Rep. James C. Moylan

Maddy summaryHR 3433, the "Give Kids a Chance Act of 2024," requires pharmaceutical companies developing certain cancer drugs to conduct pediatric studies if the drugs target molecular pathways relevant to childhood cancers. It directly affects drug manufacturers submitting new applications for cancer treatments, particularly those combining previously approved adult cancer drugs or containing a single new active ingredient. The bill amends FDA regulations to mandate these pediatric investigations only when specific conditions are met, such as when a drug's molecular target is relevant to pediatric cancer growth. The FDA must issue implementing guidance within 12 months, and reports to Congress will track implementation and effectiveness starting 2 years after enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 9745, the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act of 2024, removes barriers for state and local law enforcement agencies to access existing federal equipment. It prohibits federal agencies from enforcing any regulations (since May 15, 2015) that limit the transfer of Department of Defense or other federal equipment to police departments, unless Congress passes those rules into law. The bill also requires agencies to return or replace equipment recalled since 2015 under those regulations, provided the agency requests it, meets existing eligibility rules, and the equipment is available. This directly affects police departments that previously had equipment seized or denied under the blocked regulations. The law focuses on restoring access to current equipment-sharing programs, not creating new funding or gear.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the FAA to update regulations within two years to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek and disclose mental health care, based on recommendations from a task group. Key provisions include annual reviews to expand approved medications for mental health conditions, recruit additional aviation medical examiners (with $13.74 million annually for 2025-2028), and fund a public awareness campaign ($1.5 million yearly) to destigmatize mental health support in aviation. It also mandates reporting on clinical research and National Transportation Safety Board recommendations related to aviation mental health. The bill directly affects aviation medical examiners, pilots, air traffic controllers, and FAA oversight processes.

Maddy summaryHR 6319 (the 911 SAVES Act of 2023) requires the Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as "Protective Service Occupations" within 30 days of enactment. This change corrects their current misclassification in the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, which is used for statistical data on jobs. The bill directly affects how these professionals - critical in emergency calls involving missing children, active threats, and officer safety - are officially categorized in government workforce data. It does not create new benefits or funding but aims to better recognize their lifesaving role through accurate federal job classification.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing law to expand eligibility for mental health services under the Public Health Service Act. It redefines "covered institution" to include both career and technical education (CTE) schools (as defined by the Perkins Act) and traditional colleges (as defined by the Higher Education Act). This change ensures CTE schools - previously excluded - can now access federal funding for student mental health and substance use disorder services that were previously only available to traditional colleges. The bill does not create new programs but adjusts terminology to include CTE schools under existing service provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. port operators from entering contracts for ownership, leasing, or operation of ports covered by maritime security plans with entities owned by China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran - either directly or if any portion is owned by those countries. It applies to major U.S. ports managing international cargo and passenger traffic that require federal security plans under existing law. The law bans such contracts for all port facilities subject to these security requirements. This directly affects port authorities and private operators managing critical infrastructure under federal security mandates.

Maddy summaryHR 9561, the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025, ensures that U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Customs and Border Protection officers working during a government shutdown receive their salaries. It appropriates funds from the Treasury (not regular appropriations) to cover their pay during any lapse in discretionary funding in fiscal year 2025. This bill directly affects these specific federal employees who are required to work during shutdowns but would otherwise face pay delays. It is a procedural measure focused solely on payment mechanisms, not on changing work requirements or policy.

Maddy summaryHRES 1437 is a ceremonial resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." It recognizes Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) - colleges and universities with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment - and their role in educating low-income students, advancing economic mobility, and serving 31.7% of all undergraduate students. The resolution calls for the public and organizations to observe this week with ceremonies and activities during Hispanic Heritage Month. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThe CREATE AI Act of 2023 establishes a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to improve access to AI research tools, computational resources, data, and educational materials for researchers and students across the United States. The NAIRR will provide computational resources, curated datasets, educational tools, and access to AI testbeds, with special emphasis on supporting groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields. Governed by a Steering Subcommittee chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and managed by a Program Management Office within the National Science Foundation, the NAIRR includes specific requirements for ethical AI development, privacy protections, and security measures. The resource will be accessible to researchers at U.S. institutions of higher education, nonprofits, government agencies, and certain businesses, with priority given to projects addressing privacy, ethics, civil rights, and AI safety.

Maddy summaryHR 7159, the Pacific Partnership Act, mandates the U.S. government to develop a comprehensive strategy for engagement with Pacific Island nations. It requires the President, by January 1, 2026, and every four years thereafter, to submit a detailed strategy to Congress outlining U.S. diplomatic, defense, and economic goals in the region, including assessments of threats like natural disasters, illegal fishing, and foreign military activity. The strategy must detail plans to address these threats, coordinate with Pacific Island governments and regional organizations like the Pacific Islands Forum, and outline required resources and staffing. This bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy operations and shapes how the federal government engages with Pacific Island nations on shared security, economic, and environmental priorities.