Rep. John R. Moolenaar

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for creating Community Multi-Share Coverage Programs designed to help small businesses provide affordable health insurance to employees with limited income. These programs would operate through partnerships between hospitals, local employers, and community organizations to offer coverage that includes essential medical services without deductibles and with low co-payments. Eligible individuals are those who earn between Medicaid limits and 400% of the federal poverty line, work for small employers, and currently lack affordable coverage options. The funding structure requires shared financial contributions from the public sector, local healthcare providers, employers, and enrollees to ensure long-term sustainability. Additionally, the bill mandates that programs evaluate their impact on improving participants' health, employment status, and economic self-sufficiency over a four-year grant period.

Maddy summaryHR 6373 modifies the Clean Air Act to create new permitting flexibility for specific facilities. It allows the President to waive certain emission offset requirements for new or modified semiconductor manufacturing facilities or critical mineral facilities (like those processing lithium or cobalt) if deemed necessary for national security. States can also permit these facilities to use alternative offset methods - such as paying an emissions fee capped at 1.5 times local control costs - if all standard offsets are exhausted, with fees required to fund further emissions reductions in the area. The bill directly affects advanced manufacturing and critical mineral operations seeking streamlined permitting.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a framework to protect American-owned closed-source AI models from unauthorized extraction by foreign entities, particularly those from China and Russia. It requires the Secretary of State to conduct assessments identifying which foreign entities are conducting model extraction attacks or facilitating them through fraudulent account networks, then publish a public list of these actors for up to five years. The legislation authorizes the President to impose economic sanctions on identified entities and their affiliates, while also creating mechanisms for industry coordination and sharing information about threats. Importantly, the bill distinguishes between legitimate AI research conducted under contractual terms and unauthorized extraction attempts that bypass access controls or violate usage agreements.

Maddy summaryThe MATCH Act requires U.S. agencies to align export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment with allied nations to prevent adversaries from accessing critical technology. It mandates a 150-day period for diplomatic efforts to secure countrywide denial policies from allied suppliers, after which U.S. jurisdiction would extend to equipment exported from countries not complying with these controls. The bill specifically targets semiconductor manufacturing equipment that the U.S. cannot currently produce in high volume and includes a list of Chinese companies deemed to warrant comprehensive restrictions. If allies fail to implement matching controls, the Act would allow the U.S. to regulate equipment exported from non-compliant allied countries and restrict servicing of restricted items at facilities in adversary nations. The legislation includes a sunset provision that expires five years after enactment, with annual reporting requirements to Congress on progress and compliance.

Stop Stealing our Chips Act This bill creates a whistleblower incentive program and establishes whistleblower protections for individuals who provide information to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) related to violations of U.S. export control laws.  Currently, BIS administers and enforces controls on the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components. These export controls are implemented primarily under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) through the Export Administration Regulations. Under the bill, BIS must establish a whistleblower incentive program to reward individuals who voluntarily report original information that results in BIS (1) imposing fines under ECRA on persons that violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause a violation of ECRA or any related regulation, order, license, or authorization; or (2) requiring the forfeiture of property that results in net proceeds. Additionally, BIS must establish a secure online portal for whistleblowers to report violations of ECRA. The bill outlines requirements for BIS to review, investigate, and provide status updates related to these reports. The bill requires BIS to pay an award to certain whistleblowers who voluntarily reported original information that led to the imposition of a fine under ECRA. The bill establishes the Export Compliance Accountability Fund for paying these awards and funding related activities. The bill also sets forth whistleblower protections by (1) prohibiting employers from impeding communication or retaliating against individuals who act as whistleblowers, and (2) establishing confidentiality requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Keeping China Off the Rails Act requires railroad freight cars placed into service in the United States to meet specific production age requirements that gradually increase over time. The bill directly affects railroad companies and freight car manufacturers by establishing a timeline where cars must be produced within progressively longer lookback periods, starting with cars made in the two years before enactment and eventually requiring all cars to meet the standard after four years. This phased approach aims to reduce the use of older freight cars that may have been manufactured in China by ensuring newer, domestically produced alternatives are used. The legislation does not ban Chinese-made cars outright but instead creates a schedule that limits their use as the required production window expands.

This resolution supports the recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and state and local law enforcement to prevent and stop distracted driving.

Maddy summaryThe SCALE Act aims to limit the ability of foreign adversaries, such as China and Russia, to acquire advanced artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. It requires the U.S. government to establish metrics for assessing the AI hardware capabilities of these countries and their associated entities. Based on these assessments, the Commerce Department must set annual export limits for AI hardware, generally denying licenses that exceed these thresholds or would allow adversaries to accumulate more than 5% of the U.S.'s total AI hardware capacity. The bill also imposes strict conditions on any approved exports, including independent verification of hardware capabilities and prohibitions against military or unauthorized remote access.

Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. It recognizes the achievements of the student-athletes, coaches, and support staff who contributed to the team's victory, which marks the program's second national title in history. The resolution also invites the team to be honored at the United States Capitol Building and directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to University leadership for display.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally acknowledges the American Chemical Society's 150th anniversary and recognizes its long-standing contributions to American science and innovation. It highlights the organization's role in advancing chemical research, supporting STEM education, and addressing global challenges through chemistry. The House of Representatives will send a copy of this resolution to the society's leadership to honor their work.