Rep. Joseph D. Morelle

Maddy summaryHCONRES 33 requires the Architect of the Capitol to install a permanent plaque on the western front of the U.S. Capitol listing the names of all U.S. Capitol Police officers, Metropolitan Police Department (DC) officers, and other federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel who responded to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. The plaque must be installed within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. It directly honors law enforcement officers from multiple agencies who protected the Capitol during the violence. The bill does not create new policies or funding but mandates a commemorative tribute at a specific Capitol location. This is a procedural resolution focused solely on recognizing the officers' service.

Maddy summaryThe HEADs UP Act of 2025 would improve healthcare access for people with developmental disabilities by adding them to the list of medically underserved populations that health centers must serve. It authorizes $15 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to fund new primary care and specialized dental services through health centers in underserved areas. Health centers receiving these grants must use the funds to supplement, not replace, existing services for this population. The bill directly affects health centers serving underserved communities and the people with developmental disabilities who face barriers to healthcare.

Maddy summaryHR 3417, the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025, requires websites and applications used by covered entities - including businesses, government agencies, and public accommodations - to be accessible to people with disabilities. The bill mandates the Department of Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to establish accessibility standards within 24 months, with different compliance timelines for small businesses (2-3 years) versus larger entities (30 days). It includes provisions for technical assistance, grants to help small entities remediate inaccessible websites, and enforcement mechanisms to address violations. The law aims to ensure people with disabilities can access the same information, services, and transactions online as people without disabilities. Commercial providers who develop websites or applications for covered entities must also ensure their products meet accessibility standards.

Maddy summaryHR 3398 (the Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act) bans civilians from purchasing, owning, or possessing "enhanced body armor" (defined as bullet-resistant gear meeting National Institute of Justice RF1 standards) without exception. The law directly affects most private citizens who might seek such armor, while exempting law enforcement officers (including corrections officers), government agencies, tribes, and individuals who legally owned enhanced body armor before the law took effect. Key provisions include creating a new federal criminal offense punishable by up to five years in prison for violations, with clear definitions of "enhanced body armor" and "covered law enforcement officer" based on existing legal standards. The bill focuses on restricting access to high-level protective gear for non-official use, not on regulating standard body armor.

Maddy summaryHR 3277, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover medically necessary outpatient and inpatient treatments for congenital anomalies or birth defects primarily affecting the eyes, ears, teeth, mouth, or jaw. This includes reconstructive procedures, dental/orthodontic support during treatment, and follow-up care, but excludes purely cosmetic surgery not tied to a medical diagnosis. Cost-sharing (like copays) for these services must not be stricter than for other medical benefits. The law takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, and mandates insurers to provide notice about this coverage to beneficiaries.

Maddy summaryHR 3243, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025, bans the provision of paid conversion therapy aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, and prohibits advertising such therapy as effective, safe, or without risk. It directly affects LGBTQ+ individuals and their families who might be targeted by these practices, as professionals have determined conversion therapy is ineffective and harmful. The law treats violations as deceptive acts under consumer protection laws, empowering the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce it through civil actions. It explicitly excludes legitimate gender transition support and non-discriminatory counseling from the ban.

Maddy summaryHR 3250 creates a federal grant program to support the development and adoption of evidence-based innovative learning models in K-12 schools. The bill directly affects the Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences, state education agencies, and local school districts, which would receive funding to develop, research, and implement these models. Key mechanisms include competitive grants for early development, mid-phase evaluation, and expansion of promising models; requirements that models be evidence-based and developed with school community input; and annual reporting requirements for grantees. The bill prohibits federal mandates on specific learning models while requiring that grant funds supplement rather than replace existing funding. The program is authorized for funding from 2026-2035 (Title I) and 2027-2036 (Title II).

Maddy summaryHR 3206, the Protecting America's Property Rights Act, requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the "Enterprises") to use third-party insurance products regulated by state authorities for mortgage lien and title protection. It mandates that any mortgage purchased by these entities must involve products regulated by state insurance or financial authorities, as defined in existing federal law. To enforce this, the bill adds a 1.00% capital requirement on the unpaid principal balance of mortgages that don’t meet this standard. The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency must issue implementing regulations within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 3204, the BASIC ACT, increases tax incentives for semiconductor manufacturing. It raises the advanced manufacturing investment credit from 25% to 35% for qualifying semiconductor production facilities and extends the deadline for claiming the credit from 2026 to 2030. The bill directly affects companies building or expanding semiconductor manufacturing plants in the U.S. The changes apply to property placed in service after the bill's enactment date. This provides longer-term financial support for domestic semiconductor investment.

Maddy summaryHR 3178, the Save Healthcare Workers Act, creates a new federal crime for assaulting hospital staff while they are performing their duties, with penalties including fines and up to 10 years in prison (up to 20 years for aggravated cases involving weapons or injuries). The bill directly affects hospital employees - including nurses, doctors, and support staff - across all covered facilities (such as emergency rooms, long-term care centers, and children’s hospitals) by criminalizing violence that disrupts patient care. It also establishes a $25 million annual grant program (2025-2034) to help hospitals implement safety measures like staff de-escalation training, security technology, and coordination with local law enforcement. These provisions aim to address workplace violence in healthcare settings, which the bill cites as a growing problem affecting service delivery and staff retention.