Maddy summaryThis bill increases the annual stipend for books, supplies, and educational materials under the Post-9/11 GI Bill from $1,000 to $1,400, effective immediately. It also establishes a new automatic annual adjustment starting in fiscal year 2026, tying stipend increases to inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Specifically, the stipend will rise each year by the percentage difference between the current CPI and the previous year’s CPI. This directly affects veterans using the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for their education expenses.
Rep. Blake D. Moore
Sponsored bills
Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act This bill requires certified national governing bodies (NGBs) of amateur sports (e.g., USA Gymnastics) to prohibit a person whose sex is male from participating in an amateur athletic competition that is designated for females, women, or girls. Under the bill, male means an individual who has, had, will have—or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident—the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.
Maddy summaryThis bill transfers approximately 295.89 acres of National Forest System land in Utah's Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest to the city of Fruit Heights, Utah. The land, depicted on a specific map, will be conveyed via quitclaim deed with no payment required. The city must use the land solely for public purposes, and the Secretary of Agriculture retains a reservation for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail easement. If the land is used inconsistently with public purposes, it will revert to the federal government.
Maddy summaryHR 7421, the SAFE Olympic Sports Act, requires national governing bodies for Olympic sports to maintain eligibility rules based on an athlete's biological sex as defined in the bill. It mandates that competitions must restrict participation to athletes whose sex at conception aligns with the event's category (e.g., female-only events for those biologically female). The bill defines "sex" as an immutable biological classification determined at conception, with specific biological criteria for male and female. This applies to Olympic, Paralympic, Pan-American, and other sanctioned amateur competitions, requiring governing bodies to continue sanctioning single-sex events they previously approved.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies tax credit rules to help businesses recover after disasters. It allows businesses operating in designated disaster areas to treat certain unused tax credits (carryforwards) as transferrable credits against current tax liability, rather than letting them expire. Specifically, it applies to taxpayers making eligible expenditures for business operations in areas with a major disaster declaration after December 31, 2023, or a state-declared disaster meeting specific criteria. The change affects businesses in affected zones by providing immediate tax relief for qualifying expenses incurred within two years of the disaster declaration. It does not involve energy policy or new funding, but adjusts existing tax credit rules for disaster recovery.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits foreign governments and entities from providing any financial or in-kind benefits related to student athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements. It directly affects colleges, athletic conferences, media distributors, and student athletes by banning foreign investment in college sports revenue streams - including media rights, sponsorships, and facility naming. Institutions must report foreign solicitations to federal agencies and face penalties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for violations. The law also requires schools to bar athletes who violate these rules from competing for one year and to annually inform athletes about the restrictions.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies federal budget rules for unspent agency funds. It requires federal agencies to allocate 49% of unused funds to the next fiscal year, 49% toward paying the national debt, and 2% for retention bonuses (capped at 10% of an employee's base pay). Agencies must also limit future budget requests to the previous year's amount adjusted for inflation. The bill directly affects all executive branch agencies (excluding the Red Cross), altering how they manage leftover budget authority. It does not create new savings programs for individuals but changes government fiscal management procedures.
Maddy summaryThis bill prevents state or local governments from banning or restricting energy connections (like installation, modification, or access) based on the type or source of energy, such as electricity, natural gas, or renewable fuels. It directly affects consumers choosing energy providers and energy companies seeking to offer services. The key provision prohibits local laws, regulations, or policies that limit energy services sold in interstate commerce, covering all energy types listed in the bill’s definitions. It does not create new programs but limits regulatory authority at the state or local level. The law aims to ensure open access to diverse energy sources without source-based restrictions.
Maddy summaryThe Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 would reform how Congress manages the federal budget by requiring a single annual budget act that includes all federal spending and revenue. The bill establishes a new timeline with key deadlines: the President must submit a budget in February, committees must submit detailed spending and revenue proposals by April 15, and the House must approve the annual budget act by June 10. It would require all committees to submit line-item spending and revenue proposals for inclusion in the annual budget, rather than focusing only on annual appropriations bills. The bill aims to address current fragmentation in the budget process, where only about 26% of federal spending is covered by annual appropriations bills, by creating a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to federal budgeting.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Social Security Administration to regularly inform disabled beneficiaries about the Ticket to Work program. Specifically, the Commissioner must send program information to each disabled beneficiary within one year of the law's enactment, and then every six months thereafter. The program helps disabled individuals access employment services while retaining benefits. This change directly affects Social Security disability beneficiaries by mandating ongoing outreach about work support options, without altering the program's existing rules or benefits.