Rep. Lori Trahan

Maddy summaryThe EACH Act of 2023 would require federal health programs - including Medicaid, Medicare, the Indian Health Service, and TRICARE - to cover abortion services without restrictions. It repeals a provision in the Affordable Care Act that allowed states to limit abortion coverage in health insurance plans sold through state marketplaces. The bill also prohibits the federal government from restricting abortion coverage in private health insurance plans. This would directly affect millions of people, particularly low-income individuals and people of color, who are disproportionately enrolled in Medicaid and currently face barriers to abortion care due to coverage restrictions.

Maddy summaryHR 33 would expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services for beneficiaries, which are currently not covered under Medicare. The bill provides 100% coverage for preventive dental services in 2024, with basic dental services gradually increasing to 80% coverage by 2027. Vision coverage would include routine eye exams and corrective lenses at 80% coverage, while hearing services would cover hearing exams and hearing aids at 80% coverage. The bill includes specific limitations, such as two dental cleanings per year and one pair of glasses every 24 months, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services having authority to apply additional limitations or modify coverage based on medical recommendations. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryHR 7438 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins will be sold to the public at face value plus surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively), with all surcharge revenue paid to FWC2026 US, Inc. for U.S. soccer programs. These funds must support soccer initiatives, particularly in underserved communities and youth development, as specified in the bill. The coins are legal tender but will only be issued during 2026, with no net cost to the U.S. government.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Southern New England Regional Commission (SERC) to support economic development across specific counties in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The commission will distribute federal grants starting in fiscal year 2025 to fund projects like transportation infrastructure, job training programs, healthcare access in distressed areas, renewable energy development, and maritime industry support. It directly affects local governments, tribes, and nonprofits in all Rhode Island counties, Connecticut’s Hartford, New Haven, Windham, Tolland, Middlesex, and New London counties, and Massachusetts’ Hampden, Plymouth, Barnstable, Essex, Worcester, and Bristol counties. The law creates a formal structure for regional collaboration on economic priorities without altering existing federal funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 6751 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente, a Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian, including 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins must feature Clemente's image and inscriptions like "Roberto Clemente" and "2027," with all sales including a surcharge ($5-$35 per coin) paid to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The foundation, which supports youth sports, education, and disaster relief programs, will use these funds for its mission, while the U.S. Treasury must recover all production costs. The coins will be sold exclusively in 2027, with no net cost to the government.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the "Caroline Chang Post Office." It directly affects the postal service location and its users by officially renaming the facility. The bill requires all federal references in laws, documents, or records to use the new name "Caroline Chang Post Office" instead of the previous designation. This is a procedural naming bill with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryThe Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (HR 807) directs the U.S. Treasury to mint three types of commemorative coins honoring working dogs' service: $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins with specific weight and composition requirements. Each coin will carry a surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) that will be paid directly to America's VetDogs to support their programs providing service dogs for veterans, the disabled, and others. The coins will be issued in 2027 with designs reflecting working dogs' roles in military, detection, therapy, and assistance work. The legislation specifies that all surcharge revenue must fund America's VetDogs' operations without creating new government programs. This is a commemorative measure focused on honoring working dogs' contributions through coin sales, with all surcharge funds going to a specific nonprofit organization.

Maddy summaryHR 10118, the FTC Whistleblower Act of 2024, strengthens protections for employees and contractors who report violations of FTC-enforced laws. It prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers who disclose alleged violations to the FTC, law enforcement, or supervisors, and provides legal remedies including triple back pay and attorney fees if retaliation occurs. The bill establishes a new award program where whistleblowers can receive 10-30% of monetary sanctions collected by the FTC from cases they helped resolve, funded through a dedicated Consumer Protection Fund. These provisions directly affect current and former staff, contractors, and subcontractors working for companies regulated by the FTC.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1558) is a symbolic House of Representatives measure supporting October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally expresses the House's support for raising awareness about domestic violence and its impacts, and urges continued backing for existing programs that address domestic violence. The resolution cites statistics on domestic violence prevalence (e.g., 24 people per minute affected by intimate partner violence) to underscore the importance of the observance. It directly affects public awareness efforts but does not change policies or directly impact individuals.

Maddy summaryHRES 1544 designates September 22, 2024, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and formally recognizes the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) as the leading organization representing Hispanic nurses. The resolution acknowledges Hispanic nurses' contributions to healthcare equity, cultural competence, and reducing disparities in underserved communities. It has no binding policy changes or funding implications - it serves as symbolic recognition to honor their work and NAHN's advocacy role. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with enforceable provisions.