Rep. Gwen Moore

This resolution recognizes and celebrates the contributions of immigrants to the United States; condemns discrimination against immigrants; and supports comprehensive immigration reform that addresses the needs of the economy, strengthens communities, and reflects the values of compassion, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 128) formally designates February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" in the U.S. House of Representatives. It does not create new laws or programs but expresses support for raising public awareness about teen dating violence, which includes physical, sexual, psychological, and technology-facilitated abuse. The resolution calls on schools, communities, parents, and organizations to observe the month with activities promoting healthy relationships and prevention. It directly affects public awareness efforts nationwide, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of dating violence on teens, especially young women, based on CDC and other data cited in the resolution. The resolution is non-binding and focuses solely on symbolic recognition and community engagement.

Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the Alternatives to PAIN Act This bill reduces cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. Specifically, the bill requires such drugs to be covered without a deductible and to be placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier (if any). The bill also prohibits the imposition of prior authorization requirements (i.e., requiring prior approval from a plan) or step therapy requirements (i.e., requiring the use of alternative drugs before a drug is covered under a plan) with respect to such drugs.

Maddy summaryHR 1255, the Investing in Our Communities Act, amends tax code rules for advance refunding bonds used by local governments and public entities. It restricts how certain bonds (particularly private activity bonds and older bonds issued before 1986) can be refinanced, limiting the number of times they can be advanced refunded and requiring debt service savings. Key provisions include banning "abusive" transactions for financial advantage, setting specific redemption timelines, and capping nonpurpose investments from refunded bonds. This directly affects municipal bond issuers who use advance refunding strategies to manage debt. The bill focuses on clarifying tax code compliance, not on community investment outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to Treasury payment systems (including the Bureau of the Fiscal Service) to only Treasury employees with a "fully successful" performance rating and at least one year of civil service, or contractors/outsiders with security clearances, required privacy/cybersecurity training, ethics agreements, and no conflicts of interest. It treats non-government users accessing these systems as government employees for ethics rules and defines specific actions (like stopping payments) as "personal and substantial participation" in government matters. The Treasury Inspector General must investigate any unauthorized access within 30 days and report to Congress, detailing the breach, security risks, and any halted payments. The bill directly affects Treasury staff, contractors, and any external entities accessing federal payment systems.

Maddy summaryThis proposed bill (HR 220) would expand VA healthcare benefits to cover infertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and fertility preservation services for veterans with infertility or at risk of infertility (e.g., due to medical treatments), and their partners. It limits VA coverage to three successful IVF cycles or ten attempts, requires consent from veterans, partners, and donors, and allows use of donated eggs or embryos. Partners would receive travel reimbursement as if they were veterans, and temporary rules during implementation will immediately allow partners to access care without marriage requirements. The bill clarifies VA isn’t required to cover maternity care beyond existing rules and defers full implementation until VA issues final regulations within one year of enactment.

Maddy summaryThe Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025 would establish a new federal department within the executive branch dedicated to promoting peacebuilding, nonviolent conflict resolution, and violence prevention both domestically and internationally. The department would include seven specialized offices focused on peace education, domestic peacebuilding, international peacebuilding, technology for peace, arms control, research, and human rights. It would develop new policies to address violence in communities, create a Peace Academy for training peacebuilders, and establish grant programs for schools and community organizations to implement peacebuilding initiatives. The bill requires the department to consult with other federal agencies on matters related to conflict prevention and mandates that at least 85% of funds would support domestic peace programs. The department would also research and report on violence prevention metrics and develop peace education curricula for schools.

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person. Sensitive locations include  health care facilities; schools and school bus stops; places that provide assistance for people such as children, pregnant women, and abuse victims; child care facilities; places that provide disaster or emergency services; places of worship; courthouses and lawyers’ offices; facilities used as polling places; certain labor union facilities; and public assistance offices. The prohibition shall apply to Department of Homeland Security officers and agents, as well as state employees pursuing immigration enforcement actions. If an enforcement action is carried out in violation of this prohibition (1) no information resulting from the action may be entered into the record in a resulting removal proceeding, and (2) the affected individual may move to immediately terminate such a proceeding. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall annually report to Congress about enforcement actions taken at sensitive locations in the preceding year.

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025 This bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The bill requires the Department of Justice to appoint an assistant U.S. attorney in each judicial district to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of various crimes related to postal services (for example, assault on a postal service employee, breaking into a post office, or obstruction of mails). The bill also requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend sentencing guidelines to provide that the assault or robbery of a postal employee shall be treated the same as the assault of a law enforcement officer. Additionally, the bill authorizes appropriations for the USPS to install high security collection boxes and replace older versions of the universal mailbox key with electronic versions.

Maddy summaryThe Scientific Integrity Act requires federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research to adopt policies preventing political interference in scientific work. These policies must prohibit suppressing, altering, or delaying the communication of scientific findings and ensure hiring and decisions are based on expertise - not politics. Agencies must appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer to enforce the policies, handle complaints, and submit annual reports to Congress and the Office of Science and Technology Policy. The bill directly affects scientists and staff in covered agencies by safeguarding their ability to share research freely and maintain ethical standards in scientific communication.