Rep. Diana Harshbarger

Maddy summaryThe 340B ACCESS Act strengthens oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows safety-net hospitals and clinics to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted prices. The bill clarifies who qualifies as a "patient" for 340B discounts, establishes new requirements for hospital child sites and contract pharmacies, and mandates that covered entities implement sliding fee scales to ensure patient affordability based on income. It creates a claims data clearinghouse to prevent duplicate Medicaid discounts and requires covered entities to report detailed data about drug dispensing. These changes aim to ensure 340B discounts reach intended patients while preventing program misuse and ensuring transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Customs and Border Protection officers who continue working during a government shutdown receive their salaries. It authorizes funding from the Treasury for fiscal year 2026 to cover their salaries and expenses during any lapse in discretionary appropriations. The measure specifically applies to employees "excepted from furlough," meaning those required to work during shutdowns. It does not change eligibility for pay but guarantees funding for these personnel during funding gaps.

Maddy summaryThe FIREARM Act (HR 3770) changes how federal firearm licensees (like dealers) handle violations of firearms laws. It requires the Attorney General to give licensees 30 business days to correct minor, self-reported violations - such as clerical errors - with assistance and training, instead of automatically revoking licenses. The bill also adds a 15-day window for licensees to challenge revocations in federal court, where courts must review the case anew and only uphold revocations if the licensee willfully violated the law. Additionally, it applies retroactively to licensees whose licenses were revoked under a 2021 enforcement policy, allowing them to reapply if they meet compliance requirements.

Maddy summaryHRES 539 is a formal House resolution censuring Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. It follows her federal indictment for allegedly assaulting and interfering with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers at a Newark immigration facility on May 9, 2025. The resolution cites House Rule XXIII requiring members to "behave in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House" and states her continued committee service would create a conflict of interest. The censure requires her to appear in the House well for the formal reading of the resolution. This is a disciplinary measure, not a policy change, based on pending criminal charges.

Maddy summaryThe PRICE Act (HR 5113) increases penalties for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers or employees. It would double the maximum prison sentence and adjust fines for such offenses when the victim is an ICE officer or employee. This bill directly affects individuals who commit violent or obstructive acts against ICE personnel by imposing harsher punishments. The key provision amends federal law to add a specific penalty enhancement for ICE-related cases within existing assault provisions.

Maddy summaryHR 5116, the "Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act," requires all K-12 schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before accommodating a student's gender identity that differs from their sex assigned at birth. The bill prohibits schools from changing student names/pronouns, facilitating gender transition, hiding such information from parents, or encouraging gender transition without parental involvement. Schools must publicly post policies ensuring compliance and provide written policies to families. Parents or the Attorney General can sue schools for violations, seeking injunctions, fees, or compensation for harm caused by unconsented gender transition efforts.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 118 is a symbolic resolution proposing that September 12, 2025, be designated as "The Day of the Bible" in the U.S. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups. The resolution asks Congress to express support for the designation and encourages schools, civic groups, and communities to hold educational activities about the Bible's historical role. It also requires the President to issue an annual proclamation for this day, recognizing the 1782 approval of the Aitken Bible as a milestone in American history. The bill is purely ceremonial with no legal obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Title IX to clarify that "female," "male," and "sex" refer to biological characteristics (egg-producing or sperm-producing reproductive systems). It explicitly states that schools receiving federal funding cannot be forced to eliminate sex-segregated spaces (like bathrooms or locker rooms) or sex-segregated athletic/academic programs. The bill directly affects all schools and colleges that accept federal education funding, ensuring they may maintain such programs without losing that funding. Key mechanisms include adding specific definitions to Title IX and prohibiting the Secretary of Education from making funding contingent on ending sex-segregated facilities or programs.

Maddy summaryHR 4831 (ENFORCE Act) strengthens federal enforcement against specific child exploitation crimes. It removes the statute of limitations for offenses involving obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse, adds these crimes to sex offender registration requirements, and mandates courts to handle related evidence in ways that protect victims (e.g., keeping depictions with the government or court). The bill also creates a presumption for pretrial detention and extended supervised release for violations of these specific provisions. These changes directly affect individuals convicted under sections 1466A, 2252A, and related child exploitation laws, as well as federal courts handling such cases.

Maddy summaryHR 4788 would amend a 1932 District of Columbia law to allow Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., if they hold a valid concealed carry license from a state where they are permitted to carry, or are otherwise legally allowed to carry concealed in their home state. The bill requires these members to not be federally prohibited from possessing firearms, to carry a valid state-issued license or proof of residency rights, and to present photo identification. This exception applies only to Members of Congress and does not alter D.C.'s general concealed carry laws for other individuals. The provision would take effect upon the bill's enactment.