Rep. Laura Gillen

Maddy summaryHR 5715, the October 7 Gold Medal Act, authorizes Congress to award a gold medal to American hostages and victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack in Israel. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be presented to recognize their suffering and sacrifice, with the medal displayed at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs, but does not create new legal obligations or policy changes. This is a ceremonial recognition, not a substantive legislative measure.

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 summaryThis bill adds Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests (blood or biological tests analyzing cell-free DNA) starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 68 and older (starting in 2028, with the age limit increasing by 1 year annually), requiring tests to be FDA-cleared and deemed reasonable/necessary by the Secretary for early cancer detection across multiple organ sites. Payment will initially match current stool DNA test rates before 2031, then shift to a lower rate or new payment system after 2031, with limits preventing more than one test per year. The bill explicitly states it does not alter coverage for existing cancer screenings like breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires five federal agencies (Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, Treasury, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency) to coordinate housing data sharing and jointly propose policy solutions. Within one year of enactment, the agencies must establish a shared agreement and submit a report to Congress addressing mortgage costs, housing construction barriers, local regulations, insurance availability, down payment assistance, and disaster resilience. The report will outline specific proposals to improve housing affordability and market efficiency. This is a procedural bill focused on interagency coordination, not direct policy changes or benefits for homeowners.

Maddy summaryHR 5643 designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Northport, New York, as the "Navy (SEAL) Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy VA Medical Center." This naming resolution honors Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a Navy SEAL who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan. The bill does not alter medical services or policies but officially renames the facility to commemorate his sacrifice and legacy, located approximately ten miles from his birthplace in Patchogue, New York.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryThis bill requires NASA and NOAA to establish civilian space cooperation with Taiwan within 90 days of enactment, focusing on satellite programs, weather technology, and personnel exchanges. It mandates that these efforts comply with the Taiwan Relations Act and U.S. export rules while protecting U.S. intellectual property and economic interests. The agencies must submit annual reports to Congress detailing cooperation activities, challenges, and progress for five years after enactment. The bill directly affects U.S. space agencies and Taiwan’s space agency, facilitating non-military space collaboration. It does not alter existing U.S. policy toward Taiwan but creates a formal mechanism for expanded technical engagement.

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 summaryHR 5573, the Combatting Fentanyl Poisonings Act of 2025, creates three federal grant programs to address fentanyl-related harms. It funds state/local law enforcement to target illegal social media sales of controlled substances (including fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills) and provides education for schools and parents about fentanyl risks. Nonprofits receive grants up to $50,000 to run public awareness campaigns, produce educational materials, and offer counseling for families affected by fentanyl deaths - though funds cannot cover most harm reduction supplies (only naloxone is permitted). The bill allocates $10 million for law enforcement programs, $3 million for awareness grants, and $2 million for officer safety equipment like fentanyl test strips and naloxone training.

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".