Rep. Haley M. Stevens

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of a federal fund to provide financial support to Argentina's markets, including currency swaps or debt purchases, with existing contracts requiring termination within 7 days. It redirects funds from this prohibition - specifically from the sale or termination of affected financial instruments - to create a one-time economic relief program for U.S. crop producers. The program provides payments to farmers who experienced export market losses for specific crops during the 2025 marketing year, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. The relief targets direct economic impacts on agricultural producers tied to lost exports, not broader market interventions.

Maddy summaryHR 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, modifies how funds from the False Claims Act are deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. It specifies that from 2025 through 2029, certain False Claims Act proceeds (specifically those for qui tam plaintiff payments and government damage reimbursements) cannot be deposited into the fund. This change directly affects the composition of the Crime Victims Fund by excluding these specific revenue streams during the specified period. The bill does not create new benefits or alter victim services; it only adjusts fund allocation rules for existing False Claims Act revenues.

Maddy summaryThe Affordable CHOICE Act (HR 7023) creates a new public health insurance option to be offered exclusively through state health insurance exchanges starting in 2027. It directly affects consumers purchasing coverage through these exchanges by adding a government-run plan that must offer bronze, silver, and gold coverage tiers. Key provisions require the Secretary to set premiums based on geographic rates (using Medicare reimbursement rates if negotiations with providers fail), collect data to reduce health disparities, and establish provider networks using existing Medicare/Medicaid participating providers unless they opt out. The plan must maintain quality and affordability while operating under the same consumer protections as private plans in the exchanges.

Maddy summaryThe Mental Health TALK SAFE Act of 2026 amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow telehealth prescribing of certain controlled substances for mental health treatment. It establishes requirements for telehealth entities that prescribe these substances, including minimum staffing standards (like employing at least 250 psychiatrists working 30+ hours weekly), mandatory compliance officers, and restrictions on practitioner compensation structures. The bill prohibits pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions issued via telehealth based solely on the method of evaluation, requiring them to attempt validation through communication with the patient or prescriber first. It affects telehealth entities, psychiatrists, and psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nurses providing remote mental health care services. The legislation preempts state laws that would restrict these telehealth prescribing practices for mental health conditions.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCONRES 69) commemorates the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson shooting that killed six people and injured 13, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. It honors the victims, survivors, and Giffords - now a prominent advocate for gun violence prevention - and recognizes her leadership in promoting civility and reducing gun violence. The resolution also commends Tucson residents and first responders for their resilience and reaffirms Congress’s commitment to respectful dialogue and opposing political violence. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThe PROTECT Act of 2026 requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to list all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act within 180 days of the bill becoming law. This would directly affect industries that manufacture or use PFAS, such as producers of non-stick cookware, firefighting foam, and other consumer products containing these chemicals. The EPA must then, within 365 days, update the list of specific industrial sources (including factories and facilities) that emit PFAS to establish regulatory oversight. These steps create the foundational framework for future EPA regulations targeting PFAS emissions, though the bill itself does not set specific emission limits.

Maddy summaryHJRES 136 would require the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a day as "Democracy Day" each year. The proclamation must call on state and local governments, as well as educational authorities, to observe the day through programs and activities promoting civic engagement. The bill does not specify which date must be designated, leaving that decision to the President annually. This is a procedural measure focused on directing an existing executive action to foster democratic awareness, without creating new laws or altering existing policies.

Maddy summaryHR 4611 (EACH Act of 2025) requires all federally funded health programs - including Medicaid, Medicare, military health plans, and the Indian Health Service - to cover abortion services without restrictions, repealing the Hyde Amendment's long-standing ban on federal funding for most abortions. This directly affects millions of people enrolled in these programs, particularly low-income women, women of color (including 25% of Black women and 22% of Hispanic women on Medicaid), and young people. The bill mandates coverage in all federally administered health plans and prohibits state or private insurers from restricting abortion coverage in health insurance. It aims to eliminate current federal and state barriers that deny abortion access to people who rely on government health programs.

Maddy summaryHR 6888, the Trump Tariff Transparency Act, requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish quarterly reports starting 90 days after enactment. These reports must detail the average aggregate cost of tariffs imposed after January 20, 2025, specifically for consumers and small businesses (as defined by the Small Business Act). The final annual report for each year must include the total yearly cost of these tariffs to those groups. The bill mandates this transparency to provide public data on tariff impacts, without altering tariff rates or policies.

Maddy summaryHR 6857 requires all colleges and universities receiving federal funds to prominently display a link to the Department of Education’s civil rights complaint portal on their website homepage and to post annual Title VI awareness materials in high-traffic campus locations (like student centers) and on campus websites. The bill mandates these institutions to annually report discrimination complaints (based on race, color, or national origin) to the Department of Education’s Inspector General. It also requires the Department to provide monthly congressional briefings on complaint volumes and resolution timelines, while the Inspector General must audit institutions with the highest complaint rates and study why some complaints go to schools versus the federal office. This directly affects every federally funded higher education institution in the U.S. by changing how they handle and report civil rights complaints.