Rep. Maxine Waters

Maddy summaryHR 7714, the Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act, authorizes $200 million annually (2025-2029) for competitive CDC grants to states to improve colorectal cancer awareness and early detection specifically for individuals under age 45. The bill directs states to target high-risk young people (including those with family history, inflammatory bowel disease, genetic syndromes, or symptoms like rectal bleeding) and underserved communities (American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, rural populations, and those with type 2 diabetes). Grantees must implement activities like risk-factor education, clinician training on early detection, patient navigation support, and developing decision tools for early screening before age 45. The program requires states to report on grant usage and outcomes after five years.

Maddy summaryHRES 1101 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for collaborating with the Congressional Black Caucus to develop a "Black Wealth Agenda." It commits the House to outlining legislative priorities focused on closing the racial wealth gap through key areas like expanding Black entrepreneurship, reforming housing policies, building workforce development programs, and updating the federal minimum wage. The resolution emphasizes addressing systemic barriers in homeownership, education access, employment discrimination, and tax policy to advance economic equity for Black communities. It does not create new laws but directs the House to coordinate with the CBC on policy solutions targeting wealth-building opportunities.

Maddy summaryHRES 1096 is a non-binding resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to collaborate with the Congressional Black Caucus in developing the "Black Wealth Agenda." It identifies key areas requiring policy action, including closing the racial wealth gap through improvements in homeownership access, education equity, fair employment practices, affordable housing, and tax reform. The resolution outlines priorities such as expanding support for Black entrepreneurship, addressing systemic housing discrimination, raising the federal minimum wage, and investing in historically Black colleges. It does not create new laws or mandate specific actions but commits the House to coordinating legislative efforts focused on these economic equity goals. The resolution was introduced by multiple representatives and referred to relevant committees for review.

Maddy summaryThis bill would create a new wealth tax on individuals with significant assets, targeting those with net assets exceeding $50 million. It would tax assets between $50 million and $1 billion at 2%, and assets above $1 billion at 3% (potentially increasing to 6% if certain health care legislation is enacted). The tax would apply to individuals, married couples treated as a single taxpayer, and certain trusts, with specific valuation and reporting requirements for assets. The bill also includes $70 billion in funding over 10 years for the IRS to enforce this new tax and related reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 149) is a symbolic congressional statement condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, specifically the forcible transfer and abduction of Ukrainian children. It directly addresses the Russian government, citing evidence including Ukrainian reports of over 2,300 children kidnapped and Russia's policy granting citizenship to children born in occupied territories after February 24, 2022. The resolution formally declares these actions violate the Genocide Convention (Article II(e)) and claims Russia is attempting to erase Ukrainian identity by targeting children. As a non-binding resolution, it holds no legal force but expresses the House's official stance against these practices.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 99 is a symbolic congressional resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy murdered in a hate crime on October 14, 2023, after being stabbed 26 times by a perpetrator who made anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian remarks. The resolution recognizes Congress's condemnation of hate crimes, Islamophobia, and anti-Palestinian discrimination, while affirming the United States' "zero tolerance" for such violence. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it does not create new policies but formally honors Wadee and his family, emphasizing the need to reject dehumanizing rhetoric targeting religious or ethnic groups.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that drug manufacturers must offer 340B discounted pricing for covered outpatient drugs regardless of where or how the drugs are dispensed - specifically including arrangements where covered entities (like community health centers, clinics, and hospitals) contract with pharmacies to dispense 340B drugs to patients. It explicitly prohibits manufacturers from imposing conditions on these arrangements, such as restricting delivery locations or requiring additional data. The bill also establishes civil penalties of up to $2 million per day for manufacturers violating these rules, with penalties assessed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This directly affects covered entities that rely on contract pharmacies to access specialty drugs for patients with conditions like cancer or multiple sclerosis, ensuring they can stretch scarce resources to provide comprehensive care.

Maddy summaryHR 7629, the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024, allocates $1.4 billion annually (2025-2029) to the U.S. Postal Service for high-security collection boxes and replacing physical universal mailbox keys with electronic versions, directly affecting USPS operations and letter carriers. It requires the Attorney General to appoint specialized prosecutors in each district to coordinate investigations and prosecutions of postal-related crimes, such as assaults on carriers or mail theft. The bill also mandates the U.S. Sentencing Commission to adjust guidelines so that assaults or robberies against postal employees are treated with the same severity as assaults against law enforcement officers. These provisions aim to enhance safety through infrastructure upgrades, improved prosecution, and stricter sentencing for crimes targeting postal workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Interagency Task Force on Black Women and Girls, requiring the Attorney General and Health Secretary to create a group within 180 days of enactment. The Task Force will examine systemic issues affecting Black women and girls - including school discipline, economic opportunities, healthcare access, justice system involvement, and housing - and make policy recommendations across these areas. It mandates the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to annually study specific disparities like maternal mortality rates, the school-to-prison pipeline, and housing barriers, then report findings to Congress. The bill directly targets policies impacting Black women and girls as defined in the legislation, with recommendations due within two years.

Maddy summaryHRES 966 is a symbolic resolution condemning alleged sexual violence committed by Hamas during its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. It specifically references eyewitness accounts, forensic evidence, and Hamas fighters' admissions of ordering gang rape, sexual mutilation, and assault against Israeli civilians. The resolution calls for international condemnation of such acts as weapons of war, urges nations to criminalize sexual violence, and supports investigations into Hamas' actions. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals but formally expresses the House's position on the issue.