Rep. Harriet M. Hageman

Maddy summaryThe SAFE CATTLE Act requires the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior to coordinate federal efforts to prevent, monitor, and eradicate New World screwworm - a pest that attacks livestock and wildlife - across federal lands managed by agencies like the National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service. It mandates joint surveillance protocols, outbreak response plans with state officials, and science-based strategies to protect livestock industries and food supply chains. The bill also requires annual reports to Congress detailing interagency progress, outbreak responses, and recommendations for improving pest control until screwworm is contained south of Panama. This legislation directly affects federal land managers, livestock producers, and the broader agricultural economy by establishing a formal federal framework for addressing this specific animal health threat.

Maddy summaryHR 6213, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the U.S. Department of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing OSHA's proposed "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention" standard (published August 30, 2024). This bill directly blocks the specific regulatory proposal targeting heat safety in both outdoor and indoor work settings. It does not create new requirements or affect workers; it solely prevents the implementation of the existing OSHA proposal. The bill is procedural, focusing on halting a regulatory action rather than establishing new policy.

Maddy summaryThe FORMULA Act of 2026 requires the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to set strict limits on contaminants in infant formula, including heavy metals, microplastics, and synthetic pesticides. Manufacturers must test their products to meet these new standards and keep records of their testing for at least two years after the formula's shelf life expires. The law also mandates that the FDA report annually to Congress on any violations and the progress made in reducing contaminant levels in the domestic supply chain. These regulations will take effect 180 days after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed California to set its own stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles. If passed, the measure would cancel the EPA's waiver of federal preemption, requiring California and other states to follow uniform national vehicle emission rules instead of maintaining unique state-level standards. The bill directly affects the EPA, California's regulatory authority, and the automotive industry by eliminating the legal basis for California's independent pollution control policies. It is a procedural action that would render the contested rule ineffective without force or effect.

Maddy summaryThe No GRIFT Act of 2026 prohibits the Department of Justice from awarding grants to certain nonprofit organizations in a given fiscal year. To qualify for a grant, a nonprofit must certify that it is not a "covered nonprofit," which is defined as an organization where over 50% of its recent revenue came from DOJ grants and where it paid an officer or employee more than the Attorney General's annual salary. This provision directly affects 501(c)(3) organizations that have received significant federal funding and have high executive compensation, requiring them to disclose their financial history before applying for new grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act, amends federal law to explicitly limit membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution to adult human females. It defines a female as someone who naturally possesses or would have the reproductive system capable of producing ova for fertilization, regardless of any congenital anomalies or medical disruptions. By adding this specific definition to the organization's governing code, the legislation clarifies the genealogical and biological requirements for joining the group. The change directly affects the organization's eligibility rules but does not alter its internal operations or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 7651, the Chloe Cole Act of 2026, prohibits healthcare providers from performing certain medical interventions on minors under 18 aimed at altering physical development to align with gender identity. These "covered interventions" include puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and specific surgeries, but exclude medically necessary care for conditions like disorders of sexual development or traumatic injuries. The bill creates a federal civil lawsuit right for affected minors or their parents against providers who perform such interventions, allowing claims for damages including emotional distress and punitive awards, with strict liability for providers after the law's enactment. It explicitly allows exceptions for legitimate medical treatments and requires providers to prove such exceptions apply if challenged.

Maddy summaryHR 5880, the "Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act," requires manufacturers and distributors of pill-making machines (like tableting machines) and their critical parts (such as punches and dies) to affix permanent serial numbers to these items. It mandates that these businesses report transactions involving such machines to the Attorney General and maintain records of the serial numbers. The law prohibits tampering with or knowingly distributing machines with removed or altered serial numbers. This directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of these specific pill-production machines and parts, aiming to improve tracking of equipment used in illicit drug manufacturing.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the U.S. Congress to present a gold medal to the Hmong people in recognition of their distinguished service during the Vietnam War. The legislation directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for this presentation, while the Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with creating the medal and selling duplicate bronze versions to cover production costs. Following the award ceremony, the original gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with a recommendation that it also be made available at locations significant to Hmong history. The act applies to the over 327,000 Hmong currently living in the United States, acknowledging their heavy casualties and displacement after the war.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for any program, activity, literature, or material provided to children under 18 that includes "sexually oriented material," defined as depictions of explicit conduct or content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism. It exempts standard science courses (like biology and anatomy), religious texts, and specific "classic" works of literature and art listed in designated references (e.g., *Great Books of the Western World* and Smarthistory guides). The law directly affects federally funded K-12 educational programs, restricting how school districts can use federal dollars for curriculum materials. It does not ban teaching about human anatomy, art history, or literature, as those are explicitly excluded from the definition of prohibited material.