Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $50 million annually for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct research on firearms safety and gun violence prevention, beginning in fiscal year 2026 through 2031. The funding is in addition to existing CDC appropriations and would support studies under the Public Health Service Act. It does not create new regulations or directly affect individuals, but aims to expand research into causes and prevention strategies for gun violence. The bill focuses solely on enabling CDC research, without proposing policy changes or restrictions.

Maddy summaryHR 4796, the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, repeals a provision that blocked Medicaid payments to certain healthcare providers during a specific period. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who received care from these providers between the enactment of the prior law (Public Law 119-21) and this bill's enactment. The key provision retroactively restores Medicaid payments for services already provided during that blocked period, treating the payment restriction as if it never existed. This change ensures eligible individuals and providers receive reimbursement for covered care delivered during the prohibited timeframe.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a system tracking all detentions or removals of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) during immigration enforcement. DHS must report these cases quarterly to Congress, including instances where minors were removed alongside undocumented parents. The system must also include cases involving citizens or LPRs detained by other agencies and transferred to DHS. A separate process for individuals to prove citizenship or LPR status during detention must be established within 180 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require states to adopt ranked choice voting for elections of U.S. Senators and Representatives, with specific rules for how the voting system would work, including ballot design and tabulation methods. It mandates the use of multi-member districts in states with six or more representatives (with districts electing 3-5 representatives each) and requires states with five or fewer representatives to elect all representatives at-large. The bill also establishes new nonpartisan criteria for congressional redistricting, including requirements for population equality, Voting Rights Act compliance, and measures to prevent partisan gerrymandering. States would receive federal funding to implement these changes, with the requirements taking effect for elections following the 2030 census.

Maddy summaryHR 4702, the National Fire Academy Reporting Act, requires the National Fire Academy Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress by November 30 each year. The report must detail specific data about courses, programs, and funding from the previous fiscal year, including the number of fire departments and personnel (categorized as career or volunteer) that attended, the total courses offered and cancelled, and how funds were distributed to state/local training programs and student participants. This bill does not change funding levels or program requirements but mandates standardized reporting to Congress. The requirement begins after the bill's enactment, with the first report due November 30 of the first full year following enactment.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 108 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove legal immunity for federal officials, including the President, from criminal prosecution for actions taken while performing official duties. It would prohibit the President from granting pardons to themselves and eliminate the defense that "official authority" excuses violations of federal or state law (with limited exceptions for certain congressional actions). If ratified, this amendment would require Congress to pass implementing laws to enforce these changes. The proposal is currently in the House Judiciary Committee and requires approval by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryThe SUPPLY Act establishes a federal program to insure second loans (additional financing) for building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family properties. This insurance, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers up to 30% of a standard one-unit home loan amount or 100% of the property value after construction (with potential increases based on 50% of projected rental income). Homeowners seeking to add ADUs - such as backyard cottages, converted basements, or detached units - can use this insurance to secure financing, with a government premium of up to 1% annually. The bill also requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize these insured loans, potentially expanding access to ADU financing.

Maddy summaryHR 4482, the Stop NOAA Closures Act, imposes a temporary moratorium on closing, suspending, or limiting access to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facilities, effective until a report is submitted to Congress by January 21, 2029. The bill requires NOAA and the General Services Administration to submit detailed reports to specific congressional committees before any future facility closure, suspension, lease termination, or consolidation - outlining cost-benefit analyses, service impacts, and justification. Exceptions apply only for emergencies posing immediate threats to personnel safety. This bill directly affects NOAA's facility management decisions and mandates congressional oversight for future closures.

Maddy summaryHR 4516, the Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act, prohibits the U.S. government or its aid partners from destroying food, medicine, vaccines, or other foreign assistance commodities before they expire, requiring these items to be redirected to intended beneficiaries instead. The bill mandates that agencies like USAID, State, and Agriculture must make every effort to donate or sell expired aid items to those in need before disposal. It also requires annual reports to Congress detailing any expired, spoiled, or destroyed aid items, including reasons for not redirecting them and associated costs. This directly affects U.S. foreign aid agencies and their global partners, ensuring aid reaches people facing hunger, disease, or health crises rather than being wasted.

Maddy summaryThe Gun Safety Incentive Act establishes voluntary best practices for safe firearm storage (e.g., in homes, vehicles, businesses) through the Attorney General, requiring public education and annual updates. It mandates that firearm manufacturers include a "SAFE STORAGE SAVES LIVES" notice with every handgun, rifle, or shotgun starting in 2027, directing consumers to a public website with storage guidance. The bill also creates a $10 million annual grant program for states and tribes to fund local safe storage device distribution programs and offers a tax credit (up to $400 per device) to manufacturers selling safe storage devices. These provisions directly affect firearm manufacturers, state/local governments, and safe storage device sellers, focusing on accessible storage education and financial incentives without restricting firearm ownership.