Rep. Maggie Goodlander

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, modifies federal energy laws to ensure that large industrial customers pay for the specific infrastructure upgrades needed to serve their high electricity demands. It directly affects non-residential facilities with a peak power usage of 100 megawatts or more, requiring utilities to charge these customers the full incremental cost of any necessary generation, transmission, or distribution improvements. Under the new rules, large customers must also provide financial guarantees or contributions before such upgrades are made, ensuring utilities can recover costs even if the customer leaves the contract early. State regulators have two years to implement these standards, though the bill exempts utilities in states that have already enacted similar measures or are actively considering them.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from any hostilities against Iran. It specifically invokes the War Powers Resolution, mandating this removal unless Congress formally declares war or provides specific authorization for military force against Iran. The bill clarifies that it does not prevent the U.S. from acting in self-defense, maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region, or continuing intelligence activities related to threats from Iran.

Maddy summaryHR 5334, the SEED Act of 2025, expands the existing educator expense deduction under federal tax law to explicitly include early childhood educators. It revises the Internal Revenue Code to cover expenses for "early childhood educators" and broadens the educational levels affected to include "pre-kindergarten through grade 12." This change allows early childhood educators (such as preschool teachers) to deduct work-related expenses like classroom supplies and professional development costs, which they previously could not claim under the existing deduction for "kindergarten through grade 12" teachers. The amendment applies to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution expresses support for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day, observed on September 25, 2026, and affirms a commitment to supporting survivors of sexual assault or harassment in the Armed Forces. It encourages the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand access to related services and ensure they are well-publicized and available to all veterans. The resolution also promotes transparency and accountability in how these agencies handle cases to build trust and prevent retaliation for survivors. Finally, it underscores a commitment to working with the Department of Defense to address the root causes of military sexual trauma with the goal of eradicating it.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities with Iran. It invokes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which allows Congress to end ongoing military engagements. The bill permits keeping troops only if they are needed to defend the U.S. or its allies from an immediate attack, provided the President follows specific reporting rules. All other forces must be removed unless Congress has passed a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for using military force against Iran.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting January 1, 2028. It defines eligible tests as FDA-cleared genomic blood tests, blood product analyses, or equivalent medical imaging methods (like protein expression or whole genome sequencing) that detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. Medicare beneficiaries would receive this coverage without cost-sharing for these specific screenings. The bill amends Medicare coverage rules to explicitly include these tests under Section 1861(nnn) of the Social Security Act.

Maddy summaryHR 2978, the GUARD Act, allows state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to use existing federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, "pig butchering" investment scams, and general financial fraud. The bill directs these funds toward hiring specialized staff, training on blockchain tools and transnational fraud, purchasing investigative software, improving data collection, and creating financial sector liaisons to coordinate with banks. It requires annual reports from law enforcement on fund usage and outcomes, and mandates federal agencies to submit comprehensive reports to Congress on scam statistics, enforcement actions, and funding allocation. The legislation directly affects law enforcement agencies and aims to strengthen efforts against fraud targeting vulnerable populations, particularly elderly individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, adds xylazine - a veterinary sedative increasingly found in illicit drug mixtures - to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, regulating its use and trafficking. It directly affects veterinarians, animal owners, and manufacturers by allowing xylazine to be legally dispensed for animal use under specific veterinary prescriptions, while prohibiting non-veterinary human use. The bill includes transition periods (60 days for practitioners, 1 year for labeling) to ease compliance for manufacturers and practitioners, and requires the DEA and FDA to expedite necessary applications. It also mandates two congressional reports on xylazine's illicit use and trafficking patterns, and directs the Sentencing Commission to review penalties for offenses involving xylazine.