Rep. Andy Harris

Maddy summaryHR 7186, the American Family Housing Act, restricts large investment firms from purchasing single-family homes or gaining controlling ownership in companies that own many homes. Specifically, it prohibits any "large-scale company" (defined as an investment firm or private fund with over $100 billion in assets under management) from buying single-family residences or holding more than 49% equity in a company owning over 100 such homes, beginning 100 days after enactment. The bill defines "single-family residence" as a standalone home without shared walls or utilities, excluding condos and co-ops. This directly affects major institutional investors in the housing market, limiting their ability to expand ownership of single-family properties. The law aims to curb institutional investment in residential real estate through these specific financial and ownership restrictions.

Maddy summaryHR 7177, the Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026, prohibits abortions performed specifically because of a prenatal diagnosis or test result indicating Turner syndrome (a chromosomal condition involving missing or partially missing X chromosomes). It requires healthcare providers to ask pregnant women about such diagnoses before performing abortions and to inform them of the prohibition. Violations could lead to criminal penalties (up to 5 years in prison) or civil lawsuits allowing affected parties - such as the woman, father, or maternal grandparent - to seek damages, including punitive awards. The bill also mandates privacy protections for women involved in such cases and requires medical professionals to report suspected violations.

Maddy summaryThe SAFE KIDS Act would void surrogacy contracts between U.S. surrogates and foreign nationals from designated "foreign entities of concern" (nations listed under 10 U.S.C. §4872(f)(2)), except for married couples where at least one prospective parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. It prohibits surrogacy brokers from facilitating such contracts, imposing fines or up to one year in prison for knowingly arranging these agreements. If a contract is voided, custody decisions for the child would be determined by state courts based solely on the child’s best interests, disregarding the invalid agreement. The bill aims to address what Congress identifies as a national security threat involving exploitation of U.S. surrogacy laws and potential human trafficking.

Maddy summaryHR 7154, the Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act of 2026, raises the maximum dollar limit for certain sole-source contracts awarded to small businesses under the Small Business Act. The bill amends four specific sections (8(a)(1)(D)(i)(II), 8(m)(7)(B), 8(m)(8)(B), 31(c)(2)(A)(ii), and 36(c)(2)) to increase the threshold from $7 million to $10 million for these contracts. This change directly affects small business concerns that qualify for the specified contracting authorities, allowing them to secure larger contracts without competitive bidding. The key mechanism is simply adjusting the dollar limit in the relevant provisions of the Small Business Act.

Maddy summaryThe McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act eliminates the Federal Insurance Office and creates a "United States Insurance Representative" within the Treasury Department to coordinate federal insurance policy and represent the U.S. internationally. This position would determine when state insurance regulations might be preempted by international agreements, while maintaining state authority over most insurance matters including health, long-term care, and crop insurance. The bill requires the Representative to consult with states, publish notices, and allow a 30-day period before any preemption takes effect. This legislation aims to streamline international insurance regulatory coordination while preserving state-level oversight of insurance regulation.

Maddy summaryHR 6972 (Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026) requires health centers receiving federal funds under Title X (which supports family planning services) to comply with all state and local laws requiring reporting of child abuse, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. It mandates that these centers create written compliance plans, provide annual training for staff on reporting obligations and safety protocols, screen minors for potential abuse when presenting with STIs or pregnancy, and document all reports. Centers must maintain detailed records of minor patients and reports, and allow federal officials to review these records. Failure to comply can result in corrective action, repayment of funds, or a 36-month ban on future Title X funding for repeat violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the President to certify within 90 days that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic areas won't interfere with military radar, sonar, or operations. If certification isn't possible, the President must halt projects threatening national security. It mandates a Department of Defense Inspector General study examining how wind projects affect radar/sonar systems, military training airspace, maritime navigation, and the sufficiency of current approval processes. The study must be completed within 180 days and reported to Congress, focusing on specific military capabilities like threat detection and Coast Guard operations. The bill directly affects offshore wind developers in these regions and aims to protect military readiness through regulatory review.

Maddy summaryHR 3492, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, makes it a federal crime to perform genital or bodily mutilation or chemical castration on minors under 18, except for specific medical reasons. The bill broadly defines prohibited procedures to include gender transition-related surgeries (like hysterectomies or mastectomies) and medical treatments such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones administered to minors. It criminalizes these acts when they occur across state lines, involve payments, or use interstate commerce, while explicitly banning religious tradition as a defense. Exceptions include medically necessary procedures for health emergencies, childbirth, or conditions certified by a physician.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Pet and Livestock Protection Act," is misleading; it actually focuses on gray wolf management. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a 2020 rule removing gray wolves from the endangered species list within 60 days of enactment. The bill also prohibits courts from reviewing this reissuance. This directly affects gray wolf populations and management policies in states where wolves are present, shifting regulatory control away from federal endangered species protections.

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.