Rep. Gwen Moore

Maddy summaryHRES 231 (introduced March 18, 2025) is a symbolic resolution designating March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor Black midwives' historical and ongoing role in improving maternal and infant health. It recognizes how Black midwives provide culturally competent care that addresses racial disparities in maternal outcomes, particularly in communities facing maternity care deserts. The resolution does not create new laws but calls for federal, state, and local governments to support initiatives expanding access to Black midwives and removing barriers to their practice. It highlights that Black birthing people face significantly higher maternal mortality rates (50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023) compared to other groups, often due to systemic inequities. The resolution emphasizes the need for policies promoting midwifery care as part of equitable maternal health solutions.

Maddy summaryHRES 127 is a procedural resolution requesting documents from the executive branch. It directs the President and Treasury Secretary to provide the House of Representatives, within 14 days, any documents related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessing Treasury payment systems or confidential taxpayer data (like tax returns, SSNs, and debt information). The resolution specifically seeks records such as emails, logs, agreements, and screenshots involving DOGE, Elon Musk, or his team. This is not a law but a formal request for transparency regarding access to government systems and taxpayer information.

Maddy summaryHR 2186 amends the tax code to clarify ownership rules for certain foreign-owned companies. It prevents U.S. shareholders from being treated as owning stock held by non-U.S. persons in foreign corporations (ending "downward attribution"). This directly affects "foreign controlled U.S. shareholders" - U.S. persons who would qualify as shareholders under modified ownership rules - requiring them to include specific foreign earnings in their gross income under new Section 951B. The changes apply to tax years ending after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThe Air America Act of 2025 authorizes one-time payments of $40,000 to individuals who worked for Air America or its affiliated companies for at least five years during 1950-1976, or to their surviving spouses, children, or dependents. Additional payments of $8,000 per full year beyond five years are allowed. The program is capped at $60 million total funding, with claims required within two years of final regulations. Payments are a single lump sum with no ongoing benefits, and the bill explicitly states it does not create new entitlements beyond this one-time award.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes a tax rule for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that use taxable subsidiaries. It increases the percentage limit for assets held in these subsidiaries from 20% to 25% of a REIT's total assets, directly affecting REIT companies that operate through such subsidiaries. The key provision amends the Internal Revenue Code to restore this higher asset threshold, which had been reduced earlier. The change applies to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 2108, the TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act of 2025, strengthens oversight of state spending under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It creates a new TANF Program Integrity Unit at the Administration for Children & Families to monitor how states use federal TANF funds, requiring states to report misuse findings and submit annual reports to Congress. If a state intentionally misuses funds, the bill mandates that the state repay the misused amount directly as cash assistance to families earning below 100% of the poverty line. This bill directly affects states administering TANF programs and ensures misused funds are redirected to low-income families.

Maddy summaryHR 2105, the Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025, requires federal agencies (Attorney General, Homeland Security, and Treasury) to develop a strategy within 120 days to stop the illegal trafficking of machinegun conversion devices - parts that turn standard firearms into automatic weapons. The strategy must improve detection at ports, coordinate federal and local law enforcement (including ATF and FBI), trace devices used in crimes, train officers, and address 3D-printed devices. It also amends tax law to forfeit profits from illegal machinegun trafficking and mandates annual reports tracking crimes involving these devices and their origins (U.S. or foreign). The bill directly affects federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies responsible for weapons enforcement.

Maddy summaryHR 2146 creates a refund process for businesses that paid tax on certain dyed diesel fuel or kerosene later determined to be exempt from tax under the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it allows businesses to receive a refund equal to tax paid under Section 4081 for "eligible indelibly dyed" fuels that are exempt under Section 4082(a). The bill amends tax code provisions to treat these refunds like standard tax credits, requiring the IRS to process them without interest. This applies to fuel removed from terminals 180 days after the bill’s enactment. It directly affects fuel distributors and retailers who previously paid tax on exempt dyed fuels.

Maddy summaryHR 2129, the "No Round Up Act," repeals outdated provisions from the 1940 Alien Registration Act within U.S. immigration law. It specifically removes requirements for aliens to register, provide fingerprints, and submit forms under sections 261-266 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This directly affects immigrants who would have been subject to these mandatory registration procedures under the repealed law. The bill eliminates these specific administrative mandates without creating new requirements or altering broader immigration enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 1289, the Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025, creates a 3-year pilot program (the "Food is Medicine" program) within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It provides medically-tailored meals and groceries, along with nutrition education and cooking classes, to veterans enrolled in VA care who have specific chronic conditions (like diabetes, cancer, or heart failure) or maternal health needs (including prenatal/postpartum care with risks like preeclampsia). The program requires VA to partner with community organizations for food sourcing, train VA health providers on integrating the program, and report annually on participant health outcomes, healthcare utilization, and cost savings. The pilot is limited to veterans meeting the defined eligibility criteria and will terminate after three years.