Rep. Julia Letlow

Maddy summaryHR 4977, the Connected MOM Act, requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study Medicaid coverage of remote health monitoring devices (like blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters) for pregnant and postpartum women. Within 18 months of enactment, HHS must report to Congress on current state practices, barriers to coverage, and how these affect maternal and child health outcomes. Six months after the report, HHS must update state Medicaid resources, such as telehealth toolkits, to align with the report's recommendations. The bill directly affects pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in state Medicaid programs by aiming to improve access to these monitoring tools. It does not change Medicaid rules immediately but sets a process for future policy adjustments based on the findings.

Maddy summaryHR 4828 expands federal privacy law by adding biometric information, license plate numbers, workplace addresses, school addresses, and GPS coordinates to the list of "restricted personal information" under Title 18, U.S. Code. This directly affects businesses and organizations that collect personal data, requiring them to apply the same strict privacy safeguards to these newly protected data types. The bill modifies an existing legal definition rather than creating new requirements or enforcement mechanisms. It applies to any entity subject to current privacy regulations for restricted data. The key change clarifies which specific information categories receive enhanced protection under federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill modernizes the process for seasonal agricultural workers who need commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). It requires the Transportation Secretary to create online systems for easy license renewal (Section 2(a)) and clarifies that farm equipment like tractors and harvesters ("implements of husbandry") are not subject to commercial vehicle weight calculations (Section 2(b)). It directly affects farm-related service industries and their seasonal employees who operate restricted CDL vehicles. The changes simplify administrative processes and remove regulatory barriers for agricultural operations.

Maddy summaryHR 3095 requires the U.S. Postal Service to assign a single, unique ZIP Code to 74 specific communities across 16 states (including Canyon Lake, CA; Castle Pines, CO; and Estero, FL) within 270 days of the bill's enactment. This addresses current issues where these communities share ZIP Codes with neighboring areas, causing mail delivery confusion. The bill directly affects residents and businesses in these designated locations by simplifying mail routing. It creates a concrete administrative change without altering broader postal policies or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 1919, the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act," prohibits the Federal Reserve from developing, testing, or issuing any central bank digital currency (CBDC) or similar digital assets. It specifically bans the Fed from offering direct financial products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or issuing CBDCs directly or indirectly through intermediaries like banks. The bill also blocks the Fed from using any digital asset for monetary policy and clarifies that physical currency's privacy protections remain intact. This policy directly affects the Federal Reserve System's ability to create or manage digital monetary tools.

Maddy summaryHR 4474, the Equal Shot Act of 2025, prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from denying financial assistance - such as loans or guarantees - to firearm businesses solely because of their industry. It directly affects firearm manufacturers, distributors, trade associations, and affiliated entities like shooting ranges or training providers. The bill requires the SBA to treat these applicants equally under existing law, removing any policy that would block them based on their connection to firearms. This is a concrete policy change ensuring firearm-related businesses have the same access to SBA programs as other eligible applicants.

Maddy summaryHR 4382 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics/Paralympics and 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics/Paralympics. It specifies gold, silver, and half-dollar coin designs with defined mintage limits (e.g., up to 100,000 $5 gold coins for each event), all bearing inscriptions like "2028" or "2034" and standard coin features. A surcharge ($5-$50 per coin) is added to sales, with all funds directed to the respective Olympic committees to support event hosting and legacy programs like youth sports. The bill ensures no net cost to the government by requiring surcharge revenues to cover all design, production, and marketing expenses before funds are disbursed.

Maddy summaryThe Employee Rights Act (HR 4154) makes several significant changes to labor law. It requires secret ballot elections for union representation, prohibits employees without lawful immigration status from voting in union elections, and establishes new privacy protections for employee information used in organizing campaigns. The bill also changes the criteria for determining employee status under labor laws, creates "independent negotiating" for workers who have left union representation, and restricts what can be included in collective bargaining agreements regarding diversity initiatives. These changes would affect workers, employers, and labor organizations across the United States.

Maddy summaryHR 4132, the Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025, allows drug manufacturers to provide FDA-approved prescribing information for prescription drugs exclusively through electronic means, while requiring them to offer paper copies at no additional cost upon request by prescribers or dispensers. The bill directly affects drug manufacturers, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who rely on prescribing information. Key provisions include mandating that manufacturers give prescribers/dispensers the choice to continue receiving paper copies or request them as needed, and requiring the HHS Secretary to issue implementing regulations within one year to support this transition. The law takes effect two years after enactment or when final regulations are issued, whichever comes first.

Maddy summaryHR 4148 disapproves a Department of Labor regulation (88 Fed. Reg. 57526) that would have updated wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act for federal construction projects. The bill states this regulation "shall have no force or effect," preventing federal contractors from being subject to the proposed changes. This is a procedural measure targeting a specific regulatory update, directly affecting contractors working on federally funded construction projects.