Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán

Maddy summaryHR 33 would expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services for beneficiaries, which are currently not covered under Medicare. The bill provides 100% coverage for preventive dental services in 2024, with basic dental services gradually increasing to 80% coverage by 2027. Vision coverage would include routine eye exams and corrective lenses at 80% coverage, while hearing services would cover hearing exams and hearing aids at 80% coverage. The bill includes specific limitations, such as two dental cleanings per year and one pair of glasses every 24 months, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services having authority to apply additional limitations or modify coverage based on medical recommendations. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans the use of hydrofluoric acid (HF) at U.S. petroleum refineries to prevent mass casualty incidents. It prohibits new refineries from using HF starting immediately and requires existing refineries (currently using HF at ~40 facilities) to switch to safer alternatives within 5 years. The law includes a $37,500 civil penalty for violations and explicitly blocks the EPA from granting waivers. This directly affects refineries using HF and protects communities within 25 miles of these facilities, where over 14 million people live near HF-using refineries.

Maddy summaryHRES 1615 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing "Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day" on December 14, 2024. It formally supports annual recognition of secondary school athletic administrators who oversee student-athlete programs affecting over 8 million students nationwide. The resolution commends these administrators for their role in student development and acknowledges the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association's support for the profession. It contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes - only symbolic acknowledgment of their contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 7438 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins will be sold to the public at face value plus surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively), with all surcharge revenue paid to FWC2026 US, Inc. for U.S. soccer programs. These funds must support soccer initiatives, particularly in underserved communities and youth development, as specified in the bill. The coins are legal tender but will only be issued during 2026, with no net cost to the U.S. government.

Maddy summaryHR 10337, the Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act, creates a federal grant program to develop health care career pathways for high school students. It provides grants to hospitals partnering with secondary schools to establish structured work-based learning programs, requiring students to complete 20-100 hours of hands-on training in hospitals over five years, with specific hour requirements per grade. Priority is given to projects serving medically underserved communities, and grants must expand existing programs in 25% of cases. The program mandates annual reporting on student outcomes, including graduation rates, health care workforce entry, and post-secondary enrollment, with a final evaluation report to Congress after five years. This initiative directly affects secondary school students in underserved areas and participating hospitals through new educational partnerships.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. representatives at 12 major international financial institutions (including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Inter-American Development Bank) to vote against fossil fuel projects and support clean energy transitions. It mandates that U.S. contributions to these institutions be reduced if they fund new fossil fuel capacity (like oil/gas projects or pipelines), with the withheld funds held in an escrow account until institutions stop such funding. The bill also prohibits U.S. agencies (like USAID and the Export-Import Bank) from providing any foreign assistance for fossil fuel activities or related infrastructure. These changes directly affect how U.S. taxpayer funds are allocated to global development projects managed by these institutions.

Maddy summaryHR 10335, the Clean Water Justice Act, increases criminal penalties for water pollution violations under federal law. It raises maximum fines from $5,000 to $25,000, $50,000 to $250,000, and $100,000 to $500,000 for specific offenses. The bill also establishes an annual adjustment mechanism where these penalties automatically increase each year based on the Consumer Price Index, as published by the Department of Labor. These changes directly affect businesses or individuals found guilty of violating federal water pollution regulations. The adjustments will be published in the Federal Register and apply to violations occurring after the adjustment date.

Maddy summaryHRES 1610 is a ceremonial resolution that commemorates the 40th anniversary of both the LA84 Foundation and the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. It honors the foundation, established from the Games' $233 million surplus, which has since invested in youth sports programs serving 4 million young people across southern California. The resolution recognizes the 1984 Games' historical significance as the first privately financed Olympics, featuring milestones like the women's marathon debut and global broadcasting innovations. It has no policy impact or new funding - it solely celebrates these anniversaries through symbolic recognition.

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 summaryThe Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2024 would expand access to preventive cancer screenings (including breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancer screenings) for women, with a focus on low-income women, women of color, rural communities, and underserved populations. It authorizes $20 million annually for grants to health care providers - such as family planning centers - to increase screenings and establishes a training program for health care providers on best practices and cultural competency to address racial disparities. The bill also mandates a study analyzing cancer screening rates and disparities by race, income, geography, and insurance status, with reports to Congress every five years. These provisions aim to improve early detection, reduce mortality, and address systemic barriers in women’s cancer care.