Rep. Juan Ciscomani

Maddy summaryThis bill would require employer-sponsored health plans and group health insurance to treat telehealth services as "excepted benefits," meaning they would no longer need to comply with certain federal rules that apply to most health coverage (like pre-authorization requirements). It directly affects employers offering group health plans and insurers providing group coverage, making telehealth services subject to fewer regulatory standards. The key change is adding "Benefits for telehealth services" to the list of exceptions under the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and tax code. This would take effect for plan years beginning after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 549, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, removes waiting periods for disability and Medicare coverage for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Specifically, it amends Social Security Act sections to allow immediate eligibility for disability insurance benefits (eliminating the standard waiting period) and immediate Medicare coverage (waiving the 24-month waiting period) for these patients. The bill directly affects individuals with metastatic breast cancer who would otherwise face delays in accessing critical benefits. These changes apply to applications filed or benefits beginning after the bill's enactment date. The law makes no other policy changes beyond these specific eligibility adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans federal funding for abortions in most cases, prohibiting the use of taxpayer money for abortion services or health insurance plans covering abortion. Exceptions allow funding for abortions resulting from rape, incest, or when a pregnancy endangers a woman's life. It requires health insurance plans sold through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces to clearly disclose any separate costs for abortion coverage and prohibits ACA subsidies from being used for plans that cover abortion (except in the specified exceptions). The law directly affects federal programs like Medicaid, ACA marketplace plans, and insurers offering health coverage to individuals using federal subsidies.

Maddy summaryThe CONSTRUCTS Act of 2024 establishes a federal grant program to expand training for careers in residential construction, targeting rural communities and underserved populations - including veterans, low-income individuals, and groups underrepresented in the construction industry. Eligible entities like community colleges and career schools can apply for competitive grants to develop or expand training programs in specific trades (such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work), with requirements for flexible scheduling, partnerships with construction businesses, and outreach to secondary students. The program mandates grantees to report on outcomes like job placements and housing impacts, and it authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2029 to fund these initiatives. This directly affects training providers and workers in residential construction by creating pathways to credentials and jobs in a growing sector.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Defense and VA to improve outreach to service members transitioning to civilian life through the Solid Start program. It mandates calling each transitioning service member 210-120 days before separation to explain benefits and connect them with help filing disability claims, while also collecting suicide prevention resources. The bill specifically prioritizes outreach to women veterans and ensures all transitioning members (regardless of separation type) receive support. These changes directly affect service members within their final year before leaving military service, focusing on practical access to benefits and crisis resources during transition.

Maddy summaryThe Mining Schools Act of 2024 establishes a federal grant program to strengthen domestic mining education by funding eligible schools. It defines eligible "mining schools" as accredited mining/engineering programs at higher education institutions or specific geology/engineering departments at 4-year public universities in states with significant mining-related economic activity. The Department of Energy will award up to 10 competitive annual grants for recruiting students and enhancing programs focused on critical minerals, environmental reclamation, sustainable extraction, and domestic mineral production. An advisory board of industry and academic experts will help select grantees and ensure funds are used as intended. The program is authorized to receive $10 million yearly from 2024 through 2031.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a commission to study whether the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia should be transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission, composed of 8 members appointed by congressional leaders with expertise in Jewish American history and museum administration, will examine the museum's collections, financial status, governance, and feasibility of transfer within two years. The commission must submit a report detailing findings, a fundraising plan, and legislative recommendations for any potential transfer. The bill does not transfer the museum but creates a process to evaluate the possibility.

Maddy summaryHR 7438 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins will be sold to the public at face value plus surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively), with all surcharge revenue paid to FWC2026 US, Inc. for U.S. soccer programs. These funds must support soccer initiatives, particularly in underserved communities and youth development, as specified in the bill. The coins are legal tender but will only be issued during 2026, with no net cost to the U.S. government.

Maddy summaryHR 5799, the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2023, designates a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the "James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint" to honor Agent James R. Dominguez, who died in 2012 while clearing road debris. The bill updates all federal references - such as laws, maps, and documents - to use this new name for the checkpoint. It does not change border patrol operations or policies, only the official designation of the location. This memorial act directly affects the checkpoint's identity and all federal records referencing it.

Maddy summaryHR 7776, the Help Hoover Dam Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to spend non-reimbursable funds recovered into account XXXR5656P1 on Hoover Dam operations, maintenance, cleanup, and capital improvements. It specifically allows these funds to be used for activities within the Boulder Canyon Project at Hoover Dam or on related land, subject to contractor approval under the 2011 Hoover Power Allocation Act. The bill modifies the existing Boulder Canyon Project Act to clarify spending authority for existing recovered funds, without creating new appropriations or affecting other funding mechanisms. This procedural change directly affects how the Department of the Interior manages and allocates specific recovered funds for Hoover Dam maintenance and operations.