Rep. Mark E. Amodei

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally congratulates the Paseo Verde Little League team from Henderson, Nevada, on winning the 2026 Little League World Series United States Championship. The bill details the team's undefeated path to victory, including their final win against the Hamilton West Side Little League of Ohio. It specifically honors the players, coaches, and supporters for their contributions to the championship achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the transfer of Federal lands in Nevada to local governments, tribes, and specific entities for public purposes including recreation, flood control, fire protection, and conservation. It designates several wilderness areas (Cain Mountain, Bluewing, Selenite Peak, etc.) as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System while establishing mechanisms for land transfers to cities like Douglas County, Carson City, Elko, Fernley, and Sparks. The bill creates special accounts to manage proceeds from land sales for conservation and public purposes, and includes provisions for managing checkerboard lands in Pershing County. It directly affects Nevada counties, local governments, and the Washoe Tribe by providing mechanisms for land transfers and wilderness designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the 2009 Omnibus Public Land Management Act to authorize a specific payment of $5,124,902.12 for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. The funds are designated as adjusted interest and will be deposited into the tribes' Development Fund. This technical correction ensures that the appropriate financial adjustments from the original water rights settlement are formally recognized and paid out to the affected tribal entities.

Maddy summaryHR 5267, the American Franchise Act, clarifies when franchisors can be considered joint employers of franchisee employees under federal labor laws. It defines "substantial direct and immediate control" over essential employment terms like wages, benefits, hours, hiring, and discipline - requiring franchisors to actively set these terms to be deemed joint employers. The bill explicitly excludes routine brand standards, training, or minimal safety requirements from constituting such control. This directly affects franchisors and franchisees by limiting joint employer liability to cases where franchisors exert significant, ongoing influence over core employment decisions. The law applies prospectively to new cases after enactment, not past disputes.

National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act. [ sic ] This bill temporarily directs the Department of the Interior to award a grant to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with operating and enhancing the community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally honors the life and legacy of the late Representative Kay Granger from Texas, recognizing her historic achievements in public service. The bill highlights her roles as the first woman elected mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman to represent Texas in the U.S. House, and the first Republican woman to chair the House Committee on Appropriations. It also acknowledges her contributions to national defense, including her work on the F-35 fighter jet program and the naming of a Navy ship for Fort Worth. The resolution expresses sympathy to Granger's family and directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the document to her loved ones.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes and expands the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act through 2031, extending funding for research into treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It requires drug manufacturers to share interim clinical trial data with the FDA to better assess the progress of investigational drugs and clarifies that phase 3 clinical trial definitions include combined phase 2/3 trials and planned trials not yet enrolling participants. The legislation also mandates the FDA to publish an updated five-year action plan for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases, including resource needs and coordination strategies with broader disease communities. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the program's implementation four years after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, prohibits the listing, clearing, or trading of contracts related to sports events or casino-style games on regulated financial exchanges. It directly affects platforms and entities that currently operate prediction markets by banning them from offering bets on outcomes like professional sports matches or casino games such as roulette and blackjack. The law achieves this by amending the Commodity Exchange Act to explicitly define these activities as prohibited agreements, while also clarifying that state laws regulating such contracts remain unaffected. Essentially, the legislation removes the ability for federally registered markets to facilitate gambling on sports and traditional casino games.

Maddy summaryHR 2306 extends the Adams Memorial Commission's authority until 2032 and authorizes $50 million in federal funds for the memorial, requiring a 1:1 non-federal match and limiting administrative costs to 4% of federal funds. It updates location rules to allow the memorial within a designated area mapped by the Commission. The bill primarily affects the Adams Memorial Commission and entities contributing to the memorial's funding. It makes no new policy changes but adjusts procedural timelines and funding requirements for an existing commemorative project.

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.