Rep. Haley M. Stevens

Maddy summaryHRES 110 is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of "Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month" to recognize CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand careers. It encourages educators, school counselors, and parents to promote CTE as a respected pathway for students seeking credentials in fields like healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. The resolution highlights CTE's benefits, including reducing high school dropout rates and aligning education with workforce needs, without creating new funding or policy changes. It directly affects schools, educators, and students by affirming CTE's value in workforce development.

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor to Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh). The resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to deploy observers to explore opportunities for security and peaceful development. The resolution also calls on the President to (1) suspend military and security assistance from the United States to Azerbaijan, and (2) fully enforce a U.S. law prohibiting certain bilateral assistance to Azerbaijan until Azerbaijan takes demonstrable steps to cease all offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal law to include Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who die while performing official duties protecting transportation systems as eligible for public safety officers' death benefits. It specifically adds TSA employees working to "ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce" to the list of covered personnel under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act. The change applies to deaths occurring on or after October 31, 2013, directly affecting TSA officers and their families by expanding access to death benefits previously available only to other public safety personnel.

Maddy summaryHR 882, the American Teacher Act, requires states to ensure full-time teachers in public elementary and secondary schools earn at least $60,000 annually (adjusted for inflation), with part-time teachers receiving proportional pay. It provides federal grants to states to fund these salary increases, mandating sustainability plans beyond the 4-year grant period and prioritizing schools in high-poverty areas. The bill also includes cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index and funds a national campaign to promote teaching as a career. It explicitly states grant funds must supplement existing education budgets without reducing current teacher pay or state loan forgiveness programs.

Maddy summaryThe Better Care Better Jobs Act (HR 547) aims to improve access to home and community-based services (HCBS) for Medicaid beneficiaries by providing states with planning grants and enhanced federal funding. States that develop approved HCBS infrastructure improvement plans will receive a 10 percentage point increase in federal Medicaid funding for HCBS services, with additional incentives for self-directed care programs. The bill requires states to address barriers to access, expand workforce development, improve payment rates for direct care workers, and track demographic data on service utilization. It also establishes quality measurement requirements and mandates regular reporting on progress toward improving HCBS access and quality.

Maddy summaryHRES 95 is a non-binding resolution honoring the 106th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison, Michigan, and recognizing its historical contributions to U.S. military and national security. The resolution commends the base's personnel, reaffirms its importance to national security, and encourages continued cooperation with the Department of Defense. It highlights the base's role since 1917, including its connection to the Tuskegee Airmen and post-9/11 security operations, but does not create new policies or funding. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect and focuses solely on acknowledging the base's service.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) rejects hate, discrimination, and antisemitism; (2) stands united with the Jewish people against rising antisemitism; and (3) condemns antisemitic tropes such as claims of dual loyalty.

Maddy summaryHR 789, the Caring for All Families Act, expands the Family and Medical Leave Act to allow employees to take leave for a wider range of family members, including domestic partners, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, parent-in-law, adult children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and others with "close association equivalent to family." The bill adds new provisions for employees to take up to 4 hours of leave per 30 days (24 hours annually) for school activities, routine medical appointments for family members, or visiting nursing homes for elderly individuals considered family. This legislation directly affects private sector workers covered by FMLA and federal employees, broadening who qualifies for leave and what types of family care can be accommodated. The bill amends existing FMLA definitions and requirements to include these expanded family relationships and care needs.

Maddy summaryHR 765, the African American History Act, authorizes $2 million annually for the National Museum of African American History and Culture to develop educational resources and programs about African American history. The bill directs the museum to create accessible teaching materials, support teacher professional development, and expand digital content for schools and the public, focusing on contributions, civil rights, and historical contexts. It requires annual reports to Congress and expires in 2028. The program directly supports educators, students, and families in learning about African American history through museums, schools, and online platforms.

Maddy summaryHR 735 (Susan Muffley Act of 2023) requires the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to recalculate and increase monthly pension benefits for participants and beneficiaries in six specific Delphi-related pension plans to their full vested amount. This includes making lump-sum payments for past underpayments, plus 6% annual interest on amounts owed since prior benefit calculations. The bill directly affects eligible retirees and beneficiaries in the Delphi Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Plan, Delphi Retirement Program for Salaried Employees, and four other Delphi pension plans. It does not change existing asset allocations but ensures payments reflect the full pension amount guaranteed under ERISA without prior phase-in limits.