Rep. Glenn Thompson

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HRES 690) expressing support for designating September 2025 as "National Workforce Development Month." It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements. The resolution acknowledges the importance of workforce development programs - like those under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - and supports federal initiatives that help workers gain skills, reduce unemployment, and strengthen the economy. It specifically urges recognition of workforce development’s role in job training, economic growth, and supporting workers with barriers to employment.

Maddy summaryThe RESULTS Act (HR 5269) changes how Medicare calculates payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests. It requires Medicare to collect data on private payor rates for widely available non-Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory Tests (non-ADLTs) from a qualifying independent claims data entity (a national nonprofit organization meeting specific criteria) rather than relying on data reported directly by laboratories. For tests where data is unavailable, the bill establishes default payment rates based on previous years' rates adjusted for inflation. The law also requires Medicare to publicly explain payment rates with supporting data, affecting Medicare beneficiaries, clinical laboratories, and private payors that provide services covered by Medicare.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 118 is a symbolic resolution proposing that September 12, 2025, be designated as "The Day of the Bible" in the U.S. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups. The resolution asks Congress to express support for the designation and encourages schools, civic groups, and communities to hold educational activities about the Bible's historical role. It also requires the President to issue an annual proclamation for this day, recognizing the 1782 approval of the Aitken Bible as a milestone in American history. The bill is purely ceremonial with no legal obligations.

Maddy summaryHRES 658 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the nonprofit sector’s contributions to communities and supporting the designation of August 17, 2025, as "National Nonprofit Day." It highlights nonprofits as the nation’s third-largest employer (12 million workers) and key community partners, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution formally honors nonprofits’ role in services like education, health, and shelter but does not alter policies or obligations. This is a non-binding gesture of appreciation, not a legislative change.

Maddy summaryHR 4989, the Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025, requires the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture (USDA) to simplify coordination for rural housing projects funded by both agencies. Within 180 days, they must create a memorandum of understanding to evaluate environmental review processes, designate a lead agency for efficiency, and maintain existing environmental standards. The bill establishes an advisory group with housing stakeholders - including nonprofits, developers, and residents - to guide implementation. It mandates a report within one year with recommendations to improve project efficiency without reducing resident safety, shifting long-term costs, or undermining environmental standards. This bill directly affects rural housing projects funded by HUD or USDA by targeting bureaucratic delays in approvals.

Maddy summaryHR 4965, the Counseling for Career Choice Act, requires schools to strengthen career guidance programs for students. It directly affects K-12 school counselors and students by mandating specific components, including identifying local job market trends with workforce agencies, providing financial aid awareness, and developing personalized career plans. Key provisions require schools to create systems for counselors to access workforce data, offer professional development, and connect students to apprenticeships, internships, dual enrollment, and job training programs. The law also encourages using technology like AI tools to support career counseling and evaluate student outcomes. This focuses on preparing students for college and careers through structured, data-informed school counseling services.

Maddy summaryHR 4945, the GO Ag Act, creates a $5 million grant program to fund new agricultural education programs in secondary schools. It provides competitive grants (max $100,000 per school) for schools to develop new programs focused on agriculture, including curriculum, equipment, and work-based learning. To qualify, schools must show programs are new, align with regional employer needs, and include sustainable funding beyond the grant. Grantees must track student progress (including special populations) and submit annual reports on program effectiveness through 2028.

Maddy summaryHR 4863, the Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025, provides lump sum catch-up payments to victims of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and 1996 Khobar Towers bombing who were previously denied compensation due to confusing Department of Justice guidance. The bill requires the Special Master to authorize these payments to individuals who relied on outdated guidance stating they could not apply for lump sum payments if already eligible for regular distributions. Victims can prove their reliance through documentation, sworn statements, or other methods approved by the Special Master. Payments will be made from a reserve fund or the main compensation fund, ensuring those who were wrongly excluded can now receive full compensation they were entitled to under the law.

Maddy summaryHR 4825, the COTA Act, amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve career guidance for skilled trades. It requires workforce programs to provide students with information about high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand career paths - including construction, healthcare, and technology - and to run public awareness campaigns (like social media ads) about these opportunities. This directly affects community colleges, career centers, and workforce development agencies administering federal job training programs. The bill mandates these new guidance and outreach requirements to help connect students and workers with growing industry needs. It does not change funding levels or create new programs, but updates existing workforce development services.

Maddy summaryHRES 613 is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month." It directly affects people with disabilities by raising public awareness of their contributions and challenges, referencing CDC data showing 70 million U.S. adults live with disabilities. The resolution calls on the public and organizations to celebrate Disability Pride Month in July and actively work to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities, aligning with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is a non-binding gesture focused on recognition, not policy change.