Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Marshall "Major" Taylor, a pioneering Black cyclist who broke racial barriers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including world records and international championship wins, as well as his advocacy for equality in sports. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be presented to Taylor's great-granddaughter, Karen Donovan, following the congressional authorization. As a commemorative act with no policy changes, it serves solely to honor Taylor's legacy as a trailblazer and role model.

Maddy summaryThe YouthBuild for the Future Act increases annual funding for the YouthBuild program, authorizing $159.5 million for 2024 with incremental growth through 2029. It reserves 20% of funds above $125 million for rural programs and tribes, while adding new requirements like meal assistance, benefits counseling for programs like SNAP, and support services for participants with disabilities. The bill updates participant eligibility terms (e.g., "youth justice-involved" instead of "youth offender") and mandates annual consultation with program providers to set performance goals. It directly affects low-income youth in rural areas, tribal communities, and justice-involved youth through expanded workforce training and support services.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes the Department of Education's 2023 SAVE Plan repayment regulations permanent by incorporating them directly into federal law. It directly affects federal student loan borrowers who use the SAVE Plan, which sets income-driven repayment terms. The key mechanism is transferring the specific rules from the 2023 regulations (published in the Federal Register) into Title 34 of the U.S. Code, ensuring those terms remain in effect without needing future regulatory updates. This change provides stability for borrowers and eliminates the need for the Department to reissue the same rules as new regulations.

Generating Relief for Academic Debt Using Assisted Tax Efficiency Act or the GRADUATE Act This bill expands the tax deduction for student loan interest to include payments toward principal. It also increases the maximum allowable amount of the deduction.

Maddy summaryHR 6592, the Fight Book Bans Act, provides federal grants to reimburse public school districts for legal costs when they choose to keep instructional or library materials after parental objections. It directly affects school districts (covered local educational agencies) that select materials for students and handle challenges to their removal. The bill authorizes up to $100,000 per case in grants to cover attorney fees and court costs, provided the district didn’t remove the materials and wasn’t reimbursed by the state. Funding of $15 million is authorized for fiscal years 2024-2028. The grants are strictly for legal challenges to decisions not to remove materials, not for the content of the materials themselves.

Maddy summaryHRES 907 is a non-binding House resolution condemning rising antisemitism in the U.S., citing increased hate crimes (25% rise in 2022 per FBI data) and campus incidents (41% increase from 2021-2022 per ADL). It calls on all Americans, including campus leaders and government agencies, to combat antisemitism and urges implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. The resolution specifically requests increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to strengthen safety protections for Jewish communities. It directly affects Jewish Americans, campus communities, and government agencies responsible for hate crime prevention and community safety.

Maddy summaryHR 6576, the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023, authorizes $500 million to $1 billion annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 to expand full-service community schools. The bill directly affects public elementary and secondary schools with at least 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch or identified for improvement under federal education law. Key mechanisms include funding planning grants to develop community-wide leadership teams, implementation grants for schools to provide integrated student supports (health, mental health, housing services), expanded learning opportunities (after-school programs, career training), and family engagement activities. The bill requires schools to establish collaborative leadership structures, maintain public transparency, and ensure services complement rather than replace existing programs. This legislation aims to create school environments that address students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs through coordinated community partnerships.

Maddy summaryHRES 895 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 28, 2023, that condemns statements by some members of Congress calling for the expulsion of Palestinians from the United States. The resolution states such rhetoric is un-American, bigoted, and dangerous because it unfairly conflates Palestinians with Hamas and ignores the U.S. history of welcoming immigrants of all backgrounds. It specifically references H.R. 6211 (introduced November 2, 2023) as an example of harmful rhetoric. This resolution has no legal effect - it is a symbolic statement expressing the House's position.

Maddy summaryHRES 793 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives calling on Hamas to immediately release all 199 hostages taken during Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution condemns Hamas for the attack, the taking of hostages, and threats against hostages, while stating that holding hostages violates international humanitarian law under the Geneva Conventions. It demands the immediate release of all hostages and expresses sympathy for victims and their families. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal obligations but formally expresses the House's position.

Maddy summaryHRES 683 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support for diplomatic efforts to encourage Mexico to fulfill annual water delivery commitments under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico treaty. The treaty requires Mexico to deliver an average of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually (over a 5-year cycle) to the U.S., but Mexico has historically delayed deliveries until the cycle ends. The resolution specifically acknowledges water shortages faced by South Texas farmers and urges Mexico to meet its annual obligations, while supporting negotiations for more reliable water agreements. It does not create new legal requirements but formally encourages diplomatic action to address the delivery delays.