Rep. Angie Craig

Maddy summaryThis resolution requires the House of Representatives to hold daily meetings and recorded attendance checks during government shutdowns. Members must electronically confirm their presence each day via a "quorum call," with fines of $500 for a first offense and $2,500 for repeat failures. Fines cannot be paid using campaign or official funds, and the rules apply to all House members, including delegates and the Resident Commissioner. The bill aims to ensure continuous House operations during shutdowns but does not alter the cause or duration of shutdowns.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes federal funding for the WIC program mandatory by requiring Congress to appropriate necessary funds annually for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent year. It removes discretionary language from WIC funding requirements and clarifies that eligible participants must be served without participation limits. The bill directly affects low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children who rely on WIC for nutrition assistance, ensuring continued access to critical food, health, and education services.

Maddy summaryHRES 797 is a non-binding resolution expressing concern about the rising number of book bans in U.S. schools and libraries. It cites PEN America data showing 6,870 book bans affecting 3,751 titles between July 2024 and June 2025, with books about race, LGBTQ+ experiences, and marginalized communities disproportionately targeted (e.g., *The Handmaid’s Tale*, *Maus*, *This Book Is Gay*). The resolution calls on schools to follow best practices for book challenges, protect students’ access to diverse materials, and return books removed from military schools under recent executive orders. It directly addresses students, educators, librarians, and authors impacted by censorship, emphasizing that such bans threaten free expression and democratic values.

Maddy summaryHRES 795 is a non-binding resolution condemning Hamas for the October 7, 2023, attacks that killed over 1,200 people, took 251 hostages (including Americans), and involved sexual violence. It demands Hamas immediately surrender and release all remaining hostages - specifically noting 48 people still held, including two U.S. citizens. The resolution also affirms Israel’s right to self-defense, calls for humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians, and condemns global antisemitism following the attacks. As a symbolic congressional statement, it does not create new laws or alter policies.

Maddy summaryHRES 793 is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month." It highlights that specific learning disabilities affect 32% of students receiving special education services, with over 96% of affected 4th and 8th graders lacking reading proficiency and 92% lacking math proficiency in 2023-2024. The resolution calls on schools to continue providing free appropriate public education for these students, emphasizing evidence-based instructional methods. This is a symbolic measure with no new funding or mandates, aimed at raising awareness about learning disabilities and educational gaps.

Maddy summaryHRES 791 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating October 5-11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week." It recognizes 4-H as the nation's largest youth development program, serving nearly 6 million young people through hands-on learning in health, science, and leadership, delivered by land-grant universities and 500,000 volunteers. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally celebrates 4-H's role in empowering youth and encourages public acknowledgment of its impact. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on policy or programs.

Maddy summaryThe TRUMP Act (HR 5679) prohibits the use of federal funds to issue new executive orders or presidential memoranda during a government funding gap (a lapse in appropriations) that occurs after the bill becomes law. This restriction applies specifically to periods when Congress fails to pass funding bills, causing a shutdown of non-essential government services. The bill directly affects the executive branch, preventing the use of taxpayer money for creating new directives during such funding lapses. It is a procedural measure that does not alter the President’s authority to issue executive orders but blocks funding for those actions during a government shutdown.

Maddy summaryHR 5678, the "No Pay for Disarray Act," would reduce the annual pay of all Members of Congress (House and Senate) by one day's salary for each full day a government shutdown occurs. The bill applies to shutdowns beginning after the November 2026 general election, with pay reductions calculated as the number of shutdown days multiplied by one day's salary. For the current 119th Congress (2025-2027), it requires withholding pay into an escrow account during shutdowns, releasing the funds only after the Congress ends, to comply with constitutional pay protections. This directly affects all sitting Members of Congress based on the duration of government shutdowns caused by failure to pass appropriations bills.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests (blood or biological tests analyzing cell-free DNA) starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 68 and older (starting in 2028, with the age limit increasing by 1 year annually), requiring tests to be FDA-cleared and deemed reasonable/necessary by the Secretary for early cancer detection across multiple organ sites. Payment will initially match current stool DNA test rates before 2031, then shift to a lower rate or new payment system after 2031, with limits preventing more than one test per year. The bill explicitly states it does not alter coverage for existing cancer screenings like breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires five federal agencies (Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, Treasury, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency) to coordinate housing data sharing and jointly propose policy solutions. Within one year of enactment, the agencies must establish a shared agreement and submit a report to Congress addressing mortgage costs, housing construction barriers, local regulations, insurance availability, down payment assistance, and disaster resilience. The report will outline specific proposals to improve housing affordability and market efficiency. This is a procedural bill focused on interagency coordination, not direct policy changes or benefits for homeowners.