Rep. Ilhan Omar

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Section 287(g) of immigration law to restrict immigration enforcement authority exclusively to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and DHS employees. It removes state and local law enforcement agencies' ability to verify immigration status, investigate, or arrest individuals for immigration violations under current 287(g) agreements. The change directly affects local police departments that previously participated in immigration enforcement through federal partnerships. The bill does not create new policies but alters existing authority to limit enforcement to federal officers only.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 64 is a congressional resolution directing the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any hostilities against Venezuela that lack explicit congressional authorization. It applies to ongoing military operations in Venezuela not approved by Congress through a declaration of war or specific law authorizing force. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), requiring the removal of troops within the timeframe specified by that law. This bill does not affect military actions already authorized by Congress but mandates the end of unapproved operations.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 61 directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against any terrorist organization designated by the president in the Western Hemisphere. This bill specifically applies to military operations involving U.S. armed forces in the region targeting such groups. The key provision requires the withdrawal unless Congress has passed a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for that military action. The resolution invokes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to compel this change in military deployment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal housing laws to ensure that tenants using marijuana legally under state law are not discriminated against in federally assisted housing. It removes federal prohibitions on state-compliant marijuana use, distribution, possession, sale, or manufacture from definitions of "drug-related criminal activity" and "illegal use of a controlled substance" in housing regulations. Public housing agencies and federally assisted housing providers must now follow state marijuana laws and cannot deny admission or evict tenants based solely on legal state-legal marijuana activity. The bill also requires HUD to establish smoke-free zones for marijuana similar to existing tobacco rules within 90 days of enactment.

Maddy summaryThe School MEALS Act of 2025 aims to improve automatic enrollment in free school meals for low-income students by expanding "direct certification" - a process where schools enroll eligible children without requiring separate applications. It provides $28 million in grants to states and tribal organizations to upgrade technology, train staff, and coordinate with other benefit programs (like SNAP), with priority for areas with low current enrollment rates. The bill also raises the target direct certification rate from 10% to 20% for some schools and extends data collection deadlines for community eligibility programs. These changes directly affect students from low-income households, schools, and state/local education agencies managing meal programs.

Maddy summaryThe Schedules That Work Act would require employers in retail, food service, hospitality, cleaning, and warehouse sectors to provide workers with 14 days' advance notice of their schedules and pay predictability wages for last-minute changes. It allows employees to request schedule changes related to caregiving responsibilities, health conditions, education, or other jobs, with employers required to engage in good-faith discussions about such requests. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who request schedule changes and mandates written notice of schedule changes and predictability pay. It applies to employers with 15 or more employees in covered sectors, aiming to address widespread issues with unpredictable schedules that negatively impact workers' ability to care for family members, maintain housing stability, and access health care.

Maddy summaryHR 6751 would repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), a law passed after the September 11 attacks that has been used to justify military operations for over two decades. The bill states Congress finds the AUMF has been interpreted too broadly, conflicting with the Constitution's requirement that only Congress can declare war. It would formally end this legal authority 240 days after the bill becomes law, directly affecting future military actions authorized under the 2001 AUMF. The key provision is the repeal itself, removing the legal basis for ongoing military operations that rely on this specific 2001 law.

Maddy summaryHR 6757, the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2025, simplifies the process for survivors to receive black lung benefits by changing how deaths from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) are proven. It creates a rebuttable presumption that a miner’s death was caused by black lung if they worked 10+ years in coal mines or were totally disabled by the disease before death, making it harder for claims to be denied. The bill also establishes a program to pay up to $4,500 in attorneys’ fees and $3,000 in medical expenses for qualifying claims through a federal fund, with operators later reimbursing the fund if benefits are approved. Additionally, it requires the Government Accountability Office to review interim payments, benefit adequacy, and potential policy changes for black lung survivors.

Maddy summaryThe ARMAS Act of 2025 transfers control of certain firearms export regulations from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State to better regulate exports to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It designates specific countries (including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador) as "covered countries" requiring stricter export oversight, including mandatory annual reports on firearms exports and end-use monitoring to prevent diversion to criminal groups. The bill requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to disrupt illegal firearm trafficking, including increased participation in the eTrace program for tracking U.S.-sourced firearms and improved data sharing with foreign governments. Based on findings that U.S.-sourced firearms are commonly used in crimes in these regions, the act aims to reduce the flow of weapons that fuel violence and crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator at the Department of Labor to increase African American participation in apprenticeships. It requires all new and renewing registered apprenticeship programs to submit plans boosting African American enrollment and creates competitive grants for programs targeting underserved communities in fields like construction, healthcare, and tech. The grants fund outreach, mentoring, and support services to help African American youth access and complete apprenticeships. The bill directly affects African American young people and apprenticeship programs nationwide, with $2 million authorized for fiscal year 2026.