Rep. John W. Mannion

Maddy summaryThe Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025 creates a 5-year pilot program funding grants to community organizations for free, evidence-based skills training for family caregivers of children (ages 0-9) with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities or delays. The program requires training in communication, social engagement, daily living skills, and caregiver self-care strategies, with emphasis on cultural competence and coordination with local health, education, and community services. Grants must support at least 25 organizations across 15+ states, using $10 million annually (2026-2030), and mandate stakeholder committees including caregivers and local providers. It directly affects families caring for young children with these conditions by expanding access to structured support, while requiring programs to supplement - rather than replace - existing Medicaid, education, or insurance-covered services.

Maddy summaryThe Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide education and outreach about Medicare coverage for occupational therapy services treating mental health and substance use disorders. Specifically, it directs the Secretary to clarify how these services are covered under the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual using standard medical billing codes (HCPCS). This education must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment. The goal is to improve understanding of existing Medicare coverage for occupational therapy in mental health and substance use treatment, without changing current benefit rules.

Maddy summaryHR 3946, the FIGHT Act of 2025, amends the Animal Welfare Act to specifically prohibit gambling on animal fighting events and restrict the interstate transport of roosters used in such ventures. It defines "rooster" as male chickens over six months old and makes it unlawful to sponsor, exhibit, attend (for those under 16), or gamble on animal fighting events - whether in-person or broadcast. The bill creates a civil enforcement mechanism allowing any person to file a lawsuit to stop violations after providing 60 days' notice to authorities, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation. It also establishes seizure of property used to facilitate violations and clarifies that state laws on animal fighting remain in effect unless directly conflicting with federal provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires private firearm transfers between individuals to go through a licensed dealer who must conduct a background check. It applies to most private sales but includes exceptions for transfers between family members (like parents and children), law enforcement, emergencies preventing harm, and temporary loans at shooting ranges or for hunting. Dealers must provide background check notices in both English and Spanish. The law aims to prevent prohibited individuals from obtaining firearms through private transactions while maintaining existing state authority on firearm laws.

Maddy summaryHR 3867, the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, increases compensation for chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees from $60 to $120 per case, directly affecting these trustees who administer consumer bankruptcy cases. The bill adjusts fee distributions to fund this increase, ensuring the bankruptcy system remains self-supporting without taxpayer costs. It also extends terms for certain bankruptcy judge positions from 5 to 10 years to address caseload demands. The bill does not change filing fees or alter courts' authority to waive fees for indigent filers.

Maddy summaryHR 3868, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2025, modifies federal firearm background check procedures to address delays. It requires federal firearms licensees to wait 10 business days after a background check query if the system doesn’t immediately flag a transfer, unless the buyer submits an electronic petition confirming they aren’t prohibited from owning firearms. The petition process includes a 10-day response deadline from the Attorney General, with licensees allowed to proceed if the system remains silent after 10 days. The bill also mandates detailed annual reports from the FBI on petition delays and GAO reports on implementation, focusing on how these changes affect firearm transfers to prohibited individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 3876, the LIHEAP Staffing Support Act, amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act to establish staffing requirements for the program. It requires the Secretary to employ at least 20 full-time staff dedicated to administering LIHEAP, limits contractors to no more than 40% of these staff, and mandates increasing staffing to at least 30 during declared emergencies (as defined under existing law). These provisions directly affect the administrative capacity of the LIHEAP program, which provides energy assistance to low-income households. The bill focuses on ensuring consistent staffing levels to support program delivery, with specific rules for emergency periods lasting up to 180 days.

Maddy summaryHR 3791, the EMS Counts Act, requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to revise its job classification system to properly count dual-role firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics as EMS personnel. This directly affects how national workforce data on emergency medical services is collected, correcting a current undercount that excludes these workers. The bill mandates the Secretary of Labor to add specific occupational categories ("Firefighter/EMTs" and "Firefighter/Paramedics") to the BLS system within 120 days of enactment. A report detailing this change and past efforts to improve EMS counting must be submitted to Congress within 270 days. The law aims to ensure accurate data for federal agencies to better address EMS workforce needs during emergencies.

Maddy summaryHR 3757, the Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025, provides $20 million annually (2026-2030) to fund grants for mental health services targeting LGBTQ+ youth, including nonbinary, intersex, and Two Spirit youth, and their families/caregivers. The bill mandates grantees to provide trauma-informed care, cultural competency training, school bullying prevention guidelines, and evidence-based practices while explicitly prohibiting the use of funds for conversion therapy or its promotion. It also requires the federal government to restore mental health reports on LGBTQ+ youth, conduct a national survey measuring mental health distress, and produce a report on mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. The law directly affects these youth populations by expanding access to tailored mental health resources and data collection, with funding administered through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.

Maddy summaryHR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, amends the National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to offer students both organic and non-organic whole milk, in addition to reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options. Key provisions include clarifying that milk fat in whole milk should not count toward saturated fat limits for meal compliance, prohibiting schools from purchasing milk from Chinese state-owned enterprises, and ensuring schools cannot be barred from offering the full range of milk types listed. The bill directly affects public and private schools serving the National School Lunch Program by expanding their milk options for students. It focuses on concrete policy changes to dietary offerings and sourcing restrictions within the school nutrition program.