Rep. Claudia Tenney

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016 by preventing courts from dismissing claims based on time-related defenses (like laches or adverse possession) or other non-merits arguments (such as the act of state doctrine or forum non-conveniens). It specifically bars these defenses for claims seeking recovery of art looted by Nazis during World War II, ensuring cases are resolved on their merits. The bill applies to all pending cases and new claims filed after enactment, regardless of the victim's nationality. It strengthens the original law's purpose of enabling victims' heirs to pursue rightful recovery without procedural barriers.

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 summaryThe Fairness in Vineyard Data Act requires the USDA to collect and publicly share detailed grape production data, including acreage, varieties, and county-level information, for all states. Within one year of enactment, the USDA must publish a nationwide survey, then annually release data from the top 5 grape-producing states for three years. This affects grape growers and industry stakeholders by increasing transparency around production metrics. The bill mandates specific data collection and publication timelines but does not alter farming regulations or impose new requirements on growers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. government to treat any World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic prevention or response agreement as a treaty needing Senate approval with a two-thirds vote. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy decisions regarding WHO agreements, ensuring the Senate must consent before such treaties take effect. The bill mandates that any WHO pandemic agreement - like the one adopted at the 2025 World Health Assembly - must follow the constitutional treaty process, not be implemented as a less formal executive agreement. This policy change aims to address concerns about WHO's pandemic management and independence, as highlighted by congressional findings.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to streamline claims for individuals harmed by water contamination at Camp Lejeune. It clarifies the evidence required (30+ days at the base plus a link between contaminants and health harm), specifies that cases must be handled in North Carolina courts (with limited transfer options), and sets attorney fee caps (20% before suit, 25% after). These changes directly affect veterans and civilians who lived at Camp Lejeune and filed claims under the 2022 law. The bill does not create new eligibility but aims to improve the legal process for existing cases.

Maddy summaryHR 4119 requires the U.S. State Department to submit a detailed report within 180 days of enactment on the Polisario Front’s leadership, military activities, and ties to Iran, Russia, Hezbollah, the IRGC, and the PKK. It also mandates that the State Department and Treasury submit within 90 days whether the Polisario Front meets criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization or for sanctions under existing laws. The bill establishes a process for potential sanctions but includes a waiver if the Polisario Front engages in good-faith negotiations toward Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara. This legislation focuses on gathering evidence for future designations rather than immediately imposing sanctions. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy decisions regarding the Polisario Front and Western Sahara.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies U.S. tax law to exclude certain debt forgiveness from taxable income for commercial and retail businesses. Specifically, it allows businesses to avoid paying taxes on debt discharged between December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2028, if the debt was secured by property used in their trade or business (like a storefront) and met specific timing requirements. The exclusion applies only to qualified commercial or retail indebtedness incurred before March 1, 2023, and discharged during the covered period. This directly benefits affected businesses by preserving tax credits and deductions they would otherwise lose when debt is forgiven. The policy change takes effect for debt discharges occurring on or after December 31, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits transplant centers and healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a patient's disability. It requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies (like considering a patient's support network or using communication aids) and to avoid denying care due to lack of auxiliary aids. The law applies to all transplant stages - including evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care - and explicitly states it complements, rather than replaces, existing disability rights laws like the ADA. It allows medical considerations only if a physician determines a disability is medically significant to the transplant, after individual evaluation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution supports designating the week of June 22-28, 2025, as "National Women’s Sports Week" to commemorate the anniversary of Title IX’s passage (June 23, 1972) and recognize its impact on women’s sports participation. It encourages programs celebrating female athletes, coaches, and equal access to athletic opportunities. The resolution does not create new laws but promotes awareness of Title IX’s role in expanding women’s sports, noting a 545% increase in college and 990% in high school female athletes since its enactment.

Maddy summaryThe Define to Defeat Act of 2025 requires U.S. federal agencies to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) 2016 definition of antisemitism in all anti-discrimination training materials and jury instructions for cases involving antisemitism. It directs federal departments to consider whether civil rights violations (under laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964) were motivated by antisemitism when reviewing cases involving Jewish identity. The bill affects federal agencies, courts, and civil rights enforcement, standardizing how antisemitism is recognized in existing legal frameworks without expanding agency authority or altering civil rights standards.