Rep. John J. McGuire III

Maddy summaryHRES 153 is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences to the families and loved ones of the 67 victims who died in two aviation incidents: American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army flight PAT 25, which crashed near Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport on January 29, 2025. It specifically honors the victims - many connected to Wichita, Kansas (known as the "Air Capital of the World") - and extends sympathies to affected communities including Wichita, Kansas, and the National Capital Region. The resolution also commends first responders who aided in the recovery efforts. As a non-binding expression of sympathy with no policy changes, it does not affect laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 1761, would require the U.S. Treasury to print $250 Federal Reserve notes featuring a portrait of Donald J. Trump within one year of enactment, primarily to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It amends the Federal Reserve Act (Section 3) to mandate this specific currency denomination and attempts to modify existing law (Section 4) to allow living presidents on currency. The bill directly affects the U.S. Treasury's currency printing authority and would override current practices, as $250 bills do not exist in circulation and the Constitution prohibits denominations above $100. This is a symbolic procedural measure with no practical implementation under current U.S. currency law.

Maddy summaryH.Res. 167 establishes uniform rules for flag displays in House of Representatives facilities, including office buildings, leadership offices, and committee spaces, but excludes personal offices of Members. It permits only the U.S. flag, House flags, a Member’s state flag next to their office, military service flags, the POW/MIA flag, and flags of visiting foreign dignitaries during official visits. The House Administration Committee and Sergeant of Arms will oversee implementation, requiring compliance within 30 days of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion (known as the "Black Panthers"), the first predominantly Black armored unit in World War II's European Theater. It recognizes their combat service from 1944-1946, including key roles in the Battle of the Bulge and breaking the Siegfried Line, despite facing racial prejudice during and after the war. The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill commemorates the battalion's 130,000 enemy casualties inflicted, 50% casualty rate, and their 1978 Presidential Unit Citation. It does not create new laws or affect current policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1622 reclassifies uranium as a critical mineral under federal law, overriding existing exclusions. It retroactively includes uranium on the 2022 critical minerals list published by the U.S. Geological Survey and mandates its inclusion in all future lists under the Energy Act of 2020. This change directly affects federal programs managing critical mineral supply chains, such as defense stockpiling and domestic production incentives. The bill does not create new funding or regulations but alters uranium's regulatory status to prioritize its role in national energy security.

Maddy summaryHR 1487, the Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act, allows Virginia to issue special permits for agricultural and forestry vehicles weighing up to 90,000 pounds on interstate highways. This directly affects farmers and timber haulers in Virginia transporting unprocessed goods like raw crops (for food, feed, or fiber) or unfinished forest products (such as logs, wood chips, or biomass). The bill amends federal law to create this exception to standard weight limits, enabling larger loads for specific agricultural and forestry operations. It does not change weight rules for other states or other types of cargo.

Maddy summaryHR 1581 establishes Fort Monroe National Historical Park in Virginia to preserve and interpret the site's significant history, including its role in the Civil War (like the 1861 Contraband Decision), its use as a coastal defense site, and its connection to the first entry of Africans into English North America. The bill replaces the existing Fort Monroe National Monument by incorporating its lands into the new park, updating all references from "National Monument" to "Historical Park" in federal documents. It defines the park's boundary using a specific map and allows the National Park Service to acquire land within that boundary through donations or purchases. The park will be managed under standard National Park System laws while ensuring Virginia's authority over non-federal land and allowing historic buildings to be reused, provided they meet preservation standards.

Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2025 or the DOC Access Act of 20 25 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine (or an employer of such a doctor) for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. Additionally, an agreement between a plan and such a doctor for limited scope dental or vision benefits may last longer than two years only with the prior acceptance of the doctor for each term extension. Plans also may not restrict such a doctor's choice of laboratories or suppliers. Such doctors may elect to waive the application of the payment amount and choice of laboratories provisions of this bill. The bill does not supersede state laws regarding health insurers and dental or vision benefit plans.

Maddy summaryHR 1502 authorizes the creation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the volunteers and communities (primarily from Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas) who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, which will be presented to the individuals who contributed to the canteen’s operations and then permanently displayed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This is a commemorative measure recognizing historical service, not a policy change affecting current laws or programs.

Maddy summaryHR 1492 amends the Social Security Act to extend the negotiation period for standard drug manufacturers under the federal drug pricing program. Specifically, it changes the timeframe from 7 years to 11 years for small-molecule drugs (like traditional pills) to negotiate prices with the government, aligning it with the existing 12-year period for complex biologic drugs (like insulin or monoclonal antibodies). This adjustment directly affects pharmaceutical companies that produce small-molecule drugs, giving them a longer window to negotiate pricing terms. The bill makes this change effective as if it had been part of the 2022 law that established the program.