Rep. Ilhan Omar

Maddy summaryThe IDEA Full Funding Act (HR 2598) mandates specific annual federal funding levels for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), directly affecting schools and students with disabilities nationwide. It requires the federal government to appropriate either a fixed dollar amount or a specified percentage (increasing annually from 4.5% to 40%) of a calculated total - based on the number of eligible students and average per-pupil costs - starting in fiscal year 2026 through 2035. The bill sets clear, escalating funding targets, with the higher of two calculated amounts (dollar figure or percentage) becoming available for obligation each fiscal year. This establishes a binding financial commitment to address long-standing underfunding of special education services under IDEA.

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to address workplace violence in health care, social service, and similar sectors. Specifically, Labor must issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers to take actions to protect workers and other personnel from workplace violence. The standard applies to employers in the health care sector, in the social service sector, and in sectors that conduct activities similar to those in the health care and social service sectors. Among other elements, the standard must require each employer to (1) develop a workplace violence prevention plan, (2) promptly investigate incidents of workplace violence, and (3) provide relevant training and education to employees.  The bill requires certain hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to comply with this standard as a condition of Medicare participation.

Maddy summaryHR 2585, the Armenian Genocide Education Act, establishes a federal program through the Library of Congress to develop educational resources about the 1915-1923 Armenian Genocide for K-12 schools. It requires the Librarian to create and distribute accurate teaching materials, provide teacher training workshops, and maintain an online resource hub focused on the genocide's history, lessons, and prevention of hate. The program directly supports local educational agencies, independent schools, and educators by offering professional development and curriculum resources. It defines key terms like "denial" and "distortion" to guide the educational content, aiming to improve understanding of this historical event and its relevance to preventing modern-day hate crimes.

Maddy summaryHJRES 86 blocks a specific cost increase for an existing U.S. defense sale to Israel. It prohibits a $624 million upgrade to Major Defense Equipment and $269 million in other defense services, as reported in a March 3, 2025 congressional notice. The bill uses Congress’s authority under the Arms Export Control Act to disapprove this adjustment to a pre-approved sale. This directly affects the Government of Israel’s defense procurement by halting the implementation of the increased costs. The resolution targets a specific transaction (Transmittal No. 25-0C) rather than creating new policy.

Maddy summaryHJRES 84 is a congressional resolution that would block a specific proposed military sale to Israel. It targets defense articles including D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers, spare parts, technical support services, and related logistics support described in a March 3, 2025, congressional notice. If passed, the resolution would prohibit the sale of these items by preventing the foreign military sale from moving forward under the Arms Export Control Act.

Maddy summaryHJRES 85 is a resolution that would block a specific proposed U.S. military sale to Israel. It targets the sale of 201 MK 83 bombs, 4,799 BLU-110 bombs, and 5,000 guidance kits for these weapons, as detailed in a government transmittal. If approved, the resolution would prevent the U.S. government from moving forward with this transaction. The measure directly affects the transfer of these defense articles to Israel. It is a disapproval resolution for one specific sale, not a new law.

Maddy summaryHJRES 83 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a specific proposed U.S. military sale to Israel. It directly targets the sale of 35,529 MK 84 or BLU-117 general-purpose bomb bodies and 4,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads, as detailed in a March 2025 government transmittal. If passed, the resolution would prohibit the U.S. government from proceeding with this particular foreign military sale under the Arms Export Control Act. The bill affects the executive branch's ability to authorize the sale and Israel as the intended recipient of these defense articles.

Maddy summaryThe Heating and Cooling Relief Act (HR 2486) expands the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help low-income households struggling with energy costs. It increases funding to cover all eligible households (those with incomes up to 250% of poverty level or 80% of State median income), sets a goal that no household should spend more than 3% of income on energy, and requires states to operate assistance programs year-round. The bill includes new protections against utility shutoffs for 2 years after assistance is received, prohibits late fees during the 6 months following assistance, and mandates weatherization and energy efficiency improvements in low-income housing. It also requires states to develop extreme heat response plans and addresses the $21 billion in residential utility arrears as of September 2024.

Maddy summaryHR 2487, the Transgender Health Care Access Act, aims to improve access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals by funding training and education for healthcare providers. The bill provides $10 million annually for medical schools to develop curricula on gender-affirming care and culturally competent treatment, and $15 million annually for grants to train medical residents, nurse practitioners, and community health centers serving transgender patients. It specifically targets rural providers through $5 million annually for collaborative networks to expand care in underserved areas. The legislation requires a report to Congress within two years detailing progress in improving health equity for transgender populations.

Maddy summaryThe ABC Act (HR 2491) requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration to review and simplify eligibility processes, forms, and communications for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs. It specifically aims to reduce duplicate paperwork for family caregivers - defined as individuals supporting people with disabilities or health needs - and improve accessibility through features like ADA-compliant websites, translation services, and reduced call wait times. The agencies must gather input from caregivers and organizations, then implement changes to streamline interactions. Within two years, they must report findings and proposed actions to Congress, with follow-up reports every two years. This procedural bill focuses on administrative improvements, not new benefits.