Rep. Ami Bera

Maddy summaryHR 3429 establishes a formal US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen trilateral cooperation. It creates a US delegation of up to 8 Congress members (2 each from House/Senate leadership, with committee requirements) to meet annually with Japanese and South Korean legislators. The bill mandates annual reports to the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Relations committees and requires the delegation to rotate leadership between House and Senate every two years. This legislation directly affects US congressional members appointed to the delegation and provides a structured mechanism for ongoing policy coordination among the three nations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns specific racist rhetoric directed at Indian and Chinese Americans and calls on all elected officials, including the President, to stop using language that promotes racial or ethnic division. It specifically addresses recent statements made by the President that characterized immigrants from India and China in derogatory terms and linked them to negative stereotypes. The bill affirms that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States and declares that attacks based on national origin are un-American. While it does not change laws or policies, it serves as a formal statement of disapproval from the House of Representatives regarding the targeted hate speech.

Maddy summaryThe Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act aims to improve the ability of retired U.S. diplomatic officers to return to their jobs. It allows former career members to request reappointment within five years of leaving the service and requires the government to hire them back within 180 days if approved. The law also mandates that these returning officials be placed in the next assignment cycle with full standing, meaning they keep their previous rank and benefits. Additionally, the act requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress detailing how many officers were recalled, their former grades, and their new positions. These changes directly affect retired Foreign Service officers and the administrative processes for re-hiring them.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026, aims to create more predictable payment adjustments for physicians and other healthcare providers under the Medicare program. It directly affects medical practices and providers who receive reimbursement for services through the physician fee schedule. The legislation increases a threshold for certain budget neutrality calculations from $20 million to $54.3 million in 2027, with automatic increases every five years thereafter. It also requires the government to correct payment estimates when actual service usage differs significantly from projections, mandates regular updates to cost calculations for practice expenses, and limits how much Medicare payment rates can change from year to year to a maximum of 2.5 percent.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.

Maddy summaryThe Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act authorizes the creation of a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to women’s history, to be located within the National Mall Reserve in Washington, D.C. If the site is managed by another federal agency, the bill requires that agency to transfer the land after notifying Congress and relevant committees. The museum must ensure exhibits and programs accurately represent diverse women’s experiences by consulting a broad range of experts and community voices. The Smithsonian will submit biennial reports to Congress detailing how the museum meets these representation standards.

Maddy summaryThe No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 prohibits the use of federal money to pay specific settlements involving high-ranking government officials and their close associates. It bars payments to the President, Vice President, their immediate families, cabinet members, senior executive staff, political appointees, and individuals connected to these roles, as well as any entity owned by the President or Vice President. Additionally, the bill restricts settlements related to claims about the January 6 Capitol attack, foreign election interference, or previously dismissed lawsuits, while requiring Treasury reports for large settlements and allowing the government to seek repayment if rules are broken.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates federal programs to advance alternative protein production through biomanufacturing and bioprocessing. It authorizes $15 million annually for research centers focused on protein diversification, $50 million for grants to companies building food biomanufacturing facilities, and $25 million for workforce development programs. The bill also requires a national strategy on protein security coordinated across multiple federal agencies. These provisions aim to strengthen food supply chains, create jobs in the growing protein sector, and reduce reliance on foreign commodities. The bill explicitly excludes insect-based food production from its scope.

Maddy summaryH.Res. 1291 is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. The bill aims to raise public awareness about wildfire risks and promote educational initiatives regarding fire safety and evacuation planning. It highlights the dangers of smoke exposure for both the general public and firefighters while noting that human activity causes the majority of wildland fires. This measure does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather expresses the House of Representatives' support for these preparedness goals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a professional organization representing over 62,000 doctors who provide essential reproductive and women's health care. The text acknowledges the group's long-standing contributions to improving maternal health, reducing mortality rates, and offering reliable medical information to patients nationwide. While the measure does not alter laws or funding, it formally expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for the organization's leadership and reaffirms a commitment to supporting women's health and research.