Rep. Abraham J. Hamadeh

Maddy summaryHR 1502 authorizes the creation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the volunteers and communities (primarily from Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas) who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, which will be presented to the individuals who contributed to the canteen’s operations and then permanently displayed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This is a commemorative measure recognizing historical service, not a policy change affecting current laws or programs.

Maddy summaryHR 1410 expands access to mental health care for 9/11 responders and survivors by allowing licensed mental health providers (not just physicians) to conduct initial health evaluations and certifications under the World Trade Center Health Program. It adjusts the program’s funding formula to account for changing enrollment numbers by linking annual funding to the previous year’s enrollment ratio, and clarifies that deceased individuals are excluded from enrollment counts. The bill also extends the timeframe for adding new health conditions to the program’s list and requires a 2028 report assessing long-term funding needs through 2090. These changes aim to streamline eligibility, improve care access, and ensure sustainable funding for the program.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the UK, France, and Germany (the E3) to trigger the UN Security Council's "snapback" mechanism under Resolution 2231 to reimpose nuclear-related sanctions on Iran before the mechanism expires on October 18, 2025. It cites Iran's violations of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), including enriching uranium to 60% purity, expanding nuclear facilities, and blocking IAEA inspections. The E3 would need to formally request the UN Security Council to restore sanctions lifted under the JCPOA. The resolution does not impose sanctions itself but calls for diplomatic action to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program.

Maddy summaryThe Downwinders Parity Act of 2025 amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to expand eligibility for compensation to people exposed to nuclear fallout from U.S. testing. It removes specific geographic restrictions (like townships 13-16 at ranges 63-71) and instead includes "all acreage in any county" where part is affected, making more downwinders eligible for benefits. The bill also extends the RECA trust fund deadline from 2024 to December 31, 2030, ensuring continued funding. This directly affects individuals and families living near nuclear test sites who were previously excluded due to narrow geographic criteria.

Maddy summaryHR 1313, the "One Flag for All Act," prohibits displaying any flag other than the U.S. flag on the exterior or in publicly accessible areas (like lobbies or hallways) of covered public buildings, including government offices, military bases, and embassies. The bill allows specific exceptions, such as POW/MIA flags, state flags for congressional offices, historical U.S. flags (like the Betsy Ross flag), and flags representing military units or tribal governments. This law directly affects how flags are displayed in federal and public spaces, requiring exclusive use of the U.S. flag in those designated areas while preserving established exceptions.

Maddy summaryHR 1351, the "Promoting American Patriotism In Our Schools Act," requires public elementary and secondary schools receiving federal education funds to implement specific patriotism-related practices. The bill mandates that all students, teachers, and staff recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily (with an exception for religious or personal reasons), prominently display the American flag in every classroom and gymnasium, and incorporate age-appropriate flag history and significance into civics or history curricula. Schools must annually certify compliance with these requirements to state education agencies, which then report to the federal government. This bill directly affects all public K-12 schools receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Maddy summaryHR 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, creates a new federal crime for operating a motor vehicle while intentionally fleeing U.S. Border Patrol agents or assisting law enforcement officers within 100 miles of the U.S. border. It imposes penalties of up to 2 years in prison for the basic offense, 5-20 years if serious injury occurs, and 10 years to life if death results. The bill also makes individuals convicted of this crime inadmissible to the U.S., deportable, and ineligible for immigration relief like asylum. Additionally, it requires annual reports from the Attorney General and Homeland Security Secretary detailing arrests, charges, and penalties related to this offense.

Maddy summaryHR 1269, the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025, expands benefits for public safety officers (like police and firefighters) who develop certain cancers linked to their work. It adds 22 specific cancers - including lung, mesothelioma, and breast cancer - to the list of conditions presumed to be "exposure-related" and sustained in the line of duty. This presumption applies if the officer served at least 5 years, was diagnosed with the cancer within 15 years after last active duty, and the cancer directly caused death or permanent disability. The bill also establishes a process for adding new cancers every 3 years based on medical evidence from agencies like NIOSH, and allows claims to be filed within 3 years of the law's enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 1250 requires the President to officially designate Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) as a foreign terrorist organization within 30 days of the bill becoming law. It also mandates that the President submit a determination within 30 days identifying whether three specific Houthi leaders - Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim - are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah. The bill defines "Ansarallah" to include the Houthi movement and any other aliases. This legislation directly targets Ansarallah and the named individuals for potential sanctions under existing U.S. law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. State Department to report to Congress within 90 days on all U.S. funding provided to UNRWA (the UN agency aiding Palestinian refugees) from fiscal years 2020-2024, including monthly breakdowns and how funds were spent. It then prohibits the use of federal funds - directly or indirectly - to support UNRWA starting on the bill’s enactment date. The bill directly affects UNRWA by halting U.S. financial support pending the report, without making any findings about UNRWA’s activities. The key mechanisms are the mandatory funding report and the immediate funding ban.