Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

Maddy summaryHRES 702 is a symbolic resolution condemning the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a conservative political activist. It expresses condolences to his family, praises first responders, and reaffirms the right to peaceful assembly. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal statement of condemnation. The resolution directly addresses the House of Representatives' stance on this event, with no direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill would establish September 11 as a permanent legal public holiday for federal employees and agencies. It amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to add "September 11 Day of Remembrance" to the list of designated federal holidays, following Labor Day. The change would require federal offices to close on September 11 each year, directly affecting federal workers and government operations.

Maddy summaryHRES 692 is a non-binding resolution urging all 50 U.S. states to incorporate the events of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks into K-12 school curricula. It directly addresses state education systems, calling for mandatory inclusion of this history in public school lessons to ensure future generations remember the attacks. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but expresses the House's view that this education is essential for honoring victims and first responders. It cites that only 14 states currently require such instruction and emphasizes preserving this historical context for national security awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the existing program providing support and treatment services for law enforcement officers experiencing mental health crises. It extends the funding authorization period from 2020-2024 to 2025-2029 under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers who access these crisis support services through participating state and local programs. It makes no new policy changes but ensures the current program continues operating without interruption for five additional years.

Maddy summaryThe RESULTS Act (HR 5269) changes how Medicare calculates payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests. It requires Medicare to collect data on private payor rates for widely available non-Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory Tests (non-ADLTs) from a qualifying independent claims data entity (a national nonprofit organization meeting specific criteria) rather than relying on data reported directly by laboratories. For tests where data is unavailable, the bill establishes default payment rates based on previous years' rates adjusted for inflation. The law also requires Medicare to publicly explain payment rates with supporting data, affecting Medicare beneficiaries, clinical laboratories, and private payors that provide services covered by Medicare.

Maddy summaryHR 5274, the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act, aims to strengthen democratic institutions and economic development in the seven Western Balkans countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia). The bill authorizes a 5-year strategy for economic development and democratic resilience, including anti-corruption initiatives, cybersecurity support, and regional trade programs. It codifies existing sanctions related to the Western Balkans with an 8-year sunset provision and requires annual reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations. The legislation expands educational exchanges through the Peace Corps and establishes a Young Balkan Leaders Initiative to support youth and women entrepreneurs. It seeks to reduce dependence on Russian energy, promote U.S. trade and investment, and support the region's European integration efforts.

Maddy summaryThe Protect Beneficiaries from Middlemen Act (HR 5197) limits out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries on prescription drugs. Starting in 2027, the bill caps the amount a beneficiary pays for a month’s supply of a covered drug (after meeting the deductible but before reaching the out-of-pocket threshold) at either the drug’s average net price (actual cost to the plan after rebates) or the pharmacy’s standard cash price (what a patient would pay without insurance), whichever is lower. This applies to all Medicare Part D drug plans and aims to prevent beneficiaries from paying more than the drug’s actual cost. The bill also requires a GAO report by January 2029 to evaluate compliance and enforcement of these cost-sharing limits.

Maddy summaryHR 5130, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025, would automatically continue funding for most federal programs at previous year's levels if Congress fails to pass full-year appropriations by the start of the fiscal year. The bill would provide automatic funding for 14 days, extendable by 14-day periods until Congress passes an appropriations bill, while excluding entitlement programs like food stamps and Social Security. During these automatic funding periods, the bill restricts government travel to essential activities only, limits use of campaign funds for travel, and requires Congress to prioritize passing appropriations bills over other business. This would affect all federal agencies and programs that would otherwise face a shutdown, as well as Members of Congress and their staff who would face new travel restrictions during these periods.

Maddy summaryHR 5049, the "Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study helicopter operations within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The study must analyze noise impacts on residential and recreational areas, helicopter traffic patterns, safety and environmental effects, and potential solutions like flight path changes or altitude limits. The FAA must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment, focusing on concrete data rather than implementing new regulations. This bill directly affects communities near the Statue of Liberty in New York City by mandating an assessment of helicopter noise concerns.

Maddy summaryHR 5024, the Transit Funding Flexibility Act, removes a population restriction that previously limited certain federal transit grants to urban areas with fewer than 200,000 residents. It requires transit agencies receiving these grants to annually certify they maintain local funding for operating costs covered by federal money. If an agency fails to maintain this local funding, the bill mandates a 1/3 reduction in their next year's federal grant amount. This bill directly affects public transit agencies in smaller urban areas that now gain access to operating cost funding, while requiring them to sustain local financial commitments.