Rep. Derek Schmidt

Maddy summaryHR 4370, the SAMS Act of 2025, codifies five existing executive orders into law to strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains. It gives legal force to orders focused on securing critical minerals (like lithium and rare earths) for national security and economic resilience, directly affecting federal agencies implementing these strategies. Key provisions require agencies to follow these established policies - addressing reliance on foreign mineral sources, supporting domestic mining, and prioritizing national security in mineral processing - without creating new regulations. The bill does not alter current mineral policies but formally enshrines them as binding federal requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 4333, the Qualified to Serve Act, changes medical standards for joining the U.S. military. It prohibits disqualifying applicants solely based on a medical condition diagnosed before age 13 that required no treatment in the past five years, provided a current medical evaluation confirms fitness for service and the military determines it won't impact readiness. The bill establishes a uniform review process for medical disqualifications and allows waivers for national security reasons. It also requires the Secretary of Defense to annually report to Congress on disqualifications, approved waivers, and updates to medical standards. This directly affects potential recruits with qualifying childhood medical histories who previously faced disqualification.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires online contact lens sellers to provide a secure electronic method for customers to transmit their contact lens prescriptions, directly affecting online retailers. It mandates that such electronic transmissions comply with HIPAA privacy rules and that any protected health information sent via email must be encrypted. The law updates existing rules to modernize prescription verification for online sales while maintaining privacy protections.

Maddy summaryHR 4234 prohibits U.S. officials from temporarily allowing certain individuals to enter the country at the border. It specifically bans parole (temporary entry) for refugees and individuals identified as having terrorism links, being on terror watchlists, or posing a national security risk due to potential ties to terrorism. The bill defines "known terrorist" (arrested/convicted for terrorism), "special interest alien" (with potential terrorism nexus), and "suspected terrorist" to establish these restrictions. These provisions apply to people seeking entry at the border who meet these criteria, replacing existing parole authority for such cases.

Maddy summaryHR 875 amends immigration law to make non-citizens with DUI convictions inadmissible (preventing entry) and deportable (requiring removal after entry). It applies to any conviction for driving while intoxicated or impaired under state, tribal, or local law, regardless of whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or felony. The bill directly affects non-citizens convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including impairment from other substances. This policy change expands immigration consequences for DUI offenses beyond current standards.

Maddy summaryThe CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 expands Medicare telehealth coverage by removing geographic restrictions that limited where patients could receive care, expanding the types of health care providers who can offer telehealth services, and eliminating the requirement for an in-person visit before receiving telemental health services. The bill includes specific provisions to support telehealth use for Native American health facilities, rural health clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to collect and publish data on telehealth usage and impacts, and to develop resources to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Program integrity measures are added to monitor telehealth billing practices and prevent fraud while maintaining coverage for telehealth services during public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryHR 4194 would shield manufacturers of critical infrastructure equipment from lawsuits related to wildfires caused by their products, unless they intentionally caused harm through willful misconduct. This law applies to companies defined as critical infrastructure manufacturers under existing federal law (per the Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2022). It creates legal immunity for these manufacturers against both federal and state lawsuits regarding wildfire-related losses, but requires proof of intentional wrongdoing to override the protection. The bill directly affects companies producing essential infrastructure equipment like power grid components and communication systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to streamline claims for individuals harmed by water contamination at Camp Lejeune. It clarifies the evidence required (30+ days at the base plus a link between contaminants and health harm), specifies that cases must be handled in North Carolina courts (with limited transfer options), and sets attorney fee caps (20% before suit, 25% after). These changes directly affect veterans and civilians who lived at Camp Lejeune and filed claims under the 2022 law. The bill does not create new eligibility but aims to improve the legal process for existing cases.

Maddy summaryHR 4112, the Congressional Review Reform Act of 2025, is a procedural bill that amends the existing Congressional Review Act (CRA) to streamline how Congress reviews federal regulations. It modifies sections 801 and 802 of Title 5 U.S. Code by renumbering subsections and clarifying the definition of a "joint resolution" used to disapprove regulations. The bill does not create new policy but changes the internal process for Congress to formally reject agency rules. This affects how Congress handles regulatory review procedures, not any specific group or industry. The changes are purely technical to improve the efficiency of the existing CRA framework.

Maddy summaryHR 4101, the Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2025, requires group health plans and insurance plans to provide equal cost-sharing (like deductibles and copays) for oral anticancer drugs as for intravenous or injected cancer drugs. This directly affects insured cancer patients prescribed oral medications, ensuring they face no higher out-of-pocket costs than for IV treatments when medically necessary. The law prohibits plans from changing benefits to increase costs for oral drugs or applying stricter limits on them compared to IV drugs. It takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2026, and mandates a GAO study to assess the law’s impact on patient costs within two years of enactment.