Rep. Danny K. Davis

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most employers to provide workers with earned paid sick leave. Employees would earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year, which can be used for their own illness, medical care, caring for family members (including children, parents, spouses, domestic partners, or other family-like relationships), or addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking situations. The bill prohibits employers from retaliating against workers who use this leave and requires employers to inform employees about their rights. It ensures that workers who leave and return to the same employer within a year can reinstate their unused sick leave. This law would not override more generous state or local paid leave policies.

Maddy summaryHRES 1058 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing the federal government’s duty to develop a Transgender Bill of Rights. It calls for specific policy changes, including amending civil rights laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations; protecting access to gender-affirming medical care; and streamlining legal recognition of gender identity on federal documents like passports and voter registration. The resolution also proposes expanding protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals in healthcare, education, immigration, and correctional facilities, while emphasizing community-led policy development. As a resolution, it does not create new law but sets a framework for future legislative action.

Maddy summaryHRES 1059 is a resolution requesting the President to provide the House of Representatives with documents about the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to Social Security Administration data. It specifically asks for information on DOGE's efforts to share Social Security data with organizations related to voter rolls or election results, sharing data with the Department of Homeland Security, using third-party servers like Cloudflare, and any actions potentially violating court orders. The President must submit these documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This resolution is a congressional oversight measure to examine compliance with data privacy laws and court orders, not a policy change.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and management and oversight activities of the Office of the Secretary. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for  the Federal Protective Service, the Office of Inspector General, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and the Science and Technology Directorate. The bill does not provide appropriations for some agencies and activities that have been funded in prior DHS appropriations acts, including ICE, CBP, and management and oversight activities of the Office of the Secretary.

Maddy summaryHR 7500, the Responsible Firearms Marketing Act, directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study whether firearm advertising or marketing practices are unfair or deceptive, particularly those targeting minors, implying illegal use, or promoting semiautomatic assault weapons. After a two-year study, the FTC must report to Congress and then create enforceable regulations within 18 months to ban such practices. The law specifically prohibits manufacturers, dealers, and importers from using ads that appeal to people under 18, suggest illegal activity, or market assault weapons. Violations would be enforced under existing FTC authority, treating them as unfair or deceptive acts under current law. This bill directly affects firearm industry marketing practices but does not regulate gun sales or ownership.

Maddy summaryThe Firearm Safety Act of 2025 removes an existing exemption that prevents the Consumer Product Safety Commission from regulating firearms as consumer products. By amending the Consumer Product Safety Act, the bill allows the commission to apply its standard safety rules to guns, similar to how it regulates other household items. This change directly affects manufacturers and sellers of firearms by potentially subjecting them to federal safety standards and testing requirements. The legislation does not alter existing gun laws or create new bans, but rather changes the regulatory framework under which firearm safety is overseen.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the military to approve leave for abortion and fertility care without commanders needing to know the specific procedure. It mandates reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and transportation costs when care isn't available nearby, and prohibits punishment for using this leave. It directly affects active-duty service members and their dependents who face barriers to reproductive care due to military restrictions or location. The policy change removes command discretion in approving leave for time-sensitive reproductive health services.

Maddy summaryThe WORK to Save Lives Act requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue two types of guidance within 270 days of enactment. For private employers (excluding the U.S. Postal Service), OSHA must provide non-mandatory guidance on acquiring naloxone kits and offering annual employee training for opioid overdose emergencies. For all federal agencies (including the Veterans Health Administration), OSHA must issue mandatory regulations requiring agencies to maintain naloxone kits and provide annual employee training on their use. The bill directly affects private businesses and federal workplaces by establishing specific, time-bound requirements for opioid overdose response preparedness.

Maddy summaryHRES 1047 designates January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month" to highlight the importance of mentoring relationships for youth development. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but encourages public awareness and support for existing mentoring programs that help young people build skills, confidence, and educational opportunities. It emphasizes mentoring's role in improving academic performance, career readiness, and mental health outcomes without imposing any new obligations on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryHR 7417 reauthorizes and expands the WISEWOMAN program to include heart health screenings and education for low-income women. The bill directs the CDC to award grants for blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, health education, and referrals for heart disease prevention, building on existing breast and cervical cancer services. It specifically targets low-income women who are already served by the WISEWOMAN program or meet new eligibility criteria set by the Secretary. The expansion is funded with $250 million over five fiscal years (2027-2031), with services to be provided by current WISEWOMAN grantees or approved alternative providers.