Rep. John B. Larson

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts health insurance subsidies by modifying the premium tax credit structure under the Internal Revenue Code. It replaces previous income thresholds with a sliding-scale formula, increasing subsidies for households earning between 150% and 400% of the federal poverty level - reducing their required premium payments as income rises within these tiers. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, directly affecting middle-income individuals and families purchasing coverage through health insurance marketplaces. It also repeals specific provisions from a prior reconciliation law related to health care.

Maddy summaryThe Protect Our Hospitals Act (HR 4807) repeals a specific provision (Section 71115 of Public Law 119-21) that altered Medicaid provider tax rules. This bill restores the prior tax structure for Medicaid providers, including hospitals and clinics that accept Medicaid, returning them to the tax treatment that existed before the change. As a result, these providers will no longer be subject to the modified tax rules enacted by the repealed provision. The bill does not affect Medicaid eligibility, benefits, or coverage - it solely reverts a tax policy change without introducing new requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Medical Debt Relief Act of 2025 would prevent medical debt from being reported as negative information on credit reports. It defines medical debt as any debt related to medical services, products, or devices and prohibits credit reporting agencies from including such debt - even if sent to collections - in credit reports. The bill also requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to update regulations within one year to ban creditors from using medical debt when making credit decisions. This change directly affects consumers with unpaid medical bills and alters standard credit reporting practices.

Maddy summaryHR 4796, the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, repeals a provision that blocked Medicaid payments to certain healthcare providers during a specific period. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who received care from these providers between the enactment of the prior law (Public Law 119-21) and this bill's enactment. The key provision retroactively restores Medicaid payments for services already provided during that blocked period, treating the payment restriction as if it never existed. This change ensures eligible individuals and providers receive reimbursement for covered care delivered during the prohibited timeframe.

Maddy summaryThe Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2025 authorizes federal grants to fund structured mentoring programs for children in foster care (under 18) and youth with foster care experience (up to age 26). It requires grantees to provide trained mentors (adult or peer), ensure cultural competence, conduct background checks, and match mentors with mentees for at least one year to support academic, social, and emotional needs. Programs must prioritize input from youth, recruit diverse mentors reflecting foster youth demographics, and coordinate with child welfare and education systems. The bill allocates $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2027, mandating annual reports on program reach, mentor demographics, and outcomes like school attendance and college enrollment. This directly affects over 390,000 foster youth annually by expanding access to evidence-based mentoring.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax incentive for U.S. corporations to distribute company stock to employees. To qualify, corporations must have 500+ full-time U.S. employees, be U.S.-domiciled, and meet specific share distribution requirements (e.g., distributing at least 1% of shares to employees or maintaining a 5% "SHARE ratio" of shares granted). Eligible corporations receive a 3% reduction in corporate income tax and can deduct the fair market value of distributed stock. Employee stock received under these plans is excluded from taxable income, directly benefiting workers at qualifying companies while lowering tax liability for the corporations.

Maddy summaryHR 4725, the TRUTH in Labeling Act, requires new front-of-package labels on most packaged foods to highlight high levels of added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat using "High in" labels with an exclamation point icon. The labels must also disclose if a product contains non-nutritive sweeteners (like artificial sweeteners) and include a statement that these are not recommended for children, placed adjacent to the nutrient labels. The rule applies specifically to foods marketed for infants under 12 months and children aged 1-4 years, in addition to general consumer foods. The law mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to finalize this labeling rule within 180 days of enactment, aligning with current dietary guidelines.

Maddy summaryHR 4734, the "Hands Off Our Social Security Act," prohibits federal actions that would alter Social Security benefits, data handling, workforce levels, office locations, or communication systems without explicit congressional approval. It directly protects Social Security beneficiaries and the Social Security Administration (SSA) by banning unauthorized changes to benefits, data mining, privatization, staff cuts, office closures, or reduced phone/in-person services. Key provisions require Congress to approve any modifications to benefits, workforce reductions, or office closures, and mandate the SSA to maintain existing communication channels. The bill also mandates annual GAO audits to ensure compliance with these restrictions. This legislation focuses on preserving current Social Security operations and access, not creating new benefits or altering eligibility.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 108 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove legal immunity for federal officials, including the President, from criminal prosecution for actions taken while performing official duties. It would prohibit the President from granting pardons to themselves and eliminate the defense that "official authority" excuses violations of federal or state law (with limited exceptions for certain congressional actions). If ratified, this amendment would require Congress to pass implementing laws to enforce these changes. The proposal is currently in the House Judiciary Committee and requires approval by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryHR 4482, the Stop NOAA Closures Act, imposes a temporary moratorium on closing, suspending, or limiting access to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facilities, effective until a report is submitted to Congress by January 21, 2029. The bill requires NOAA and the General Services Administration to submit detailed reports to specific congressional committees before any future facility closure, suspension, lease termination, or consolidation - outlining cost-benefit analyses, service impacts, and justification. Exceptions apply only for emergencies posing immediate threats to personnel safety. This bill directly affects NOAA's facility management decisions and mandates congressional oversight for future closures.