Rep. Barry Loudermilk

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using race-based or sex-based criteria when making decisions about 10 specific farm programs. It applies to programs including pandemic aid for farmers, crop insurance, conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program, farm loans, and rural development grants. The law requires USDA to administer these programs based on merit, fairness, and equal opportunity for all applicants. It directly affects farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses applying for these federal programs.

Maddy summaryHRES 624 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Anderson "Chase" Childers, a 38-year-old former Cobb County, Georgia police officer who died on July 13, 2025, while rescuing a family of five from a rip current near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The resolution expresses the House’s deepest condolences to his wife, Nataley, and their three children, commends first responders, and recognizes his legacy as a decorated officer who received a lifetime achievement award for saving lives. It also notes his selfless actions inspired nationwide support and includes a brief acknowledgment of rip current safety education. As a non-binding honorific resolution, it has no policy impact and directly affects Childers’ family, his communities in Georgia and South Carolina, and the public through recognition of his sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires non-military overseas voters to provide a verifiable address within their U.S. state (either their own current address or that of a spouse, parent, or legal guardian) to receive absentee ballots for federal elections. It does not apply to military voters serving overseas. If a voter fails to provide this address, they may instead vote in District of Columbia elections held on the same date as their state's election. The law applies to elections starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 4606, the Ally’s Act, requires private health insurance plans (including employer-sponsored plans and individual coverage) to cover hearing implants and related services. It directly affects people with hearing loss who need cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, or external sound processors, as determined by a physician or audiologist. The bill mandates coverage for devices, maintenance, repairs, upgrades every 5 years, hearing assessments, surgery, and rehabilitation - without separate cost-sharing or stricter limits than other medical services. Insurers cannot deny coverage if a provider deems the service medically necessary. The law applies to all applicable health plans and takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and federal employee leave rules to clarify that recovery from organ donation surgery qualifies as a "serious health condition." It directly affects private-sector workers covered by the FMLA and federal civil service employees. The key change adds "including recovery from surgery related to organ donation" to the definitions of serious health conditions in both the FMLA and federal leave statutes. This ensures eligible employees can use their existing family and medical leave benefits to recover after donating an organ, without requiring new leave entitlements.

Maddy summaryHRES 594 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries. It cites specific examples like violence against Christians in Nigeria (including attacks on Palm Sunday and Yelewata), restrictions in Egypt (such as limited worship spaces and forced conversions), and blasphemy-related violence in Pakistan. The resolution urges the President to prioritize protecting persecuted Christians in U.S. foreign policy, including through diplomatic engagement and trade negotiations with affected countries. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals, but aims to influence U.S. diplomatic efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 1919, the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act," prohibits the Federal Reserve from developing, testing, or issuing any central bank digital currency (CBDC) or similar digital assets. It specifically bans the Fed from offering direct financial products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or issuing CBDCs directly or indirectly through intermediaries like banks. The bill also blocks the Fed from using any digital asset for monetary policy and clarifies that physical currency's privacy protections remain intact. This policy directly affects the Federal Reserve System's ability to create or manage digital monetary tools.

Maddy summaryHR 4382 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics/Paralympics and 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics/Paralympics. It specifies gold, silver, and half-dollar coin designs with defined mintage limits (e.g., up to 100,000 $5 gold coins for each event), all bearing inscriptions like "2028" or "2034" and standard coin features. A surcharge ($5-$50 per coin) is added to sales, with all funds directed to the respective Olympic committees to support event hosting and legacy programs like youth sports. The bill ensures no net cost to the government by requiring surcharge revenues to cover all design, production, and marketing expenses before funds are disbursed.

Maddy summaryHR 4363, the Defend Girls Athletics Act, requires public K-12 schools and colleges to certify annually that they comply with Executive Order 14201, which mandates keeping men out of women's sports. Schools must submit written compliance certifications by August 15 each year (for K-12) or July 1 (for colleges), with states reporting non-compliant agencies to the federal government. Schools or colleges failing to certify or violating the rule risk losing federal education funding, including returning unobligated funds and becoming ineligible for future federal support. The bill directly affects all public schools and colleges receiving federal education funds by tying their eligibility to adherence to this sports participation requirement.