Rep. Kevin Mullin

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act to expand SNAP (food stamp) eligibility for foster care youth and homeless youth aged 18 to 26 enrolled at least half-time in college. It adds specific definitions for these groups and allows them to use SNAP benefits for meals prepared by their college dining services, provided their housing lacks individual cooking facilities. The bill treats these young adults as a separate household for SNAP purposes, ensuring their benefits aren’t affected by household size. These changes directly support vulnerable college students transitioning from foster care or experiencing homelessness, improving access to nutritious food during their education.

Maddy summaryHR 9375, the Earthquake Resilience Act, requires the federal government to conduct a national risk assessment identifying community progress and gaps in earthquake resilience within two years of enactment. It amends the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program to mandate new standards for post-earthquake recovery of critical infrastructure like power and water systems, including performance objectives for functional recovery. The law directs agencies like FEMA, NIST, and USGS to coordinate with state and local governments to develop these guidelines. This bill directly affects communities and infrastructure providers by establishing federal requirements for improved earthquake preparedness and recovery planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new program to provide emergency grants to farm worker organizations during covered disasters. It directly affects migrant and seasonal farm workers who lose income or cannot work due to events like hurricanes, wildfires, pandemics, or extreme weather. The grants fund immediate relief (including direct cash or aid), building community resilience, infrastructure support, and emergency services. Funds remain available until spent, and the program requires consultation with eligible organizations, defined as farm worker groups or qualified nonprofits with relevant experience.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow states to skip in-person interviews for SNAP (food stamp) benefit renewals if applicants agree to waive the interview and have already proven they qualify for continued benefits. It also requires states to offer phone or virtual interview options when interviews are still needed for renewal. The change directly affects SNAP recipients who may face fewer in-person requirements and state agencies administering the program. The policy aims to reduce paperwork burdens without altering eligibility rules for food assistance.

Maddy summaryThe SCOPE Act directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop standardized guidance for reporting scope 3 emissions - indirect emissions from a company’s supply chain and product use - within 12 months of enactment. It requires the EPA to establish reporting thresholds, calculation methods, monitoring frequency, data quality standards, and recordkeeping procedures for facilities already subject to EPA greenhouse gas reporting rules (like major industrial plants). The guidance will help direct emitters (facilities currently reporting under EPA regulations) understand how to measure and report these indirect emissions. This bill does not mandate reporting but creates a framework for future EPA rules on scope 3 emissions.

Maddy summaryHR 9238, the Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act, establishes a $1 billion Marine Energy Acceleration Fund to advance marine energy projects. It allocates $600 million for 20+ demonstration projects connecting to microgrids, community grids, or utility-scale grids, prioritizing projects supporting rural, Tribal, and disadvantaged communities, energy resilience, and environmental monitoring. Additional funding includes $230 million for research and development, $50 million for site assessments, $15 million for streamlining permitting processes across federal agencies, and $85 million for workforce development programs focused on communities near project sites. The bill directly affects marine energy developers, coastal communities, and federal agencies like the Department of Energy and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Maddy summaryHR 9253, the National Gun Violence Research Act, repeals longstanding restrictions that blocked federal funding for gun violence research, including the 1996 Dickey Amendment. It establishes a National Gun Violence Research Program to support scientific studies on gun-related injury and death, with $200 million authorized over six years (2025-2030). The program directs agencies like the CDC, NIH, and National Institute of Justice to fund research, train researchers, develop safety standards, and share gun trace data with researchers through new protocols. This bill directly affects federal research institutions and public health agencies by enabling evidence-based study of gun violence causes and prevention strategies.

Maddy summaryHRES 1394 is a non-binding resolution celebrating the U.S.-India partnership based on shared democratic values, religious pluralism, and human rights, while highlighting the contributions of the Indian diaspora in the United States. It specifically recognizes the 50th anniversary of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha's community work, including its spiritual centers (mandirs) and volunteer efforts across the country. The resolution does not create legal obligations but formally acknowledges these ties and achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the boundary of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include specific lands shown on a July 2024 map titled "Golden Gate National Recreation Area Proposed Boundary Addition" (map #641/193973). It directly affects the management of the recreation area by adding these newly designated lands to its existing boundaries. The key mechanism is a technical amendment to existing law, incorporating the map's depiction of the proposed addition without altering park management policies or creating new regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 9168, the Plug Offshore Wells Act, requires the U.S. Department of the Interior to issue annual reports starting two years after the law's enactment. These reports must detail the number of decommissioning applications received, wells/platforms not decommissioned on time, approvals for decommissioning in place, pipeline removal status, and enforcement actions related to offshore oil and gas operations. The reports will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available online. This bill directly affects the Department of the Interior's reporting obligations and provides transparency on offshore decommissioning compliance.