Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Maddy summaryThe Skills Against Violence Act of 2024 creates a new federal workforce program to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, and harassment secure employment. It authorizes grants to states, local governments, tribes, and qualified nonprofits to fund job training, counseling, workplace re-entry support, and critical services like childcare, transportation, legal aid, and mental health counseling. The program requires grantees to track outcomes (e.g., number of survivors served, job placements) and report annually to the Office on Violence Against Women, with a summary report to Congress every two years starting in 2026. Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

Maddy summaryHRES 1448 is a non-binding House resolution stating that the House believes every person has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care, during medical emergencies. It specifically addresses concerns that abortion restrictions force medical providers to choose between treating patients in life-threatening situations or risking criminal charges. The resolution highlights that such restrictions disproportionately harm Black, Indigenous, people of color, immigrants, low-income individuals, and LGBTQI+ patients. It does not change existing laws but expresses congressional support for ensuring access to emergency care without legal barriers. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Maddy summaryHRES 1437 is a ceremonial resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." It recognizes Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) - colleges and universities with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment - and their role in educating low-income students, advancing economic mobility, and serving 31.7% of all undergraduate students. The resolution calls for the public and organizations to observe this week with ceremonies and activities during Hispanic Heritage Month. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryHRES 1432 designates September 10, 2024, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day" to raise public awareness about firearm suicides and promote safe storage practices. The resolution encourages healthcare professionals to discuss safe firearm storage with patients and supports the day's goals of reducing firearm suicides through education. It directly affects the general public and healthcare providers by highlighting evidence that safe storage lowers suicide risk, referencing statistics like 54.6% of U.S. suicides in 2022 involving firearms. The bill is symbolic, with no new legal requirements, and aligns with existing awareness efforts like Firearm Suicide Prevention Day.

Maddy summaryHRES 1436 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. It recognizes suicide as a preventable public health crisis by citing statistics from the CDC, VA, and SAMHSA showing rising suicide rates across age groups, including veterans and adolescents. The resolution formally supports designating September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or directly affect any individuals - its purpose is solely to express congressional support for suicide prevention awareness and efforts.

Maddy summaryThe Remote Access Security Act (HR 8152) amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to explicitly include "remote access" under U.S. export controls. It defines remote access as foreign entities accessing U.S.-controlled items (like technology or data) via internet or cloud services from abroad, or through future regulations. The bill updates existing export control provisions across 12 sections to require oversight of remote access alongside physical exports and in-country transfers. This directly affects companies handling U.S. technology or data that could be accessed remotely by foreign entities. The change integrates remote digital access into current export control frameworks without creating new restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report within 180 days of enactment, listing all existing USDA programs and authorities that could provide assistance to Texas agricultural producers who suffered economic losses due to Mexico's failure to deliver water as required under the 1944 Colorado River Treaty. The report must detail current USDA options available to affected farmers, without creating new funding or programs. It directly affects Texas farmers whose crops or livelihoods were impacted by the water delivery shortfall. The legislation focuses solely on identifying existing support mechanisms for Congress and affected producers.

Securing and Understanding our National Renewable Agriculture Yields for Energy Act or the SUNRAY for Energy Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study, research, and demonstration regarding agrivoltaic systems. The bill defines  agrivoltaic system as a system under which solar energy production and agricultural production, including crop or animal production, occur in an integrated manner on the same piece of land through the duration of a project. Specifically, the bill directs USDA to study agrivoltaic systems, which includes conducting a review of current research and identifying research gaps. USDA must also develop a five-year plan for using USDA's research, extension, outreach, conservation, and renewable energy activities to better support agrivoltaic systems that do not displace agricultural production. USDA must also develop a definition for agrivoltaic system for the purposes of incorporating these systems into federal agriculture and energy programs, and investment tax credits. In addition, the Agricultural Research Service must establish and maintain a network of agrivoltaic systems research and demonstration sites in multiple U.S. regions to investigate increasing agricultural productivity and profitability, enhancing agricultural resilience and the capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change, protecting biodiversity, and increasing economic opportunities in rural communities. Further, the Natural Resources Conservation Service must develop national and regional guidance on best practices for the protection of soil health and productivity during the siting, construction, operation, and decommissioning of solar energy systems on agricultural land. The guidance must be updated at least every two years.

Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and a Rural Climate Alliance Network.  The advisory committee, within USDA's Office of the Chief Scientist, must review and make recommendations on the agency's long-term and short-term national policies and priorities for (1) data collection for climate-specific agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and (2) agricultural climate research. The Rural Climate Alliance Network must coordinate the provision of agriculture climate research, climate data, extension, and technical assistance for agricultural producers, the food and agricultural industry, nonprofit organizations, and researchers. The bill defines an  agricultural producer as an individual who is engaged in farming, ranching, forestry, aquaculture, or another occupation relating to agriculture. USDA must also submit a report to Congress that includes a long-term strategy for responding to the challenges faced by agricultural producers that may impact agricultural producers' climate change resilience. The report must also include recommendations for further action by federal departments and agencies that are based on best practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act to expand SNAP (food stamp) eligibility for foster care youth and homeless youth aged 18 to 26 enrolled at least half-time in college. It adds specific definitions for these groups and allows them to use SNAP benefits for meals prepared by their college dining services, provided their housing lacks individual cooking facilities. The bill treats these young adults as a separate household for SNAP purposes, ensuring their benefits aren’t affected by household size. These changes directly support vulnerable college students transitioning from foster care or experiencing homelessness, improving access to nutritious food during their education.