Rep. Sara Jacobs

Maddy summaryThis bill blocks new U.S. defense export licenses to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or its government agencies. It prohibits the export of specific military equipment (listed in U.S. regulations) until the President certifies the UAE is not supplying military aid to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The restriction applies to defense articles covered under U.S. export rules, including weapons and related technology. The bill directly affects U.S. defense exporters and the UAE government's ability to obtain new military equipment from the U.S.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to transition its workforce from a special personnel management system to the standard federal personnel system under Title 5 of the U.S. Code by December 31, 2025. It protects TSA employees by ensuring no reduction in pay, benefits, or retirement rights during the transition, while preserving collective bargaining rights for screening agents. The legislation also mandates consultation with labor unions during the process and requires several reports on workforce issues including recruitment, harassment policies, and workplace safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill would expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services for beneficiaries 65 and older (and some younger people with disabilities), effective January 1, 2026. It would provide 100% coverage for preventative dental services in 2026, with basic and major dental services gradually increasing to 80% coverage by 2029. Vision benefits would include 80% coverage for annual eye exams and specific limits on eyeglasses, frames, and contact lenses ($100 per year for lenses, $100 every two years for frames, $200 every two years for contacts). Hearing services would include 80% coverage for hearing exams and hearing aids, with a limit of one hearing aid per ear every 48 months. The bill also adds oral health professionals to the United States Preventive Services Task Force to help guide coverage decisions.

Maddy summaryHR 2033, the Military Spouse Hiring Act, expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include spouses of active-duty military personnel. It adds "qualified military spouse" as an eligible category for the tax credit, meaning employers who hire such spouses can claim the credit. A "qualified military spouse" is defined as someone certified by a local agency as married to an active-duty service member at the time of hire. The credit applies to hires occurring after the bill's enactment date. This directly affects military spouses seeking employment and employers hiring them, providing a tax incentive to encourage their hiring.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts probationary periods for certain federal employees who were involuntarily separated between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029. It allows eligible employees (those separated while on probation in an Executive agency) to count their prior service time toward a new probationary period when rehired into a similar position with their former agency. Specifically, the new probation period equals the original required duration minus the time already served in their previous federal role. The law expires on January 20, 2029, and applies only to appointments matching the employee’s prior position.

Maddy summaryHR 1990, the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025, amends tax rules for businesses to make research and development (R&D) costs more flexible. It allows companies to deduct R&D expenses immediately as business costs (instead of capitalizing them) or to spread these costs over a minimum 60-month period. The bill clarifies which R&D expenses qualify, excludes land improvements and mineral exploration costs, and ensures companies can claim R&D tax credits without conflict with expense treatment. This directly affects businesses that conduct R&D, changing how they account for these costs on tax returns starting for 2022 taxable years.

Maddy summaryHR 2009, the Global Criminal Justice Act, establishes a new Office of Global Criminal Justice within the U.S. Department of State. This office advises the Secretary of State on war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide; coordinates U.S. policy and resources (diplomatic, legal, economic) to prevent atrocities, support prosecutions, and assist victims; and works with international courts and partners to investigate and address global atrocities. The office will be led by an Ambassador-at-Large appointed by the President with Senate approval. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy implementation and coordination with international justice mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 956, the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, updates the 1996 Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act to improve how the Department of Defense sells aircraft and parts for wildfire fighting. It specifically adds "water" to the list of materials usable for suppression (alongside fire retardant) and clarifies that sold aircraft can only be used for wildfire suppression services, not other purposes. The bill extends the authorization period for these sales from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2035. This directly affects the Department of Defense, which manages the sales, and wildfire suppression agencies that would use the aircraft and equipment. The changes aim to streamline access to aerial firefighting resources while ensuring they are used solely for wildfire response.

Maddy summaryHR 1939, the U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act, requires the U.S. government to develop a comprehensive strategy supporting peace in Sudan, including sanctions on individuals responsible for atrocities and restrictions on arms sales to entities supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The bill mandates reports on international crimes, violations of humanitarian aid access, and U.S. weapons used in Sudan, while directing the U.S. to advocate for unimpeded humanitarian access and support for Sudanese women and youth in peace processes. It establishes a Special Envoy for Sudan with a 5-year term and requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who commit or enable genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity in Sudan. The legislation prohibits the sale of major defense equipment to countries supporting the RSF or SAF, with limited waiver authority, directly affecting U.S. foreign policy implementation and humanitarian efforts in Sudan.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides federal grants to public or nonprofit health care providers serving minority, low-income, or medically underserved communities to expand maternal and infant health services. It specifically funds prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care while requiring grantees to offer culturally appropriate services and limit administrative costs to 10% of grant funds. Priority is given to organizations led by or located within the communities they serve, aiming to reduce racial and economic disparities in care access and health outcomes. The funding is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030, with grantees required to coordinate with other federal maternal health programs to avoid duplication.