Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Maddy summaryThe Caring for All Families Act expands family medical leave eligibility under the FMLA to include domestic partners, adult children, children of domestic partners, and extended family members such as grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and in-laws. It also adds new "parental involvement and family wellness" leave allowing employees to attend school activities for their children/grandchildren or meet routine medical needs for themselves, their children, spouse/domestic partner, or elderly individuals with family-like relationships. Employees may take up to 4 hours per 30-day period or 24 hours per year for these purposes, with the leave being in addition to existing FMLA protections. This bill directly affects private sector employees covered by the FMLA and federal employees, broadening who qualifies for leave and expanding leave purposes to include family wellness activities.

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons in the context of its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China.

Stop the Wait Act of 2025 This bill phases out the initial waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eliminates the waiting period for certain disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare.  Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits. The bill would gradually reduce this waiting period before eliminating it entirely in the year 2030.  Further, the bill would eliminate the 24-month waiting period for certain disabled workers and other individuals to become eligible for Medicare. Under current law, individuals under the age of 65 may generally enroll in Medicare after they have been eligible for SSDI or Social Security child’s, widow’s, or widower’s benefits by reason of disability for 24 months. The bill would eliminate this waiting period for individuals for whom the annual cost of certain medical insurance would exceed a specified percentage of their household income (i.e., those who cannot afford minimum essential coverage). Medicare eligibility for these individuals must be available retroactively to the first month that an individual qualified for SSDI or Social Security child’s, widow’s, or widower’s benefits by reason of disability.

Maddy summaryHR 959 creates a new Office within the U.S. Department of State to monitor and address Islamophobia abroad. The bill requires the State Department to include specific, detailed reports on Islamophobia in its annual human rights and religious freedom reports. These reports must describe incidents like violence against Muslims or mosques, government propaganda promoting hatred, and how foreign governments respond to such issues. The law directly affects how the U.S. government documents religious discrimination in foreign countries, mandating new reporting requirements for the State Department starting 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, extending mental health support programs for healthcare professionals through 2030 (previously ending in 2024). It requires funded programs to specifically address reducing administrative burdens on healthcare workers while continuing to promote access to mental health and substance use disorder services. The legislation directly affects healthcare providers across the U.S. who may access these federally supported resources. Key provisions include extending funding periods and mandating that grant recipients focus on easing workplace administrative tasks, alongside maintaining existing awareness initiatives. The bill does not create new programs but continues and refines existing mental health support for the healthcare workforce.

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination. The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as public safety. The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate. Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court. The bill transfers the authority to suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents from the Department of Justice to DHS.

Maddy summaryHR 922, the Period PROUD Act of 2025, allocates $1.9 billion annually (2025-2028) through the Social Services Block Grant Program, with $200 million specifically dedicated each year (2026-2029) to provide free menstrual products to low-income menstruating individuals. It requires states to distribute these funds to eligible nonprofits with experience in community distribution of basic needs, integrating the program with existing services like SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC. The bill mandates that funds supplement, not replace, other existing programs, prohibits limiting where products can be distributed, and caps administrative costs at 9% of allocated funds. States must report annually and an evaluation of the program’s effectiveness will be completed by 2031.

Maddy summaryHR 944, the Access to Counsel Act, requires U.S. immigration officials to provide certain immigrants a meaningful opportunity to consult with legal counsel during key immigration processes. It directly affects U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents returning from travel, visa holders, refugees, asylees, and parolees subject to secondary or deferred inspection at ports of entry. The bill mandates that officials ensure access to counsel (including via phone) within one hour of inspection starting, allow counsel to present evidence, and accommodate in-person meetings when possible. It also requires officials to provide counsel access before accepting Form I-407 abandonment forms from lawful permanent residents, unless waived in writing. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment and preserves existing rights to counsel under other immigration laws.

Maddy summaryHR 897, the Aviation-Impacted Communities Act, makes communities located near airports but outside the current FAA noise standard (65 DNL) eligible for noise mitigation funding and establishes a process for these communities to formally seek designation. It requires the FAA to partner with the National Academy of Sciences to study aviation impacts at major airports, develop a diagnostic tool for community assessments, and create community boards to represent residents. These boards can request assessments, collaborate on action plans to address noise or emissions, and access grants for solutions like sound insulation, air filtration, or flight path changes. The bill authorizes $750 million for noise mitigation funding over 10 years, targeting residential areas, schools, hospitals, and other facilities affected by aircraft noise and emissions.

Maddy summaryHR 898 establishes two grant programs to address aviation noise and pollution impacts on communities near airports. First, it creates a 3-year EPA-funded research initiative (with $2.5-$5 million grants) to measure noise and emissions using advanced technology, producing neighborhood-level data to identify disproportionately affected areas. Second, it launches a mitigation grant program prioritizing communities identified in the research, funding projects like noise-reducing home retrofits, health services, and environmental programs for disadvantaged groups. The bill requires grantees to collaborate with local communities and report annually on services provided, demographic impacts, and how the work addresses environmental justice concerns.