Rep. Val T. Hoyle

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 Justice for Ukrainian Children Act directs the U.S. government to support efforts to locate and rescue Ukrainian children forcibly transferred by Russia, while imposing mandatory sanctions on foreign individuals who facilitate these transfers. The bill authorizes at least $15 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to fund evidence collection, maintain a centralized database, and assist in the rehabilitation of affected children. It requires the President to block the assets and revoke the visas of any foreign person found to have knowingly participated in the abduction or indoctrination of Ukrainian minors, with limited exceptions for humanitarian aid and national security needs. Additionally, the legislation allocates $10 million annually to expand U.S. media broadcasting services in Ukraine and neighboring regions to counter disinformation.

Maddy summaryThe Public Lands Accountability Act requires the Bureau of Land Management to conduct full environmental impact statements for any hyperscale data centers built on public lands, prohibiting the use of categorical exclusions that would normally allow for faster approval. The bill defines these facilities as large commercial sites with a peak power load of at least 50 megawatts and mandates that their environmental reviews include specific analyses of water consumption, cooling system usage, and long-term effects on regional water supplies and drought resilience. Additionally, the legislation requires applicants to submit detailed workforce plans outlining expected construction and permanent job numbers, local hiring rates, and whether workers will receive prevailing wages.

Maddy summaryThe Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026 transfers approximately 18,628 acres of federal land from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of the Interior to be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. This action expands the Grand Ronde Reservation and subjects the new lands to laws governing tribal trust property, while requiring a formal survey within two years to establish precise boundaries. The bill prohibits the use of the transferred land for casino or other regulated gaming activities and maintains federal restrictions on the export of unprocessed logs. Additionally, it requires the tribe to maintain public access for hunting, fishing, and recreation, though they may restrict entry for safety or management reasons.

Maddy summaryThe Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026 prohibits non-physician entities from owning, controlling, or employing licensed medical professionals, requiring that medical practices be majority-owned and controlled by the clinicians who work there. The bill grants physicians and other advanced practice providers protections against non-compete agreements and bans health care providers from interfering with clinical judgment through administrative controls such as limiting patient visit times or dictating diagnostic codes. Additionally, it imposes strict restrictions on management services organizations to prevent them from exercising de facto control over medical practices, including prohibitions on controlling hiring, compensation, and billing decisions. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which can treat violations as unfair business practices, while individuals and state attorneys general are also granted the right to sue for damages and injunctive relief.

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 summaryThis joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Homeland Security rule that would establish fixed time periods for admission and specific extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. If enacted, the bill would prevent this immigration regulation from taking effect, thereby maintaining the existing framework for how these individuals manage their stay in the United States. The measure directly affects international students, cultural exchange participants, and foreign journalists by blocking changes to their visa duration limits and renewal processes.