Rep. Mike Kelly

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the income limit that currently applies to prize money and medals won at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Under current law, athletes can exclude up to $200,000 of such winnings from their taxable income, but this bill would eliminate that cap entirely. The change would affect all athletes who compete in these international events and receive medals or prize money from the United States Olympic Committee. The new rules would apply to any awards received after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 7678, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, prohibits federal funding for state or local databases that track lawfully owned firearms or their owners. The bill allows federal funding for databases recording lost or stolen firearms but bans it for databases listing legal gun ownership. This means states cannot use federal money to create or maintain systems that compile information about legally owned guns. The bill directly affects state and local governments that rely on federal funds for firearm ownership databases.

Maddy summaryHRES 1073 is a non-binding resolution designating February 21-28, 2026, as "National FFA Week" to recognize the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization’s role in developing agricultural education leaders and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska’s State FFA Association. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups or policies; instead, it formally expresses the House’s support for this commemorative week. The resolution highlights FFA’s mission to prepare students for leadership and careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct legislative or financial impact on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the Freedom House Ambulance Service, which pioneered the first paramedic-based emergency medical system in the U.S. in the 1960s. It recognizes the service's role in establishing professional pre-hospital care standards, training marginalized residents (including the first women paramedics), and influencing national EMS protocols despite being defunded in 1975. The medal will be presented to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for public display, as specified in the bill. The legislation is purely commemorative, with no new policy or funding changes, focusing on preserving the service's historical significance in medical innovation and civil rights.

Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act This bill requires certified national governing bodies (NGBs) of amateur sports (e.g., USA Gymnastics) to prohibit a person whose sex is male from participating in an amateur athletic competition that is designated for females, women, or girls. Under the bill, male  means an individual who has, had, will have—or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident—the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryHR 7459, the Coastal Trust Fund Act, establishes a trust fund to finance coastal storm protection projects. It directs $1 billion annually from offshore energy lease revenues into the fund to cover the federal share of authorized projects like hurricane damage reduction, shoreline protection, and beach nourishment managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Funds must be used only for specific projects approved by Congress, with annual reports detailing expenditures and remaining balances to Congress. The bill ensures these funds are separate from other conservation programs and requires the Treasury to manage investments within the fund.

Maddy summaryHRES 1002 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition program, which provides meals and social services to seniors aged 60+. It directly affects millions of older adults - particularly those who are homebound, isolated, or facing hunger, malnutrition, or chronic health conditions - by highlighting how the program reduces hospital visits, lowers healthcare costs, and improves quality of life. Key provisions include acknowledging the program’s role in preventing falls and institutionalization, emphasizing volunteer support as its "backbone," and urging Congress to secure sustained federal funding. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change policy but formally endorses the program’s value and calls for community and legislative support.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents state or local governments from banning or restricting energy connections (like installation, modification, or access) based on the type or source of energy, such as electricity, natural gas, or renewable fuels. It directly affects consumers choosing energy providers and energy companies seeking to offer services. The key provision prohibits local laws, regulations, or policies that limit energy services sold in interstate commerce, covering all energy types listed in the bill’s definitions. It does not create new programs but limits regulatory authority at the state or local level. The law aims to ensure open access to diverse energy sources without source-based restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), treating ALS-related deaths as qualifying for benefits regardless of how long the veteran had the disease before death. It requires surviving spouses to have been married to the veteran for at least eight continuous years prior to death to qualify for compensation. The changes apply to veterans dying from ALS on or after October 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill requires the Veterans Affairs Secretary to submit a report within 180 days of enactment identifying other service-connected disabilities with high mortality rates that might warrant similar treatment.