Rep. Donald G. Davis

Maddy summaryThis House concurrent resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week to highlight fall risks among adults over age 65. The bill cites statistics showing that falls are a leading cause of injury and death in this demographic, resulting in significant medical costs for Medicare, Medicaid, and private payors. It recognizes the effectiveness of cost-effective prevention strategies such as exercise programs, medication management, and home hazard reduction. Additionally, the resolution encourages federal investments in these programs and acknowledges the collaborative efforts of government agencies, health care providers, and community organizations to reduce fall risks.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution designates September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day to highlight the contributions of agricultural educators and the National FFA Organization. It formally recognizes the role these groups play in preparing students for leadership and career success in the agriculture sector. The bill also acknowledges the work of over 11,000 educators across the United States and its territories who teach about food and natural resources.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that Federally Qualified Health Centers should maintain a single, unified definition for all patients rather than adopting separate definitions for different types of medical services. The bill argues that this consistent approach is essential to keep administrative costs low and ensure that approximately 32 million underserved Americans have access to comprehensive care, including prescription drugs purchased through the 340B Drug Pricing Program. By opposing service-specific patient definitions, the resolution aims to prevent restrictions that could force health centers to deny patients access to the full range of available health care services.

Maddy summaryThe Debt-Free College Act of 2026 establishes a state-federal partnership that provides federal grants to states to cover the unmet financial need of eligible students attending in-state public colleges, effectively making tuition debt-free for those who qualify. To participate, states must commit to capping tuition increases at inflation levels, maintaining their current level of funding for higher education, and implementing student success programs that support low-income and underserved populations. The bill also creates a separate five-year grant program for specific minority-serving institutions and tribal colleges to help them cover student costs, while simultaneously expanding federal financial aid eligibility to include "Dreamer students" who entered the United States as minors under certain conditions.

Maddy summaryThe Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act removes specific tax incentives for large-scale data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. It excludes these facilities from bonus depreciation, a provision that currently allows businesses to deduct the full cost of certain equipment in the year it is purchased. Additionally, the bill prevents these properties from qualifying as opportunity zone business property, which would otherwise offer significant tax benefits for investments in designated areas. The legislation targets structures with a power capacity exceeding 50 megawatts that are dedicated to data storage, processing, or AI operations.

Maddy summaryThe REACH Act creates a new $10,000 annual tax credit for eligible rural health care providers who work at least 900 hours in a rural area. This benefit applies to primary care practitioners, mental health professionals, nurses, and medical residents participating in approved training programs. The credit is subject to an income limit, reducing the amount by $1 for every dollar of adjusted gross income over $170,000 until it reaches zero. These provisions are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and will expire for years beginning after December 31, 2033.

Maddy summaryThe SMILE for Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to launch a three-year pilot program that provides dental care to eligible veterans living in rural areas who currently lack access to standard departmental services. The program operates by reimbursing or contracting with community-based providers, such as mobile clinics, nonprofit organizations, and private practices, to deliver basic preventive, restorative, and urgent dental treatments. Eligibility extends to veterans enrolled in the VA system who reside in designated rural areas and are either not otherwise eligible for dental care or unable to reach existing facilities within standard timeframes, with specific provisions allowing homeless veterans to qualify through alternative verification methods. The bill authorizes $5 million for program setup in fiscal year 2027 and $20 million annually for the following three years, while also establishing an internal working group to evaluate access barriers and requiring a final report to Congress on the pilot's effectiveness.

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 summaryThe Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026 allows companies to use mass balance accounting to support claims about recycled content in their products, provided they follow independent third-party certification rules. This method lets manufacturers mix recycled materials with conventional ones in the same supply chain while still crediting the final product with a specific amount of recycled content based on documented inputs. The Federal Trade Commission will update its existing environmental marketing guidelines to reflect these new standards and will enforce the rules against misleading recycled content claims. Additionally, the law prevents states from passing their own conflicting regulations on how recycled content claims are made or enforced.