Rep. Jahana Hayes

Maddy summaryHR 8764, the Clean Hands Firearm Procurement Act, prohibits federal agencies from entering contracts with gun dealers who are identified as "covered firearms dealers" based on firearm tracing data. A dealer becomes "covered" if 25 or more firearms traced to them were recovered within 3 years of a crime during two of the past three calendar years. Federal agencies must then avoid contracting with such dealers for the current year and the two preceding years, with a 180-day implementation period. The law includes a national security waiver for the Defense or Homeland Security Secretaries, requiring immediate notification to congressional judiciary committees. This directly affects federal procurement decisions and gun dealers meeting the specified tracing thresholds.

Maddy summaryHR 8768, the Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act, provides $15 million annually (2025-2030) for federal grants to state, tribal, and local governments to safely destroy firearms. Eligible entities must use funds to fully destroy firearms (including all parts and accessories) through methods like shredding or crushing, maintain detailed records, and provide documented proof of destruction. The bill requires grantees to use no more than 10% of funds for administration and prioritizes funding for rural areas and Metropolitan Statistical Areas. It directly affects local law enforcement agencies and governments seeking to eliminate firearms through certified destruction programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires colleges to publicly disclose standardized graduation and completion rates for different student groups. Specifically, it mandates that institutions report the percentage of students completing degrees or certificates within four timeframes (normal program length, 150%, 200%, and 300% of normal) for four distinct categories: full-time/part-time and first-time/non-first-time students. These rates must be displayed consistently and with equal visibility for all students and prospective consumers. The bill directly affects prospective students, parents, and consumers who use this data when choosing educational programs. It standardizes existing reporting requirements under the Higher Education Act without changing graduation timelines or requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 8732, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, would establish new labor protections for domestic workers including nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers who work in private homes. The bill requires written agreements between employers and domestic employees, provides earned sick days, ensures fair scheduling practices, and prohibits unfair wage deductions for cash shortages or communications. It also creates a Domestic Employee Standards Board to recommend workplace standards and establishes a National Domestic Employee Hotline for assistance. The bill specifically targets domestic workers who have historically been excluded from labor protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Civil Rights Act, benefiting an estimated 2.2 million domestic workers in the U.S. who are disproportionately women of color and immigrants.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal jury selection laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It updates definitions in Title 28 of the U.S. Code by adding "sexual orientation and gender identity" to the protected characteristics under "sex" and defining key terms like "gender identity" and "sexual orientation." The changes directly affect federal jury pools by requiring courts to consider these factors when selecting jurors and preventing discrimination in the process. The law clarifies that discrimination based on these characteristics - including associations with others who share them - is prohibited during jury selection. This is a concrete policy change to expand anti-discrimination protections in federal jury service.

Maddy summaryHR 8714, the "Home of Your Own Act of 2024," establishes a federal grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist first-time homebuyers. It provides up to $30,000 per person for down payments, closing costs, or necessary home repairs to make a home accessible for people with household incomes up to 120% of local median income (150% in high-cost areas). States and tribes receiving funds must distribute at least 25% through community development financial institutions and require financial counseling for applicants. The assistance must be repaid if the home is not occupied as a primary residence for 60 months, with exceptions for hardship or selling at a loss, and the program is funded at $6.7 billion annually for 2025-2029.

Maddy summaryHR 537 authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor 60 diplomats who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust by issuing visas and passports against their governments' orders, risking expulsion and personal danger. The medal will be presented to the next of kin of these diplomats, alongside representatives from their home countries, and permanently displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This legislation recognizes the diplomats' humanitarian actions without creating new government programs or altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill delays a Medicare policy that would have restricted coverage to only intravenous drugs for managing phosphate levels in kidney failure patients. It specifically postpones the implementation of the "oral-only" policy under Medicare's ESRD payment system until January 1, 2033, or until an intravenous drug for phosphate control receives FDA approval - whichever comes first. The bill directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who rely on oral medications for phosphate management. It ensures continued Medicare coverage for these oral drugs during the extended timeline, without changing the underlying payment structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans rental property owners (with 4+ units) and software services from using algorithms that coordinate pricing or lease terms among landlords, which could enable price-fixing. It specifically prohibits "coordinating functions" like collecting and analyzing rental data to recommend prices or occupancy levels, deeming such use a per se violation of antitrust law. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general can enforce these rules, and victims of violations can sue for triple damages. Pre-dispute arbitration agreements or waivers preventing class actions related to these violations are also invalidated.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1271) is a symbolic gesture expressing the House's support for designating June 7, 2024, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2024 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or policies but urges the public to wear orange, raise awareness about gun violence, and focus on community safety during summer months when such incidents often increase. The resolution references statistics on gun-related deaths and honors victims like Hadiya Pendleton, who was killed in 2013. It directly affects the public by calling on individuals and communities to participate in awareness activities. This is a non-binding, commemorative measure with no direct legal impact on legislation or regulations.