Rep. Shri Thanedar

Maddy summaryThe Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 mandates that individuals with criminal convictions retain their right to vote in federal elections and requires prisons, jails, and probation offices to notify incarcerated or supervised individuals of this right. The bill establishes specific procedures for voter registration and absentee voting within carceral settings, including expedited transmission of forms and the ability to use either a prison address or a last known address for registration. It also prohibits states from rejecting ballots or registration applications based on late mailing dates or electronic submission methods and ensures that election materials and nonpartisan voter registration services can be distributed inside correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act, modifies the Children's Health Insurance Program to expand dental coverage for low-income children and pregnant women. It mandates that states remove any lifetime or annual dollar limits on dental benefits for eligible participants and requires states to offer dental-only supplemental coverage instead of allowing them to opt out. The changes take effect six months after the law is enacted, ensuring that these specific groups receive consistent access to necessary dental services without financial caps.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Medicare to cover dental and oral health services for the first time, affecting all current and future Medicare beneficiaries. It defines covered services to include routine cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, dentures, and emergency care. For most individuals, federal payment for these services will gradually increase from 0% to 80% over an eight-year period, while low-income individuals eligible for prescription drug subsidies will receive 80% coverage immediately. The legislation also establishes frequency limits, such as two cleanings and exams per year and a five-year limit on full dentures, and requires the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to include at least one oral health professional.

Maddy summaryThe Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026 mandates that Medicaid programs cover a range of dental and oral health services for adults starting in 2027, including dentures, implants, and treatments for pain and emergencies. To help states afford this expansion, the bill provides 100 percent federal funding for these specific services for a 12-quarter period beginning in 2027, while allowing states the option to add extra dental benefits if they choose. In addition to expanding coverage, the legislation requires the federal government to develop standardized quality measures to track adult oral health outcomes and report on disparities based on race, ethnicity, and other demographics. The bill also directs the creation of an outreach program to help eligible adults find care and establishes a timeline for a comprehensive report on access barriers and reimbursement issues.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building." It directly affects the specific postal location by officially changing its name in federal records and documents. The key provision ensures that all future legal and official references to this building will use the new name. This is a commemorative measure that honors an individual without altering operational policies or funding.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally recognizes the persistent wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. It highlights data showing that Black women earn significantly less than their male counterparts and reaffirms Congress's support for existing laws that prohibit pay discrimination based on sex or race. The document does not create new laws or change policy but serves as a symbolic statement to raise awareness about the economic disparities faced by Black women.

Maddy summaryThe Online Sellers' Bill of Rights Act of 2026 aims to protect third-party businesses using major online marketplaces by requiring these platforms to provide greater transparency and due process. Under the bill, the Federal Trade Commission must create rules that limit how long platforms can hold inventory or freeze funds, mandate written notice within 72 hours for any restrictions, and ensure sellers receive at least 30 days' warning before significant policy changes. The law also establishes a presumption of innocence, placing the burden of proof on the platform to demonstrate a violation rather than on the seller, and allows for specific appeals processes. Enforcement is handled through the FTC, which can pursue violations as unfair competition, while state attorneys general and individual sellers retain the right to file civil lawsuits for damages.

Maddy summaryHR 6529, the Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act, mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold a technical conference within 90 days of enactment. The conference will include AI data centers, utilities, and ratepayer advocates to develop strategies protecting residential and small commercial customers from rising energy costs caused by large energy users. FERC must then submit a report with recommendations to Congress within 180 days. This procedural bill directly affects households and small businesses facing potential rate increases due to AI data center energy demands.

Maddy summaryThe AADAPT Act reauthorizes and expands Project ECHO grants to improve Alzheimer’s and dementia care through technology-enabled training. It specifically funds grants for healthcare providers in rural, frontier, or medically underserved areas to enhance early diagnosis, quality care, and provider retention for dementia patients. The bill authorizes $1 million annually (2027-2032) for these dementia-focused training programs, requiring funds to supplement - not replace - existing resources. This directly supports primary care providers licensed to serve underserved communities, using collaborative online learning to address care gaps.