Rep. John B. Larson

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic pre-approval systems for medical services by 2028 and meet transparency reporting standards starting in 2027. Plans must publicly report data on approval/denial rates, appeal outcomes, response times, and technology use for pre-approval requests, including details on how denials relate to clinical criteria. It establishes a 24-hour response timeframe for certain requests and mandates annual reviews of pre-approval requirements based on data and input from seniors and providers. The law directly affects Medicare Advantage plans, seniors enrolled in these plans, and healthcare providers who submit pre-approval requests. These changes aim to make the pre-approval process faster, more transparent, and more accountable for seniors seeking covered medical services.

Maddy summaryThe Find Our Families Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public online system that allows families to locate individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This system must provide search results within eight hours of detention, display information in multiple languages, and include specific details such as names, dates of birth, and facility locations, while excluding data for minors. The bill also mandates that families be notified within five hours if a detainee is transferred for medical care and establishes new reporting requirements for CBP arrests, including details on the circumstances of the arrest and the number of agents involved. Additionally, the legislation creates a process for families to report errors in detainee information and imposes penalties on employees or contractors who fail to comply with these data-sharing and reporting obligations.

Maddy summaryThe Social Security 2100 Act proposes significant changes to the U.S. retirement system, primarily increasing benefits for retirees, disabled individuals, and their families while also restructuring how the program is funded and administered. Key provisions include raising the maximum benefit percentage to 93 percent, adjusting cost-of-living calculations to better reflect inflation for elderly consumers, and creating new credits for caregivers of dependent relatives. The bill also extends disability benefits to children in college until age 26, eliminates the five-month waiting period for disability claims, and removes the cap on earnings subject to Social Security taxes after 2026. Additionally, it establishes a single Social Security Trust Fund to consolidate current accounts and mandates stricter protections for beneficiary data, including limits on access by political appointees and requirements for public notice before closing field offices.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act, aims to combat unpaid wages by strengthening penalties for employers who violate federal labor laws and providing workers with better tools to recover stolen money. It directly affects employees across industries who are currently at risk of not receiving their full compensation for hours worked, tips, or benefits. Key provisions require employers to provide detailed paystubs and final payments within 14 days of termination, increase civil fines for violations, and extend the time limit for workers to file lawsuits from two to four years. Additionally, the legislation creates a new grant program to fund community partnerships between the Department of Labor and local organizations to educate workers, assist with claims, and improve enforcement efforts.

Maddy summaryThe Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act prevents federal agencies from relocating headquarters or major operations to states with laws restricting or banning abortion, while also barring the use of funds to build or lease facilities in those locations. To support federal employees who need to access reproductive health care, the bill allows workers to decline transfers to restrictive states, grants up to 21 days of paid leave for travel to obtain such services, and provides reimbursement for travel costs without requiring disclosure of the specific medical procedure. Additionally, the legislation prohibits government agencies from investigating an employee's use of abortion services when reviewing security clearances or making personnel decisions and protects workers from retaliation if they exercise these new rights.

Maddy summaryThe Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 strengthens the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure individuals with long-term service and support needs have a federally protected right to live in their communities rather than institutions. It requires states and insurance providers to offer community-based services that allow people to maintain independence, control their own care, and access affordable, integrated housing. The bill mandates that public entities and insurers create enforceable transition plans to move people out of institutions, conduct self-evaluations to identify barriers, and establish clear grievance procedures for resolving complaints. Enforcement is handled by the Department of Justice, which can investigate violations, while individuals may also file civil lawsuits to seek damages or court orders preventing institutionalization.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific federal rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Basic Health Program for 2027. If passed, the measure would legally nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect. The bill directly impacts the administration of healthcare benefits and payment parameters for the upcoming year by rejecting the proposed guidelines.

Maddy summaryThe Protect Local Funding Act prohibits federal agencies from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a specific proposed rule regarding federal financial assistance scheduled for publication in May 2026. This legislation directly affects the Office of Management and Budget and other federal agencies by legally blocking them from acting on that particular regulation. By preventing the enforcement of this rule, the bill aims to stop a specific administrative action that could impact how federal funds are distributed. The measure does not alter existing funding programs but rather serves as a procedural barrier to a future regulatory change.

Maddy summaryThe Don't Settle for Corruption Act requires that the Attorney General must submit a report to both houses of Congress for any settlement regarding lawsuits brought against the President or former President by the United States. Before such a settlement can be approved and paid, Congress must pass a specific joint resolution within 60 days of receiving the report. This process ensures that compromise settlements in these high-profile cases receive explicit legislative approval rather than being finalized solely by the executive branch. The law applies specifically to imminent litigation or suits involving the President or former President and mandates that these settlements be handled similarly to court judgments.

Maddy summaryThe Fair Elections Now Act creates a voluntary public financing program for House of Representatives candidates who agree to adhere to strict spending and fundraising limits. To qualify, candidates must raise a specific number of small-dollar contributions from residents of their state and agree to participate in public debates, while also prohibiting them from accepting large donations from private interests. In exchange for these restrictions, eligible candidates receive direct cash allocations from a new Fair Elections Fund and matching payments for small contributions made by their constituents. The bill also establishes an independent oversight board to adjust the program's financial thresholds over time and mandates that participating candidates return any unspent public funds to the government after an election.