Rep. Ben Cline

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests (blood or biological tests analyzing cell-free DNA) starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 68 and older (starting in 2028, with the age limit increasing by 1 year annually), requiring tests to be FDA-cleared and deemed reasonable/necessary by the Secretary for early cancer detection across multiple organ sites. Payment will initially match current stool DNA test rates before 2031, then shift to a lower rate or new payment system after 2031, with limits preventing more than one test per year. The bill explicitly states it does not alter coverage for existing cancer screenings like breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require all states to recognize valid concealed carry permits issued by other states, allowing permit holders to carry concealed handguns (excluding machine guns) in any state that either issues such permits or doesn't prohibit concealed carry. It directly affects law-abiding gun owners with valid permits from their home state, ensuring they can carry in states with similar permit systems or no prohibitions. Key provisions include treating valid permit documents as proof of legal carry (reducing officer stops), shifting the burden of proof to prosecutors if challenged, and allowing civil lawsuits for violations with attorney's fee awards. The bill does not override state laws restricting firearms on private property or government land, nor does it affect federal gun restrictions like those in section 922(q).

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 127 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish parental rights regarding children's upbringing, education, and care as a fundamental right. It would guarantee parents the right to choose private, religious, or home schooling instead of public school, or make reasonable choices within public schools for their children. The amendment would require the government to demonstrate a "highest order" interest to limit these rights, and explicitly prohibits denying these rights based on disability. This proposal, if ratified by 38 states, would amend the U.S. Constitution but is not yet law.

Maddy summaryHRES 719 is a House resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. The resolution condemns his assassination and all political violence, extends condolences to his family, and calls on Americans to reject violence while promoting civil discourse. It specifically recognizes Kirk's legacy as a defender of constitutional principles and his role in inspiring youth through free speech and faith-based civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally expresses the House's stance on honoring his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther, a volunteer firefighter and equities trader who died saving others during the September 11, 2001, attacks. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be given to Crowther’s mother, Alison Crowther, following a formal presentation by congressional leaders. The bill also permits the U.S. Mint to sell bronze duplicates of the medal at cost to cover production expenses. It is a purely commemorative measure with no legislative or regulatory impact.

Maddy summaryHR 5483, the Chloe Cole Act, prohibits health care professionals, hospitals, or clinics from providing certain gender-affirming treatments to minors under 18 that aim to alter their body to align with a gender identity different from their sex assigned at birth. This includes puberty blockers, sex hormones, and specific surgeries, unless the treatment falls under narrow exceptions like medically necessary care for disorders of sexual development, injuries, or detransition. The bill creates a private right for affected minors or their guardians to sue providers for damages in federal court, with strict liability for violations. It applies when interstate commerce is involved (e.g., payments, travel, communications) and sets a 25-year statute of limitations from the minor’s 18th birthday.

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 bill would withhold 50% of federal highway funding from states that issue driver's licenses to people without proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency status, starting in 2027. To comply, states must ban such licenses and allow local/state officials to share immigration status information with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Transportation Secretary would maintain a public database tracking each state's compliance with these requirements. The law directly affects state governments and their access to federal transportation funds, not individual drivers.

Maddy summaryHR 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, restricts how consumer reporting agencies share credit reports during mortgage applications. It prevents agencies from sending these reports to third parties unless the request is tied to a firm credit offer and the recipient has either the homebuyer’s explicit written consent or is directly involved in the mortgage (like the lender, loan servicer, or the homebuyer’s bank holding an active account). This directly affects homebuyers applying for residential mortgages by limiting unsolicited sharing of their credit information. The law amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to strengthen privacy protections around mortgage-related credit data.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading certain investments, including stocks, commodities, and derivatives (referred to as "covered investments"). It requires affected individuals to divest these investments within 90-180 days, with specific exemptions for Treasury bonds, diversified mutual funds, small business interests, and family trusts meeting strict conditions. Violations incur penalties of 10% of the investment's value plus disgorgement of profits, paid directly to the U.S. Treasury. The law applies to all covered individuals during federal service, with exceptions for investments acquired through inheritance or occupational trading (e.g., a spouse’s finance job).