Rep. Emily Randall

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 17-member Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office. This commission, composed primarily of medical professionals and former high-ranking executive officials, would be activated by a concurrent resolution of Congress. Its duty would be to conduct a medical examination of the President to determine if they are mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office due to conditions such as illness, disability, or substance use. Following the examination, the commission would report its findings and a declaration on the President's capacity to Congress and the Vice President, with any refusal by the President to undergo examination taken into consideration.

Maddy summaryThe Water Access and Affordability Act establishes a federal program, administered by the EPA, to provide financial assistance to low-income households for their drinking water and sanitary sewer bills. States, large water systems, or Indian Tribes can receive grants to implement these programs, offering aid for bill payments, debt relief, and water efficiency improvements. The bill includes provisions to simplify enrollment, such as automatic enrollment and self-attestation, and prohibits service disconnections for participating households. Additionally, it revises federal State Revolving Loan Fund programs for water infrastructure, requiring states to increase transparency, public engagement, and prioritize assistance for disadvantaged communities. This includes public review of funding plans, reporting on the socioeconomic impact of projects, and expediting aid to communities with affordability challenges.

Maddy summaryThe Books Save Lives Act requires public libraries and schools receiving federal funding to maintain diverse book collections that include works by and about members of underrepresented communities. It mandates that covered schools employ trained librarians and establishes that excluding books with a disparate impact on underrepresented groups serves as initial evidence of discrimination under existing civil rights laws. Additionally, the bill directs the Comptroller General to produce a report within 180 days on how recent book ban campaigns have affected underrepresented communities. The legislation defines underrepresented communities to include racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, and people with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses support for International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day established in 2009 to honor the transgender community and raise awareness of the discrimination and violence they face. The bill encourages the House of Representatives and the American public to observe this day with ceremonies and activities while recognizing the accomplishments and leadership of transgender individuals. It acknowledges ongoing challenges such as employment discrimination, healthcare restrictions, and anti-transgender legislation, while also highlighting the community's contributions to politics, culture, and civil rights. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or regulations but serves as an official statement of congressional support for the day's goals and ideals.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against Cuba from its enactment until December 31, 2026, unless Congress declares war or passes specific statutory authorization. The restriction applies to all government funds and prevents military actions without congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution. An exception allows military force consistent with the War Powers Resolution's provisions for urgent situations requiring immediate action. The legislation directly affects the U.S. Department of Defense and federal budget processes by limiting how funds can be used for military operations targeting Cuba.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act to require Members of Congress and other employing offices to reimburse the Treasury for settlement amounts and awards paid in employment discrimination cases, including retaliation claims. It also allows individuals whose claims are initially dismissed to file amended versions within 10 days, giving them another chance to pursue their case before being barred from a formal hearing. Additionally, the Office of Employee Advocacy may provide assistance to covered employees filing civil actions related to employment violations, even after the lawsuit has been filed. These changes apply to claims made on or after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a presumption that certain illnesses are connected to military service for veterans who were stationed at the Pentagon Reservation between September 11 and November 19, 2001. It directly affects those veterans by allowing them to automatically qualify for disability benefits for covered diseases without needing to prove a direct link to their service. The bill specifies that illnesses like asthma, cancer, heart disease, skin conditions, and other respiratory or cardiovascular ailments diagnosed after service will be presumed service-connected. This applies to veterans assigned to the Pentagon during the immediate post-9/11 period, streamlining access to benefits under the existing veterans' health care system.

Love Lives On Act of 2025 This bill extends entitlement for various benefit programs and services for surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans. The bill provides that the remarriage of a surviving spouse must not bar the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation or special pension benefits to such spouse. Additionally, the Department of Defense may not terminate the payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse under the Survivor Benefit Plan solely because the surviving spouse remarries. The bill also expands the definition of a dependent under TRICARE to include a remarried widow or widower whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally recognizes Congress's duty to protect the rights and economic security of working women, who make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce. The document highlights concerns about wage gaps, workplace discrimination, and recent policy changes that have weakened protections for women, particularly women of color. It calls for Congress to support equal pay, workplace safety, access to healthcare, paid leave, and the right to unionize, while also condemning actions that undermine civil rights enforcement and workplace protections. The resolution serves as a statement of principle rather than a law that creates new legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Data to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes by increasing funding and support for maternal mortality review committees across the United States. The bill provides $10 million annually from 2027 to 2031 to help these committees recruit more diverse community members, including people with personal experiences of maternal mortality or severe health complications, and to address barriers like transportation and compensation that prevent participation. It also requires committees to conduct outreach to racial and ethnic minority communities and publicly report on their review processes and diversity efforts. Additionally, the legislation directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to study maternal health data collection methods, conduct a specific study on American Indian and Alaska Native maternal health outcomes, and award grants to minority-serving institutions for research on maternal mortality disparities.