Rep. David Kustoff

Maddy summaryHRES 481 is a symbolic resolution condemning recent antisemitic attacks in the U.S., specifically referencing the June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, assault on a Jewish community gathering and other incidents like the May 2025 Washington, D.C., embassy shooting. It formally recognizes a pattern of violence targeting Jewish individuals and institutions, including attacks during religious events. The resolution calls on law enforcement to thoroughly investigate and prosecute such incidents and urges elected officials to publicly oppose antisemitism and politically motivated violence. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to affirm congressional stance against antisemitism.

Maddy summaryHR 3754, the "Don’t Miss Your Flight Act," creates a federal grant program to fund transportation infrastructure projects connecting to public airports. It authorizes $1 billion annually (2027-2031) from the Highway Trust Fund for projects like highways, bridges, transit systems, or rail improvements within 5 miles of airports, aimed at reducing congestion and improving access. Eligible applicants include states, tribes, and local governments managing airports, with 50% of funds reserved for large hub airports and 30% for medium hub airports. The program requires a 50% non-federal cost share, allowing entities to use passenger facility charges or TIFIA credit assistance toward this requirement. This bill directly affects airport-connected transportation infrastructure planning and funding at the state and local government level.

Maddy summaryHRES 472 is a symbolic House resolution condemning an antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025, which targeted Jewish individuals. The resolution explicitly condemns the attack - where the perpetrator used Molotov cocktails against victims aged 52-88, including a Holocaust survivor - and calls for prosecuting the perpetrator. It also expresses concern about rising antisemitism on campuses and online, while urging Congress to secure borders and deport visa overstayers (though this is a symbolic call, not a new law). The resolution directly affects the Boulder Jewish community and victims of the attack, with no new policy changes enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an exception for certain small biotech companies from Medicare's drug price negotiation program starting in 2029. It applies to "research and development-intensive small biotech manufacturers" that invest a specific percentage (30%-70%) of their net revenue in R&D over the prior three years and have 5 or fewer qualifying single-source drugs. To qualify, companies must annually submit financial data to Medicare proving their R&D spending meets the threshold. This directly affects small U.S.-based biotech firms developing innovative drugs, allowing them to avoid price negotiations under Medicare for qualifying products.

Maddy summaryHRES 447 is a non-binding House resolution condemning antisemitism and honoring Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli Embassy employees killed during a peace-focused panel discussion in 2023. The resolution specifically condemns all forms of antisemitism - including violence, vandalism, and online harassment - and remembers the victims, who were killed by a far-left activist affiliated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. It calls for enforcing existing hate crime laws and protecting religious freedom, without creating new legislation. This resolution symbolically supports Jewish communities and victims of antisemitic violence but does not alter legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 30 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for local law enforcement officers. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes their work through four non-binding actions: thanking officers and families for service, honoring those who died in the line of duty, and encouraging community-law enforcement collaboration. The resolution directly addresses Congress's acknowledgment of law enforcement efforts, not any specific group affected by a policy change. It has no legal effect or funding implications, serving solely as a statement of appreciation. This is a procedural resolution, not a legislative bill with concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 3512, the Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act, imposes a new annual tax on funds received by third-party investors who finance lawsuits through litigation financing agreements. It directly affects investors (including foreign entities) who provide funding to plaintiffs or law firms in exchange for a share of settlement or judgment proceeds, excluding small agreements under $10,000 or standard loans. The tax equals the top individual income tax rate plus 3.8 percentage points, with 50% withheld from settlement payments by parties involved in the lawsuit. The law also clarifies that such funds cannot offset losses and excludes certain typical legal fee reimbursements from taxation. The provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 3520, the STAND Against Emerging Opioids Act, adds tianeptine and its similar compounds (including salts, isomers, and analogues) to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act. This change directly affects individuals who use, distribute, or manufacture tianeptine, placing it under federal regulation similar to other controlled substances. The bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to require federal oversight of tianeptine, effective 90 days after the bill's enactment. This policy change shifts tianeptine from unregulated status to a controlled substance category, impacting its legal availability and use.

Maddy summaryHRES 411 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for strengthening U.S.-Israel defense cooperation. It reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security, calls for expanded collaboration on missile defense, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies (like AI and counter-unmanned aircraft systems), and urges maintaining Israel's military capabilities. The resolution references existing partnerships, such as joint development of Iron Dome and David’s Sling systems, but does not create new laws or funding. It serves as a symbolic endorsement of deeper security ties to address shared threats.

Maddy summaryHRES 413 is a non-binding House resolution condemning Hamas for its October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, which killed over 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostages. It specifically demands that Hamas immediately release the 58 remaining hostages (including four U.S. citizens: Edan Alexander, Itay Chen, Omer Neutra, Judi Weinstein, and Gad Haggai) and return them to safety. The resolution also recognizes that hostage-taking violates international law and calls on the White House to continue efforts to secure all hostages' release. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the House's stance.