Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the President to comply with the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of U.S. military forces in "Operation Epic Fury" in Iran. It requires the President to terminate military involvement in Iran within 60 days of the operation's start (February 28, 2026). Following this, a phased withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Iran must commence within 30 days. The 60-day period can be paused if the U.S. is engaged in cease-fire negotiations or has entered into a cease-fire with Iran. This directive aims to limit presidential military action in Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress or under specific defensive circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026, extends the period during which a special postage stamp can be sold to raise funds for breast cancer research. It amends existing law to change the program's expiration date. Specifically, the bill allows the U.S. Postal Service to continue selling the Breast Cancer Research Stamp until 2037, extending its current authorization which was set to expire in 2027. This change aims to continue providing a dedicated funding source for breast cancer research through stamp sales, affecting stamp purchasers and breast cancer research institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026, aims to significantly enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities across various communication and video services and related equipment. It expands requirements for closed captioning and audio description to include online video programming and consumer-generated media, and mandates that sign language interpretation be consistently visible on screen when provided. The bill also requires video playback devices to have easily accessible accessibility features and mandates that video conferencing services and customer support offer features like voice recognition, visual interpretation, and direct video calling for sign language users. Additionally, it strengthens telecommunications relay services for DeafBlind individuals and sign language users, increases funding for equipment distribution for the DeafBlind, and directs the FCC to assess and regulate the accessibility of emerging technologies.

Maddy summaryHR 6001, the Veterans with ALS Reporting Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress on ALS incidence and care for veterans. Within one year of enactment, the VA must submit a report assessing ALS rates among veterans, describing current support services, identifying gaps in care, and proposing strategies for risk reduction and clinical trial access. The VA must also track ALS prevalence using the CDC’s registry and submit updated reports every three years. This bill focuses on gathering data to inform future policy, directly affecting veterans with ALS and VA/CDC operations.

Maddy summaryThe Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals by increasing access to technology-enabled care. It allows states to adopt and use telehealth tools under Medicaid for screening, monitoring, and managing health complications during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. The bill also establishes two grant programs: one to fund technology-enabled collaborative learning models for training maternal healthcare providers, especially in underserved areas, and another to increase access to digital tools that reduce maternal health disparities. Finally, it directs the National Academies to study the use of technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care, focusing on racial and ethnic biases.

Maddy summaryThe CERTAIN Act aims to expedite federal permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects by imposing strict timelines on federal agencies. It limits an agency's ability to revoke existing project authorizations unless specific conditions are met, such as a court order or immediate harm. The bill mandates deadlines for agencies to process applications, determine completeness, and conduct environmental reviews, with routine authorizations automatically approved if agencies miss their deadlines.

Maddy summaryHR 8295, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026, creates a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology or assisted insemination. This directly affects fertility clinics, practitioners, and patients undergoing such procedures. Individuals found guilty could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine, or both. The bill defines federal jurisdiction for these offenses, primarily involving interstate commerce, and extends the statute of limitations to 10 years after identification through DNA testing. It also adds this new crime to the list of "racketeering activities" under federal law.

Maddy summaryThe Supporting VA Families Act grants unpaid parental leave to Department of Veterans Affairs employees. This provision allows employees to take four weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period for the birth of a child or for adoption and foster care placements. The leave is designed to supplement existing leave policies rather than replace them, ensuring employees can balance family needs with their work responsibilities. The act defines eligible employees and children according to existing federal definitions found in Title 5 of the United States Code.

Maddy summaryThe Parents Decide Act requires operating system providers to collect users' dates of birth when setting up accounts and using the system, with parental verification needed for anyone under 18. The bill mandates that app developers be able to access this information to verify user ages and gives parents control over what their minor children can access on their devices. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with creating specific regulations within 180 days on how to verify parental consent, protect collected data, and implement these requirements, with enforcement through existing FTC unfair practices laws. The provisions take effect one year after enactment, and the FTC must report to Congress on implementation within 18 months.

Maddy summaryThe SACRED Act adds a new federal crime to protect access to places of religious worship by prohibiting intimidating or harassing conduct within 100 feet of religious buildings. It directly affects individuals who engage in disruptive behavior near religious sites and those seeking to enter or exit them. The law defines prohibited actions as conduct that causes reasonable fear for physical safety or intentionally harasses people within 8 feet, with penalties ranging from fines up to $10,000 for nonviolent first offenses to potential life imprisonment if death results. The bill also establishes civil remedies allowing aggrieved individuals or religious organizations to sue for damages and injunctive relief, while permitting state and federal attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of affected persons. Importantly, the legislation explicitly preserves the right to peaceful expressive conduct like picketing and does not override existing state or local laws.