Neighbors Not Enemies Act This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.
Maddy summaryThe Close the Medigap Act of 2025 would prohibit Medigap insurance issuers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on health status, pre-existing conditions, genetic information, or other factors. It requires insurers to spend a minimum percentage of premiums on health care claims and improves the Medicare Plan Finder website to provide clearer information about coverage options, out-of-pocket costs, and guaranteed issue requirements. The bill applies to Medigap policies effective January 1, 2026, with full implementation by 2031, and requires Medigap brokers to disclose payments they receive from insurers. These changes would directly affect Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with pre-existing conditions who have historically faced barriers to obtaining affordable supplemental coverage.
Maddy summaryHR 566, the Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025, provides federal grants to air pollution control agencies to establish local programs targeting low-income households with vulnerable residents (such as those with health conditions or elderly members) in wildfire smoke-prone areas. The bill authorizes $30 million over three years to fund programs that must establish accessible clean air centers, distribute at least 1,000 free, certified air filtration units per program (with replacements), provide educational materials, and partner with community organizations. Agencies must track unit types and costs, survey participants on program effectiveness, and report results to Congress within three years. The program directly affects covered households by improving access to clean air during smoke events through tangible, funded support.
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the law that banned TikTok on national security grounds, restoring the app's availability on U.S. app stores. It directly affects TikTok and its users by removing the legal restriction preventing app stores from offering the platform. The key provision nullifies all prior designations of TikTok as a security risk under the repealed law, making those bans legally ineffective retroactively.
Maddy summaryThe Prevent Tariff Abuse Act amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to prohibit the President from using emergency powers to impose tariffs or import quotas on goods entering the U.S. It adds a specific provision stating the President cannot impose duties, tariffs, or quotas under this law. This directly limits the executive branch's authority during emergencies, preventing the use of emergency powers for trade restrictions. The bill does not affect other trade policies or the President's other emergency authorities.
Maddy summaryHR 429, the Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell three types of commemorative coins ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar) to honor women who worked on the U.S. home front during World War II. The coins will be sold at face value plus surcharges ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar), with all surcharge revenue directed to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and related educational programs. The coins must be issued between January 1, 2028, and December 31, 2028, in specified quantities (50,000 gold, 400,000 silver, 750,000 half-dollar), with all costs covered by the sales revenue to avoid net government expense.
Maddy summaryHR 423 would change bankruptcy law to allow private student loan debt to be discharged (forgiven) in bankruptcy cases. It amends a section of the Bankruptcy Code that currently makes most student loans non-dischargeable, specifically removing the exception for private loans by revising the language around loan programs. This change would directly affect borrowers with private student loans who file for bankruptcy after the law takes effect. The bill applies only to bankruptcy cases filed on or after its enactment date, not to existing cases.
Maddy summaryHR 433, the Department of Education Protection Act, prohibits the use of federal funds to reorganize the Department of Education. Specifically, it blocks any spending from current fiscal year appropriations on activities that would decentralize the department, reduce staffing, or alter its structure, responsibilities, or authority relative to its organization as of January 1, 2025. The bill directly affects the Department of Education by preventing structural changes to its existing offices and operations. This is a procedural measure focused solely on preserving the current departmental framework, not on changing education policy or funding.
Maddy summaryHRES 41 is a symbolic resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to express support for designating January as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month." It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the cultural significance of Tamil language, history, and contributions. The resolution highlights Tamil's 2,600-year history, the presence of 360,000 Tamil speakers in the U.S., and the Pongal harvest festival celebrated by Tamil communities. It aims to encourage Americans to learn about Tamil heritage and aligns with existing state-level recognitions in places like Michigan and Massachusetts. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects public awareness and cultural celebration, not legal obligations.
Maddy summaryHR 391, the "Extend the TikTok Deadline Act," extends the deadline for TikTok to comply with the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. It amends Section 2(a)(2)(A) of that law by changing the required compliance period from 270 days to 540 days. This extension directly affects TikTok and similar apps subject to the Act, giving them more time to address national security concerns raised by the original deadline. The bill makes a specific procedural change to the existing law without altering its core requirements.
