Rep. Aaron Bean

Maddy summaryThe Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to clarify how cryptocurrency and other digital assets are taxed, creating a framework that treats them more like traditional financial securities for many purposes. Key provisions include allowing taxpayers to ignore small transaction fees under $10, offering simplified annual accounting methods for widely traded cryptocurrencies, and treating U.S. dollar stablecoins as cash for tax basis calculations. The bill also extends existing anti-abuse rules, such as wash sale restrictions, to digital assets and establishes a voluntary disclosure program that allows individuals to correct past reporting errors in exchange for reduced penalties. These changes aim to reduce compliance burdens for individual investors while ensuring that professional traders and dealers face tax obligations similar to those in the traditional stock market.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting January 1, 2028. It defines eligible tests as FDA-cleared genomic blood tests, blood product analyses, or equivalent medical imaging methods (like protein expression or whole genome sequencing) that detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. Medicare beneficiaries would receive this coverage without cost-sharing for these specific screenings. The bill amends Medicare coverage rules to explicitly include these tests under Section 1861(nnn) of the Social Security Act.

Maddy summaryThe Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to publish detailed Medicare spending data starting in 2025. It mandates that CMS release machine-readable, county- and Metropolitan Statistical Area-level expenditure information for over 30 distinct beneficiary categories (e.g., Part A-only enrollees, Medicare Advantage members, and those with supplemental coverage) on its public website. The law also requires the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to analyze Medicare Advantage vs. traditional Medicare spending patterns beginning in 2026, with public methodology and data transparency. Additionally, the Medicare Trustees must include disaggregated expenditure data in their annual reports starting in 2026. This bill directly affects how CMS and federal agencies collect and share Medicare spending data, not beneficiaries' coverage or costs.

Maddy summaryThe AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026 directs the Treasury Department to launch a pilot program using artificial intelligence to detect tax fraud, identity theft, and errors in returns prepared by third parties. This initiative is designed to target individual and business taxpayers who may file inaccurate returns, with the program running for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of two years. Upon completion, the Comptroller General must submit a report detailing the amount of improper refunds recovered, the total government recovery, and the accuracy of the AI tools used during the pilot.

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.

Maddy summaryHR 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, restricts Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing certain investments like stocks in publicly traded companies. It requires 7-14 days' advance public notice before selling any such investment, including the sale date, description, and number of shares. Exceptions apply for work-related transactions (e.g., employer compensation) and reinvesting dividends. Violations trigger a fee of $2,000 or 10% of the investment’s value (whichever is greater), plus any net gain, paid from personal funds - not congressional allowances or campaign donations. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest by increasing transparency around congressional financial dealings.

Maddy summaryThe Veterans Medicare Premium Transparency Act requires Medicare to clearly explain how a veteran's enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system affects their monthly insurance premiums. Under this bill, annual notices sent to Medicare beneficiaries will explicitly state that time spent in the VA system counts toward premium calculations and qualifies as valid prescription drug coverage. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must post this explanation on the Medicare website and submit a report to Congress within 180 days detailing the updates and estimating how many veterans were previously paying higher premiums due to this lack of clarity.

Maddy summaryThe American Dream Accounts Act of 2026 creates a new type of tax-advantaged trust designed to help U.S. citizens save for purchasing their first home. This account allows individuals to contribute up to $7,500 annually, or $10,000 if they are over 35, with a lifetime limit of $250,000, and the funds must be managed by a bank or a qualified administrator. Money withdrawn from the account remains tax-free only if used to buy a first home, provided the buyer has not previously claimed this benefit and the home is kept for at least three years. The bill also permits rolling over distributions into other American Dream Accounts or Roth IRAs and imposes taxes on excess contributions or withdrawals used for non-qualified expenses.

Maddy summaryThe FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026 updates the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to lower costs and improve care for injured federal workers. It requires federal agencies to contract with managed care networks, which will direct employees to specific providers for medical services except in emergencies. These networks must follow standardized treatment protocols, limit fees to established schedules, and submit annual reports on cost savings and provider performance. The bill also mandates the creation of a review board to monitor compliance and authorizes the use of predictive analytics to detect fraud in claims.

Maddy summaryThe Anti-Fraud Fund Act of 2026 increases funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account by $7 billion annually from fiscal year 2027 through 2030. This additional money is intended to support the government's efforts in detecting and preventing fraud within the healthcare system. The bill modifies existing laws to ensure these funds are available for the specified period without altering other spending limits.