Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Social Security Administration to create a dedicated team for victims of identity theft involving their Social Security number. It directly affects individuals whose SSN was misused to fraudulently claim benefits (under Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, or other programs) or to alter their records. The key provision mandates a single point of contact who tracks the case to resolution, coordinates with other SSA units, and ensures continuity - even if the specific staff changes - while keeping victims informed. The goal is to streamline the resolution process for these victims, reducing the complexity of navigating multiple departments.

Maddy summaryThe Meals for Communities Tax Credit Act creates a new tax incentive for restaurants and retail food establishments that donate prepared meals to qualifying charitable organizations. Eligible businesses can claim a credit equal to 50 percent of the fair market value of their donations, with the value of each individual meal capped at $14, subject to annual inflation adjustments starting in 2027. The total credit available to any single taxpayer is limited to $50,000 per year, and businesses cannot also claim a standard tax deduction for the same donated meals. This provision becomes effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution supports designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week." It aims to honor the families of service members and veterans who have died in the line of duty. The bill encourages Americans to observe this annual week by performing acts of community service and celebrating the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Act aims to stop tax preparers from fraudulently changing filed tax returns without the taxpayer's knowledge. It does this by broadening the legal definition of a "return" to include various administrative documents and by preventing the statute of limitations from being extended when a preparer commits fraud. These changes ensure that the time limit for the government to collect unpaid taxes remains fixed even if a dishonest preparer tries to alter a return after it has been submitted. The bill also includes a minor technical adjustment to another tax deadline provision.

Maddy summaryThe PEARL Act directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency to create a pilot program that adopts dogs from local animal shelters to serve as support animals for its existing canine unit. This initiative is designed to provide emotional assistance to the handlers and agents who work with these dogs, with the program set to run for a three-year period. By requiring the adoption of shelter dogs, the legislation also aims to support local animal welfare organizations while enhancing the well-being of CBP personnel.

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 summaryThis bill amends the existing Northern Border Security Review Act to update deadlines and requirements for border security assessments. It requires the Department of Homeland Security Secretary to submit a northern border threat analysis by September 2, 2026, and every two years after, with strategy updates due 90 days after each analysis. The bill also mandates classified briefings to congressional committees 30 days after each threat analysis and directs the development of performance measures for Air and Marine Operations within six months of enactment. These changes directly affect the DHS Secretary, congressional committees, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection's operations along the northern border.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 6-year Medicare pilot program providing medically tailored home-delivered meals and nutrition counseling to specific high-risk Medicare patients after hospital discharge. It targets individuals with diet-impacted conditions (like diabetes or heart failure) who live at home, have limited mobility, and are at high risk of hospital readmission. Selected hospitals must meet quality standards, screen patients using approved tools, and deliver at least two meals daily meeting nutritional needs while respecting cultural/religious dietary requirements, all without patient cost-sharing. The program requires hospitals to submit data for the Secretary to evaluate health outcomes, readmission rates, and cost savings compared to non-participants. Funding comes from the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, offset by reductions to other hospital payments to maintain budget neutrality.