Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

Maddy summaryHR 6210, the Senior Savings Protection Act, extends mandatory annual funding for key senior assistance programs through fiscal year 2030. It allocates $15 million each year for State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, $15 million for Area Agencies on Aging, $5 million for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and $15 million for outreach coordination efforts. These funds directly support low-income seniors by expanding access to counseling, benefits enrollment help, and program information through state and local agencies. The bill makes no new eligibility rules but ensures sustained financial support for existing services that help seniors navigate healthcare and social programs.

Maddy summaryHR 3965, the PEARL Act, requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a 3-year pilot program adopting dogs from local animal shelters to train as support dogs for CBP’s existing Support Canine Program. The program must begin within 60 days of the bill’s enactment and will terminate three years after its start date. This bill directly affects CBP by creating a new mechanism to source and train support dogs from animal shelters, rather than purchasing or acquiring them through other means. The legislation focuses solely on implementing this specific pilot program with no additional policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates healthcare platforms that help patients find providers (like online appointment directories). It prohibits these platforms from steering patients toward specific providers based on payment, requiring full disclosure of financial ties between platforms and healthcare providers. Platforms must use objective criteria for listing providers, cannot offer medical services or collect patient data improperly, and must set fair, pre-agreed compensation rates. It directly affects health tech companies operating these platforms and healthcare providers using them to connect with patients.

Maddy summaryHRES 864 is a ceremonial resolution honoring U.S. veterans on Veterans Day 2025. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes veterans' service and sacrifice, calling on all Americans to observe Veterans Day. The resolution references historical context about Veterans Day's origins (from Armistice Day to honoring all veterans) but contains no concrete policy changes. It directly addresses the general public, urging them to participate in the observance. As a non-binding resolution, it affects no specific individuals or groups through legislative action.

Maddy summaryThe North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025 reauthorizes U.S. programs supporting human rights in North Korea through 2030, extending funding and reporting requirements from previous timelines. It mandates annual reports to Congress on U.S. efforts to improve human rights conditions, including coordination with international partners and support for nongovernmental organizations. The bill directs diplomatic actions urging China to halt forced returns of North Korean refugees, allow UNHCR access to refugees in China, and address refugee resettlement. It also requires the State Department to report on efforts to appoint a Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights and expands U.S. support for information access into North Korea. These provisions directly affect U.S. foreign policy implementation, international humanitarian coordination, and the protection of North Korean refugees.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires adding the names of 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans (killed in a 1969 incident) to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall within one year of enactment. It directly affects the memorial's inscription and honors the families of those lost. The Secretary of Defense must consult on placement due to space limits and is exempt from standard memorial rules under the Commemorative Works Act.

Maddy summaryHRES 840 is a symbolic House resolution designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" to honor Greece's refusal to surrender to Axis forces during World War II. It commemorates Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' 1940 "Oxi!" (No!) response to Italy's ultimatum, which delayed Nazi Germany's invasion of Russia and is cited as historically significant for the Allied war effort. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages U.S. citizens to observe the day through ceremonies and activities. It directly addresses the U.S. House of Representatives and aims to recognize shared democratic values between the U.S. and Greece, referencing historical events without legal consequences.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures SNAP (food stamp) benefits continue uninterrupted during government funding gaps in fiscal year 2026. It directs the USDA to use existing Treasury funds to pay SNAP benefits if Congress fails to pass a full-year budget for the Department of Agriculture by September 30, 2025. The bill also covers retroactive payments for missed benefits starting September 30, 2025, through the bill's enactment date. Benefits funded this way stop once Congress enacts a full FY2026 budget for the USDA. It directly affects SNAP recipients who rely on these benefits during budget delays.

Maddy summaryThe EGG SAVE Act of 2025 creates a federal tax credit for U.S. commercial egg hatcheries that install equipment to identify the sex of chicken embryos before hatching. The credit covers 50% of qualified equipment costs in 2026, 40% in 2027, and 30% in 2028, provided the equipment achieves at least 95% accuracy. It applies only to equipment purchased, installed, or used in U.S. hatcheries for commercial egg production. The credit expires for property placed in service after December 31, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 5789 (the Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act), authorizes Congress to award a gold medal to former President Donald J. Trump. It recognizes his "extraordinary peacemaking efforts" as described in the bill's findings, including a fictional 2025 Israel-Hamas peace agreement and other alleged diplomatic achievements. The key provision directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial honor for Trump, with no direct impact on constituents or legislation.