Rep. Mark Pocan

Maddy summaryThe Find It Early Act requires most health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA benefits to cover certain breast cancer screenings without cost-sharing for specific at-risk groups. It affects individuals at increased breast cancer risk (as determined by medical guidelines), those with dense breast tissue (as defined by the American College of Radiology), and others requiring screening due to factors like age, race, ethnicity, or family history. The bill mandates coverage for various screening methods including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI, and other technologies at frequencies recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. This requirement takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, removing financial barriers to early detection.

Maddy summaryHRES 996 is a resolution introduced by multiple House members to impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged violations of law and the Constitution. It outlines three articles of impeachment: obstructing congressional oversight by denying access to detention facilities and withholding funds, violating public trust through warrantless arrests and excessive force (including tear gas on children), and self-dealing by awarding federal contracts to associates without competitive bidding. If approved by the House, this resolution would formally charge Noem, triggering a Senate trial to determine her removal from office. The resolution itself does not enact new policy but initiates the constitutional impeachment process against a sitting Cabinet official.

Maddy summaryHR 7060, the "No Political Enemies Act," prohibits federal officials from targeting individuals or domestic entities for exercising constitutionally protected speech or assembly. It creates an affirmative defense for defendants who show government enforcement actions were "substantially motivated" by such protected activity (Section 4), allows civil lawsuits for injunctions against politically motivated actions (Section 6), and enables damage claims if officials knowingly targeted protected speech (Section 7). The bill also requires the Justice Department to submit quarterly reports on sensitive investigations to Congress (Section 10) and bans federal funding for enforcement actions based on protected speech (Section 9). It directly affects government officials who initiate enforcement actions and covers individuals or organizations engaging in protected expression.

Maddy summaryHR 6088, the *Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025*, repeals specific sections (10101-10108) from a prior reconciliation law. This action revives previous provisions related to food security programs that were modified by those repealed sections. The bill directly affects federal food assistance and agricultural support programs by restoring their prior legal framework. It does not create new policies but reverses recent changes to existing food security measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of a federal fund to provide financial support to Argentina's markets, including currency swaps or debt purchases, with existing contracts requiring termination within 7 days. It redirects funds from this prohibition - specifically from the sale or termination of affected financial instruments - to create a one-time economic relief program for U.S. crop producers. The program provides payments to farmers who experienced export market losses for specific crops during the 2025 marketing year, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. The relief targets direct economic impacts on agricultural producers tied to lost exports, not broader market interventions.

Maddy summaryThe MORE Act (HR 5068) would remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances, effectively decriminalizing it at the federal level while establishing a new tax on cannabis products. The bill creates an Opportunity Trust Fund that would distribute tax revenues to support communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, including funding for expungement programs, job training, and equitable licensing initiatives for minority business owners. It also includes provisions to prevent discrimination based on cannabis use in federal programs, immigration proceedings, and workplace policies. The bill would require federal courts to expunge non-violent cannabis convictions and establish a process for resentencing individuals currently serving time for such offenses. These provisions aim to address racial disparities in cannabis enforcement and create more equitable opportunities in the legal cannabis industry.

Maddy summaryHR 4782, the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act, establishes a USDA program to connect local farmers with food distribution networks. It requires eligible entities (like state agriculture agencies) to use funds to purchase unprocessed or minimally processed local foods from covered producers - including at least 25% from small-size, mid-size, beginning, or veteran farmers - while providing technical assistance for food safety and supply chains. The bill allocates $200 million annually (2026-2030) from the Commodity Credit Corporation, mandating 10% for Tribal governments and 1% per state before distributing remaining funds. This directly supports regional food security by boosting economic opportunities for local farmers and improving access to fresh, nutritious food through established distribution channels.

Maddy summaryHR 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, modifies how funds from the False Claims Act are deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. It specifies that from 2025 through 2029, certain False Claims Act proceeds (specifically those for qui tam plaintiff payments and government damage reimbursements) cannot be deposited into the fund. This change directly affects the composition of the Crime Victims Fund by excluding these specific revenue streams during the specified period. The bill does not create new benefits or alter victim services; it only adjusts fund allocation rules for existing False Claims Act revenues.

Maddy summaryThe Customer Non-Discrimination Act (HR 7005) amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sex - including sexual orientation and gender identity - in public accommodations. It expands the definition of "public accommodations" to cover stores, online retailers, banks, healthcare providers, transportation services, and other establishments offering goods or services. The bill clarifies that "sex" includes sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, and sex stereotypes, and specifies that individuals cannot be denied access to facilities like restrooms based on their gender identity. These changes apply directly to businesses and service providers covered under the Civil Rights Act, ensuring broader protection against discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 7004 prohibits federal elected officials, congressional staff, political appointees, and executive branch employees from trading prediction market contracts using material nonpublic information about government policy, actions, or political outcomes. It bans any purchase, sale, or exchange of these contracts when the individual possesses or could reasonably obtain such nonpublic information - defined as important investment details not available to the public. The bill directly affects government insiders who might otherwise trade on inside knowledge of upcoming decisions or election results through prediction markets. Key provisions clarify that covered transactions include any financial instrument tied to future government events, listed on platforms operating across state lines. This creates a specific insider trading rule for prediction markets, distinct from general securities laws.