Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Maddy summaryHR 2121 establishes a 23-member commission to study the feasibility of creating a National Museum of Irish American History in Washington, D.C. The commission, appointed by the President and congressional leaders, will examine key issues like funding sources (without relying on federal appropriations), potential locations, whether to partner with the Smithsonian, and community engagement strategies. It must submit detailed reports within 24 months, including a fundraising plan and recommendations for potential legislation, but does not authorize the museum's construction or funding. The bill focuses solely on gathering data and recommendations to inform future decisions, with the commission terminating 30 days after final reports are submitted.

Maddy summaryHR 2095, the Postal Police Reform Act of 2025, amends existing law to clarify the roles of USPS police officers and their authority over property. It explicitly includes "Postal Service police officers" alongside Postal Inspectors in Section 3061 of Title 18, U.S. Code, and gives the Postmaster General new authority to create rules for protecting USPS-owned or controlled property. These rules can include fines or up to 30 days in jail for violations, with penalties clearly defined under the law. The bill directly affects USPS police officers and individuals on USPS property by standardizing their regulatory framework.

Maddy summaryHR 2150, the TRACE Act, requires the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to add a data field indicating whether a missing person’s last known location or unidentified remains were confirmed or suspected to be on Federal land (such as national parks or military bases), including specific location details. This affects federal land management agencies like the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, which must provide this data. The bill mandates an annual report to Congress starting in 2025, detailing the number of cases involving Federal land, broken down by agency. The key change is adding standardized tracking for federal land connections to improve data collection and reporting on missing persons cases.

Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act of 2025 or the ROCR Value Based Program Act This bill establishes a specialized payment program under Medicare for providers and suppliers of radiation oncology services.  Specifically, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must establish a program under which radiation therapy providers (i.e., hospital outpatient departments) and suppliers (i.e., physician group practices and freestanding radiation therapy centers) receive payments for each episode of care provided to individuals with specified types of cancer. An episode of care  means the period beginning on the day radiation therapy planning is furnished to the individual and ending (1) for individuals with bone or brain metastases, 30 days later; and (2) for individuals with other cancer types, 90 days later. Participation in the program is mandatory for providers and suppliers that participate in Medicare, unless the provider or supplier is part of a state-based Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation model or qualifies for a significant hardship exemption. The CMS must set payment rates for the program based on national payment rates with specified adjustments (e.g., geographic adjustments). Providers and suppliers who provide certain transportation services for individuals under their care may receive an additional payment. Providers and suppliers must be accredited in accordance with certain standards, subject to payment reductions. The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) implementation of the program, and (2) underserved areas that are in need of more or newer radiation therapy resources.

Maddy summaryHR 2151, the Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act, creates a federal grant program to support schools in managing epilepsy and seizure disorders among students. It directly affects students with these conditions and their schools by requiring funded training for staff on emergency care plans, individualized health plans, and seizure recognition. Key provisions mandate that schools develop written emergency and health care plans with medical providers and parents, train all staff (including bus drivers) every two years on seizure response, and ensure proper communication between schools and families. The bill allocates $34.5 million over five years (2026-2030) to supplement, not replace, existing school funding for these programs.

Maddy summaryHR 2119, the "St. Patrick’s Day Act," is a procedural bill that adds "St. Patrick’s Day" to the list of official federal holidays under U.S. law. It directly affects federal employees by designating March 17 as a recognized holiday for federal offices and operations. The bill makes a technical amendment to the existing federal holiday schedule in 5 U.S. Code § 6103(a), inserting "St. Patrick’s Day" after Washington’s Birthday. This change does not alter holiday pay, benefits, or other policies - it simply adds the date to the official calendar. The bill has no substantive policy impact beyond administrative naming.

Maddy summaryHR 2092, the SPEAK Act of 2025, requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to create guidance for healthcare entities within one year of enactment. This guidance focuses on improving telehealth access for people with limited English proficiency, directly affecting health IT companies, hospitals, insurers, language service providers, and interpreters. Key provisions include best practices for using interpreters during video appointments, providing multilingual patient materials (like appointment reminders and prescriptions), and making digital health portals accessible. The bill aims to standardize language access in telehealth services without changing existing laws.

Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act of 2025 or the HELPER Act of 2025 This bill establishes a program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide mortgage assistance to law enforcement officers, elementary and secondary school teachers, firefighters, or other first responders. Specifically, these individuals may be eligible for a first-time mortgage on a primary family residence with no down payment. Instead, the mortgage is subject to a one-time, up-front mortgage insurance premium.

Maddy summaryHR 2118, the Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act, establishes "Ukrainian guest status" for individuals paroled into the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program (announced April 21, 2022). This status, effective from their initial parole date, grants eligible Ukrainians work authorization and temporary legal presence. The status expires 120 days after the Secretary of State determines hostilities in Ukraine have ceased and safe return conditions exist. It may be revoked if the Secretary of Homeland Security finds an individual meets specific immigration grounds for removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Maddy summaryHR 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, extends the time limit for prosecuting fraud related to pandemic unemployment programs. It adds a 10-year window for criminal or civil actions against individuals who falsely claimed benefits under Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), or Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation (MEUC). The law applies only to fraud committed during these specific pandemic-era programs and does not revive cases where the original statute of limitations had already expired before this bill passed. This change gives authorities more time to pursue fraud cases without altering the programs' core eligibility rules.