Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino

Maddy summaryHR 4382 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics/Paralympics and 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics/Paralympics. It specifies gold, silver, and half-dollar coin designs with defined mintage limits (e.g., up to 100,000 $5 gold coins for each event), all bearing inscriptions like "2028" or "2034" and standard coin features. A surcharge ($5-$50 per coin) is added to sales, with all funds directed to the respective Olympic committees to support event hosting and legacy programs like youth sports. The bill ensures no net cost to the government by requiring surcharge revenues to cover all design, production, and marketing expenses before funds are disbursed.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 41 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing that Congress believes those responsible for the 1999 execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia should be brought to justice. The bill directly affects the Bytyqi family, U.S. citizens’ rights to due process, and U.S.-Serbia diplomatic relations. It calls on Serbia’s government to prioritize investigating and prosecuting officials linked to the murders - despite no convictions in over 25 years - and urges the U.S. to monitor Serbia’s efforts. The resolution emphasizes that unresolved accountability for these murders remains a key factor in U.S.-Serbia relations.

Maddy summaryHRES 575 is a symbolic resolution designating July 10th as "Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day." It honors lineworkers who face significant risks daily - working at heights near live wires and responding to disasters like hurricanes and wildfires. The resolution specifically references Henry Miller, an early leader of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who died on July 10, 1896, while troubleshooting an outage. It encourages the public to recognize these workers' contributions but does not create new laws or allocate funding.

Maddy summaryThe Head Start for Our Future Act amends Section 441(c)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to replace "literacy training" with "child development and early learning (including Head Start programs and Early Head Start programs carried out under the Head Start Act), literacy training." This technical change formally integrates Head Start and Early Head Start programs into the federal definition of early learning initiatives under the Higher Education Act, while maintaining a separate reference to literacy training. The bill directly affects how federal grants for early childhood education are categorized and administered under the Higher Education Act. It does not alter funding levels, program requirements, or operations but updates administrative terminology to explicitly include Head Start services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create and update guidance within 90 days (and every five years) to ensure hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, infant water, juice, and cooling accessories during airport security screening. The guidance must be developed with maternal health organizations and set standards to minimize contamination risks when these items undergo re-screening or additional testing. It also mandates a one-year audit by the DHS Inspector General to assess TSA compliance and evaluate how screening technologies impact the processing of these infant items. The bill directly affects traveling parents and caregivers who transport these essential supplies.

Maddy summaryThe CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 expands Medicare telehealth coverage by removing geographic restrictions that limited where patients could receive care, expanding the types of health care providers who can offer telehealth services, and eliminating the requirement for an in-person visit before receiving telemental health services. The bill includes specific provisions to support telehealth use for Native American health facilities, rural health clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to collect and publish data on telehealth usage and impacts, and to develop resources to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Program integrity measures are added to monitor telehealth billing practices and prevent fraud while maintaining coverage for telehealth services during public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryHR 4167, the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act, amends the Federal Credit Union Act to extend the maximum time federally chartered credit unions can hold mortgage loans from 15 years to 20 years (or longer by NCUA regulation). This change directly affects federally chartered credit unions by allowing them to offer longer-term mortgage products to members. The key provision modifies Section 107(5) of the Federal Credit Union Act, specifically updating the time limit for mortgage loans held by credit unions. The bill also includes a non-binding sense of Congress statement emphasizing safety and soundness in NCUA oversight, but the core policy change is the extended mortgage holding period.

Maddy summaryHR 4144, the Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025, requires the U.S. Geological Survey to create national maps showing future groundwater rise along U.S. coastlines through 2100, including risks like flooding and saltwater intrusion. It mandates identifying high-risk coastal areas and funding a two-phase study with the National Academies to assess impacts on infrastructure (such as roads, sewers, and foundations) and public health (like contaminated water). The bill directs the creation of a public website displaying these maps and requires a final report to Congress within three years. This law directly affects coastal communities, local planners, and emergency managers by providing data to prepare for groundwater-related threats.

Maddy summaryHR 4129, the "Tailoring for Main Street’s Investors Act," exempts small investment advisers from federal registration requirements if they manage under $5 billion in U.S. assets and serve only specific investors: qualified purchasers, accredited investors (meeting federal income/wealth standards), or certain licensed professionals. It also prohibits these funds from offering routine redemption options to investors, except in emergencies. Additionally, the bill reduces reporting burdens for smaller advisers by requiring biennial filings instead of annual ones for firms with under $1 billion in assets, and mandates a simplified Form ADV for these entities. The changes directly affect small investment advisers and their clients, aiming to reduce regulatory complexity for Main Street-focused firms.

Maddy summaryHR 3538, the Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025, establishes a national network to handle the care of live wildlife seized at U.S. borders due to illegal trafficking. It creates a coordinated system where Federal wildlife law enforcement (like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) can partner with qualified facilities - including zoos, sanctuaries, and rehabilitation centers - to provide immediate care, maintain evidence integrity, and manage long-term placement for confiscated animals. The bill expands a successful Southern California pilot that already placed over 4,100 animals by creating a centralized database and single point of contact for law enforcement. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) to support this network, directly affecting border agencies and participating care facilities while addressing capacity gaps at ports of entry.