Rep. David J. Taylor

Maddy summaryHR 3427, the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act, requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) clean water technical assistance programs within one year of the bill's enactment. The GAO must examine how the EPA selects and partners with technical assistance providers, matches services to community needs (especially in economically distressed areas), coordinates with other agencies, and whether the assistance helps communities access broader water infrastructure programs. The review will also assess duplication across EPA programs and gaps in serving communities eligible for clean water infrastructure support. The EPA must then submit annual plans detailing how it implements the GAO's recommendations to improve these programs.

Maddy summaryHR 5364, the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, expands state Medicaid fraud control units' authority to investigate and prosecute fraud committed by Medicaid beneficiaries (people receiving benefits), not just healthcare providers. It amends federal law to explicitly include "individuals applying for or receiving" Medicaid services in fraud investigations, requiring states to cover both provider and beneficiary fraud. The bill directs states to investigate false applications or misuse of benefits, such as lying about income to qualify or using benefits for unauthorized services. These changes take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, applying to all Medicaid programs nationwide. The law focuses on clarifying investigative scope without creating new penalties or funding.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution (HRES 700) condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative campus advocate and founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. It expresses the House's deepest condolences to Kirk’s family, including his wife and children, and honors his work promoting civil discourse among college students. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of the House’s stance on the incident. It directly affects no individuals or groups through legislative action, as it is purely a ceremonial statement.

Maddy summaryHR 5031, the *Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act*, requires Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage (MA-PD) to pay long-term care pharmacies an additional supply fee for each specified prescription dispensed to eligible beneficiaries during 2026 ($30) and 2027 (adjusted for inflation). This fee must be paid alongside existing reimbursements for drug costs and dispensing, with a $10,000 penalty for non-payment. The bill also directs the GAO to study long-term care pharmacy payment sustainability under Medicare, analyzing historical payments for brand/generic drugs and dispensing fees. It aims to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy access for Medicare beneficiaries in long-term care settings, particularly in rural areas.

Maddy summaryHR 4964, the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, requires physicians performing abortions on minors traveling across state lines to provide 24 hours of actual or constructive notice to the minor's parent before the procedure. It directly affects minors (under 18) seeking abortions in a state different from their residence, their parents, and healthcare providers. Key provisions mandate parental notification unless exceptions apply - such as medical emergencies, court waivers, verified abuse disclosures, or the minor being accompanied by a documented parent. The law aims to ensure compliance with parental involvement requirements in the minor’s home state, with penalties for noncompliance including fines or imprisonment for physicians.

Maddy summaryHRES 608 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the importance of the Interstate Highway System and supporting the *planning and development* of a future interstate highway through southern Ohio. It does not fund construction or create new policy, but expresses the House's position that such an interstate could improve economic opportunities and connectivity in southern Ohio, particularly for communities near the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site and other regional business areas. The resolution directly affects southern Ohio residents and businesses by urging federal consideration of the project, though it has no binding effect on actual construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new federal program to improve rural roads critical for agriculture. It provides funding for projects that replace weight-limited bridges, enhance access to farms and agricultural facilities, and upgrade safety on high-risk rural roads. The program targets local roads and rural minor collectors, with the federal government covering up to 90% of eligible project costs. It directly affects rural communities and agricultural businesses by addressing infrastructure barriers to farm operations and local economic activity. The funding is allocated through existing highway apportionment formulas under Title 23, U.S. Code.

Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers Act of 2025 or the Veterans' ACCESS Act of 2025 This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters. Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the bill establishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP, requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, and extends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers. The VA must address its mental health treatment programs by establishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, and establishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner. Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.

Maddy summaryHR 4620 amends federal law to include rioting as a form of racketeering activity under Title 18, United States Code. This change would allow prosecutors to charge individuals who organize or participate in riots as part of a larger criminal enterprise under federal racketeering laws. The bill specifically targets coordinated riot activities linked to organized crime, not isolated or spontaneous protests.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from providing any federal grants or funds to local governments (including cities, counties, or other state subdivisions) that are classified as "sanctuary cities." A sanctuary city is defined as any local government that restricts sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuses to comply with certain immigration detainer requests from Homeland Security. The Secretary of Transportation may grant a limited waiver for specific projects if they certify it serves national interest and notify Congress 15 days in advance. The law directly affects jurisdictions with policies limiting cooperation on immigration enforcement, withholding all DOT funding for transportation projects.