Rep. Brian J. Mast

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Post-Disaster Protection Act, extends the time limit for appealing federal disaster assistance decisions from 60 to 90 days. It directly affects individuals and communities seeking aid after natural disasters by amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The change provides applicants with additional time to contest decisions regarding their eligibility or the amount of assistance they receive. This adjustment aims to give affected parties more time to review and challenge assistance determinations without rushing the appeals process.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Americans with Disabilities Act to require a 30-day notice period before lawsuits can be filed over inaccessible public accommodations. It mandates that individuals denied access due to architectural barriers must first provide businesses with specific written notice identifying the exact barrier. Businesses then have 30 days to either provide a written plan for removal or make substantial progress on fixing the barrier. This directly affects disabled individuals seeking access and businesses operating public spaces like restaurants or stores. The change delays legal action until after this notice-and-cure period, aiming to encourage voluntary compliance before litigation.

This bill designates the Palm Beach International Airport in Florida as the Donald J. Trump International Airport. Further, the Federal Aviation Administration must work with the International Air Transport Association, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the World Meteorological Organization to change the identifying letters of the airport from PBI to DJT.

Maddy summaryHR 7464, the TEMP Act, requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to research and develop index-based insurance for specific crops (like tomatoes, citrus, and strawberries) against frost or cold weather damage. This research must evaluate risk management tools and aim to create policies covering either production or revenue loss from such events. The Corporation must report its findings and recommendations to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects farmers growing these frost-vulnerable crops by initiating a process to potentially expand their insurance options.

Maddy summaryHR 7376, the Local Water Protection Act, amends an existing provision in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the funding period for state nonpoint source management programs from fiscal years 2023-2027 to 2027-2031. This change directly affects states and local agencies that administer these programs, which address pollution from diffuse sources like agricultural runoff. The bill makes a procedural adjustment to the program's timeline without altering its core requirements or creating new policy.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a lying in state ceremony honoring six U.S. Air Force service members: Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons. The bill permits their remains to be displayed in the Rotunda on a date determined by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, with the Architect of the Capitol coordinating the necessary arrangements. It serves as a formal recognition of these individuals' service during Operation Epic Fury and establishes the procedural framework for the ceremony without specifying exact dates or additional policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 5688, the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act, changes rules for issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to people who don't live in the state where the license is issued. It allows states to issue CDLs to foreign nationals with lawful U.S. immigration status and work-related visas (valid for up to one year or until their stay ends), requiring states to verify status before issuing and keep records for two years. For residents of U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, it requires proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency before issuing CDLs, with similar verification and record-keeping rules. The bill directly affects commercial drivers from foreign countries and U.S. territories seeking CDLs in states where they are not residents.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 77 is a ceremonial resolution authorizing the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a military honor called "lying in state" for the remains of seven fallen soldiers: Army Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, Captain Cody A. Khork, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, and four Sergeant First Classes (Noah L. Tietjens, Nicole M. Amor, Declan Coady, and Benjamin Pennington). The bill permits their remains to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda, a tradition reserved for military and civilian leaders who served with distinction, specifically citing their service in Operation Epic Fury. The resolution directs the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Architect of the Capitol to coordinate the arrangements for this honor. This is a procedural measure with no new policy or funding impact, solely recognizing the service of these seven soldiers.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution (HCONRES 74) schedules a joint session of Congress for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9 p.m. in the House of Representatives Hall. It provides the formal mechanism for both chambers to convene and receive a communication from the President of the United States. The resolution does not alter any laws or policies; it solely sets a specific date and time for this routine congressional procedure.