Rep. Ro Khanna

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on considerations for conducting clinical trials for psychedelic assisted therapy, including how to request support from the FDA for related investigational use exemptions.

Maddy summaryHR 4241, the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2023, prohibits transporting horses between states or territories in multi-level motor vehicles (like certain livestock trailers with stacked levels). This directly affects commercial horse transporters moving animals across state lines. The bill adds a civil penalty of $100-$500 per horse per violation for knowingly violating this rule, with separate penalties for each horse transported. It amends the Horse Protection Act to address safety concerns related to transporting horses in vehicles not designed for such travel.

Maddy summaryHR 3519, the Hot Foods Act of 2023, amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to be used for hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption at participating retailers. This change directly affects SNAP recipients who purchase such hot foods and retailers that sell them. The key provision removes the previous exclusion of hot foods from SNAP eligibility, while adding a limit that no more than 50% of a retailer's total gross sales from SNAP can come from hot foods. The bill clarifies that hot foods can be purchased for home or immediate consumption, aligning SNAP rules with current retail practices for prepared foods.

Maddy summaryThe SAFE Act of 2023 extends a 2018 law that prohibits slaughtering animals for human consumption to include horses, donkeys, and other equine animals, such as ponies. It amends Section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by updating the language to replace "dog or cat" with "dog, cat, or equine" in both the section title and the main prohibition. This change directly affects the livestock industry and slaughter facilities by banning the processing of equines for food. The bill modifies existing law without adding new enforcement mechanisms, closing a gap in animal protection.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023, aims to improve access to nutrition assistance for older adults and people with disabilities through several key changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and related programs. It extends SNAP certification periods to 36 months, establishes a standard medical expense deduction for elderly/disabled participants, and creates streamlined application processes (Elderly Simplified Application Program and Combined Application Program) to reduce administrative burdens for eligible households. The bill also establishes a pilot program to improve enrollment among older adults, kinship families, and people with disabilities, and adds provisions for food delivery services for SNAP participants who are elderly or disabled and unable to shop. Additionally, it increases funding for the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program and creates infrastructure funding for farmers' markets to improve access to fresh food in underserved communities.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution (HRES 539) symbolically recognizes the significance of U.S.-India relations, citing historical ties (India's 75th independence anniversary), economic collaboration (India as the 5th largest economy), educational exchanges (20% of U.S. international students), and defense partnerships. It has no legal effect and does not create new policies or funding. The resolution affirms the relationship's importance through existing cooperation in forums like the Quad and iCET, without proposing concrete legislative changes.

Maddy summaryThe LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2023 would provide $2 million annually for five years to develop educational resources about women's and LGBTQI+ history for K-12 classrooms. The bill directs the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to create inclusive teaching materials that address historical gaps where women and LGBTQI+ individuals, particularly those of color and with disabilities, have been underrepresented. These resources would include digital content, print materials, and professional development for teachers to help implement more comprehensive curricula. The bill aims to address findings showing only 13% of named historical figures in textbooks are women and that LGBTQI+ history is often omitted or marginalized in school curricula. The program would require annual reports to Congress on how funds are used, with the program set to sunset in 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal grant program to help low-income homeowners and affordable housing owners make their properties more resilient to climate-driven hazards like floods, wildfires, and extreme heat. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to award grants to states, tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations to fund weatherproofing upgrades - including natural solutions like rain gardens - and requires strict eligibility rules (e.g., income ≤300% of poverty level, or properties with long-term affordability restrictions). Grantees must use funds for climate adaptation projects, provide outreach, and prohibit rent hikes for two years on multifamily buildings receiving funding. The program authorizes $250 million annually for 2024-2029 to implement these concrete resilience improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to formally include India in existing eligibility provisions for foreign military sales and exports. It updates specific sections of the law to add "India" alongside other qualifying countries like New Zealand and Israel where the text currently lists them. The change directly affects U.S. military sales to India by streamlining its eligibility under current export control rules, without creating new requirements or altering existing policies.

Maddy summaryHR 4289 prohibits "buy now, pay later" financing for firearms classified as "assault weapons" under the bill. It bans such loans for consumers purchasing these weapons and makes it illegal for dealers, manufacturers, or importers to accept funds from these loans for assault weapon sales. The law defines assault weapons to include rifles with features like folding stocks, detachable magazines, or pistol grips, and pistols with specific attachments or capacity limits. Violations carry $100,000 civil penalties assessed by the Attorney General. This directly affects consumers seeking to finance these weapons and the businesses selling them.