Rep. Brad Sherman

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.

Maddy summaryThe No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 prohibits the use of federal money to pay specific settlements involving high-ranking government officials and their close associates. It bars payments to the President, Vice President, their immediate families, cabinet members, senior executive staff, political appointees, and individuals connected to these roles, as well as any entity owned by the President or Vice President. Additionally, the bill restricts settlements related to claims about the January 6 Capitol attack, foreign election interference, or previously dismissed lawsuits, while requiring Treasury reports for large settlements and allowing the government to seek repayment if rules are broken.

Dental Care for Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans for dental care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill makes all veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services. Currently, only veterans who have a service-connected dental issue or meet other narrow criteria are eligible for certain dental services. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Our Democracy Act is a comprehensive legislative bill designed to prevent abuses of presidential power, restore checks and balances, and defend elections against foreign interference. Key provisions include prohibiting the President from granting self-pardons, requiring congressional oversight for pardons involving the President or their family, and banning the President from accepting payments from individuals who have received clemency. The bill also strengthens enforcement of the Hatch Act and ethics rules for political appointees, mandates greater transparency in presidential tax returns and campaign finances, and restricts the use of federal property for political conventions. Additionally, it expands reporting requirements for foreign contacts in federal campaigns and imposes stricter penalties for violations of election laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as Taiwanese American Heritage Week to honor the contributions of the Taiwanese American community. It recognizes over 700,000 Taiwanese Americans who have made significant impacts in fields such as technology, science, and public service, particularly in the semiconductor industry. The measure also highlights the importance of people-to-people ties between the United States and Taiwan, marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.

Maddy summaryHR 8803 establishes a temporary excise tax on crude oil extracted or imported into the United States by large producers, defined as those extracting or importing more than 100,000 barrels daily. The tax rate is calculated based on the price of West Texas Intermediate oil exceeding $75 per barrel and applies only until hostilities with Iran cease, the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, and oil prices fall below that threshold. Revenue generated from this tax is placed into a dedicated trust fund to finance gasoline price rebates for eligible U.S. individuals starting in 2026. The legislation also includes provisions to ensure that U.S. territories with their own tax systems receive appropriate funding or credits to offset the impact of these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Chancery building in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building" to honor a specific individual. It requires all future legal documents, maps, and official records to use this new name instead of the current designation. The change is purely symbolic and does not alter the building's function or the operations of the U.S. government in Kosovo.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution condemns the ongoing civil war in Sudan and calls for an end to external support provided to the warring parties, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. It urges the Trump Administration to stop supplying weapons or other assistance to these groups and to negotiate a peaceful settlement that restores democratic governance. The bill also highlights the severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people and demands that aid workers be granted safe, unrestricted access to deliver essential supplies. Additionally, it calls on the international community to support post-conflict reconstruction and establish a justice mechanism to hold perpetrators of war crimes accountable.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the President to provide International Military Education and Training assistance to Greece to strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations. The program will fund training for future military leaders, improve understanding between the U.S. and Greek armed forces, and enhance their ability to work together in joint operations. It allocates $1.8 million annually for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support these educational and partnership initiatives. The legislation also emphasizes professional military education, civilian oversight of the military, and human rights protections within Greece's armed forces.

Maddy summaryHRES 64 is a non-binding House resolution affirming the U.S.-South Korea alliance. It highlights historical ties (dating to 1882), economic partnerships (including 2023 trade data), and security cooperation (like the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty), while celebrating Korean American contributions to U.S. society. The resolution formally supports strengthening security, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations and notes the 2025 anniversary of Korean liberation. It does not create new laws or funding, but serves as a symbolic statement of congressional support for the alliance.