Rep. Josh Gottheimer

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a digital system for TRICARE members to electronically file and track complaints about access to care at military medical facilities. It requires the Defense Department to create a system where beneficiaries can submit complaints online, view their status in real time, and have complaints automatically aggregated quarterly for review. The system mandates annual reports to Congress comparing complaint types (e.g., specialty vs. primary care, pediatric vs. non-pediatric, administrative hurdles) and detailing facility-level actions taken to address issues. The goal is to improve transparency and accountability in military healthcare access.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the federal government to annually calculate each state's net federal tax contribution (what states pay in federal taxes versus what they receive in federal spending). It mandates that the Commerce Secretary calculate states' tax burdens based on where individuals reside and business activity occurs, while the OMB calculates federal spending per state based on where federal contracts are performed. The results must be reported to Congress and published online within 180 days each year. This creates a transparent, annual accounting of federal fiscal flows between states, affecting all 50 states directly through standardized reporting.

Essential Caregivers Act of 2025   This bill prohibits certain health care facilities from limiting the access of essential caregivers to residents of those facilities, including during designated emergency periods.   Specifically, the bill generally prohibits Medicare skilled nursing facilities, Medicaid nursing facilities, Medicaid intermediate care facilities, and associated inpatient rehabilitation facilities from restricting the access of essential caregivers to residents of the facilities, including during emergency periods in which visitation rights are otherwise restricted. During emergency periods, facilities may restrict access for an initial period of up to seven days and for one additional maximum seven-day period (if the additional period is approved by the state health department). Facilities may restrict access for a total of 7 days (or 14 days with the approval of the state health department) during an emergency period. Essential caregivers must agree to comply with any safety protocols set by the facility, which may be no more stringent for caregivers compared to those for staff. Caregivers who fail to comply with these requirements may be denied access, subject to an appeals process.

Maddy summaryHR 6763, the Shelter Act, creates a 25% tax credit for both individuals and businesses to offset qualified disaster mitigation expenditures on their primary residences or places of business. For individuals, the credit is capped at $3,750 annually (or $7,500 for joint returns) with a cumulative $15,000 limit per dwelling, while businesses receive a $5,000 annual limit. Qualified expenditures include roof reinforcement, flood barriers, fire-resistant materials, and other measures to protect against natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. The credit phases out for higher-income taxpayers and cannot be claimed for government-funded improvements, applying to expenses incurred after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator at the Department of Labor to increase African American participation in apprenticeships. It requires all new and renewing registered apprenticeship programs to submit plans boosting African American enrollment and creates competitive grants for programs targeting underserved communities in fields like construction, healthcare, and tech. The grants fund outreach, mentoring, and support services to help African American youth access and complete apprenticeships. The bill directly affects African American young people and apprenticeship programs nationwide, with $2 million authorized for fiscal year 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 6714, the American Products in Parks Act, requires all items sold in National Park System gift shops and visitor centers to be made in the United States. Specifically, it mandates that final assembly, significant processing, and all or virtually all ingredients/components must originate domestically, effective one year after enactment. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to create certification and enforcement procedures to verify compliance. This directly affects park gift shop vendors and suppliers, requiring them to source products domestically to continue selling within national parks.

Maddy summaryHR 6718, the Professional Student Degree Act, amends the Higher Education Act to clarify the definition of a "professional degree" for federal education purposes. It replaces the previous definition with a new section listing specific degrees that meet the criteria, including Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Law (J.D.), Medicine (M.D.), Dentistry (D.D.S.), Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), and others like Nursing (D.N.P.) and Business Administration (M.B.A.). This definition requires degrees to signify both completion of academic requirements for professional practice (often requiring licensure) and skills beyond a bachelor's level. The bill directly affects students pursuing these designated degrees by formally recognizing them under federal education law, without creating new programs or changing funding.

Maddy summaryThe Protect America's Workforce Act cancels an executive order issued on March 27, 2025, that excluded certain groups from federal labor-management relations programs, making it legally unenforceable. It also ensures that all collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and labor unions, which were active as of March 26, 2025, remain fully effective until their agreed terms expire. This directly affects federal agencies, labor unions, and the employees covered by these agreements. The bill prevents federal funds from being used to implement the canceled executive order while preserving existing labor agreements.

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Maddy summaryThe HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to help state, local, tribal, and territorial prosecutor offices hire, retain, and train prosecutors and support staff. It authorizes $10 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants, covering up to 75% of eligible costs, with preference given to rural, tribal, and areas rehiring laid-off prosecutors. Grantees must cover the remaining 25% of costs (or qualify for a waiver), and funds cannot replace existing state/local funding but must supplement it. All funded projects require data tracking and annual performance evaluations by the Attorney General.