Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Maddy summaryHR 3973, the Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023, establishes new ethics rules for federal judges and justices. The bill prohibits judges from owning stocks, commercial real estate, business interests, and certain trusts, while creating a Federal Employee Investment Account for permitted investments. It requires judges to disclose potential conflicts of interest, restricts privately funded judicial education events, and creates a Supreme Court Complaints Review Committee to handle complaints against justices. The bill aims to increase transparency and reduce conflicts of interest for federal judges and justices.

Maddy summaryHR 3850, the Pride In Mental Health Act of 2023, establishes a federal grant program to improve mental health and substance abuse services for LGBTQ+ youth (including nonbinary, intersex, and Two Spirit individuals). The bill directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to fund eligible organizations to provide trauma-informed care, cultural competency training for caregivers, school bullying prevention guidelines, and family support resources. It explicitly prohibits grant funds from being used for conversion therapy or advertising related to such therapy. The bill also requires data collection on LGBTQ+ youth mental health and a federal survey to measure psychological distress.

Maddy summaryHRES 483 is a symbolic resolution recognizing June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month" to celebrate immigrants and their children for their contributions to U.S. health, safety, diversity, and prosperity. It highlights immigrants' roles in critical sectors like healthcare (including 27% of physicians) and the economy (e.g., 44% of Fortune 500 companies founded by immigrants or their descendants). The resolution urges the House to celebrate immigrant contributions, welcome immigrants, and work toward "smart and just immigration policy." As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally acknowledges immigrants' historical and ongoing impact on U.S. society.

Maddy summaryThe American Family Act establishes a monthly child tax credit of $250 per month for each child under age 6 and $300 per month for each child aged 6-18, with income limits of $150,000 for joint filers and $112,500 for other filers. The credit is refundable, meaning it can be paid even if the taxpayer owes no income tax, and will be adjusted annually for inflation. The bill includes detailed rules for determining eligibility, including requirements that the child resides with the taxpayer for more than half the month and provisions to prevent fraud through recapture of improperly received payments. The credit will be paid monthly in advance rather than as a single annual payment, with specific mechanisms for calculating and distributing the payments.

Maddy summaryHR 3877, the Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2023, creates a new Office within the USDA to specifically support small farms, ranches, and forest operations. It defines "small" as operations under 180 acres (or meeting regional/production-based criteria) with less than $350,000 in annual gross cash income. The Office will coordinate USDA programs, review policies disadvantaging small operations, and provide direct grants of up to $25,000 for equipment repairs, land acquisition, conservation practices, and business planning. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for the Office's operations and $10 million for grants, with specific liaisons appointed from key USDA agencies.

Maddy summaryHR 698, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, prohibits the sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of specific firearms and ammunition devices commonly referred to as "assault weapons" and "large capacity magazines" in interstate commerce. The bill defines "semiautomatic assault weapons" to include rifles like AR-15s and AK-47s, as well as firearms with specific features such as folding stocks, pistol grips, threaded barrels, and detachable magazines holding more than 15 rounds. It exempts law enforcement, military, antique firearms, and weapons already lawfully owned before the law's enactment (known as "grandfathered" weapons). The bill also requires new identification markings on these weapons and large capacity magazines, and adds background check requirements for transfers of grandfathered weapons.

Maddy summaryHR 3768, the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023, provides federal grants to support midwifery education and increase access to midwifery services. It allocates $15 million annually (2024-2028) for accredited midwifery schools to directly support students, expand programs, and train clinical instructors, with 50% of funds dedicated to student support. The bill also authorizes $20 million annually for nurse-midwifery programs in nursing schools, prioritizing students who will work in underserved health professional shortage areas and increasing racial/ethnic minority representation. These provisions directly affect midwifery students, educational institutions, and communities with limited access to maternity care, aiming to expand the midwifery workforce through targeted funding.

This bill establishes a student loan deferment and forgiveness program for physicians who provide mental and behavioral health services (including substance abuse prevention and treatment services) to racial and ethnic minority groups and low-income individuals. To carry out the program, the Department of Health and Human Services must pay the outstanding principal and interest (up to a maximum limit) on specified federal student loans for eligible physicians who work in qualifying employment. While participating in the program, physicians do not need to pay the principal of their loans but must pay any interest that accrues. To be eligible, physicians must complete a mental or behavioral health professions degree or certificate at a minority-serving institution of higher education. Physicians must also provide mental and behavioral health services for five consecutive years while working either (1) as solo practitioners where at least 30% of patients receive Medicaid and at least 50% of patients are members of racial and ethnic minority groups; or (2) at institutions that accept Medicaid and where at least 50% of patients served by the institution are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.

Maddy summaryHR 3792 extends U.S. security funding for Israel through 2028 (Section 3) and expands energy cooperation to include advanced nuclear technologies and carbon capture (Section 5). It requires annual reports on regional security partnerships involving Israel (Section 6) and ensures countries in the Abraham Accords can access U.S. development programs (Section 8). The bill also mandates reports on diplomatic efforts against ICC investigations targeting the U.S. and Israel (Section 10) and encourages people-to-people programs to strengthen the Abraham Accords (Sections 7, 9). These provisions directly affect Israel’s diplomatic engagement, security partnerships, and economic cooperation in the Middle East.

Maddy summaryThe Barriers to Suicide Act of 2023 establishes a federal grant program to fund evidence-based suicide deterrents on bridges. The Transportation Secretary will award competitive grants to states or local governments for installing proven safety measures like nets or barriers, prioritizing areas with high suicide rates, with federal funding covering up to 80% of project costs. The bill also mandates a study by the Comptroller General to assess effective deterrents for non-bridge structures (e.g., buildings) and report findings within one year. It authorizes $10 million annually for 2024-2028 to support these initiatives. The law directly affects bridge safety planning for state and local agencies seeking federal assistance.