Rep. Blake D. Moore

Maddy summaryHR 6121, the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish science-based physical activity recommendations for the U.S. public every 10 years, starting by December 31, 2029. These reports must include evidence-based guidance for general populations and specific subgroups like children or people with disabilities, and must be updated every 5 years after the first report. Federal agencies must consider these recommendations when developing their own physical activity guidelines, though the bill explicitly states no federal fitness standards established under it will be binding on individuals. The act does not affect existing biomedical research or scientific communication by federal agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates healthcare platforms that help patients find providers (like online appointment directories). It prohibits these platforms from steering patients toward specific providers based on payment, requiring full disclosure of financial ties between platforms and healthcare providers. Platforms must use objective criteria for listing providers, cannot offer medical services or collect patient data improperly, and must set fair, pre-agreed compensation rates. It directly affects health tech companies operating these platforms and healthcare providers using them to connect with patients.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands a tax credit for companies building facilities that manufacture semiconductors, semiconductor equipment, or semiconductor materials. It clarifies which materials count as qualifying (including direct materials like chip substrates and indirect materials like cleaning chemicals used in production) and extends the credit's deadline from 2026 to 2031. The changes directly affect semiconductor manufacturers investing in new facilities or equipment by making the tax credit more broadly applicable and longer-lasting.

Maddy summaryThe North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025 reauthorizes U.S. programs supporting human rights in North Korea through 2030, extending funding and reporting requirements from previous timelines. It mandates annual reports to Congress on U.S. efforts to improve human rights conditions, including coordination with international partners and support for nongovernmental organizations. The bill directs diplomatic actions urging China to halt forced returns of North Korean refugees, allow UNHCR access to refugees in China, and address refugee resettlement. It also requires the State Department to report on efforts to appoint a Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights and expands U.S. support for information access into North Korea. These provisions directly affect U.S. foreign policy implementation, international humanitarian coordination, and the protection of North Korean refugees.

Maddy summaryThe FREE Act (HR 689) requires federal agencies to replace slow, discretionary permitting processes with a streamlined "permitting by rule" system for certain permits. Under this system, applicants would certify compliance with written standards (instead of lengthy agency reviews) and receive a permit automatically after 180 days if the agency doesn’t act. Agencies must first report on their current permitting processes and identify which permits can transition to this model, with deadlines for submissions and implementation. This directly affects federal agencies issuing permits (e.g., environmental or construction permits) and applicants seeking them, aiming to reduce delays and costs while allowing agencies to audit and enforce compliance after permits are granted.

Maddy summaryHR 5835, the REPO Implementation Act of 2025, establishes a mechanism to use frozen Russian sovereign assets held abroad for Ukraine's benefit. It creates a "Ukraine Support Fund" to hold these assets without confiscation and requires the U.S. Treasury to invest them in U.S. government obligations. The bill mandates quarterly transfers of at least $250 million from the fund to Ukraine for assistance, with final amounts spent when less remains. It also requires the President to report to Congress on Russian assets held by foreign countries (including G7/EU members) and urges diplomatic efforts to secure similar asset repurposing from those nations.

Maddy summaryThe ROOT Act requires doctors ordering certain outpatient imaging tests (like X-rays or MRIs) under Medicare to consult a qualified clinical decision support tool before prescribing, starting January 1, 2026. It exempts preventive screenings (such as mammograms, lung cancer CT scans, and colonoscopies) and orders from small/rural practices. Doctors must report this consultation to Medicare, and the government will track "low compliant" providers who fail to use the tool, with potential future actions like payment adjustments. This primarily affects physicians ordering imaging services in outpatient settings covered by Medicare.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests (blood or biological tests analyzing cell-free DNA) starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 68 and older (starting in 2028, with the age limit increasing by 1 year annually), requiring tests to be FDA-cleared and deemed reasonable/necessary by the Secretary for early cancer detection across multiple organ sites. Payment will initially match current stool DNA test rates before 2031, then shift to a lower rate or new payment system after 2031, with limits preventing more than one test per year. The bill explicitly states it does not alter coverage for existing cancer screenings like breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require all states to recognize valid concealed carry permits issued by other states, allowing permit holders to carry concealed handguns (excluding machine guns) in any state that either issues such permits or doesn't prohibit concealed carry. It directly affects law-abiding gun owners with valid permits from their home state, ensuring they can carry in states with similar permit systems or no prohibitions. Key provisions include treating valid permit documents as proof of legal carry (reducing officer stops), shifting the burden of proof to prosecutors if challenged, and allowing civil lawsuits for violations with attorney's fee awards. The bill does not override state laws restricting firearms on private property or government land, nor does it affect federal gun restrictions like those in section 922(q).

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Members of Congress to forfeit pay for each day a government shutdown occurs during their pay period. It directly affects all House and Senate members by automatically reducing their salary based on the number of 24-hour shutdown periods within that pay cycle. The reduction equals one day's pay (calculated at their annual rate) multiplied by the number of shutdown days. The law applies whenever federal funding lapses due to failure to pass appropriations bills or continuing resolutions. This policy change takes effect for the 120th Congress and all future sessions.