This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building".
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals longstanding restrictions on federal funding for gun violence research that have been in place since 1996. It establishes a National Gun Violence Research Program coordinated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy, authorizing $200 million over six years ($200,000 annually from 2026-2031) to fund research across multiple agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control, and National Institute of Justice. The bill requires sharing of gun trace data with researchers and creates an interagency working group and advisory committee to guide the research program. This legislation focuses on enabling research into the causes and prevention of gun violence without making changes to gun laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill prevents federal agencies from terminating employees during a government shutdown caused by a lapse in discretionary funding. It prohibits removals of civil service employees at any agency affected by a funding gap, and if an employee is wrongfully removed, they can return to their job with back pay once funding resumes. The law directly protects all federal employees covered by the civil service system during shutdowns. It applies automatically to any funding lapse, requiring automatic reinstatement without needing separate legal action.
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".
Maddy summaryThe Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025 increases the tax exclusion limit for dependent care assistance from $7,500 to $10,500 annually for most taxpayers. This change directly benefits working families who receive employer-provided child care benefits by allowing them to exclude more of that assistance from their taxable income. Married couples filing separately would see their exclusion limit rise from $3,750 to $5,250. The amendment applies to amounts paid or incurred in calendar years starting after the bill's enactment.
Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns the use of federal regulatory agencies (like the FCC) or lawsuits to suppress lawful speech critical of political parties or the President, specifically referencing concerns about tactics mirroring authoritarian practices. It does not create new laws but formally warns that such actions undermine First Amendment protections and democratic norms. The resolution directly affects media organizations, journalists, and public discourse by calling on government agencies to avoid using their power for political retaliation. It reaffirms the House’s commitment to protecting free expression and urges officials to refrain from pressuring media to silence criticism.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 22-28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week" to honor institutions that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. It recognizes these colleges and universities as critical providers of higher education, noting they enroll 46% of AANHPI undergraduates despite comprising only 7% of U.S. institutions. The resolution emphasizes their role in supporting low-income, first-generation students and preserving cultural heritage, while calling for national recognition through community activities during the designated week. It is a symbolic gesture with no funding or policy changes attached.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther, a volunteer firefighter and equities trader who died saving others during the September 11, 2001, attacks. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be given to Crowther’s mother, Alison Crowther, following a formal presentation by congressional leaders. The bill also permits the U.S. Mint to sell bronze duplicates of the medal at cost to cover production expenses. It is a purely commemorative measure with no legislative or regulatory impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health plans and insurers to create a clear, timely process for patients or doctors to request exceptions when step therapy protocols (which force patients to try cheaper drugs first) might harm them. It mandates approval for exceptions in six specific cases, such as when prior treatments failed, delaying care risks severe harm, or the required drug causes adverse reactions. Plans must respond within 72 hours (24 hours for emergencies) and cover the requested drug for at least one year if approved. Additionally, health plans must report annual data on exception requests, approvals, denials, and reasons to the government for transparency.
Maddy summaryThe HEADACHE Act establishes a National Headache Disorders Initiative (NHDI) under the Department of Health and Human Services to address conditions like migraines, cluster headaches, and other headache disorders affecting vulnerable groups including children, pregnant women, and older adults. It creates an Advisory Council with patient advocates, healthcare providers, and federal agency representatives to guide research, improve diagnosis protocols, and reduce disparities in care. The bill requires federal agencies to share headache-related data and mandates an annual congressional report evaluating progress, disparities across demographics, and recommendations for better access to treatment and stigma reduction, with the initiative set to expire after five years.
