Rep. Mike Bost

Maddy summaryHR 3055, the TRANSPORT Jobs Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to create an action plan within 30 days of enactment to help transitioning military service members and veterans enter supply chain careers (like trucking, rail, and logistics). The plan must identify barriers veterans face in hiring, challenges employers encounter, and high-demand regions, while highlighting transferable skills and existing program gaps. It will recommend specific steps for the Transportation, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Labor departments to improve recruitment, training, and retention of veterans in supply chain jobs. The bill directly affects veterans seeking these careers and supply chain employers needing qualified workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases federal funding for Impact Aid, which supports school districts that serve students on federal property (like military bases) or have high numbers of children with disabilities. It authorizes specific annual funding amounts for four key areas: payments for federal property acquisition, basic support for heavily impacted districts, aid for children with disabilities, and school construction. The funding grows incrementally each year from 2026 through 2031, with total annual amounts rising from $85 million to $250 million for property payments, and from $1.49 billion to $2.35 billion for basic district support. This directly affects school districts in communities with significant federal land or federal facility presence.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Title IX to clarify that "female," "male," and "sex" refer to biological characteristics (egg-producing or sperm-producing reproductive systems). It explicitly states that schools receiving federal funding cannot be forced to eliminate sex-segregated spaces (like bathrooms or locker rooms) or sex-segregated athletic/academic programs. The bill directly affects all schools and colleges that accept federal education funding, ensuring they may maintain such programs without losing that funding. Key mechanisms include adding specific definitions to Title IX and prohibiting the Secretary of Education from making funding contingent on ending sex-segregated facilities or programs.

Maddy summaryHRES 636 is a symbolic House resolution condemning a July 28, 2025, shooting in New York City that killed three civilians and NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, alongside security officer Aland Etienne. It honors the victims, commends the NYPD's response, and condemns violence against law enforcement. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the House's stance against such violence and supports law enforcement. It was introduced by Representatives Stefanik, Tenney, and others and referred to the Oversight Committee.

Maddy summaryHRES 628 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a policy established in 2005 and expanded in 2007. It highlights the RFS's historical role in supporting rural economies (through 2,700+ renewable fuel facilities and 644,000 jobs), reducing greenhouse gas emissions via mandatory fuel standards, and lowering consumer fuel costs. The resolution does not create new policy or alter the RFS; it solely commemorates the program's past impacts on energy security, agriculture, and environmental performance. It affirms the RFS as a foundational element of U.S. energy policy without proposing any legislative changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Postal Service to immediately post public notices about emergency post office closures (including signs and website updates) and notify local elected officials within 5 days. For closures lasting 30 days, it mandates a public review period for feedback; for 60-day closures, it triggers relocation planning and additional public input. The law also requires annual reports to Congress starting in 2026 detailing all emergency closures, with "emergencies" defined to include natural disasters, safety concerns, or lease issues. It directly affects post offices during emergencies, local officials, and the public receiving closure notices.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a federal right for livestock producers to sell meat and dairy products across state lines without facing conflicting state regulations. It prevents states from imposing production standards (like animal welfare rules) on products not raised within that state, ensuring a uniform national market for covered livestock products. The law specifically covers animals raised for meat or dairy (including milk products), but excludes egg production. This aims to eliminate barriers to interstate commerce for these products while aligning with U.S. trade obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new federal program to improve rural roads critical for agriculture. It provides funding for projects that replace weight-limited bridges, enhance access to farms and agricultural facilities, and upgrade safety on high-risk rural roads. The program targets local roads and rural minor collectors, with the federal government covering up to 90% of eligible project costs. It directly affects rural communities and agricultural businesses by addressing infrastructure barriers to farm operations and local economic activity. The funding is allocated through existing highway apportionment formulas under Title 23, U.S. Code.

Veterans' Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers Act of 2025 or the Veterans' ACCESS Act of 2025 This bill addresses the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) and other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care matters. Among other provisions regarding the VCCP, the bill establishes in statute access standards that determine when a veteran is eligible to receive non-VA care through the VCCP, requires the VA to notify veterans regarding their eligibility for care within two business days after the VA is aware the veteran is seeking care, and extends the deadline for the submittal of claims under the VCCP by health care entities and providers. The VA must address its mental health treatment programs by establishing a standardized screening process to determine whether a veteran satisfies criteria for priority or routine admission to a mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program or a program for residential care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, tracking the performance of medical facilities and Veterans Integrated Service Networks in meeting the requirements for mental health treatment screenings and timely admission to treatment programs under such screenings, and establishing an appeal process for when a veteran is denied admission to a covered treatment program or is accepted into a program but not offered bed placement in a timely manner. Additionally, the VA must establish an online self-service module for veterans to request and manage appointments, track referrals, and appeal and track decisions related to requests for care.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurers from denying coverage, canceling policies, or increasing premiums based solely on a person's status as a living organ donor. It directly protects living organ donors by preventing insurance discrimination unrelated to actual health risks. The bill also requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to update public educational materials about organ donation benefits, risks, and insurance impacts within six months of enactment. These materials will include information on the new insurance protections established by the bill. The law relies on state insurance regulators for enforcement of the insurance provisions.