Rep. Ryan Mackenzie

Maddy summaryHR 3128, the Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2025, makes diapers eligible as qualified medical expenses under tax-advantaged health accounts (like HSAs and health flexible spending arrangements) and prohibits states or localities from imposing sales taxes on diaper purchases. This directly affects families with young children - particularly low-income households, where 46% report struggling to afford diapers - who currently spend hundreds annually on diapers. The bill changes existing tax rules so families can use pre-tax dollars from health savings accounts to cover diaper costs, and bans sales taxes on diaper purchases starting in 2025. It does not create new government assistance programs but adjusts tax treatment to reduce out-of-pocket costs for diapers.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a federal grant program to help states create or improve paid family leave programs that provide at least 6 weeks of paid leave for new parents (for birth or adoption). States with existing programs can apply for grants to fund implementation, improve access for low-income workers, and coordinate with other states through a new Interstate Paid Leave Action Network. The grants can be used for program design, technology, outreach, and administrative costs, with states required to meet specific benefit standards including income-based calculations (higher percentages for lower-income workers). The bill aims to increase access to paid family leave for workers across states by standardizing and coordinating state programs through the new interstate network.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most private health insurance plans to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast exams with no out-of-pocket costs (like deductibles or copays) for enrolled patients. It specifically covers exams used to evaluate abnormalities found in screenings (diagnostic) or for high-risk screening without abnormalities (supplemental), based on medical guidelines. Plans can still require prior authorization for these exams, and state laws offering stronger protections remain in effect. The rule takes effect for plan years starting January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThe TAKE IT DOWN Act makes it a crime to intentionally share intimate images or digital forgeries of people without their consent, with penalties of up to 2 years in prison for adults and 3 years for minors. It requires major online platforms to establish a 48-hour process for victims to request removal of such content, with platforms protected from liability when acting in good faith. The bill defines "digital forgery" as AI-generated content that appears authentic and applies to websites and apps primarily hosting user-generated content, excluding email services and broadband providers. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these notice and takedown requirements. This legislation directly affects victims of nonconsensual intimate content, the platforms hosting such material, and individuals who distribute it.

Maddy summaryThe Fight Fentanyl Act increases annual funding for fentanyl-related law enforcement efforts to $333 million from 2025 through 2030. It requires the Office of National Drug Control Policy to report annually on how HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) funds target fentanyl trafficking, including seizure data and threat assessments. The bill also mandates the Attorney General to prioritize fentanyl prosecutions by temporarily reassigning U.S. attorneys to these cases. These provisions directly affect federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies working on fentanyl interdiction and prosecution.

Maddy summaryThe Advancing Water Reuse Act creates a 30% tax credit for businesses investing in qualifying water recycling systems. It directly affects industrial, manufacturing, data center, and food processing facilities that replace freshwater use with recycled water from municipal sources, as well as projects building municipal water recycling infrastructure to serve these sectors. The credit covers 30% of the cost for eligible equipment, such as new onsite recycling systems or municipal infrastructure upgrades. This policy is available for projects completed by December 31, 2032, with specific rules allowing businesses to claim the credit even if equipment is later transferred to water utilities.

Maddy summaryHR 2939, the Drone Espionage Act, updates existing espionage law to explicitly prohibit taking or transmitting video footage of defense information. It amends Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 793 by inserting "video" after "photographic negative" in the definition of prohibited materials. This change directly affects individuals who capture or share video of classified military or defense-related information, whether using drones or other devices. The bill makes no new criminal penalties but ensures video evidence is covered under current espionage statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to explicitly include accounting education as part of a well-rounded K-12 curriculum. It requires schools to develop and strengthen programs teaching accounting, including increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students from groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. The key provision inserts specific language into existing law, directing schools to promote accounting career awareness and expand course availability through grade 12. This directly affects K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by making accounting education a recognized component of career-focused learning.

Maddy summaryHR 2830, the Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025, requires the CDC to collect and publicly share data on concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affecting public safety officers (including firefighters, police, and emergency responders). The bill directs the CDC to update its website and develop outreach materials to share this information with medical professionals, public safety employers, mental health providers, patients/families, and researchers. Key provisions include compiling evidence-based practices for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and consulting with affected groups to ensure the information meets their needs. This bill creates a centralized information resource but does not mandate new treatments or funding for specific programs.

Maddy summaryHR 2818, the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act, updates federal child care nutrition program rules to improve administration and reduce burdens. It requires annual eligibility reviews for for-profit child care centers (Section 2), overhauls how "serious deficiency" findings are handled (Section 3), and allows up to 3 meals per day for children in extended care (Section 4), including a study on third-meal reimbursement. The bill also creates an advisory committee (Section 6) to reduce paperwork for providers, parents, and states, focusing on streamlining applications, digital documentation, and eliminating duplicative State requirements. These changes directly affect child care centers, family day care homes, and state agencies administering the program.