Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that AM radio receivers be included as standard equipment in all new motor vehicles (such as cars and trucks) sold in the United States, with a rule to be issued by the Department of Transportation within one year. The rule must ensure AM radio is easily accessible on the dashboard and allows manufacturers to use digital AM radio technology instead of traditional AM. During the one-year period between the bill's enactment and the rule's effective date, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio. The bill also directs a study to evaluate whether an alternative system could deliver emergency alerts as reliably as AM radio across the country, especially during crises.

Maddy summaryHR 3420, the My Body, My Data Act of 2023, restricts how companies can handle reproductive and sexual health data - such as pregnancy details, contraceptive use, or abortion-related information - by requiring them to collect only what’s necessary for requested services and limiting employee access. It gives individuals the right to access, correct, or delete their data, see which third parties received it, and get clear privacy policies explaining data practices. The Federal Trade Commission enforces the law, with penalties for violations including $100-$1,000 per violation per day, and bans retaliation for exercising these rights. The law applies to companies (like health apps or insurers) but excludes HIPAA-covered healthcare providers and entities subject to existing federal health privacy rules.

Maddy summary# Comprehensive Summary: Maternal Health and Vaccination Legislation This proposed legislation establishes a comprehensive framework to improve maternal health outcomes across multiple dimensions, with a strong focus on equity and addressing systemic disparities. The bill is organized into 13 titles covering various aspects of maternal health care. ## Key Focus Areas 1. **Maternal Health Equity**: The legislation emphasizes reducing racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes, with specific provisions targeting communities of color and underserved populations. 2. **Incarcerated Mothers**: Includes provisions to end shackling of pregnant individuals in correctional facilities and establishes programs for maternal health care in prisons and jails. 3. **Technology and Telehealth**: Creates grant programs for telehealth models, technology-enabled collaborative learning, and digital tools to improve access to maternal care. 4. **Climate Change Impact**: Addresses how climate change affects maternal and infant health, with a focus on vulnerable populations. 5. **Public Health Emergencies**: Establishes protocols for maternal care during public health crises like pandemics. 6. **Vaccinations**: Expands maternal vaccination awareness and equity campaigns. ## Major Provisions **Maternal Vaccination Campaign (Title XIII)**: - Expands awareness campaigns to specifically target pregnant and postpartum individuals - Allocates $17 million annually (2024-2028) for vaccination outreach - Includes specific efforts to increase vaccination rates among racial/ethnic minority groups **Technology and Telehealth (Titles IX)**: - $6 million annually for technology-enabled collaborative learning models - $6 million annually for digital tools to promote equity in maternal health - Creates a demonstration project for alternative payment models in maternal care **Climate Change and Maternal Health (Title XII)**: - $100 million for a grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks - $5 million for education and training at health profession schools - Establishes a National Institutes of Health Consortium on Birth and Climate Change Research **Incarcerated Mothers (Title VIII)**: - Requires 25% grant reduction for states that don't restrict restraints on pregnant incarcerated individuals - Establishes model programs in Bureau of Prisons facilities for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals - $10 million annually for State and local prison and jail programs **Public Health Emergency Response (Title XI)**: - $100 million for data collection on maternal health during public health emergencies - $30 million for expanding maternal mortality reviews - $45 million for Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) - $15 million for research on public health emergencies' impact on maternal health ## Cross-Cutting Themes - **Equity Focus**: Nearly every provision includes specific measures to address racial and ethnic disparities - **Data Collection**: Strong emphasis on collecting and analyzing demographic data - **Community Involvement**: Requires input from community-based organizations and affected populations - **Interagency Coordination**: Mandates collaboration between multiple federal agencies - **Long-Term Investment**: All funding is allocated for 5-year periods (2024-2028) The legislation represents a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to improving maternal health outcomes in the United States, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and systemic barriers that contribute to poor maternal health outcomes.

Maddy summaryHRES 424 is a non-binding resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. It formally honors his life and legacy as the founder of a global Hindu organization with thousands of places of worship. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or groups; it serves solely as a commemorative gesture by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHR 3538, the "No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act," requires Members of Congress to forfeit one day’s pay for each 24-hour period the government defaults on debt or shuts down due to funding gaps. If the debt limit is reached or a shutdown occurs, their pay is withheld during the crisis and held in escrow until the end of the 118th Congress (2025), after which any withheld funds are released. The bill applies only to the 2023-2025 congressional term and excludes days after the November 2024 election. It directly affects all Senators and Representatives by tying their compensation to avoiding government funding crises.

Maddy summaryHR 3537 authorizes the minting of commemorative coins to mark the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service, established by the 1924 Rogers Act. The bill specifies three coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad) with limited mintage (50,000 gold, 400,000 silver, 750,000 half-dollars) to be issued in 2025, featuring designs honoring diplomatic history. A surcharge on each coin sale ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollars) will fund the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) to support its oral history program and diplomatic preservation efforts. The coins will be legal tender, sold at cost-plus-surcharge, with all revenue directed to ADST per the bill's provisions.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 44 is a non-binding congressional resolution urging the creation of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. It does not establish the commission itself but calls for its formation to acknowledge historical injustices against Black, Indigenous, and other people of color - including systemic discrimination in housing, Social Security, the GI Bill, and land policies - and to address ongoing racial inequities. The resolution emphasizes the need to dismantle the "belief in a hierarchy of human value" and promote racial healing as a national priority. It complements ongoing efforts like H.R. 40 (a bill to study reparations) but does not create new legal requirements or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 3436, the Support Our Election Workers Act, creates a federal grant program to help states boost pay for election workers, including unpaid poll workers and election officials. States would receive funds to cover the "reasonable costs" of increasing compensation, aiming to retain and recruit qualified workers for elections. To qualify, states must submit detailed plans outlining how funds will be used, including retention strategies and eligibility criteria for workers. The program applies to all states and the Northern Mariana Islands, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2024 and beyond.

Maddy summaryThe Fund the TSA Act sets a new aviation security fee of $7.60 per one-way air trip (capping round trips at $15.20) and requires annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026. It creates three dedicated funds from these fees: $250 million yearly (2024-2028) for airport security technology development (including $12.5 million for small businesses), $1.14 billion in 2024 for TSA worker salaries and benefits, and $130 million in 2024 for airport security programs like law enforcement reimbursements and exit lane security grants. These funds replace diverted revenues and directly support TSA operations, technology upgrades, and workforce needs. The bill affects air travelers (via the fee), TSA employees (through funding), and small businesses (through technology development opportunities).

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II (July 1, 1943-December 31, 1948) by allowing qualifying individuals to receive VA headstones, markers, or other commemorative benefits. It requires the Secretary of Defense to issue honorable discharges to eligible former cadet nurses within one year of enactment, designating their service termination date. The bill does not grant full veteran benefits (like Arlington National Cemetery burial), but honors these individuals as veterans for specific commemorative purposes only. It directly affects surviving cadet nurses who served during that period and were honorably discharged.