Rep. David P. Joyce

Maddy summaryThis bill would require Medicare to cover FDA-approved blood tests that screen for multiple cancers simultaneously (like breast, lung, or colorectal cancer) for beneficiaries. It directly affects Medicare recipients aged 65+ who could access these new screenings once per year, without prior authorization. The key provision adds "multi-cancer early detection screening tests" to Medicare's covered services under Part B, defining them as blood tests analyzing cell-free DNA, while maintaining existing coverage for standard screenings like mammograms. The bill does not change current coverage for individual cancer screenings but ensures Medicare keeps pace with new medical technology.

Maddy summaryHR 1610 would modernize Medicare coverage for chiropractic care by removing the current restriction that limited beneficiaries to one chiropractic service per visit. It expands coverage to include all services provided by licensed chiropractors within their state-authorized scope, aligning Medicare with VA, military, and private insurance practices. The bill requires chiropractors to complete a Secretary-approved educational webinar to cover non-spinal services, while still allowing payment for spinal manipulation treatments without this requirement. This directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking chiropractic care and chiropractors seeking Medicare reimbursement for their services.

Maddy summaryHR 549, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, removes waiting periods for disability and Medicare coverage for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Specifically, it amends Social Security Act sections to allow immediate eligibility for disability insurance benefits (eliminating the standard waiting period) and immediate Medicare coverage (waiving the 24-month waiting period) for these patients. The bill directly affects individuals with metastatic breast cancer who would otherwise face delays in accessing critical benefits. These changes apply to applications filed or benefits beginning after the bill's enactment date. The law makes no other policy changes beyond these specific eligibility adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans federal funding for abortions in most cases, prohibiting the use of taxpayer money for abortion services or health insurance plans covering abortion. Exceptions allow funding for abortions resulting from rape, incest, or when a pregnancy endangers a woman's life. It requires health insurance plans sold through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces to clearly disclose any separate costs for abortion coverage and prohibits ACA subsidies from being used for plans that cover abortion (except in the specified exceptions). The law directly affects federal programs like Medicaid, ACA marketplace plans, and insurers offering health coverage to individuals using federal subsidies.

Maddy summaryHR 7438 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins will be sold to the public at face value plus surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively), with all surcharge revenue paid to FWC2026 US, Inc. for U.S. soccer programs. These funds must support soccer initiatives, particularly in underserved communities and youth development, as specified in the bill. The coins are legal tender but will only be issued during 2026, with no net cost to the U.S. government.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to improve federal coordination and research on harmful algal blooms and hypoxia. It requires the Interagency Working Group to develop a comprehensive Action Strategy every five years examining both marine and freshwater harmful algal blooms, their causes, ecological impacts, and potential solutions. The bill establishes a National Harmful Algal Bloom Observing Network to leverage existing systems and new technologies for better monitoring and forecasting, and creates a new "Event of Significance" fund to support assessments and mitigation for particularly severe events. These changes directly affect federal agencies like NOAA and EPA, state and local governments, Tribal communities, and industries like fisheries that rely on healthy water resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens protections for amateur athletes by requiring the SafeSport Center to implement trauma-informed abuse prevention training, allocate 20% of annual funding for prevention efforts, and improve complaint resolution processes with victim advocates and transparent protocols. It mandates annual public reporting on activities, regular audits of policies, and engagement with athlete survivors in developing prevention materials. These changes directly affect all amateur sports organizations under SafeSport's jurisdiction - including national governing bodies and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee - and athletes participating in amateur sports programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 5640) renames a specific United States Postal Service facility in Chesterland, Ohio, located at 12804 Chillicothe Road, as the "Sgt. Wolfgang Kyle Weninger Post Office Building." It directly affects the postal facility and all official U.S. government references to that location. The key provision updates all federal documents, maps, and records to use the new name instead of the previous designation. This is a commemorative measure honoring Sgt. Wolfgang Kyle Weninger with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Maddy summaryThe Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (HR 807) directs the U.S. Treasury to mint three types of commemorative coins honoring working dogs' service: $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins with specific weight and composition requirements. Each coin will carry a surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) that will be paid directly to America's VetDogs to support their programs providing service dogs for veterans, the disabled, and others. The coins will be issued in 2027 with designs reflecting working dogs' roles in military, detection, therapy, and assistance work. The legislation specifies that all surcharge revenue must fund America's VetDogs' operations without creating new government programs. This is a commemorative measure focused on honoring working dogs' contributions through coin sales, with all surcharge funds going to a specific nonprofit organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for federal grants to include youth sports facilities. It requires grant award decisions to prioritize projects that address sedentary lifestyles, support underserved rural communities lacking recreational infrastructure, and spur economic development through youth sports access. The bill directly affects local communities and municipalities seeking federal funding to build or improve youth sports facilities, particularly in areas with limited tax revenue or existing facility gaps. Key provisions mandate that the Secretary consider factors like reducing obesity impacts, promoting job creation linked to sports infrastructure, and enhancing community health through improved recreational access. The policy change modifies existing grant criteria rather than creating new funding streams.