Rep. Mikie Sherrill

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 summaryThe EACH Act of 2023 would require federal health programs - including Medicaid, Medicare, the Indian Health Service, and TRICARE - to cover abortion services without restrictions. It repeals a provision in the Affordable Care Act that allowed states to limit abortion coverage in health insurance plans sold through state marketplaces. The bill also prohibits the federal government from restricting abortion coverage in private health insurance plans. This would directly affect millions of people, particularly low-income individuals and people of color, who are disproportionately enrolled in Medicaid and currently face barriers to abortion care due to coverage restrictions.

Maddy summaryHR 33 would expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services for beneficiaries, which are currently not covered under Medicare. The bill provides 100% coverage for preventive dental services in 2024, with basic dental services gradually increasing to 80% coverage by 2027. Vision coverage would include routine eye exams and corrective lenses at 80% coverage, while hearing services would cover hearing exams and hearing aids at 80% coverage. The bill includes specific limitations, such as two dental cleanings per year and one pair of glasses every 24 months, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services having authority to apply additional limitations or modify coverage based on medical recommendations. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to require programs receiving federal funding to provide sanitary napkins and tampons that meet industry standards. It directly affects homeless youth programs funded under the Act by adding a specific requirement for menstrual product access. The key provision (added as clause (v)) mandates that these programs must offer such products as part of their services. This change ensures consistent access to essential hygiene items for homeless youth without altering existing funding levels or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryThe Patient Device Data Access Act of 2024 requires medical device manufacturers to provide patients with access to their personal health data recorded or transmitted by covered devices (such as implanted monitors or remote-tracking devices) upon request. Manufacturers must disclose this data in understandable formats, including patient-preferred formats if possible, and publish clear information about data practices on their websites. The law applies to all manufacturers of covered devices and explicitly excludes requirements to redesign devices or disclose data already inaccessible to manufacturers. It does not mandate disclosure of data not reasonably accessible to the manufacturer, as defined in the bill.

Maddy summaryHR 8753 requires the U.S. Postal Service to assign a single, unique ZIP Code to 31 specific communities across 10 states, including Eastvale, CA, and The Villages, FL, within 270 days of the bill's enactment. This change directly affects residents and businesses in these communities by standardizing mail delivery addresses. The key mechanism mandates the USPS to establish one distinct ZIP Code per listed community, replacing any existing multi-part or shared codes. This is a procedural adjustment to improve mail sorting efficiency, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Defense to achieve net zero energy across all non-operational installations (like buildings and fixed facilities) by 2034, meaning these facilities must produce as much energy as they consume annually from renewable sources. It mandates annual reporting on energy use and emissions, including identifying the top carbon-emitting installations, and establishes new contracting rules requiring contractors to disclose climate risks and pay fees if they don't meet renewable energy standards. The bill also creates an Energy and Climate Resilience Fund to finance climate-related improvements to military infrastructure, requires incorporation of climate resilience into defense strategies, and authorizes research on energy storage and microgrid systems. These measures aim to enhance military readiness by making installations more resilient to climate impacts while reducing carbon emissions. The bill directly affects DoD operations, contractors, and military installations across the United States and overseas.

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 summaryThis bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act to require individuals who previously acted as agents for foreign governments or organizations to retroactively register with the U.S. government for any period they served in that role, even if they no longer work as agents. It directly affects past foreign agents who failed to register during their service under the 1938 law. The key provision allows the Attorney General to seek court orders mandating retroactive registration compliance for past periods, even if the person is no longer acting as an agent at the time the order is issued.

Maddy summaryHR 10312 creates a "Workforce Development Innovation Fund" within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to support new, evidence-based job training programs. It provides competitive grants to state/local workforce boards, tribes, nonprofits, and community organizations serving underserved populations - including rural communities and job seekers with barriers - to develop, test, and scale innovative employment and training services. Grants are categorized by evidence level: early-phase (low evidence), mid-phase (moderate evidence), and expansion (high evidence), requiring rigorous evaluation of outcomes like job placement, earnings, and cost-effectiveness. The bill also reserves 10% of funds for technical assistance and research to help grantees and share proven strategies.