Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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 summaryThis bill directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to launch a national public education campaign about abortion access. The campaign must provide medically accurate information on where to obtain abortion services (including medication abortion), legal rights for out-of-state care, identifying misleading anti-abortion centers, spotting disinformation, and protecting personal health data. It specifically targets underserved communities like people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, rural residents, and those with low incomes, while prohibiting the promotion of misinformation or abstinence-only programs.

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 summaryHR 1756, the "Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025," prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading stocks, bonds, or other investments tied to defense contractors with U.S. Department of Defense contracts. It requires all such holdings to be divested within 120 days (or 180 days for complex funds) of enacting the law or when taking office, banning "blind trusts" as a compliance method. Exceptions include diversified investment funds meeting specific criteria, Alaska Native Claims Settlement stock, U.S. Treasury securities, and government retirement plans. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $50,000 per offense.

Save America's Forgotten Equines Act of 2025 or the SAFE Act of 2025 This bill permanently prohibits the slaughter of equines (e.g., horses and mules) for human consumption. (Current law prohibits the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption. This bill extends the prohibition to equines.) Specifically, this bill prohibits a person from knowingly (1) slaughtering an equine for human consumption; or (2) shipping, transporting, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donating an equine to be slaughtered for human consumption or equine parts for human consumption. The bill subjects a violator to a fine. The bill applies to conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. However, it does not apply to an activity carried out by an Indian for a religious ceremony. As background, in recent years, the appropriations acts have prohibited the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using federal funds to inspect horses before they are slaughtered for human consumption. Therefore, there are currently no USDA-inspected horse slaughter facilities in the United States.

Maddy summaryHRES 261 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States. It celebrates Latinas' historical and ongoing roles in fields like business, military service, science, arts, and public office, while acknowledging persistent challenges like wage gaps and systemic barriers. The resolution specifically highlights that Latinas make up approximately 1 in 6 U.S. women (31 million people) and emphasizes their economic impact (contributing $1.3 billion to GDP in 2021) and cultural achievements. It does not create new policies or allocate funds but formally honors these contributions and calls for continued efforts to address inequities. This resolution directly affects Latinas as a recognized demographic group within U.S. society.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 2411, directs the U.S. government to immediately resume funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by repealing two prior funding restrictions. It requires the State Department to restart payments to UNRWA under existing authorities and mandates the President to rescind a 2025 executive order ending UNRWA support. The bill affects Palestinian refugees in Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank who rely on UNRWA for humanitarian aid, as well as U.S. funding mechanisms. It also requires quarterly reports through 2028 on UNRWA’s progress implementing accountability reforms from an independent review led by Catherine Colonna.