Rep. Andrea Salinas

Maddy summaryThe Stop Corrupt Trading Act creates a new federal criminal offense prohibiting the President and Vice President from selling or exchanging nonpublic information gained through their official positions for financial benefit. The bill also makes it illegal for any other person to purchase, sell, or exchange such information with these officials or their closely associated entities. Violations can result in criminal penalties including fines of up to double the transaction value and imprisonment for the President or Vice President, while third parties face significant fines and mandatory forfeiture of proceeds derived from the illicit transactions. Additionally, the Attorney General is authorized to pursue civil actions against violators to recover profits and impose further financial penalties, with a specific requirement for the Office of Government Ethics to refer credible evidence of such conduct to the Justice Department.

Maddy summaryThe Wildfire Response and Readiness Act establishes a national prescribed fire program that requires federal agencies to increase the acreage of controlled burns on public lands by 10 percent annually for a decade. It creates a ten-year national wildfire plan to coordinate landscape-scale forest restoration, reforestation, and watershed protection efforts across federal, state, tribal, and private boundaries. The bill also authorizes new funding for community resilience, including grants for home hardening, satellite monitoring technology, and a joint office dedicated to fire environment data and prediction. Additionally, it modernizes the firefighting workforce by establishing training academies, expanding civilian conservation centers, and providing liability protections for non-federal partners conducting prescribed fires.

Maddy summaryThe Protect American Values Act prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce a specific Department of Homeland Security rule regarding the "Public Charge" ground of inadmissibility. This legislation directly affects immigrants and mixed-status families by preventing the government from using public benefits as a factor in determining eligibility for lawful permanent resident status. The bill includes a statement of congressional intent arguing that the targeted rule would restrict access to essential services like food, medical care, and housing, while also negatively impacting state and local economies. By cutting off funding for this specific policy, the act aims to maintain current immigration standards and prevent what Congress describes as an unauthorized reversal of long-standing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the No TSA Data for ICE Act, prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from sharing passenger data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It specifically bars these agencies from using TSA information or data from private brokers to perform immigration enforcement functions. Additionally, the legislation prevents the denial, suspension, or early termination of Trusted Traveler programs like PreCheck and Global Entry if an individual's participation in First Amendment-protected activities is the reason. The law defines the restricted data as personally identifiable information about flight passengers obtained from the TSA or private sector entities.

Maddy summaryThe Understanding AI in the Classroom Act directs the National Science Foundation to hold workshops within 18 months of enactment to study how artificial intelligence impacts children's learning, development, and trust in technology. These workshops will involve researchers, educators, school leaders, and parent groups to examine specific concerns such as attention spans, emotional growth, and potential biases affecting different age groups. Following the workshops, the National Science Foundation must produce a public report detailing any identified gaps in current knowledge about AI's effects on students. This legislation focuses on gathering data and understanding risks rather than immediately restricting or mandating the use of AI in schools.

Maddy summaryThe FORK Act of 2026 creates a pilot program to provide grants for purchasing, retrofitting, or repairing vehicles used to deliver summer meals to children. These grants, totaling up to $100,000 per recipient, are intended for service institutions in areas with high poverty, outside major metropolitan regions, or serving many socially disadvantaged students. The program authorizes $1 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 and requires recipients to report on the number of sites and children served. Additionally, the bill mandates that grant recipients limit administrative expenses to 10% of the funds and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a final report to Congress within four years of the program's start.

Maddy summaryThe Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act of 2026 creates a new funding source within the Department of Agriculture to combat the spotted wing drosophila, an invasive insect that damages crops like berries, peaches, and cherries. This bill establishes a specific fund authorized to receive $6.5 million annually for five years to support research and mitigation efforts against the pest. The Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will manage the fund by awarding grants or cooperative agreements to eligible recipients for these activities. The legislation aims to address the estimated 20 percent revenue loss in affected fruit crops caused by this invasive species.

Maddy summaryThe Temporary Protected Status Review Act restores the ability of courts to review decisions by the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for foreign nationals. Under this bill, the government must publish detailed written findings explaining why a country no longer qualifies for TPS protection, and these decisions would be subject to a legal challenge in federal court. If a TPS designation is terminated, the affected individuals would remain in the United States with their current status and work authorization intact while the legal challenge is pending. Additionally, the legislation requires the government to follow specific administrative procedures, such as considering all available evidence and avoiding bias, before making any termination decisions.

Maddy summaryThe Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 provides additional funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to support child care programs, including the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and preschool development grants. These funds are intended to help states and organizations cover necessary expenses for these programs through fiscal year 2029. The bill also rescinds $70 billion in previously allocated money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that has not yet been spent. Overall, the legislation redirects federal resources toward early childhood education and care rather than immigration enforcement activities.