Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Maddy summaryThe Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and manufacture of vehicles and related technology from specific countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to address national security concerns. The law defines prohibited items as connected vehicles, their software, and hardware components and sets different effective dates, with vehicle bans starting in 2027 and hardware restrictions beginning in 2030. A government official can grant exceptions for specific items after reviewing security risks and notifying Congress, while the agency must publish annual reports on enforcement actions and compliance.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." It aims to honor the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States, acknowledging their role in supporting millions of jobs. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal statement of appreciation from the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill rebrands the current Medicare payment system for physicians as the Data-driven Performance Payment System and updates how financial incentives are calculated starting in 2028. Under the new rules, doctors who meet performance standards will receive a 25% payment increase, while those below the standard will face a 25% decrease, with a lower penalty for those who cannot report data due to extraordinary circumstances. The legislation also creates a funding mechanism to provide lump-sum bonuses to small, under-resourced practices in rural or underserved areas when the overall system generates savings, ensuring these providers can invest in care improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, aims to reduce costs for U.S. agricultural producers by modifying trade duties on phosphate fertilizers. It removes existing tariffs and countervailing duties on phosphate imports from Morocco, while leaving duties on similar products from other countries unchanged. Additionally, the legislation requires the U.S. government to refund cash deposits collected from Moroccan importers under previous trade orders and ensures no new duties are applied to these specific shipments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally condemns the politically motivated shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026, and denounces political violence in general. It commends law enforcement agencies, particularly the Secret Service, for their rapid response that protected attendees and saved lives, while noting one officer was injured. The document calls on citizens and public figures to reject rhetoric that encourages violence and urges Congress to pass funding for enhanced security measures for national leaders. As a House resolution, it expresses the chamber's official stance on the incident without creating new laws or changing existing policy.

Maddy summaryThe Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act extends tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel production through 2029. It prevents taxpayers from receiving both the production credit and the fuel use credit for the same fuel, ensuring only one benefit is claimed. These changes apply to fuel sold or used after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThe Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 aims to speed up care decisions and increase transparency for Medicare Advantage enrollees and providers. Starting in 2028, the bill requires insurance plans to respond to most prior authorization requests within 72 hours and to provide real-time decisions for low-risk services, while also banning requirements for re-authorization when a treatment plan is clinically modified. The legislation introduces a new compliance scoring system that will publicly rank plans and reduce payments to those with poor performance, alongside stricter rules ensuring medical necessity standards match those of traditional Medicare.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a low-interest loan program, administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, to support child care providers in rural areas. The program aims to increase the availability of child care by funding the renovation, expansion, or adaptation of structures for child care services in communities with limited options, known as "child care deserts." Eligible providers must be licensed, conduct background checks, and demonstrate that their project will add child care capacity in these underserved rural areas.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. It recognizes the need for early detection, increased education for healthcare providers, and continued research into endometriosis, a chronic disease affecting women. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Maddy summaryThe KIDNEY Remote Monitoring Act (H.R. 8319) aims to ensure Medicare payment for remote physiologic monitoring services provided to individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who receive home dialysis. The bill amends the Social Security Act to direct that these monitoring services, when furnished by a physician, will be paid for under Medicare Part B. This change would take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2028, aligning their payment with the standard fee schedule for physician services.