Rep. David Schweikert

Maddy summaryThis bill allows groups of small businesses or self-employed individuals to form a single health plan that treats all members as one employer for coverage purposes. It directly affects small business associations and self-employed people who can join such groups to access pooled health coverage, provided they meet specific requirements (e.g., 51+ total employees, 2+ years in existence, no health-based discrimination). Key mechanisms include permitting modified community rating for premiums (based on pooled claims) while prohibiting health status-related discrimination in enrollment, premiums, or pre-existing condition coverage. The plan remains subject to federal ERISA rules, and self-employed members must meet defined criteria to participate as both employers and employees.

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care services provided to veterans enrolled in those plans, including outpatient care, prescription drugs, and inpatient services. It establishes a new process for the VA to recover costs from Medicare plans, requiring these plans to respond to reimbursement claims within 45 days and face penalties for non-compliance, including triple damages for willful violations. The law modifies existing VA authority to recover costs for non-service-connected disabilities by clarifying recovery procedures and requiring Medicare plans to coordinate benefits with VA care. The provisions apply to Medicare plan years beginning January 1, 2026, and directly affect Medicare Advantage organizations and prescription drug plan sponsors that serve veterans. This policy change ensures veterans receive full benefits without double payments by requiring Medicare plans to reimburse the VA for services they cover.

Maddy summaryThe ADOPT Act of 2025 creates federal offenses to prevent exploitation in private domestic interstate adoptions. It prohibits unlicensed groups from acting as intermediaries between birth parents and adoptive parents, restricts certain adoption advertising, and caps payments to birth parents at $2,500 before consulting a licensed agency or attorney. The bill directly affects unlicensed adoption facilitators, birth parents, and prospective adoptive parents by requiring all adoption services to occur through licensed providers or exempt entities like attorneys and nonprofit agencies. Violations carry fines up to $100,000 for organizations or $50,000 plus 5 years in prison for individuals, with exemptions for public agencies, licensed child-placing organizations, and attorneys.

Maddy summaryHRES 880 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the strategic U.S.-India partnership, not a bill with new policy or funding. It reaffirms longstanding cooperation on defense, counterterrorism, technology, and people-to-people ties, citing historical milestones like the 2008 nuclear agreement and recent Quad collaboration. The resolution has no binding effect but formally supports continued partnership through existing mechanisms like the U.S.-India Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology initiative. It highlights shared priorities including Indo-Pacific stability and counterterrorism efforts, with no new legislative requirements or changes to law.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary exception to the parole fee for non-citizens (aliens) entering the U.S. for sacred Tribal or religious ceremonies, cultural exchanges, or celebrations. During a two-year period starting from enactment, eligible aliens must undergo a background check, submit a written request to the Secretary of Homeland Security, be enrolled in a tribal cultural program operated by a federally recognized tribe with trust land near the Southwest border, and pay a $200 fee instead of the standard fee. The exception applies only when the Secretary determines the entry would provide a significant public benefit. It directly affects non-citizens seeking to participate in these cultural events and federally recognized tribes operating such programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests (blood or biological tests analyzing cell-free DNA) starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 68 and older (starting in 2028, with the age limit increasing by 1 year annually), requiring tests to be FDA-cleared and deemed reasonable/necessary by the Secretary for early cancer detection across multiple organ sites. Payment will initially match current stool DNA test rates before 2031, then shift to a lower rate or new payment system after 2031, with limits preventing more than one test per year. The bill explicitly states it does not alter coverage for existing cancer screenings like breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans the import, export, and sale of donkey skins and ejiao products (a gelatin made from donkey skin) in U.S. commerce. It directly affects U.S. businesses importing or selling ejiao, which currently accounts for $12 million in annual U.S. imports. The law prohibits trading in donkey skins for ejiao production or any product containing ejiao, with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation or criminal charges for larger offenses. Enforcement will be handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, targeting the U.S. market for a product driving global donkey population declines.

Maddy summaryHRES 719 is a House resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. The resolution condemns his assassination and all political violence, extends condolences to his family, and calls on Americans to reject violence while promoting civil discourse. It specifically recognizes Kirk's legacy as a defender of constitutional principles and his role in inspiring youth through free speech and faith-based civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally expresses the House's stance on honoring his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryHR 5530, the Postal Contracting Financial Accountability Act, gives private contractors operating contract postal units (CPUs) a new option to keep their agreements with the U.S. Postal Service active if the Postal Service decides not to renew or terminates the contract. To use this option, the contractor must prove the termination isn't mainly due to their breach, confirm no new agreement exists, submit a notice, and agree to amend terms. Under the bill, the contract continues without requiring the Postal Service to make payments to the contractor (unless the Postmaster General decides otherwise), and it remains in effect until either the contractor stops operating the CPU, terminates the agreement, or the Postal Service terminates it for a breach. This directly affects private businesses that run retail postal facilities under existing agreements with the Postal Service.