Rep. Jamie Raskin

Maddy summaryHR 4505 establishes a new 5-year Export Control Officer Program to address gaps in U.S. export enforcement. The bill requires the Commerce Department to station at least 20 export control officers at U.S. diplomatic posts within 90 days, significantly increasing the current count of 11 officers covering 60 countries. These officers will conduct end-use checks to verify that exported items comply with U.S. license rules, advise embassies on export policies, and coordinate with foreign governments to prevent unauthorized use of controlled technology. The program directly affects the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and aims to strengthen enforcement by expanding on-the-ground oversight of U.S. exports globally.

Maddy summaryThe Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative bill designed to improve maternal health outcomes across the United States by addressing social determinants of health, expanding access to care, and reducing disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The bill establishes a federal task force to coordinate efforts between agencies and stakeholders to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity, while providing sustained funding to community-based organizations to address nonclinical factors like housing, nutrition, and transportation. Key provisions include extending WIC eligibility to 24 months postpartum, creating grants to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, implementing respectful maternity care training for all healthcare employees, and establishing compliance programs to track and address bias in maternity care settings. The legislation also includes specific measures for incarcerated mothers, veterans, and vulnerable populations affected by climate change, alongside funding for maternal mental health services and technology-enabled care models to expand access in underserved areas.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all federal officials must comply with the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. It specifically calls for them to immediately turn over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or other foreign states. Furthermore, the resolution urges them to divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments, including those tied to United Arab Emirates officials.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opinion that the Department of Justice and other federal agencies should not administratively settle legal claims for money filed against the United States by a sitting President, specifically referencing President Donald Trump. The House believes that such settlements would violate the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which prevents a President from receiving payments from the government beyond their official salary. Therefore, the resolution advises the Department of Justice to refuse any administrative settlement of these claims, while clarifying that a President can still pursue lawsuits in independent courts. This position directly affects how the Department of Justice would handle such claims from a President.

Maddy summaryHR 8309 prohibits current Presidents, Vice Presidents, their spouses, dependent children, and entities they control from receiving payments from the United States through administrative claims or settlement agreements. It bars federal agencies from processing such claims for these "covered individuals." If a current President or Vice President sues the U.S., the bill limits potential awards to actual damages and mandates the appointment of an independent counsel to represent the government, with all court proceedings made publicly transparent. For former Presidents and Vice Presidents, the bill allows claims but requires expert, career employees to lead reviews, prohibits political appointees from involvement, and mandates public disclosure of any settlement terms or payments. Violations of these provisions could result in civil penalties, disgorgement of funds, or imprisonment.

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 summaryThis concurrent resolution formally recognizes the ongoing disparity between wages paid to men and women in the United States and reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting equal pay. It highlights statistical data showing that women earn approximately 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, with significant variations across racial and ethnic groups, and notes that the gender wage gap has widened over the past two years. The document also identifies contributing factors such as occupational segregation, lack of family-friendly workplace policies, and workplace harassment, while emphasizing the economic impact on women's retirement security and family incomes.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Labor rule that changes how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is calculated for H-2A temporary agricultural workers. If passed, it would nullify the new methodology, reverting to the previous wage calculation standards. The bill directly affects employers and workers involved in temporary agricultural employment by restoring the prior regulatory framework. It uses the congressional review process to disapprove the specific rule published in October 2025.

Maddy summaryThe 9-8-8 Connect Act establishes a new federal funding program to provide follow-up services to individuals who have contacted suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotlines, directly affecting crisis centers that are part of the national network. The bill authorizes $30 million for fiscal year 2027 to help these centers offer check-ins, outreach, family collaboration, and care referrals to people who have recently interacted with crisis services. Additionally, the legislation requires the Federal Communications Commission to create rules ensuring all mobile phone calls and text messages to the 9-8-8 hotline are transmitted, including those from phones without service plans. The act also updates telecommunications laws to allow 9-8-8 to be dialed directly from multi-line telephone systems alongside emergency numbers like 9-1-1.

Maddy summaryThe STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026 prohibits the trading of contracts based on political elections, government actions, sporting events, and military operations on regulated exchanges. This restriction applies to agreements, transactions, or swaps involving these topics unless they are used for legitimate hedging or commercial risk mitigation. The bill directs the Comptroller General to study prediction markets, including issues like insider trading and impacts on young adults, and submit findings to Congress within 60 days of enactment. It also clarifies that the law does not override state gambling regulations.