Rep. Dina Titus

Maddy summaryHRES 809 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day." It does not create new law or directly affect any individuals or communities, but rather encourages the public to observe this day through ceremonies celebrating Indigenous history and culture. The resolution highlights existing local and state observances (over 200 municipalities and 17 states) and notes that Columbus Day currently does not honor Indigenous contributions. It urges Americans to recognize Indigenous Peoples' enduring legacy and cultural impact, while supporting the eventual designation of this day as a Federal holiday.

Maddy summaryHR 5747, the *Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025*, requires distributors of dangerous disease agents (like those in biosafety level 3 labs) to maintain electronic logbooks tracking every sale, lease, or transfer. These logbooks must include purchaser details, intended use, location, and security verification, with entries kept for three years and protected from public disclosure. The bill also mandates a federal review of high-containment laboratories to assess security, capacity, and risks, and establishes a dedicated team to coordinate with state/local agencies on biosafety issues. It directly affects biotech companies, research labs, and federal agencies managing pathogen distribution.

Keep Air Travel Safe Act This bill provides continuing appropriations for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) during any period in which there is a lapse in appropriations for TSA. It also requires the continuing appropriations to be funded using certain unobligated funds that were provided to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.   The bill provides the appropriations for TSA to continue all programs, projects, or activities (including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees) that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The appropriations provided by this bill are available from the first day of a lapse in appropriations for TSA until the earlier of the date on which the applicable regular appropriations bill for the fiscal year becomes law or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations becomes law, or  the date that is 180 days after the first day of a lapse in appropriations.

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 summaryHR 5705 requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies for funds they use to maintain participation in the WIC program during a government shutdown. It directly affects states that cover WIC costs using their own money when federal funding lapses. The bill establishes a process where states can seek reimbursement from the federal government after the shutdown ends. This ensures states aren’t burdened with costs for a federal funding gap that impacts nutrition assistance for women, infants, and children.

Maddy summaryHR 5707, the Voter Purge Protection Act, sets strict standards for states removing voters from registration lists. It requires states to use only objective, reliable evidence (like proof of death or moved residence) to remove voters - not factors like not voting or not responding to notices - and mandates 48-hour written notice to affected voters with reinstatement instructions. States must also issue public notices about removal programs to help voters verify their status. This bill directly affects state election officials and voters whose registration might be challenged, aiming to prevent improper removals under the National Voter Registration Act. It amends existing federal voting laws to enforce these new verification and notice requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 5724, the FAST Justice Act, creates a 120-day deadline for the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to act on most federal employee appeals. If the MSPB fails to take action within this period, affected federal employees or job applicants can file a civil lawsuit in federal court. The bill specifies where these lawsuits can be filed (based on where the personnel action occurred or where the employee would have worked) and clarifies that courts must use standard review procedures for MSPB decisions. This directly affects federal workers facing delays in employment-related appeals.

Maddy summaryHR 5714, the October 7 Remembrance Education Act, directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to create a curriculum for secondary schools within 180 days of enactment. The curriculum will cover Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, the history of antisemitism, the spread of anti-Israel rhetoric on campuses and social media following the attacks, and how denial or distortion of antisemitism occurs. It specifically requires schools to address the attacks' brutality, historical context of antisemitism, and contemporary manifestations of hate speech. The Museum must submit a report on the curriculum to Congress within 180 days of completion or by 3 years after the bill’s enactment. This bill affects secondary schools using the curriculum and focuses on educational content about the attacks and related antisemitism.

Maddy summaryHR 5689, the "Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act," requires federal banking regulators (like the Fed and FDIC) to issue guidance within 180 days of enactment. The guidance directs financial institutions to help consumers and businesses affected by government shutdowns - such as furloughed federal workers, District of Columbia employees, or contractors with reduced income - by offering flexible payment options, modifying loan terms, and preventing temporary payment difficulties from harming credit scores. Regulators must also issue a press release within 24 hours of a shutdown starting to notify institutions and the public. The bill mandates a post-shutdown report to Congress within 90 days and potential guidance updates if issues arise.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the removal of most federal civil service employees during government shutdowns caused by funding gaps. It prevents the President or agency heads from terminating these employees (including through layoffs) while discretionary funding is not in place. The protection specifically excludes political appointees, defined as those in leadership roles like cabinet positions, senior executive service roles, or "schedule C" policy positions. The law aims to stabilize the permanent workforce during funding disruptions.