Rep. Sarah Elfreth

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents the Forest Service from initiating or implementing layoffs until after full-year funding for fiscal year 2026 is secured. It specifically stops reductions in force and involuntary separations for most Forest Service employees (including competitive service, excepted service, and senior executive roles), except for misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The moratorium applies to all personnel actions under the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority until FY2026 appropriations are enacted. This directly affects Forest Service workers and ensures their job stability during the budget process.

Maddy summaryHR 4796, the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, repeals a provision that blocked Medicaid payments to certain healthcare providers during a specific period. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who received care from these providers between the enactment of the prior law (Public Law 119-21) and this bill's enactment. The key provision retroactively restores Medicaid payments for services already provided during that blocked period, treating the payment restriction as if it never existed. This change ensures eligible individuals and providers receive reimbursement for covered care delivered during the prohibited timeframe.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the TRICARE Young Adult Program to make healthcare coverage more accessible for military dependents. It directly affects young adults (ages 21-26) who are children of active-duty service members, by eliminating a separate premium they previously paid for coverage. Key changes include removing an extra cost for young adults and adjusting eligibility rules to simplify enrollment. These amendments aim to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and streamline access to health insurance under the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords of multifamily housing (5+ units) with federally backed mortgages to obtain tenant consent to report positive rent payments to credit bureaus, including up to 24 months of payment history. It directly affects tenants in these properties who pay rent on federally backed loans, as their rent payments will become part of their credit history. The law mandates that credit bureaus include these payments when evaluating mortgage applications under the National Housing Act, and covers administrative costs for landlords through the enterprises managing the mortgages. The Director must also submit a 5-year report to Congress on the program's implementation.

Maddy summaryHR 4702, the National Fire Academy Reporting Act, requires the National Fire Academy Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress by November 30 each year. The report must detail specific data about courses, programs, and funding from the previous fiscal year, including the number of fire departments and personnel (categorized as career or volunteer) that attended, the total courses offered and cancelled, and how funds were distributed to state/local training programs and student participants. This bill does not change funding levels or program requirements but mandates standardized reporting to Congress. The requirement begins after the bill's enactment, with the first report due November 30 of the first full year following enactment.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 108 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove legal immunity for federal officials, including the President, from criminal prosecution for actions taken while performing official duties. It would prohibit the President from granting pardons to themselves and eliminate the defense that "official authority" excuses violations of federal or state law (with limited exceptions for certain congressional actions). If ratified, this amendment would require Congress to pass implementing laws to enforce these changes. The proposal is currently in the House Judiciary Committee and requires approval by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryThe SUPPLY Act establishes a federal program to insure second loans (additional financing) for building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family properties. This insurance, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers up to 30% of a standard one-unit home loan amount or 100% of the property value after construction (with potential increases based on 50% of projected rental income). Homeowners seeking to add ADUs - such as backyard cottages, converted basements, or detached units - can use this insurance to secure financing, with a government premium of up to 1% annually. The bill also requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize these insured loans, potentially expanding access to ADU financing.

Maddy summaryHR 4482, the Stop NOAA Closures Act, imposes a temporary moratorium on closing, suspending, or limiting access to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facilities, effective until a report is submitted to Congress by January 21, 2029. The bill requires NOAA and the General Services Administration to submit detailed reports to specific congressional committees before any future facility closure, suspension, lease termination, or consolidation - outlining cost-benefit analyses, service impacts, and justification. Exceptions apply only for emergencies posing immediate threats to personnel safety. This bill directly affects NOAA's facility management decisions and mandates congressional oversight for future closures.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program to insure second mortgages (loans taken out after the primary mortgage) for financing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family properties. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must create the program within two years, setting loan limits (up to 30% of a standard mortgage amount or 100% of the property's after-construction value, with potential increases based on 50% of projected rental income) and requiring borrowers to own the property and apply for insurance. It also allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize these insured loans, unless the Federal Housing Finance Agency determines market risks require a prohibition. The program requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress on its implementation starting one year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal and state governments from restricting access to FDA-approved medicines. It guarantees individuals the right to obtain these medicines without coercion and allows healthcare providers (like doctors and pharmacists) to prescribe or refer for them. The law blocks governments from implementing rules that single out or hinder the sale, provision, or use of FDA-approved drugs, such as bans on specific medicines or barriers to patient access. It does not affect the FDA's drug approval process or existing health insurance coverage requirements.