Rep. Tom Barrett

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Nuclear Evaluation Program, requiring large AI developers to submit their systems for government testing to prevent incidents involving nuclear weapons or critical infrastructure. Under the program, the Department of Energy will conduct security assessments, including adversarial "jailbreaking" attempts and third-party reviews, to identify risks and develop safety protocols. Developers who refuse to participate or withhold necessary data face civil penalties of up to $1 million per day, while the information they provide remains confidential unless specific legal exceptions apply. Additionally, the Secretary of Energy must submit annual reports to Congress with recommendations for future legislation to further regulate AI safety and oversight.

Maddy summaryThe Healthy Access for Learning Act requires schools receiving federal education funds to provide students with at least 60 minutes of physical activity time each day. This new requirement includes designated recess periods and physical education classes, aiming to address rising rates of childhood obesity and improve academic performance. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to mandate these activity periods while allowing local school districts to determine the specific methods used to meet the goal. By integrating regular exercise into the school day, the legislation seeks to support student health and learning without reducing instructional time.

Maddy summaryThe Know What's on the Tray Act of 2026 requires schools participating in federal lunch and breakfast programs to publish detailed information about their food offerings online at least seven days before serving them. This disclosure must include the specific name of each item, a list of all ingredients, the manufacturer or producer, the production location, and whether the food is locally sourced or made on a family farm. Schools must update this information immediately if their menu changes, and the Department of Agriculture will issue rules to help schools comply within 180 days of the bill's passage. The requirements take effect starting with the first school year that begins at least 18 months after the law is enacted.

Maddy summaryThe Healthy Commissaries, Healthy Families Act directs the Defense Commissary Agency to create a program that makes healthier food options more available, visible, and affordable at military grocery stores across the United States. To achieve this, the bill requires the agency to appoint a dedicated Healthy Foods director and mandates that the Secretary of Defense work with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture to develop a detailed plan within 180 days. This plan must outline strategies for sourcing food from local farmers, sharing best practices among government agencies, and promoting nutrition education for military families. Additionally, the law requires the agency to publish online resources identifying nearby farms and markets for each commissary and to submit annual reports to Congress on progress and challenges. The specific requirements established by this legislation are set to expire on December 31, 2030.

Maddy summaryThe Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study the health effects of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula within one year of passing. Following this study, the agency must set specific safety limits for these toxic metals in formula products within 90 days. When establishing these limits, the law requires the department to consider how easy it is to meet the standards, its ability to enforce rules on imported goods, and the potential impact on food security. This legislation directly affects infant formula manufacturers and regulators by mandating the creation of evidence-based safety standards for heavy metals.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Defense to create designated airspace corridors specifically for testing and training small drones and the systems used to detect or neutralize them. These zones would allow military personnel to safely practice operating various drone technologies, such as sensors and autonomous software, alongside counter-drone measures like electronic warfare and directed energy weapons. The Secretary of Defense must identify suitable locations, potentially building new facilities or using existing ones, while consulting with other government agencies to ensure safety and address regulatory hurdles. Additionally, the bill requires the Pentagon to report to Congress within 90 days of establishing a corridor, providing details on its location, necessary resources, and any agreements with other federal partners.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building." It directly affects the specific postal location by officially changing its name in federal records and documents. The key provision ensures that all future legal and official references to this building will use the new name. This is a commemorative measure that honors an individual without altering operational policies or funding.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryThe Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 increases funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account by $7 billion annually from fiscal year 2027 through 2030. This additional money is intended to support the government's efforts in detecting and preventing fraud within the healthcare system. The bill modifies existing laws to ensure these funds are available for the specified period without altering other spending limits.

Maddy summaryThe Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act prohibits federal agencies from buying, using, or contracting for automated surveillance systems that rely on license plate recognition, facial recognition, biometric identification, or other technologies designed for mass tracking. It also prevents state, local, and tribal governments from using federal funds to acquire or operate these same surveillance tools. If federal agencies obtain data in violation of these rules, the law requires them to delete the information within 30 days and bars its use as evidence in any court or administrative proceeding.