Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy

Maddy summaryThe Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act amends the Federal Power Act to modify how federal licenses for hydropower projects are issued. Specifically, it requires that license conditions include measures to reasonably mitigate direct adverse effects on federal reservations and fish populations within applicable river systems. These changes aim to ensure that new or existing hydropower projects address environmental impacts on protected lands and aquatic species before a license is granted. The bill directly affects hydropower project developers and federal agencies responsible for licensing and environmental oversight.

Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act This bill repeals the Corporate Transparency Act. The act requires existing companies and newly created companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for purposes of addressing the financing of terrorism and money laundering.

Maddy summaryThe Juice for Healthy Families Act of 2026 amends the Child Nutrition Act to increase the maximum monthly allowance of single-strength juice for participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Under this change, families receiving Food Packages IV, V, VI, or VII would be authorized to receive up to 128 fluid ounces of juice per month instead of the current limit. This policy adjustment directly affects WIC participants by expanding their access to juice as part of their nutritional support. The bill does not alter eligibility requirements or the overall structure of the program, focusing solely on the specific quantity of juice permitted.

Maddy summaryThe Juice Access Improvement Act modifies the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to make juice the standard food benefit for specific participant groups, including young children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Under this bill, the Secretary of Agriculture must require state agencies to set juice as the default option while still allowing participants to request a cash-value voucher instead if they prefer other food items. The law defines eligible juice based on existing federal nutritional standards and ensures that the value of any cash vouchers used for substitutions is adjusted annually for inflation. This change directly affects families enrolled in WIC food packages designed for children, pregnant women, and postpartum or breastfeeding individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act, expands legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers by strengthening their immunity from civil lawsuits. It requires courts to immediately dismiss any pending cases against these companies that are based on the criminal or unlawful misuse of a gun by a third party, while also clarifying that sellers are not liable for negligence in entrusting products to others. The legislation further restricts who can file such suits by prohibiting foreign governments from bringing these claims and adding a specific exception for victims under the age of 17, though it maintains immunity for cases involving design or manufacturing defects. Additionally, the bill allows companies to move these cases to federal court and grants them the right to appeal dismissal orders immediately, along with the ability to recover legal fees if they win. Finally, it preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability on these entities for the same types of misuse-related harms.

Maddy summaryHR 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, requires employers to begin negotiating a first contract with a newly certified union within 10 days of written request. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties must seek mediation, and if unresolved after 30 days of mediation, the dispute moves to binding arbitration by a three-member panel. The arbitration decision, based on factors like employer finances, industry standards, and cost of living, becomes binding for two years. This bill directly affects newly certified unions and their employers during initial contract negotiations, aiming to reduce delays that currently average 465 days.

Maddy summaryThis resolution is a procedural measure that sets the rules for debating and voting on four separate pieces of legislation related to government oversight and budgeting. It allows the House to consider bills that would create new fraud prevention units within the Treasury, establish a permanent inspector general for fraud, and authorize pausing government payments to verify eligibility. Additionally, it facilitates the consideration of a resolution condemning fraud and a bill to enable budget reconciliation. By waiving certain procedural objections, the resolution streamlines the legislative process for these specific items.

Maddy summaryThe CHECK Act of 2026 requires healthcare intermediaries, such as pharmacy benefit managers and third-party administrators, to provide group health plans with quarterly, detailed reports on their pricing formulas, rebates, and fees without charge. This legislation also mandates that these providers supply specific data on alternative payment models and prohibits contract clauses that delay or restrict access to this financial information. Additionally, the bill expands transparency for patients by requiring health plans to send itemized explanations of benefits within 45 days of a payment request and obligating healthcare providers to issue itemized bills that include plain language descriptions, billing codes, and charity care information. These new reporting and billing requirements are designed to help plans verify costs and enable patients to better understand their medical expenses. Non-compliance with these disclosure rules could result in civil penalties of up to $100,000 per day for service providers and up to $10,000 per instance for healthcare facilities.

Maddy summaryHR 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from automatically sending veterans' personal information to the national background check system (NICS) solely because a court has appointed a fiduciary (like a guardian) to manage their benefits. This directly affects veterans who have a fiduciary appointed due to mental health or cognitive challenges but are not deemed a danger to themselves or others. The bill requires a court order finding the veteran poses a danger before any such information can be shared with the NICS. It changes VA procedures to block unnecessary barriers to firearm ownership for veterans who qualify for fiduciary support without a judicial determination of danger.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026, exempts small oil and gas wells from specific environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act. It directly affects owners and operators of marginal wells, defined as sites producing 15 barrels of oil or less per day, or 90,000 cubic feet of natural gas or less per day. The legislation removes requirements for monitoring, reporting, and leak detection for these smaller operations, while also mandating that the EPA approve any state plan revisions granting this exemption within 180 days. Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to update its regulations to reflect these changes and to terminate any ongoing enforcement actions against marginal wells that were initiated before the law takes effect.