Rep. Kevin Kiley

Maddy summaryHR 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, restricts Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing certain investments like stocks in publicly traded companies. It requires 7-14 days' advance public notice before selling any such investment, including the sale date, description, and number of shares. Exceptions apply for work-related transactions (e.g., employer compensation) and reinvesting dividends. Violations trigger a fee of $2,000 or 10% of the investment’s value (whichever is greater), plus any net gain, paid from personal funds - not congressional allowances or campaign donations. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest by increasing transparency around congressional financial dealings.

Maddy summaryThe READ Act amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to improve reading instruction by defining specific terms like "science of reading" and "high-impact tutoring" and requiring states to exclude certain teaching models that rely on context clues. The bill directs federal literacy grants to states, with mandatory funding for low-performing states, to implement evidence-based strategies such as universal early literacy screenings, professional development for teachers, and the adoption of high-quality instructional materials. It also mandates that states report data on student progress and teacher training while prohibiting the Department of Education from issuing regulations that dictate specific instructional content or curricula. Additionally, the legislation expands research initiatives to study reading development and requires the federal government to provide states with detailed reports on academic outcomes and achievement gaps.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the National Guard Bureau and the Corporation for National and Community Service to create a pilot program that combines military service with national service activities. The program aims to protect critical infrastructure like energy and transportation systems, improve cybersecurity for schools and local governments, and help communities prepare for disasters. It also seeks to build a nationwide training pipeline that connects part-time National Guard members with career opportunities to address economic insecurity. Before launching the pilot, the agencies must conduct a feasibility study to determine the costs, necessary legal changes, and potential benefits of integrating these two types of service.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building. It directly affects the specific postal location by changing its official name to honor Mary Wilding. The key provision ensures that all future legal documents, maps, and records referring to this building will use the new memorial name. This is a commemorative measure that updates official records rather than changing operational policies or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, allowing nationals who have lived continuously in the United States since the law's enactment to apply for a legal stay until July 1, 2029. To qualify, applicants must pass background checks and submit biometric data, while the Department of Homeland Security is required to process these applications within 90 days unless national security concerns justify a brief extension. The legislation also permits eligible individuals to request fee waivers for their applications and allows for special travel consent in emergency situations that require a short trip abroad.

Maddy summaryThe Biomass Facility Construction Act reinstates federal investment and production tax credits for new open- and closed-loop biomass facilities. These tax incentives apply specifically to projects that begin construction after the bill is enacted, allowing eligible properties to be treated as energy property with a 30 percent energy percentage for investment credit calculations. Additionally, the legislation removes previous limitations on production credits for these new facilities, ensuring they remain available for biomass projects starting after the enactment date. The bill directly affects developers and operators planning to build new biomass energy plants, providing financial benefits to encourage such construction.

Maddy summaryHR 4288 would rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic." The bill directly affects this specific VA facility, updating all official references to it. The key provision requires the clinic to be designated by this new name in all federal records, documents, and maps following the bill's enactment. This is a procedural naming bill honoring Corporal Tillman, a former NFL player and Army Ranger killed in action in Afghanistan in 2004.

Maddy summaryThe No Profiting from Public Service Act prohibits federal officials, including Members of Congress, judges, political appointees, and their families, from owning or trading specific financial investments like derivatives and futures. To comply, these individuals must sell or place such assets into a qualified blind trust within 90 days of taking office or acquiring the investment, with an additional restriction preventing them from controlling these trusts for 180 days after leaving office. The law explicitly bans officials from engaging in prediction markets tied to political events and imposes fines equal to 10% of the investment value along with the disgorgement of profits for any violations. Penalties cannot be paid using government funds or campaign contributions, and all fines must be publicly disclosed on a government website.

Maddy summaryHR 3300 amends a permit requirement under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt certain aerial fire suppression applications from needing a permit. It specifically allows the use of fire control products listed on the Forest Service's current Qualified Products List without a permit during wildfire operations. This directly affects wildland firefighters and federal agencies like the Forest Service when deploying approved suppression materials. The change streamlines access to critical firefighting tools during emergencies by removing a specific regulatory barrier.

Maddy summaryHR 7892, the "No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026," requires the U.S. Department of Education to implement an identity fraud detection system for federal student aid applications starting October 1, 2026. The system flags applications showing potential identity fraud, notifying both applicants and their designated colleges. Colleges must then verify applicants' identities in person or via live video call before disbursing aid, and maintain records of this verification. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on the system's effectiveness and requires the Department to establish verification guidelines by October 2026. This directly affects students applying for federal financial aid and the colleges administering those funds.