U.S. Treasury to mint three types of commemorative coins honoring working dogs' service: $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins with specific weight and composition requirements. Each coin will carry a surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) that will be paid directly to America's VetDogs to support their programs providing service dogs for veterans, the disabled, and others. The coins will be issued in 2027 with designs reflecting working dogs' roles in military, detection, therapy, and assistance work. The legislation specifies that all surcharge revenue must fund America's VetDogs' operations without creating new government programs. This is a commemorative measure focused on honoring working dogs' contributions through coin sales, with all surcharge funds going to a specific nonprofit organization.