Rep. Nancy Mace

Maddy summaryThe PEPTIDES for Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review existing federal regulations regarding peptides and submit a report within 180 days that establishes specific definitions for peptides and peptide-based therapies. Following this initial review, the Department must conduct an 18-month study on the safety and efficacy of these treatments for veterans, focusing on conditions such as chronic pain, mental health, and rehabilitation needs. If the study concludes that these therapies should be made available, the Secretary is required to launch a pilot program lasting up to five years to evaluate their effectiveness in real-world clinical settings. The bill ultimately aims to determine whether peptide-based therapies can be integrated into standard care for veterans based on the findings from the mandated research and pilot evaluation.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by formally honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims and recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders, military personnel, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. The bill acknowledges the ongoing health challenges faced by survivors and responders, highlighting the role of the World Trade Center Health Program in providing long-term medical support. It also credits charitable organizations and community groups that have continued to assist victims' families and veterans over the past two decades. Finally, the resolution urges the American public to observe the anniversary with ceremonies and reaffirms Congress's commitment to remembering the events and lessons of that day.

Maddy summaryThe REAL Sugar Act would prohibit high fructose corn syrup in foods intended for human consumption by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This change directly affects food manufacturers and distributors who currently use this sweetener in their products. The prohibition is delayed, applying only to items introduced into interstate commerce two years after the law's enactment. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit a report to Congress three years later detailing industry reformulation efforts and any necessary regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution allows the House of Representatives to immediately consider and pass H.R. 185, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, which strengthens rules for releasing government documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The bill empowers state attorneys general and victims to sue the U.S. Attorney General in federal court if they believe records are being unlawfully withheld, redacted, or delayed, while also requiring courts to expedite these legal cases. It mandates that victims receive unredacted copies of records pertaining to them and grants state law enforcement full access to previously sealed or classified materials for their investigations. Additionally, the law imposes criminal penalties on federal officials who conceal or falsify records and requires Members of Congress to receive unredacted documents within seven days of requesting them.

Maddy summaryThe SOUND Pesticide Research Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency to rely on comprehensive data from multigenerational reproductive toxicity studies when setting or changing limits for pesticide residues in food. These new studies must include at least four generations of test species to ensure thorough safety evaluation. The EPA is required to review all existing pesticide tolerance decisions within 180 days of the bill's enactment to verify they meet these new data standards. Additionally, the agency must submit a report to Congress two years after enactment detailing any decisions that were updated or changed as a result of this review.

Maddy summaryThe Pesticide Harm Accountability Act amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to clarify that state tort laws are not preempted by federal regulations regarding pesticide labeling and packaging. This change allows individuals who claim to have been harmed by pesticides to pursue legal action against manufacturers in state courts, even if the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the product's label without specific warnings. The bill also requires the EPA Administrator to submit a report to Congress within 180 days identifying any existing regulations or guidance documents that restrict these state-level claims and outlining steps taken to ensure compliance with the new law.

Maddy summaryThe TRANS Government Research Act prohibits federal agencies from providing funds to conduct or support research on gender-related medical treatments and other methods used to alter a person's physical appearance so it no longer matches their biological sex. The bill defines these covered treatments broadly, including specific surgeries such as hysterectomies and phalloplasties, hormone therapies like testosterone and estrogen, and puberty blockers for both males and females. By restricting financial support for this area of study, the legislation directly affects medical institutions, universities, and researchers who rely on federal grants to investigate the health effects of these interventions.

Maddy summaryThe Restoring the Death Penalty in DC Act would reinstate capital punishment in the District of Columbia for specific serious crimes, including first-degree murder, terrorism, and certain offenses involving minors or law enforcement officers. The bill establishes a two-phase trial process where a separate hearing is held after a guilty verdict to determine if aggravating factors outweigh mitigating circumstances, requiring a unanimous jury decision to recommend a death sentence. It designates electrocution as the default method of execution but allows condemned individuals to choose alternatives such as lethal injection or nitrogen hypoxia, while prohibiting executions for pregnant women, minors, and those lacking mental capacity to understand their punishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, aims to permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. It achieves this by amending the Federal Reserve Act to remove the specific legal authority that allows the Reserve to create such a digital currency. The legislation directly affects the Federal Reserve by stripping away its power to launch a digital version of the dollar. By deleting the relevant subsection of the law, the bill ensures that the Reserve cannot issue a CBDC in the future.

Maddy summaryThis resolution proposes adding a new rule to the House of Representatives that bans Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from living with any House employee. The only exception to this ban is for couples who are legally married to one another. If adopted, the change would directly affect the personal living arrangements of elected officials and their relationships with staff members. The measure aims to clarify ethical boundaries regarding cohabitation between lawmakers and the employees they oversee.