Rep. David Kustoff

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 83 East Park Street in Alamo, Tennessee, as the "Kenneth Nolen Davis Post Office." It requires that any future references to this specific facility in federal laws, maps, regulations, or documents be understood as referring to its new name.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally mourns the passing of Dolly Parton and honors her extensive contributions to American music, philanthropy, and public service. It highlights her establishment of key organizations such as Dollywood and the Imagination Library, which have significantly impacted education, health care, and disaster relief in Tennessee. The bill recognizes specific achievements, including her support for pediatric medical research and wildlife conservation efforts. By acknowledging these accomplishments, the resolution aims to celebrate her legacy and encourage continued community service across the United States.

Maddy summaryThe SCREEN Act creates a new tax credit to help owners of movie theaters in the United States pay for renovations and upgrades to their facilities. This credit covers 30% of the costs spent on eligible equipment and property used to show films, provided the theater has been in operation for at least five years. The amount of the credit is limited based on the number of screens a theater has, ranging from $250,000 for small theaters with fewer than four screens up to $500,000 for larger venues with ten or more screens. Businesses can use this credit to lower their overall tax bill, and the provision is available for expenses incurred after the law is passed until the end of 2030.

Maddy summaryHR 6213, the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, prohibits the U.S. Department of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing OSHA's proposed "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention" standard (published August 30, 2024). This bill directly blocks the specific regulatory proposal targeting heat safety in both outdoor and indoor work settings. It does not create new requirements or affect workers; it solely prevents the implementation of the existing OSHA proposal. The bill is procedural, focusing on halting a regulatory action rather than establishing new policy.

Maddy summaryThe AADAPT Act reauthorizes and expands Project ECHO grants to improve Alzheimer’s and dementia care through technology-enabled training. It specifically funds grants for healthcare providers in rural, frontier, or medically underserved areas to enhance early diagnosis, quality care, and provider retention for dementia patients. The bill authorizes $1 million annually (2027-2032) for these dementia-focused training programs, requiring funds to supplement - not replace - existing resources. This directly supports primary care providers licensed to serve underserved communities, using collaborative online learning to address care gaps.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the INCLUDE Project at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research on Down syndrome and related health conditions. It requires NIH to fund high-risk studies on trisomy 21, support inclusive clinical trials for people with Down syndrome across all ages, and investigate co-occurring conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and autoimmunity. The law mandates NIH coordination across its institutes, consultation with patient advocates, and biennial reports to Congress detailing funded research and its real-world applications. The project directly affects individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and medical researchers, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life through targeted scientific efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act, amends federal law to explicitly limit membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution to adult human females. It defines a female as someone who naturally possesses or would have the reproductive system capable of producing ova for fertilization, regardless of any congenital anomalies or medical disruptions. By adding this specific definition to the organization's governing code, the legislation clarifies the genealogical and biological requirements for joining the group. The change directly affects the organization's eligibility rules but does not alter its internal operations or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 7651, the Chloe Cole Act of 2026, prohibits healthcare providers from performing certain medical interventions on minors under 18 aimed at altering physical development to align with gender identity. These "covered interventions" include puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and specific surgeries, but exclude medically necessary care for conditions like disorders of sexual development or traumatic injuries. The bill creates a federal civil lawsuit right for affected minors or their parents against providers who perform such interventions, allowing claims for damages including emotional distress and punitive awards, with strict liability for providers after the law's enactment. It explicitly allows exceptions for legitimate medical treatments and requires providers to prove such exceptions apply if challenged.

Maddy summaryHR 3108, the RPM Access Act, increases Medicare reimbursement for remote patient monitoring (RPM) in rural areas by setting a minimum reimbursement floor of 100% for practice expenses and malpractice costs starting in 2026. It requires that RPM services include real-time physician availability to address health issues, use data systems compatible with electronic health records, and mandates providers to report data on cost savings and adherence to medications. The bill directly affects rural Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions like heart failure and diabetes, as well as healthcare providers delivering RPM services in underserved rural communities. It also requires a 5-year report to Congress analyzing cost savings from RPM use, including reduced hospitalizations and medication adherence. The law aims to improve access to RPM in rural areas where healthcare shortages are most severe.

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.