Rep. Glenn Grothman

Maddy summaryHR 3598, the Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025, establishes a federal pilot program to test nonlethal drones for law enforcement during active shooter events. The program, managed by the FAA, will review nonlethal devices (like sound emitters or cameras) for drones, develop training and safety protocols, and assess effectiveness in indoor scenarios to increase officer safety. It requires drones to be manufactured in the U.S. and mandates a report to Congress within 3 months of the pilot's conclusion, followed by rulemaking to create a formal approval process for law enforcement use. The bill directly affects Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies responding to active shooter events as defined by the legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 3540, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Elimination Act, eliminates the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) for new housing projects. It directly affects developers and investors who rely on this tax credit to fund affordable housing construction. The bill amends the tax code to end eligibility for the credit on buildings placed in service after the law's effective date. This means no new tax credits will be available for affordable housing developments starting in the next taxable year.

Maddy summaryHR 3512, the Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act, imposes a new annual tax on funds received by third-party investors who finance lawsuits through litigation financing agreements. It directly affects investors (including foreign entities) who provide funding to plaintiffs or law firms in exchange for a share of settlement or judgment proceeds, excluding small agreements under $10,000 or standard loans. The tax equals the top individual income tax rate plus 3.8 percentage points, with 50% withheld from settlement payments by parties involved in the lawsuit. The law also clarifies that such funds cannot offset losses and excludes certain typical legal fee reimbursements from taxation. The provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the legal standard for proving discrimination in employment cases. It amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act to require that a plaintiff only show age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability was a "motivating factor" for an employment decision - not that it was the sole cause - to establish a violation. This applies to all workers filing discrimination claims under these laws, including federal employees. The bill also limits remedies: if an employer proves they would have taken the same action regardless of the protected factor, courts can only grant limited relief like attorney fees, not damages or reinstatement.

Maddy summaryHR 3437, the Insurance Data Protection Act, prevents duplicate data collection from insurance companies by requiring federal financial regulators to coordinate with state insurance regulators before gathering data already available through other channels. It reinforces confidentiality by ensuring that sharing nonpublic data with federal regulators does not waive privacy protections under federal or state law, and maintains existing confidentiality agreements. The bill also establishes that data shared with regulators can only be provided to state regulators through new agreements that comply with privacy laws. This directly affects insurance companies (as "covered entities"), federal financial regulators, and state insurance regulators. The key change is creating a formal process to avoid redundant data requests while strengthening data privacy for the insurance industry.

Maddy summaryThis resolution blocks a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. It prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers would not have to meet the proposed efficiency requirements. The rule, submitted in December 2024, directly affected manufacturers of these water heaters and consumers purchasing them. Congress approved this disapproval through a joint resolution passed on May 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how married couples filing jointly can deduct student loan interest on their federal taxes. Currently, the deduction limit of $2,500 applies to the household as a whole. The bill would amend the tax code to apply the $2,500 limit separately to each spouse, meaning both partners could each deduct up to $2,500 in interest. This directly affects married couples with student loans who file jointly, providing them with a larger potential tax benefit. The change takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThe Fiscal Commission Act establishes a 16-member commission to address the federal government's fiscal challenges, including reducing debt and deficit while aiming for a debt-to-GDP ratio of 100% by 2039. The commission must educate the public about fiscal issues, identify policy recommendations, and submit a detailed report with legislative language by November 2026 (with possible extension to April 2027). This report requires bipartisan approval, needing at least two Republican and two Democratic members for majority support. If approved, the recommended legislation would become an "implementing bill" considered under expedited procedures in both congressional chambers. The commission's work directly affects federal budget decisions and public awareness of fiscal policy, with hearings required to gather input from experts and government officials.

Maddy summaryHR 3277, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover medically necessary outpatient and inpatient treatments for congenital anomalies or birth defects primarily affecting the eyes, ears, teeth, mouth, or jaw. This includes reconstructive procedures, dental/orthodontic support during treatment, and follow-up care, but excludes purely cosmetic surgery not tied to a medical diagnosis. Cost-sharing (like copays) for these services must not be stricter than for other medical benefits. The law takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, and mandates insurers to provide notice about this coverage to beneficiaries.

Maddy summaryHR 976, the "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act," would repeal data collection and reporting requirements for small business loans under Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This specifically removes the mandate for financial institutions - especially community banks and credit unions - to track and submit loan data by business characteristics like race or gender. The bill aims to reduce compliance costs for lenders, which its findings argue limit small business access to credit. The repeal would eliminate these reporting obligations and remove references to the requirement from related federal laws.