Rep. Tim Walberg

Maddy summaryThis bill allows groups of small businesses or self-employed individuals to form a single health plan that treats all members as one employer for coverage purposes. It directly affects small business associations and self-employed people who can join such groups to access pooled health coverage, provided they meet specific requirements (e.g., 51+ total employees, 2+ years in existence, no health-based discrimination). Key mechanisms include permitting modified community rating for premiums (based on pooled claims) while prohibiting health status-related discrimination in enrollment, premiums, or pre-existing condition coverage. The plan remains subject to federal ERISA rules, and self-employed members must meet defined criteria to participate as both employers and employees.

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) to extend protections to teens aged 12-17 in addition to children under 13. It requires operators of websites, online services, applications, and mobile apps to obtain verifiable consent from parents for children's personal information and from teens themselves for teens' personal information. The bill prohibits operators from using children's or teens' personal information for individual-specific advertising without consent, mandates clear privacy notices, and requires data deletion upon request. It also establishes new reporting requirements for the Federal Trade Commission regarding high-impact social media companies that affect children or teens.

Maddy summaryHR 6466, the Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act, prohibits non-consensual administration of abortion drugs (like mifepristone or misoprostol) to pregnant women without their informed consent. It criminalizes this act with penalties up to 25 years in prison and allows victims to sue for triple damages, psychological/physical injury compensation, and attorney fees. The bill directly affects pregnant women who might face coerced procedures and medical providers or others who administer such drugs without consent. Key provisions include criminal penalties for the act itself, enhanced penalties for serious injury or death, and a civil remedy framework for victims seeking compensation.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for workers' compensation medical care under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants as covered providers. It directly affects injured federal workers who can now receive care from these professionals within their state-authorized scope of practice. Key provisions redefine "other eligible provider" in the law and update related sections to replace "physician" with "physician or other eligible provider" throughout the statute. The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to issue final regulations within six months of enactment to implement these changes.

Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) authority with respect to research on rare pediatric diseases, including by permitting the FDA to take enforcement action against drug sponsors that fail to satisfy pediatric study requirements and by reauthorizing programs that support pediatric research.  Specifically, the bill modifies requirements relating to molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations to permit research on new drugs in combination with active ingredients that have already been approved, provided certain conditions are met; permits the FDA to take enforcement action against drug sponsors that fail to comply with pediatric study requirements, if such sponsors demonstrated a lack of due diligence in satisfying the requirement; renews the FDA’s authority to award priority review vouchers to sponsors of new products intended to treat rare pediatric diseases through September 30, 2029; and reauthorizes through FY2027 certain funding for the National Institutes of Health to support priority pediatric research.  The bill also provides statutory authority for the FDA’s interpretation of the orphan drug exclusivity period. The bill specifies, consistent with FDA regulations, that the seven-year market exclusivity period for drugs for rare diseases or conditions (i.e., orphan drugs) prohibits the approval of the same drug for the same approved use or indication with respect to the disease or condition. (In Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Becerra , a court rejected the FDA’s interpretation and held that orphan drug exclusivity extends to all uses or indications for the disease or condition.)

Maddy summaryHCONRES 58 is a symbolic congressional resolution denouncing socialism in all its forms. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a non-binding statement of opinion. The resolution cites historical events and quotes from Founding Fathers to argue that socialism leads to authoritarianism and economic harm, referencing examples like the Soviet Union and Venezuela. It formally "denounces" socialism and opposes implementing socialist policies in the U.S., but has no legal effect on citizens or government actions. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy measure.

Maddy summaryHRES 917 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Korson’s Tree Farms in Montcalm County, Michigan, for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas tree. It recognizes the farm as the first Michigan grower in 41 years to supply the official White House tree and highlights Michigan’s Christmas tree industry, which ranks third nationally in harvests and generates over $40 million annually. The resolution includes no policy changes or funding; it solely offers congratulations, acknowledges the farm’s past contest wins, and invites the farm to the Capitol for recognition. This procedural resolution affects no legislation or regulations, serving only as a symbolic honor.

Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act or the SCORE Act This bill provides a framework for the compensation of student athletes for the use of their name, image, or likeness (NIL). This includes addressing certain elements of the court approved agreement to settle the In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (i.e., House settlement ). Specifically, the bill statutorily prohibits institutions, conferences, or interstate intercollegiate athletic associations (e.g., the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)) from restricting the ability of a student athlete to enter an NIL agreement. The bill also requires institutions of higher education that generate $20 million or more in annual revenue from the institution's intercollegiate athletics activities to (1) provide counseling and medical benefits to student athletes, and (2) establish and maintain at least 16 varsity sports teams. Further, the bill authorizes interstate intercollegiate athletic associations to establish rules with respect to athletic eligibility, transfers, recruitment, and the disclosure of NIL agreements. Under the bill, student athletes may not be considered employees of an institution, conference, or interstate intercollegiate athletic association. The bill also preempts state laws with respect to compensation, payments, benefits, employment status, eligibility, and academic standards applicable to student athletes. Compliance with the provisions of this bill is considered lawful under federal and state antitrust laws.

Maddy summaryHR 4070, the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act, requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a detailed assessment of the criminal threats posed by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to U.S. borders within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The assessment must cover the group's origins, methods, funding, and specific threats to the southwest, northern, and maritime borders, followed by a strategic plan within one year outlining how federal, state, and local agencies will counter these threats through information sharing, interdiction, and preventing the group's expansion in the U.S. The bill directly affects DHS, intelligence agencies, and border law enforcement partners by mandating these reports and planning processes.