Rep. Donald G. Davis

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to streamline claims for individuals harmed by water contamination at Camp Lejeune. It clarifies the evidence required (30+ days at the base plus a link between contaminants and health harm), specifies that cases must be handled in North Carolina courts (with limited transfer options), and sets attorney fee caps (20% before suit, 25% after). These changes directly affect veterans and civilians who lived at Camp Lejeune and filed claims under the 2022 law. The bill does not create new eligibility but aims to improve the legal process for existing cases.

Maddy summaryHRES 541 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of July 21, 2025, as "Guam Liberation Day" to commemorate the 1944 U.S. military liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation during World War II. It honors the 3-year occupation endured by the CHamoru people, the forced marches to Manenggon camp, and the U.S. forces who fought in the July 21, 1944, amphibious landing at Asan Bay. The resolution calls for the House to support this designation and encourages the President to issue a proclamation urging nationwide observance. It directly affects Guam’s cultural recognition and historical remembrance, not policy implementation. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect but aims to symbolically honor this historical event.

Maddy summaryHR 4101, the Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2025, requires group health plans and insurance plans to provide equal cost-sharing (like deductibles and copays) for oral anticancer drugs as for intravenous or injected cancer drugs. This directly affects insured cancer patients prescribed oral medications, ensuring they face no higher out-of-pocket costs than for IV treatments when medically necessary. The law prohibits plans from changing benefits to increase costs for oral drugs or applying stricter limits on them compared to IV drugs. It takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2026, and mandates a GAO study to assess the law’s impact on patient costs within two years of enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 4027, the Frontline Fighter Force First Act, requires the U.S. Air Force to replace legacy fighter aircraft (like the F-15E) with advanced models (such as the F-15EX) in Air Combat Command fighter wings. It directly affects units with high deployment rates, including Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's 335th squadron, by mandating sequential replacement starting with the most active squadrons. The bill establishes a timeline for procurement, mandates annual progress reports to Congress, and requires a GAO review of challenges in acquiring advanced aircraft. This policy change focuses on upgrading fleet readiness through concrete procurement steps rather than funding new programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to annually report detailed data on veteran deaths to Congress. The report must include, for each veteran who died, whether they had a total service-connected disability, their primary and secondary causes of death, and whether suicide was linked to a total service-connected disability. It aims to provide a clear breakdown of mortality patterns among veterans, particularly focusing on deaths connected to service-related disabilities. This data collection is intended to inform future policy decisions without altering current benefits or services. The bill directly affects the VA's reporting obligations and Congress's access to specific veteran mortality data.

Maddy summaryThe Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 increases monthly dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses of veterans. It changes the calculation method from a fixed $1,154 to 55% of a specific veteran compensation rate, effective six months after enactment. The bill also reduces the required continuous disability rating period for survivors from 10 years to 5 years, and provides a proportional payment for cases where the rating period is shorter than 10 years. Surviving spouses of veterans who died before January 1, 1993, receive the greater of their current benefit or the new calculation. This directly affects surviving spouses eligible for benefits under Title 38, U.S. Code, particularly those with veterans who died prior to 1993.

Maddy summaryHR 1713, the Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to join the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) when reviewing transactions involving U.S. agricultural land, biotechnology, or agriculture-related infrastructure (like transportation or processing). It specifically targets acquisitions of agricultural land by foreign entities from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran, mandating that the Secretary of Agriculture first assesses these transactions before CFIUS decides whether to proceed with a full review. The law includes a sunset provision, ending these requirements for a specific country once it is removed from the federal list of foreign adversaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits transplant centers and healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a patient's disability. It requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies (like considering a patient's support network or using communication aids) and to avoid denying care due to lack of auxiliary aids. The law applies to all transplant stages - including evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care - and explicitly states it complements, rather than replaces, existing disability rights laws like the ADA. It allows medical considerations only if a physician determines a disability is medically significant to the transplant, after individual evaluation.

Maddy summaryHR 4083, the Marshall “Major” Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor cyclist Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (1878-1932), recognizing his pioneering achievements as a Black athlete who broke racial barriers in professional cycling during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medal with his name and image, to be presented to Taylor’s great-granddaughter, Karen Donovan. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs, classifying all medals as national commemorative items under U.S. law. This is a ceremonial bill with no policy changes, solely focused on commemorating Taylor’s legacy.

Maddy summaryHR 4074, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025, requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to issue guidance within one year on improving Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pelvic health services during pregnancy and the postpartum period (defined as up to 6 months after birth or during lactation). The bill directs the GAO to study coverage gaps for these services and mandates a new CDC-led education campaign to train healthcare providers and inform postpartum women about pelvic floor exams and physical therapy. Key provisions include standardizing terminology for pelvic health conditions, sharing state best practices for payment models, and authorizing $2 million annually for the education program through 2030. This bill directly affects postpartum women covered by Medicaid or CHIP by aiming to increase access to evidence-based pelvic health care.