Rep. Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.

Maddy summaryHR 3931, the Kids on the Go Act of 2025, requires states to appoint a "Safe routes to school coordinator" for transportation projects. If a state hires such a coordinator, the federal government will cover 95% of eligible project costs under the relevant transportation program (previously a lower percentage). This bill directly affects state transportation agencies and school districts receiving federal funds for safe routes to school initiatives. The key change is the increased federal funding rate tied to the coordinator position, aiming to improve student safety during school commutes. The bill does not mandate hiring but offers a significant funding incentive for states that choose to implement this role.

Maddy summaryHR 3862, the Clean Water SRF Parity Act of 2025, expands eligibility for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) assistance to include qualified nonprofit entities and privately owned treatment works operators. The bill adds provisions allowing nonprofits to receive SRF funds for constructing, acquiring, or improving treatment works, and creates a new section (l) for privately owned treatment works to access funds for upgrades, water conservation, energy efficiency, security measures, and other specified activities. Crucially, it requires that financial assistance for private operators must primarily benefit the end-users served by the treatment works, not the shareholders or owners. This directly affects nonprofits managing water infrastructure and private utility companies operating treatment facilities, ensuring SRF funds support community water needs under defined conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to update its Northern Border Security Threat Analysis every five years, including specific new elements. It mandates assessments of current staffing levels versus projected needs, future retirement surges (noting a 400% increase expected by 2028), housing challenges, and local recruitment plans for northern border ports. The bill also requires CBP to develop and update a plan addressing retirement surges, staffing shortages, and the feasibility of recruitment tools like bonuses or student loan repayment. These provisions directly affect CBP staffing at northern border ports, which face unique challenges like harsh weather and housing shortages that hinder officer retention.

Maddy summaryHR 3873 (KO Cancer Act) directs the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to receive 25% more annual funding for cancer research in fiscal years 2026-2030 compared to 2022 levels, with these funds in addition to existing appropriations. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the causes of cancer drug shortages - including economic factors, supply chain issues, and regulatory delays - and submit a report with recommendations to Congress within one year of enactment. The bill directly affects the NCI, cancer researchers, and patients by increasing research funding and addressing drug access barriers. Its key provisions are a specific funding increase for NCI research and a mandated study on cancer drug shortages, aiming to improve treatment availability through evidence-based solutions.

Maddy summaryThe CEASE Act of 2025 would limit the number of for-profit small business lending companies authorized to make loans under the Small Business Administration's Section 7 program to a maximum of 16 at any time. This bill directly affects for-profit lenders seeking or holding SBA authorization to provide small business loans. The key provision requires the SBA Administrator to enforce this cap, replacing any existing authorization system without such a limit. The bill does not change loan terms, borrower eligibility, or the SBA's operational structure beyond this numerical restriction.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Medicare coverage for mental health services provided by clinical social workers to seniors in skilled nursing facilities. It removes an exclusion that previously prevented these services from being covered under Medicare's skilled nursing facility payment system. The bill specifically adds defined mental health service codes (including those for assessment and treatment) to Medicare's coverage, ensuring seniors can access these services without additional barriers. These changes will take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThe DTC Act of 2025 requires pharmaceutical companies to include a drug's list price (for a 30-day supply) in direct-to-consumer television and digital ads for prescription drugs covered by Medicare or Medicaid. It applies to ads for drugs costing $35 or more per 30-day supply, exempting lower-cost medications. Manufacturers must disclose the list price clearly by July 1, 2026, with penalties of up to $100,000 per violation for noncompliance. The bill aims to provide consumers with upfront pricing information to help them compare costs before filling prescriptions, particularly affecting drugs commonly advertised to Medicare beneficiaries.

Maddy summaryHR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, amends the National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to offer students both organic and non-organic whole milk, in addition to reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options. Key provisions include clarifying that milk fat in whole milk should not count toward saturated fat limits for meal compliance, prohibiting schools from purchasing milk from Chinese state-owned enterprises, and ensuring schools cannot be barred from offering the full range of milk types listed. The bill directly affects public and private schools serving the National School Lunch Program by expanding their milk options for students. It focuses on concrete policy changes to dietary offerings and sourcing restrictions within the school nutrition program.

Maddy summaryHR 1642, the Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025, requires Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) to help small businesses connect with career and technical education (CTE) programs. Specifically, SBDCs must provide small businesses with information on hiring CTE graduates and relevant programs, while WBCs must do the same for women-owned businesses. The bill also directs these centers to connect businesses with CTE programs to help students and graduates find jobs. This directly affects small businesses (and women-owned businesses for WBCs), CTE programs, and their graduates by creating formal pathways for hiring. The policy change mandates new duties for existing centers under the Small Business Act, without altering funding or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryHR 3694, the VALID Act of 2025, requires lenders to include specific information about VA loans in mortgage disclosures. It amends the National Housing Act to mandate that disclosures state the loan-to-value ratio and clarify that VA loans are available under Chapter 37 of Title 38 (veterans' benefits law), assuming prevailing interest rates. The bill also requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency to add a military service question to the Uniform Residential Loan Application form, placing it above the signature line within six months of enactment. This directly affects veterans and active-duty service members applying for VA-guaranteed mortgages, as well as the lenders processing those applications.