Rep. Michael A. Rulli

Maddy summaryHR 45 (FIND Act) requires federal government contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm businesses (including manufacturers, dealers, and trade associations) in their policies or practices. The bill mandates that contractors and subcontractors (for contracts over 10% of the prime contract value) certify they have no discriminatory policies and will not adopt them during the contract term. Violations could lead to contract termination and potential debarment. This applies to all federal procurement contracts awarded after the bill's enactment, excluding sole-source contracts. The law aims to ensure firearm businesses are treated equally in government contracting without restricting legitimate business criteria like creditworthiness or legal compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Congress to approve major federal regulations before they take effect. It would mandate that agencies submit detailed reports including cost-benefit analyses, economic impact assessments, and other information to Congress before implementing significant regulations. Major rules - defined as those with at least $100 million annual economic impact or significant effects on costs, competition, or employment - would need a joint resolution of approval from Congress within 70 session days. Nonmajor rules would follow a less stringent disapproval process. The bill aims to increase legislative oversight of the regulatory process, requiring Congress to formally review and approve rules that significantly impact the economy or public regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funds from being allocated as congressional earmarks (specific funding requests) to states or local governments designated as "sanctuary jurisdictions." A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as any state or local area with policies that restrict sharing immigration status information or refuse to comply with Department of Homeland Security detainer requests. The law includes an exception for policies allowing cooperation with DHS when individuals are victims or witnesses in criminal cases. It applies to earmarks starting in fiscal year 2026, not general federal funding.

Maddy summaryHR 5840, the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act of 2024, simplifies the process for transportation workers to obtain multiple TSA security credentials. It requires the TSA to allow individuals to apply for and renew programs like the TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and HAZMAT Endorsement through a single enrollment at any TSA center, with a combined fee lower than separate applications. The bill mandates coordinated expiration dates for all credentials and ensures state-issued commercial driver's licenses reflect the correct HAZMAT endorsement validity. These changes aim to reduce duplication and costs for workers needing multiple security clearances. The TSA must implement these changes within two years and publish details online.

Maddy summaryThe Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act (HR 3882) updates U.S. trade law to better address international trade practices that disadvantage American businesses. It establishes special rules for handling multiple investigations of the same merchandise (called "successive investigations"), requiring the Commerce Department to consider previous injury determinations when making new findings. The bill also creates mechanisms to address market distortions from foreign government subsidies, including currency undervaluation, and strengthens procedures to prevent duty evasion through certification requirements for importers. These changes primarily affect foreign exporters of goods subject to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, as well as U.S. importers of those goods.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Medicare Part B coverage to include specific pharmacist services, directly affecting Medicare beneficiaries and pharmacists who provide these services. It adds new coverage for pharmacist evaluations and treatments related to certain illnesses (like COVID-19, flu, or strep throat) and public health emergencies, requiring payment at 80% of the lesser of actual charge or 85% of physician payment rates (100% during emergencies). The bill also prohibits balance billing for these services, ensuring beneficiaries pay only the standard Medicare copayment. These changes aim to improve access to pharmacist care during health crises while aligning payment with existing physician service frameworks.

Maddy summaryThe LEAP Act creates a new tax credit for employers with registered apprenticeship programs, offering $1,500 per qualifying apprentice employee above a threshold based on the employer's average apprenticeship hires over the previous three years, limited to two years per employee. It excludes most construction industry employers (NAICS 23) unless they hire pre-apprenticeship graduates and sponsor apprenticeships. The bill also requires federal agencies to develop a plan to reduce printing costs by increasing online document availability and to disclose printing costs for government publications. This applies to apprenticeship programs registered with the Department of Labor.

Maddy summaryHR 6751 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente, a Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian, including 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins must feature Clemente's image and inscriptions like "Roberto Clemente" and "2027," with all sales including a surcharge ($5-$35 per coin) paid to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The foundation, which supports youth sports, education, and disaster relief programs, will use these funds for its mission, while the U.S. Treasury must recover all production costs. The coins will be sold exclusively in 2027, with no net cost to the government.

Maddy summaryHR 10186, the Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act, prohibits access to single-sex facilities (like restrooms, locker rooms, or changing rooms) on federal property unless the user's biological sex matches the facility's intended use. It defines "biological sex" based on reproductive anatomy and function, requiring facilities to correspond with an individual's assigned sex at birth. The bill directly affects users of federal buildings, including those who identify as transgender, by restricting access to facilities aligned with their gender identity rather than their biological sex. Exceptions apply only for emergency medical personnel responding to medical emergencies or law enforcement during active investigations.

Maddy summaryHRES 1578 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on its 118th anniversary. It recognizes the AJC’s founding in 1906 and commends its work on human rights advocacy, interfaith dialogue, and promoting Israel’s security. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing congressional support for the AJC’s historical efforts to combat antisemitism and advance democratic values. It directly affects the AJC as an organization, acknowledging its global advocacy without creating new laws or obligations.