Sen. John Fetterman

Maddy summaryThe Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 updates the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program to increase affordability and accessibility for low-income households. It raises state allocation amounts through revised per capita calculations, modifies income eligibility rules to better serve extremely low-income households, and adds protections for domestic violence victims in housing. The bill expands "difficult development areas" to include rural areas and Indian lands, and changes the program's name from "Low-Income Housing Credit" to "Affordable Housing Credit" to better reflect its purpose. These changes aim to make affordable housing more accessible while improving transparency and accountability in the program's implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations with no out-of-pocket costs (like deductibles or copays) for enrollees. It specifically covers medically necessary exams used to evaluate abnormalities (diagnostic) or for high-risk screening (supplemental), following national cancer guidelines. Insurance plans may still require prior authorization but cannot impose cost-sharing for these services. The rule applies to group and individual plans starting January 1, 2026, and does not override stricter state laws protecting coverage.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 179) formally recognizes April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It endorses the month's goals of educating the public about sexual violence, preventing future assaults, improving support for survivors, and ensuring perpetrators face accountability. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but publicly affirms the Senate's commitment to these objectives. It specifically highlights the work of organizations like RAINN and local rape crisis centers that support survivors, while citing statistics on sexual violence prevalence to underscore the importance of awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of April 19-27, 2025, as "National Park Week" in the U.S. Senate. It encourages the public to responsibly visit, experience, and support national parks across the United States. The resolution highlights the National Park System’s role in preserving natural and cultural resources while acknowledging its economic impact and recreational value. It does not create new laws or alter funding, focusing solely on recognition and public engagement.

Maddy summaryThe Combating Organized Retail Crime Act amends federal law to strengthen legal tools for addressing organized retail crime, including theft from stores, online, and supply chains. It establishes a new Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts. The Center will share information, assist with investigations, track crime trends, and provide training to combat these crimes. The bill expands legal definitions to include organized retail crime as a specific category and requires annual reports on the Center's activities. The Center will operate for 7 years before sunset.

Maddy summaryThis bill enhances the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help more families afford childcare. It increases the credit percentage to 50% for lower-income families (up from 35%), raises the income threshold for full credit ($125,000 to $400,000 phaseout), and doubles the maximum credit amounts ($3,000/$6,000 to $8,000/$16,000 for one/two or more children). The credit becomes refundable for qualifying families, meaning those who owe little or no income tax can receive the full credit as a refund. It also includes annual inflation adjustments to maintain the credit's value over time.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands automatic eligibility for free school meals by adding new categories of children who qualify without needing separate applications, including those in kinship care, living with grandparents in low-income housing, and children in Native American housing programs. It creates a system for transferring meal eligibility when children move between school districts, extends eligibility for up to one year longer in certain cases, and establishes automatic certification for children receiving Medicaid benefits. The bill also provides $28 million in grants to states and tribal organizations to improve direct certification rates, and creates a demonstration program to test universal free school meals in up to 5 states. These changes aim to reduce administrative barriers and increase access to school meals for children from low-income families.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program through December 31, 2031, extending benefits for workers, businesses, and farmers displaced by international trade. It updates funding periods to cover 2026-2032 (previously 2015-2021) for all TAA components, including worker training, firm assistance, and farmer support. The bill includes specific provisions to process pending petitions filed between July 1, 2021, and enactment, requiring certification under current rules for those cases. Existing cases with petitions filed before June 30, 2021, will continue under prior terms without change.

Maddy summaryThe FIGHT Act of 2025 amends the Animal Welfare Act to ban gambling on animal fighting events (including broadcasts), prohibit transporting roosters (defined as male chickens over 6 months old) for fighting, and make it illegal to sponsor, exhibit, or allow minors under 16 to attend such events. It allows citizens to file civil lawsuits to stop violations after 60 days' notice to authorities, with fines up to $5,000 per violation. The law also permits seizure of property used to facilitate violations, such as land or buildings. It does not override state or local laws on animal fighting unless there is a direct conflict.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 1466, the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025, establishes an Advisory Council to help victims of gun violence access available resources. The Council, composed of federal agency heads and appointed victims/victim professionals, will identify best practices and create a public resource guide covering medical, financial, mental health, legal, and housing needs. It must produce an initial report within 180 days of enactment (and a follow-up report after two years), sharing this information with Congress, state agencies, and the public through online and print materials. The bill does not authorize new funding and expires after five years.