Rep. Max L. Miller

Maddy summaryHR 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, requires employers to begin negotiating a first contract with a newly certified union within 10 days of written request. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties must seek mediation, and if unresolved after 30 days of mediation, the dispute moves to binding arbitration by a three-member panel. The arbitration decision, based on factors like employer finances, industry standards, and cost of living, becomes binding for two years. This bill directly affects newly certified unions and their employers during initial contract negotiations, aiming to reduce delays that currently average 465 days.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Department of State to prevent members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from infiltrating the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It also urges the State Department to limit the delegation's time in the United States to only what is necessary for playing scheduled matches. As a non-binding measure of congressional sentiment, the bill does not create new laws or enforceable rules but instead signals official backing for existing security protocols. The text frames these actions as necessary national security steps given the IRGC's designation as a foreign terrorist organization and its history of using sports events for intelligence gathering.

Maddy summaryThe DOMINANCE Act aims to reduce U.S. reliance on strategic competitors like China for critical minerals by building international partnerships to secure diversified supply chains. It establishes a Minerals Security Partnership to coordinate diplomatic, development, and financial support for critical mineral projects with allies, creates a new Office of Energy Security Compacts to develop multi-year agreements with partner countries, and sets up a new Assistant Secretary position for Energy Security at the State Department. The bill also includes education programs like the Critical Mineral Mining Fellowship Program to build U.S. workforce capacity in mining. These measures are designed to enhance U.S. national security and economic competitiveness by ensuring reliable access to critical minerals needed for defense, technology, and energy systems.

Maddy summaryHR 6297, the PEACE Act, requires the U.S. State Department to assess antisemitism and terrorism threats in Europe and provide regular briefings to Congress on this issue. Specifically, the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs must deliver an initial briefing to the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations Committees within 180 days of the bill's enactment, followed by annual briefings for two years. This procedural bill focuses on establishing a reporting mechanism for congressional oversight, without creating new funding or direct policy changes for affected groups.

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to improve the integrity of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program by tightening rules on how federal funds are used and reported. It requires states to apply existing federal payment integrity standards to their programs and mandates a report outlining a plan to reduce improper payments within a decade. Additionally, the legislation restricts grants to families with income below twice the poverty line and sets strict deadlines for states to spend their allocated funds, allowing only a limited reserve for future use. The bill also prohibits states from using federal money to replace their own spending and requires official certification that funds will supplement, not supplant, existing state resources. These changes are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026, aims to create more predictable payment adjustments for physicians and other healthcare providers under the Medicare program. It directly affects medical practices and providers who receive reimbursement for services through the physician fee schedule. The legislation increases a threshold for certain budget neutrality calculations from $20 million to $54.3 million in 2027, with automatic increases every five years thereafter. It also requires the government to correct payment estimates when actual service usage differs significantly from projections, mandates regular updates to cost calculations for practice expenses, and limits how much Medicare payment rates can change from year to year to a maximum of 2.5 percent.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.

Maddy summaryThe Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act authorizes the creation of a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to women’s history, to be located within the National Mall Reserve in Washington, D.C. If the site is managed by another federal agency, the bill requires that agency to transfer the land after notifying Congress and relevant committees. The museum must ensure exhibits and programs accurately represent diverse women’s experiences by consulting a broad range of experts and community voices. The Smithsonian will submit biennial reports to Congress detailing how the museum meets these representation standards.

Maddy summaryThe Upward Mobility Act of 2026 would establish a 5-year pilot program allowing up to 5 states to consolidate multiple antipoverty programs - including SNAP, TANF, child care assistance, housing benefits, and energy assistance - into a single grant. States would design new benefit structures that reduce "benefit cliffs" (where increased earnings lead to loss of benefits) to improve employment outcomes and reduce reliance on direct assistance. The bill requires states to measure outcomes like employment rates, earnings, and reduced dependence on benefits using third-party evaluations, with participants not receiving additional benefits outside the pilot. States would receive grants based on previous funding from these programs, while maintaining emergency contingency funds for crisis periods.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Digital Asset PARITY Act, updates U.S. tax laws to clarify how digital assets are treated for income, capital gains, and charitable contributions. It primarily affects individuals and businesses that buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies and other digital tokens by establishing specific rules for stablecoins, mining, and staking activities. Key provisions include exempting regulated payment stablecoins from immediate gain recognition when traded at a price near $1, expanding the definition of "specified assets" to include digital assets for wash-sale rules, and allowing taxpayers to defer income on newly created assets earned through validation activities like mining or staking. The legislation also introduces stricter reporting requirements for charitable donations of digital assets and directs the Treasury Department to study ways to reduce compliance burdens for small, personal consumer transactions.