Rep. Dan Newhouse

Maddy summaryHR 3290 designates the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, as the National Museum of Pop Culture. The bill clarifies that this designation does not make the museum part of the National Park System and explicitly states it does not require or permit federal funding for the museum. This is a purely procedural bill with no new funding, regulatory changes, or policy impacts. The museum remains a privately operated institution under its current structure.

Maddy summaryHR 3283, the FARMER Act, directly affects farmers who purchase crop insurance under enterprise or whole farm units by increasing federal premium subsidies. It raises the government subsidy rate to 77% for higher coverage levels and 68% for lower coverage levels under specific revenue or yield protection plans. The bill also lowers the required coverage level from 14% to 10% and increases the premium subsidy rate from 65% to 80% for supplemental coverage. Additionally, it mandates a study on expanding supplemental coverage to larger counties, requiring a report to Congress within one year.

Maddy summaryThe Certainty for Our Energy Future Act ends tax credits for new wind and solar energy projects that begin construction after December 31, 2030, effective January 1, 2026. It also denies clean energy tax benefits to companies controlled by governments of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. The bill uses existing IRS guidelines to define when construction begins for projects, avoiding new bureaucratic rules. Treasury must issue implementation guidance within 180 days, with country-related restrictions taking effect 180 days after that guidance is published.

Maddy summaryHR 3304, the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to help law enforcement agencies provide child care for officers' minor children during nonstandard shifts. The program awards competitive 3-year grants to state or local "lead agencies" (like state child care offices) to fund child care services through eligible law enforcement agencies or consortia, with 20% of funds reserved for small agencies (under 200 officers). Grants cover startup costs, provider training, sick child care, facility construction, and other needs, requiring local matching funds (10% to 33% over three years). The program is authorized for $24 million annually from 2026-2030 and includes studies to evaluate its impact on child care access for officers and other first responders.

Maddy summary# Summary of Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025 (Electronic Verification and Labor Recruiter Provisions) This legislation establishes a new electronic verification system (Section 274E) for employment eligibility verification, replacing the previous E-Verify program. Key provisions include: 1. **Electronic Verification System**: - Requires employers to verify identity and employment authorization through an electronic system - Establishes processes for tentative nonconfirmations and appeals - Creates an Electronic Verification Compensation Account to pay lost wages for individuals wrongly denied employment due to government error 2. **Phased Implementation for Agricultural Employers**: - Larger agricultural employers (500+ employees) must comply 6 months after implementation - Smaller employers (20-100 employees) must comply 12 months after implementation - Smallest employers (1-19 employees) must comply 15 months after implementation 3. **Foreign Labor Recruiter Accountability**: - Requires electronic registration of foreign recruiters - Prohibits recruiters from charging workers fees - Mandates required disclosures to workers about their rights and employment terms - Establishes bond requirements and enforcement mechanisms - Creates penalties for violations, including fines up to $25,000 per violation 4. **Key Protections**: - Prevents employers from terminating employment based on tentative nonconfirmations - Ensures individuals can contest verification issues within 10 business days - Requires notification of final nonconfirmations to employees - Protects against unfair immigration-related employment practices 5. **Transition Provisions**: - Repeals the E-Verify program from the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act - Establishes coordination between Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and Department of Agriculture - Includes rural access to assistance for individuals contesting verification issues The legislation aims to modernize employment verification while protecting workers' rights and preventing exploitation in the agricultural workforce.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new system for recognizing and regulating individuals who help veterans file benefit claims. It requires the VA to provide veterans with information about free assistance options and maintain a public list of accredited representatives. The bill sets a maximum fee limit of $12,500 or 5 times the monthly benefit increase for representatives, and establishes penalties for unaccredited representatives who charge improper fees. The law aims to protect veterans from unscrupulous representatives while ensuring they have access to quality assistance with their benefit claims.

Maddy summaryHRES 381 designates May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls," calling for public commemoration of victims and solidarity with their families. The resolution urges the public and groups to honor both documented and undocumented cases while recommending the Department of Justice commission a new study on the crisis, citing that the last major study was published in 2016. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness about ongoing issues, referencing recent data showing 5,614 Indigenous women and girls reported missing in 2024. This symbolic resolution directly affects Indigenous communities, families, and the public, aligning with prior federal efforts like Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act.

Maddy summaryHR 3166 creates a 30% federal tax credit for homeowners who install qualified food recycling appliances or use organic waste collection services. It directly affects individual taxpayers in U.S. principal residences by covering 30% of costs for appliances that process food waste (via dehydration/size reduction) and services that collect pre-processed organic waste. The credit is capped at $300 per appliance and $120 total for services annually, expires after 2031, and prevents double benefits with other deductions. This policy aims to reduce landfill waste from household food scraps through tax incentives, effective for 2026 tax years and later.

Maddy summaryHR 3035, the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, changes how certain water infrastructure loans are counted in federal budget calculations. It ensures that projects funded through the WIFIA program (which provides financing for water infrastructure) are treated as direct loans or loan guarantees for budget purposes, rather than as subsidies, when repayment comes from non-Federal sources like user fees. This applies specifically to non-Federal entities (such as state or local water agencies) receiving WIFIA assistance. The bill does not alter who qualifies for WIFIA funding but clarifies its budgetary treatment under federal accounting rules. This change affects how the government tracks and reports these loans in its budget.

Maddy summaryHRES 348 is a ceremonial House resolution commending Jason Owens for retiring after 29 years of service as U.S. Border Patrol Chief. It recognizes his career, including his leadership as Border Patrol Chief since 2023 and his efforts to strengthen border security operations. The resolution does not enact any policy changes or affect any individuals or programs; it solely expresses the House's appreciation for his service. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect.