Rep. André Carson

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem in the United States and expresses support for designating September 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Month and September 10, 2026, as World Suicide Prevention Day. The bill cites data from the CDC, SAMHSA, and the VA to highlight that suicide is a leading cause of death among young people, veterans, and during the postpartum period, while also noting the significant economic costs associated with it. It declares suicide prevention a national priority and emphasizes that mental health is as important as physical health. The resolution supports the development of strategies to improve access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services for all communities.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally recognizes the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and designates September 11, 2026, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. It honors the actions of first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, and military personnel who aided victims in New York, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, PA. The bill urges all Americans to observe this day through personal acts of service, such as volunteering, displaying the flag, or participating in memorial events. It also encourages the public to maintain a spirit of unity and compassion throughout the year in memory of those affected by the attacks.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new procedural safeguards for the Internal Revenue Service when conducting tax inquiries or examinations of universities, requiring high-level Treasury approval based on reasonable belief that a university may not qualify for tax-exempt status. It mandates that the IRS provide written notice to the institution before beginning an inquiry and at least 15 days before starting a formal examination, offering the university the opportunity to hold a conference to discuss concerns. The legislation imposes strict time limits, requiring inquiries to be completed within 90 days and examinations within two years, while also restricting the ability to re-examine a university for five years if no significant tax issues are found. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit confidential reports to congressional committees detailing any new university tax investigations.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally recognizes suicide as a significant public health issue in the United States and highlights the impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on individuals and communities. It commends the establishment of the 988 number as a nationwide three-digit dialing code for crisis support, noting its role in connecting people to mental health resources. The bill supports the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" to raise awareness about the service and promote access to mental health care. Additionally, it encourages continued public education and federal, state, and local efforts to expand crisis intervention programs for high-risk populations.

Maddy summaryThe Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Energy to create and publish best practices for selecting locations for new data centers. These guidelines must evaluate how proposed sites affect electricity prices, water availability, air quality, local communities, national security, and regional economies. The Department of Energy is required to release these initial recommendations within one year of the bill's passage and update them at least every two years thereafter.

Maddy summaryThe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026 modifies federal student loan rules to make it easier for borrowers in public service jobs to qualify for debt cancellation. The bill changes how qualifying monthly payments are counted by allowing the first 60 payments to count regardless of their amount, while requiring subsequent payments to meet a specific minimum threshold based on a standard 10-year repayment schedule. It also expands eligibility to include payments made under the standard repayment plan and counts months where repayment was suspended due to administrative forbearance as qualifying payments if the borrower remained employed in public service. The Department of Education is required to notify affected borrowers about these changes within 180 days of enactment, with the new payment counting rules applying to those who have not yet made 120 monthly payments.

Maddy summaryThe Launching with Healthcare Act extends the period during which young adults must be covered under their parents' health insurance plans from age 26 to age 31. This change directly affects individuals up to age 31 and the employers or insurers providing these family coverage plans. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to implement this new age limit, with the provision taking effect for plan years that begin after December 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryThe Equal Pay for Equal Work Act establishes a new National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force composed of representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Personnel Management. The task force is charged with coordinating these agencies to close gaps in enforcement and improve public education regarding equal pay laws. Its specific duties include investigating challenges related to pay inequity, advancing recommendations to address those issues, and creating action plans to implement the proposed solutions.

Maddy summaryThe AIDA bill aims to support African and Caribbean diaspora communities in the U.S. who send remittances to their countries of origin. It would create tax deductions for remittances used for housing, education, healthcare, or small business support (up to $3,000 annually) and exclude income from certified diaspora investments from taxable income (up to $12,000 annually). The bill also establishes programs through the International Development Finance Corporation to support diaspora-led investments and reduce remittance costs by removing regulatory barriers for diaspora-owned remittance providers. It repeals a remittance excise tax and requires annual reports to measure the impact on development in Africa and the Caribbean.

Maddy summaryThe Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act prohibits the President and federal officials from changing the official names of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, or Lake Ontario. The bill specifically nullifies Executive Order 14422, which had renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America, and bans any further attempts to alter these geographic names through similar executive actions. Additionally, it forbids the use of federal funds to implement or enforce the revoked order or any comparable measures.