Rep. Valerie P. Foushee

Maddy summaryThe PREDICT Act prohibits federal government officials, including Members of Congress, their spouses and dependents, high-ranking executive branch employees, and political appointees from trading on prediction markets tied to political events. This restriction applies to any agreement or transaction where payment depends on whether a specific political event occurs, does not occur, or happens to a certain degree. If a covered individual violates this rule, they must pay a 10% fee and forfeit any profits from the transaction, with penalties paid from personal funds rather than government salaries or allowances. The Office of Government Ethics will issue guidance on undefined terms and publish details of any fines on a public website.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless Congress provides a specific declaration of war or authorization for military force. The bill relies on the War Powers Resolution and existing expedited procedures to require immediate congressional approval for any ongoing military actions in Cuba. It explicitly allows the United States to continue defending itself from armed attacks, countering imminent threats, and conducting lawful counternarcotics operations. The measure is based on the constitutional principle that Congress holds the sole power to declare war.

Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.

Maddy summaryThe GUARDRAILS Act (HR 8031) repeals the December 11, 2025 Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, which previously established a national policy framework for AI development. By removing this executive order, the bill prevents the federal government from using funds to implement, enforce, or administer the policies outlined in that directive. This change directly affects federal agencies and any organizations that were relying on the executive order's framework for AI regulation. The legislation does not create new AI rules but instead eliminates the existing executive mandate that had been in place.

Maddy summaryHR 7522, the Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026, removes work requirements from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It directly affects approximately 6.1 million SNAP recipients currently subject to these requirements, including people with health issues, Black Americans disproportionately impacted by such rules, families with children, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by striking subsection (o) and related provisions that mandate work requirements for SNAP eligibility. This change would eliminate a barrier that studies show reduces participation without reducing poverty and increases administrative burdens. The bill does not create new benefits but removes an existing eligibility requirement affecting vulnerable populations.

Maddy summaryThe Opportunities in Organic Act establishes a new federal program to support farmers and ranchers transitioning to organic certification and expanding organic operations. It provides cost-share payments for organic certification (up to $1,500 per producer, with higher amounts allowed for socially disadvantaged farmers or in high-cost regions) and funds eligible nonprofits to deliver technical assistance, transition support, and supply chain development. The program specifically targets socially disadvantaged farmers, organic producers, and farms in vulnerable or under-resourced areas, with annual funding starting at $50 million for 2027-2028 and increasing to $100 million annually by 2030.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Keep Innovators in America Act, modifies immigration rules for international students in the United States. It allows students on F-1 visas to work in their field of study after completing their degree requirements, provided the Department of Homeland Security approves the terms. The legislation also permits these students to maintain their student status while their family petitions for permanent residency are pending or approved. These changes aim to extend work opportunities for international graduates without altering their primary student visa classification.

Maddy summaryThe Energy Bills Relief Act aims to lower household energy costs and accelerate the development of low-cost, clean energy by modifying federal tax credits, expanding weatherization programs, and streamlining permitting processes. Key provisions include restoring tax incentives for renewable energy projects, increasing funding for low-income heating assistance, and requiring federal agencies to treat wind, solar, and storage projects with the same procedural fairness as oil and gas projects. The bill also establishes new incentives for upgrading the electricity grid, such as tax credits for transmission lines and grants for wildfire prevention measures, while creating mechanisms to ensure utilities serve public interests and protect consumers from price volatility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover abortion care, counseling, and related medication as part of standard hospital and medical services for eligible veterans and certain dependents. It amends VA healthcare law to explicitly include these services under existing coverage for veterans qualifying under section 1703 and dependents eligible under section 1781(a). The policy directly affects veterans and their dependents enrolled in VA healthcare programs by expanding covered benefits to include abortion-related care. This is a concrete policy change to VA healthcare benefits, not a broader abortion law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution proposes the impeachment of Attorney General Pamela Bondi for five articles of impeachment related to obstruction of Congress, abuse of prosecutorial power, defiance of courts, and perjury. The bill directly affects the Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice by seeking to remove her from office if the Senate convicts her. Key provisions include allegations that Bondi refused to comply with subpoenas and laws requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, terminated career officials for nonpartisan work, and lied under oath to Congress. The resolution also claims she abused DOJ powers to target political opponents, journalists, and protesters while shielding allies from accountability. If passed, this resolution would send the articles of impeachment to the Senate for trial and potential removal from office.