Rep. Greg Landsman

Maddy summaryThe Child Care Small Business Insight and Improvement Act of 2026 directs the Small Business Administration to submit a report to Congress within 120 days of enactment. This report will analyze the challenges and needs faced by for-profit child care providers, evaluate current SBA support, and identify any gaps in those resources. Additionally, the study will assess fraud instances among these providers and propose legislative changes to prevent misuse of federal funds. The bill does not authorize new funding, as it relies on existing resources to conduct this analysis.

Maddy summaryHR 4398, the Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act, requires Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians or nurse practitioners to certify the death of a veteran who dies of natural causes within 48 hours of learning of the death. This directly affects veterans' families, who previously faced delays of up to eight weeks in burial and access to survivor benefits due to slow death certifications. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on VA compliance with the 48-hour rule, including statistics on delays and their causes. The key change is establishing a strict timeline for death certification to prevent unnecessary delays in honoring veterans' final arrangements.

Maddy summaryThe Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act expands paid family and medical leave benefits for federal workers, including those in the Executive Office of the President, the Postal Service, and the District of Columbia courts. Key provisions increase the standard leave entitlement to 12 weeks plus any accrued annual or sick leave, while also extending coverage to include pregnancy loss, fertility issues, and failed adoptions. The bill specifically adds a new category of leave allowing employees to take time off to address the needs of family members who are victims of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking. To fund this expanded coverage, the legislation requires employees to agree to work for a period equal to the time taken off, with exceptions made for death or serious health conditions.

Maddy summaryThe GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the deadline for contributing military death benefits to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts from one year to three years. This change directly benefits families of service members who receive these death benefits, giving them more time to save for retirement or education. The law applies to benefits received after the bill is enacted and includes a special rule allowing contributions made within a specific window for benefits received between 2001 and the enactment date. By amending the Internal Revenue Code, the bill ensures that eligible funds can be deposited into these tax-advantaged accounts without losing their value due to time limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to American individuals and organizations that rescued Jews and other refugees from Nazi persecution between 1933 and 1945. The legislation directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the creation and presentation of a single gold medal, which will be given to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and research. Additionally, the bill permits the Secretary of the Treasury to produce duplicate bronze versions of the medal for sale, with the proceeds funding the mint's public enterprise fund.

Maddy summaryThe Protect Local Funding Act prohibits federal agencies from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a specific proposed rule regarding federal financial assistance scheduled for publication in May 2026. This legislation directly affects the Office of Management and Budget and other federal agencies by legally blocking them from acting on that particular regulation. By preventing the enforcement of this rule, the bill aims to stop a specific administrative action that could impact how federal funds are distributed. The measure does not alter existing funding programs but rather serves as a procedural barrier to a future regulatory change.

Maddy summaryThe Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026 establishes a new Department of Veterans Affairs History Office located in Dayton, Ohio, to collect, preserve, and share the history of the Department and its predecessor organizations. This office will manage existing programs like the Veterans Legacy Program and the Veterans' History Project, while also building facilities for archives, public exhibits, and training on historical preservation. To support these efforts, the bill authorizes the Secretary to accept donations, enter into partnerships with nonprofits, and lease property to generate revenue for the office's operations. Additionally, the legislation requires the Secretary to submit a long-range planning report within 180 days and mandates annual progress reports to Congress until the Department's centennial year in 2030.

Maddy summaryHR 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, requires employers to begin negotiating a first contract with a newly certified union within 10 days of written request. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties must seek mediation, and if unresolved after 30 days of mediation, the dispute moves to binding arbitration by a three-member panel. The arbitration decision, based on factors like employer finances, industry standards, and cost of living, becomes binding for two years. This bill directly affects newly certified unions and their employers during initial contract negotiations, aiming to reduce delays that currently average 465 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a wide range of reforms to government ethics, campaign finance, and presidential powers, including restrictions on trading by officials, term limits for Congress, and new ethics rules for the Supreme Court. It would require Congress to reduce its own pay if the debt limit is reached or a government shutdown occurs, while also banning corporate political action committees and increasing transparency for campaign spending and redistricting. The legislation further seeks to limit presidential authority by prohibiting self-pardons, restricting payments to the President, and requiring congressional oversight of certain pardons, alongside measures to enforce voting rights and penalize former officials convicted of felonies.

Maddy summaryThe HOME for Foster Youth Act expands housing assistance eligibility for former foster youth by increasing the time limit to receive support from 90 days to 180 days after leaving care. It also clarifies that funds from Education and Training Vouchers are not counted as income when determining eligibility for rental assistance. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate efforts to modernize programs and improve access to housing and supportive services for this population.