Rep. Tim Burchett

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) administering prescription drug benefits for federal employee health plans to reimburse pharmacies at specific rates, including the national average drug cost plus a small percentage or $50, whichever is lower. It prohibits PBMs from favoring their own pharmacies, restricting patient choice, or reducing pharmacy payments after claims are processed. The bill establishes $10,000 civil penalties for violations, with debarment from federal health plans after 10 penalties in 10 years. This directly affects PBMs, in-network pharmacies, and federal health benefit plans covering millions of federal employees and their families. The law aims to ensure fair reimbursement practices and maintain pharmacy choice under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Maddy summaryThe Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act prohibits federal agencies from buying, using, or contracting for automated surveillance systems that rely on license plate recognition, facial recognition, biometric identification, or other technologies designed for mass tracking. It also prevents state, local, and tribal governments from using federal funds to acquire or operate these same surveillance tools. If federal agencies obtain data in violation of these rules, the law requires them to delete the information within 30 days and bars its use as evidence in any court or administrative proceeding.

Maddy summaryThe Concealed Crime Prevention Act amends Washington, D.C. law to impose stricter prison sentences for individuals who wear ski masks or similar head coverings that conceal their identity while committing a crime. This provision specifically targets balaclavas and comparable gear while explicitly excluding religious headwear from the definition. Under the new rules, anyone found guilty of a misdemeanor while wearing such a mask faces a mandatory minimum of six months in prison, and those convicted of a felony face a mandatory minimum of two years. These additional sentences must be served consecutively to any other prison time given for the underlying offense and apply to crimes committed on or after the bill's enactment date.

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 summaryThis bill, known as the Cyber Letters of Marque and Reprisal Act, authorizes the President to issue official commissions to private individuals or companies, allowing them to conduct specific cyber operations against foreign entities identified as cyberthreats. Under these commissions, private actors could perform tasks such as collecting intelligence, seizing stolen digital assets, and disrupting malicious infrastructure outside U.S. borders, provided they do not target American citizens or organizations. To participate, recipients must post a security bond, maintain detailed activity logs for at least five years, and may be required to forfeit a portion of recovered funds to support a bounty program for future operations. The legislation also grants holders immunity from lawsuits for actions explicitly authorized by their commission and establishes a framework for awarding bounties to both commissioned agents and private informants who assist in recovering funds from cybercriminals.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026, modifies existing laws to restrict automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are not U.S. citizens or nationals. Under the new rules, a child born to two non-citizen parents would not be considered a citizen at birth if at least one parent is unlawfully present in the country or lacks lawful permanent residency. Additionally, the legislation extends the residency requirements for children born abroad to U.S. citizens, requiring a longer period of continuous residence before the child can claim citizenship. The bill also introduces a paternity verification process where DNA testing is mandatory to confirm a father's identity before the government issues citizenship documents like passports or Social Security numbers. If paternity cannot be verified through this testing, the child would not receive these documents until the verification is complete.

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to combat the misuse of government food assistance benefits by grocery stores through stricter oversight and penalties. It requires the USDA to regularly update its estimates of benefit trafficking using independent data and publish these findings every three years. The legislation also increases civil fines for stores caught trafficking benefits from $100,000 to $250,000 and allows for additional penalties alongside permanent disqualification. Finally, the bill mandates that the USDA report to Congress on its progress in enforcing these new rules and tracking the number of violations within two years of enactment.

Maddy summaryThe Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026 expands the tax deduction for interest paid on consumer loans to include recreational motorboats, alongside existing vehicles like cars and trucks. This change allows taxpayers who take out loans for boats assembled in the United States to deduct the interest they pay on their federal income tax returns, provided the boat is used primarily for recreation. The law applies to debts incurred after December 31, 2025, and requires taxpayers to report the boat's hull identification number on their tax filings.

Maddy summaryThe SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026 would restrict access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for certain non-citizens. Under this proposal, individuals who are not lawful permanent residents would be ineligible for benefits, even if they live in a household that otherwise qualifies. Additionally, lawful permanent residents must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years after being admitted to receive assistance. This change directly impacts the eligibility criteria for immigrants currently participating in or seeking food assistance programs.

Maddy summaryThe Easy Access to Mail Act restricts the United States Postal Service from switching to centralized mail delivery for existing single-family homes and townhouses. For new housing developments built after the law takes effect, the Postal Service must obtain prior approval from local or state legislative bodies before implementing centralized delivery. The bill also mandates a 60-day public comment period for residents, property owners, and builders before such delivery can begin. Additionally, it requires the Postal Regulatory Commission to ensure that postal policies do not disproportionately harm rural, low-income, elderly, disabled, or minority communities.