Rep. Doug LaMalfa

Maddy summaryThe STAND Act would temporarily halt federal funding for non-defense foreign aid (including bilateral, multilateral, and humanitarian assistance) by the State Department and USAID for 60 days after a natural disaster is declared under the Stafford Act. This means no such aid spending could occur during that period, directly affecting how these agencies allocate taxpayer funds in disaster response. The freeze could only be lifted if Congress passes a joint resolution that the President signs into law. The bill focuses on pausing foreign aid to prioritize domestic disaster relief efforts in the immediate aftermath of events.

Maddy summaryHR 6751 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente, a Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian, including 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins must feature Clemente's image and inscriptions like "Roberto Clemente" and "2027," with all sales including a surcharge ($5-$35 per coin) paid to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The foundation, which supports youth sports, education, and disaster relief programs, will use these funds for its mission, while the U.S. Treasury must recover all production costs. The coins will be sold exclusively in 2027, with no net cost to the government.

Maddy summaryHR 6083, the Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act, amends a 2018 FAA law to help victims who received duplicate benefits. It extends the period for qualifying for a waiver (from 2016-2021 to an ongoing period ending when the change takes effect), increases the waiver amount from $5 to $10, and removes income limits that previously restricted eligibility. This directly affects individuals who received overlapping benefits under the original law, ensuring broader access to relief. The bill makes concrete changes to eligibility rules without altering the core purpose of the original waiver program.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act to explicitly include substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder treatment in federal disaster relief funding. It expands access to addiction services for disaster survivors by requiring that mental health and counseling assistance programs funded under the Act cover these specific needs. Key provisions revise existing language to add "substance use disorder" and "alcohol use disorder" throughout the law, ensuring these services are directly eligible for disaster-related funding. The bill also mandates a federal report within 180 days to update application forms and guidance documents to reflect these changes, ensuring implementation aligns with the new provisions.

Maddy summaryHR 3365, the Supply Chain Improvement Act, requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize projects that enhance supply chain resiliency when awarding specific transportation grants. This affects state and local governments, contractors, and infrastructure developers seeking federal funding under titles 23 and 49 of the U.S. Code, including highway and multimodal projects. The bill mandates that the Transportation Secretary give priority consideration to these resiliency-focused projects alongside existing grant selection criteria. It does not create new funding but changes how existing transportation grant dollars are allocated to strengthen supply chain infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill names the U.S. Postal Service building at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building." It requires all federal documents, maps, and references to update the building's official name to honor Dr. Kott, a former Anaheim physician and community leader. The change applies immediately to all government records and communications involving the facility.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building." It updates all federal references in laws, maps, regulations, and documents to use this new name for the facility. The bill has no policy impact beyond renaming the building and altering official references. It was signed into law on November 25, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the "Major Megan McClung Post Office Building." It changes all official references to this specific post office location to the new name. The bill directly affects the USPS facility and any government documents or records referencing it. This is a procedural naming resolution with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHR 1060 designates the United States Postal Service facility at 1663 East Date Place in San Bernardino, California, as the "Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building." The bill updates all federal references - such as in laws, maps, regulations, and official documents - to use this new name for the building. This is a procedural designation with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or services. The bill was passed by Congress and signed into law on November 25, 2024.

Maddy summaryThe Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (HR 807) directs the U.S. Treasury to mint three types of commemorative coins honoring working dogs' service: $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins with specific weight and composition requirements. Each coin will carry a surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) that will be paid directly to America's VetDogs to support their programs providing service dogs for veterans, the disabled, and others. The coins will be issued in 2027 with designs reflecting working dogs' roles in military, detection, therapy, and assistance work. The legislation specifies that all surcharge revenue must fund America's VetDogs' operations without creating new government programs. This is a commemorative measure focused on honoring working dogs' contributions through coin sales, with all surcharge funds going to a specific nonprofit organization.