Rep. Robert F. Onder, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution marks the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and honors its original sponsor, Congressman Henry Hyde. It asserts that the amendment has prevented over 2.6 million abortions by restricting federal funding for elective procedures. The text emphasizes that this policy protects taxpayer conscience rights by ensuring public money is not used to finance abortions. Additionally, it encourages Americans to reflect on the history of the amendment and the total number of abortions performed since the Roe v. Wade decision.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, modifies federal energy laws to ensure that large industrial customers pay for the specific infrastructure upgrades needed to serve their high electricity demands. It directly affects non-residential facilities with a peak power usage of 100 megawatts or more, requiring utilities to charge these customers the full incremental cost of any necessary generation, transmission, or distribution improvements. Under the new rules, large customers must also provide financial guarantees or contributions before such upgrades are made, ensuring utilities can recover costs even if the customer leaves the contract early. State regulators have two years to implement these standards, though the bill exempts utilities in states that have already enacted similar measures or are actively considering them.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur for the United States. It achieves this by amending Title 36 of the U.S. Code to officially recognize these specific species within the legal framework for national symbols. The changes update the relevant chapter heading to include "fossil" and add a new section to formally establish these designations.

Maddy summaryThe Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act directs the Department of Energy to study how artificial intelligence and high-performance computing can improve the reliability and efficiency of the national power grid. This assessment will specifically examine how these technologies can speed up the process of connecting new power sources to the grid and identify any technical or cybersecurity barriers to their use. Within one year of passing, the Department of Energy must submit a report to Congress outlining its findings and offering recommendations to overcome identified limitations and encourage wider adoption of these tools. The bill primarily affects federal agencies responsible for energy oversight and the electric power industry, aiming to gather data rather than immediately changing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents public colleges receiving federal funding from denying religious student groups access to campus facilities and official recognition - same as other student organizations. It requires equal treatment for religious groups regarding meeting spaces, events, and institutional support, prohibiting discrimination based on religious beliefs or practices. The law directly affects all public universities participating in federal student aid programs (over 400 institutions). It mandates policy changes to ensure religious groups receive the same access and benefits as secular clubs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to identify potential budget savings from preventive health care in its scoring of proposed legislation. Specifically, it directs the CBO Director to describe and estimate reductions in future federal spending resulting from preventive health interventions - such as screenings or vaccinations - when requested by congressional budget committee leaders. These savings would be included as supplementary information in budget projections, but not used to meet budget enforcement rules. The bill does not change actual health programs or funding; it only modifies how the CBO accounts for potential long-term savings from preventive care in budget analysis.

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 Protecting Approved Care Act would amend Medicare Advantage rules to prevent insurance companies from retroactively denying coverage for medical services that have already been approved or received by patients. Starting in 2028, plans would be prohibited from rejecting claims based on a lack of medical necessity if the service was authorized during the patient's care or did not require prior approval. Additionally, insurers could only reopen payment decisions or lower reimbursement amounts if there is good cause or reliable evidence of fraud, thereby protecting beneficiaries from unexpected claim reversals after treatment has occurred.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires group health plans to gain full, timely access to detailed claims data and pricing information from healthcare providers and administrators without restrictions. It mandates that these entities provide unmodified data in standard electronic formats within 15 days and prohibits contracts that limit access to payment formulas, audit rights, or fee structures. To ensure compliance, the legislation introduces annual attestation requirements for plans and establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violations, while also banning contracts that attempt to shield violators from these fines.

Maddy summaryHR 4523 makes technical corrections to Title 49 of the U.S. Code to improve clarity and consistency in legal references. It updates section citations throughout the code (e.g., adding "of this title" after specific sections) and corrects minor formatting errors in definitions and provisions related to direct loans, loan guarantees, and transportation funding. This bill directly affects government agencies and legal documents that reference Title 49, such as the Department of Transportation and federal financial regulations. It contains no substantive policy changes or new requirements - only administrative adjustments to the existing legal code.