Rep. Ed Case

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week to highlight fall risks among adults over age 65. The bill cites statistics showing that falls are a leading cause of injury and death in this demographic, resulting in significant medical costs for Medicare, Medicaid, and private payors. It recognizes the effectiveness of cost-effective prevention strategies such as exercise programs, medication management, and home hazard reduction. Additionally, the resolution encourages federal investments in these programs and acknowledges the collaborative efforts of government agencies, health care providers, and community organizations to reduce fall risks.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses support for National Public Lands Day and encourages Americans to visit public lands on a designated fee-free day. It highlights the significant role these areas play in supporting rural economies, preserving biodiversity, and providing cultural and spiritual value. The text notes that public lands generate substantial economic output and employment while serving as hubs for outdoor recreation.

Maddy summaryThe 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly affecting individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies as well as the providers who serve them. The bill authorizes grants to upgrade local lifeline call centers, build new crisis stabilization facilities, and train a larger workforce of behavioral health professionals. It requires Medicare, Medicaid, private group health plans, TRICARE, and other federal insurance programs to cover crisis response services with financial terms no more restrictive than standard medical care. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal panel to develop training protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers to better connect callers to appropriate crisis care rather than law enforcement responses.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially changes the title of the U.S. Secret Service's uniformed officers from "Uniformed Division" to "Police" across multiple federal laws. The legislation directly affects the personnel and legal references within the U.S. Code by updating specific sections in Titles 2, 5, 10, 18, 28, and 31. By making these text replacements, the bill ensures that the agency's officers are consistently referred to as police in official statutes and regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting January 1, 2028. It defines eligible tests as FDA-cleared genomic blood tests, blood product analyses, or equivalent medical imaging methods (like protein expression or whole genome sequencing) that detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. Medicare beneficiaries would receive this coverage without cost-sharing for these specific screenings. The bill amends Medicare coverage rules to explicitly include these tests under Section 1861(nnn) of the Social Security Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to provide small business contractors with interim partial payments of at least 50% of estimated costs when contract terms change without the business's agreement. It directly affects small businesses awarded federal construction contracts and their subcontractors, ensuring they receive upfront funds to cover increased costs from mandated changes. The key mechanism mandates that agencies issue these payments promptly upon valid requests, with small businesses required to pass the funds to relevant subcontractors. The law also specifies that these interim payments do not finalize the adjustment request, preserving the agency's right to review the full claim later.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all new passenger vehicles manufactured for sale in the U.S. to include AM radio as standard equipment (not an optional add-on) by 2027-2028, depending on manufacturer size. It mandates that AM radio receivers must be easily accessible to drivers and allows compliance through digital AM broadcast technology. During a transition period, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio but cannot charge extra for this feature. The bill also mandates a GAO study on AM radio's role in emergency alerts and includes a 10-year sunset provision for the rule. It preempts state laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

Maddy summaryThe PSC Nonpartisan COURTs Act creates a private right of action for any citizen to sue in federal district court if their state fails to meet constitutional or federal redistricting requirements. The bill grants federal courts exclusive jurisdiction over these challenges, requiring that statewide claims be heard by a randomly selected three-judge panel and mandating that all levels of the judiciary expedite the review process. If a court finds a redistricting plan unlawful, it must first allow the state to propose a compliant replacement; if the state does not act in time, the federal court is authorized to adopt its own remedial map.

Maddy summaryThe Problem Solvers Independent Commissions Act would require all states to draw their congressional district maps through independent commissions rather than state legislatures, starting with the redistricting cycle following the 2030 census. These commissions would be composed of an equal number of members from the two largest political parties and unaffiliated citizens, selected through a random process that allows legislative leaders to remove up to 20 percent of applicants from each group. The bill mandates that commission members complete training on redistricting law and ethics, hold public meetings, and avoid private communications with elected officials or lobbyists while developing maps. If a state's commission fails to enact a final plan before the candidate filing deadline, the existing districts would remain in place for up to eight weeks before the state's highest court appoints special masters to draw the map, explicitly barring the legislature from intervening.