Rep. Kim Schrier

Maddy summaryThe Stop CMV Act of 2025 requires hospitals to screen all infants under 21 days old for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that can cause hearing loss and developmental delays. States must establish screening standards - including parent notification - within two years of the law’s enactment, or the federal Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders will set them. The bill provides federal grants for states to implement screening, improve data systems, and fund research on CMV prevention, diagnostics, and treatments through the CDC and NIH.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to establish a dedicated "Press 3" option (via IVR) for LGBTQ+ youth seeking crisis support, directly affecting LGBTQ+ youth who face a four times higher suicide risk than peers. It mandates that at least 9% of funds allocated for the lifeline's services be reserved specifically for these specialized LGBTQ+ youth services. The bill amends existing law to formalize this dedicated resource, building on current services that handled over 1.5 million contacts from LGBTQ+ youth in 2025. This creates a concrete policy change for accessing tailored crisis support without altering other lifeline operations.

Maddy summaryHR 5403, the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act, amends federal law to allow local law enforcement agencies facing officer recruitment shortages or high turnover to use COPS Program grants for recruitment and retention bonuses. The bill specifically adds a new provision (25) to the grant program, enabling agencies to fund bonuses for hiring or keeping officers when they experience declining recruitment or elevated retirements/resignations. This change directly affects eligible local police departments seeking to address staffing challenges through existing federal funding. The key mechanism expands the permitted uses of COPS grants to include performance-based bonuses, without creating new funding streams. The bill focuses on practical tools for agencies struggling to maintain staffing levels.

Maddy summaryThe Bipartisan Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Expansion Act increases federal funding for law enforcement bulletproof vests by raising the grant share from 50% to 60% for state and local agencies. It also authorizes $60 million annually for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This change reduces the cost burden on participating agencies, requiring them to cover only 40% of vest costs instead of 50%. The bill directly affects state and local law enforcement agencies that apply for these grants to purchase protective gear.

Maddy summaryThe FAMILY Act would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for workers needing time off for caregiving or medical reasons. It defines "qualified caregiving" to include caring for a family member with a serious health condition, personal medical needs, or recovery from violence (including domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking). Benefits would be calculated based on earnings, with a minimum monthly benefit of $580 and maximum of $4,000, administered by a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration. Eligible individuals would need to have worked for at least 8 quarters in the previous year and file an application with required documentation, while existing state paid leave programs would continue to operate alongside this federal program.

Maddy summaryHRES 704 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's opposition to the proposed "Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model" (WISeR) for traditional Medicare. It opposes expanding prior authorization requirements for Medicare services by 30% - requiring doctors to seek approval before treatment - using private companies with a history of incorrect denials and AI tools reported to have high error rates. The resolution states this would undermine beneficiary access to timely care, citing data showing prior authorization causes physician burnout and that Medicare Advantage denials are overturned 81.7% of the time. It urges CMS to terminate the model but does not change existing law.

Maddy summaryHR 5309, the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025, authorizes a posthumous Congressional gold medal for Constance Baker Motley, a pioneering civil rights attorney and judge. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to strike the medal with her image and name, to be presented to her son, Joel W. Motley III, and her niece, Constance Royster. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates at cost to cover expenses, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint fund. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, honoring Motley’s legacy as the first African-American woman appointed to a federal judgeship.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pension plan administrators to locate and notify beneficiaries of unclaimed retirement funds ($50 or more) before transferring them to state unclaimed property programs. Administrators must first attempt to update contact information through databases and send a clear notice explaining the transfer process, unless no updated contact can be found. It establishes a national clearinghouse for states to manage these transfers and mandates regular reports to the Labor Secretary about unclaimed funds, including beneficiary details. The law protects administrators from liability if they follow these procedures, ensuring forgotten retirement savings can be recovered by rightful owners through state programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. President to identify Pakistani officials responsible for undermining democracy and human rights within 180 days of enactment, then impose Global Magnitsky sanctions on them. It targets senior government, military, or security officials found to have committed gross human rights violations or interfered with democratic processes, such as during Pakistan’s 2024 elections or through constitutional changes. Sanctions would include asset freezes and travel bans, with exceptions for humanitarian aid, UN obligations, and national security activities. The bill expires on September 30, 2030, and aims to pressure Pakistan to uphold democratic norms, human rights, and judicial independence.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes and updates federal programs for newborn screening, primarily affecting infants, children with genetic conditions, and their families. It increases annual funding for screening programs to $20.8 million (2026-2030) and research to $22.25 million, requiring states to develop parent education materials on screening follow-up and treatment. Key provisions include creating a public clearinghouse for screening data, improving coordination between state health programs, and mandating that research on genetic testing must consult with state health departments. The bill also updates deadlines for advisory committee work and technical assistance for screening panels through 2030.