Rep. Jill N. Tokuda

Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to (1) assess cybersecurity threats in the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector, and (2) conduct annual crisis simulation exercises for food-related emergencies or disruptions. The agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector includes (1) any activity relating to the production, processing, distribution, storage, transportation, consumption, or disposal of agricultural or food products; and (2) any entity involved in any of these activities. Specifically, USDA must conduct a risk assessment every two years on the cybersecurity threats to, and security vulnerabilities in, this sector. The risk assessment must include any recommendations for federal legislative or administrative actions to address related threats and vulnerabilities. USDA must also conduct an annual simulation exercise relating to a food-related emergency or disruption in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Among other things, the exercise must (1) involve a realistic and plausible scenario that simulates a food-related emergency or disruption that affects multiple sectors and jurisdictions, and (2) incorporate input from experts and stakeholders from various disciplines and sectors (e.g., agriculture, public health, emergency management, transportation, and energy).  USDA, in consultation with DHS, HHS, and ODNI, must submit a report to Congress on each simulation exercise, including recommendations to enhance the cybersecurity and resilience of the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector.

Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025 This bill directs the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to award competitive grants to state agencies under a home delivery pilot program for participants in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).  As background, the CSFP works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious Department of Agriculture foods. Under the pilot program, a state agency must distribute grant funds to an eligible entity (i.e., a local agency or subdistributing agency) to operate projects that facilitate home delivery of commodities to CSFP participants. Grant funds may be used for costs associated with transportation and distribution of commodities to CSFP participants, staffing required to operate home delivery services, and home delivery outreach to CSFP participants or potential participants. A state agency must prioritize eligible entities that serve CSFP participants who reside in rural areas. A state agency must also submit an annual report to FNS about the project, including best practices regarding the use of home delivery to improve the effectiveness of the CSFP.

Maddy summaryHR 1417 establishes a new program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide tailored technical assistance to rural health care facilities. The program directly supports facilities like hospitals, clinics, and health centers in rural areas by helping them identify operational needs, improve financial management, and access USDA loan and grant programs. Key provisions include prioritizing facilities in medically underserved areas or facing financial vulnerability, with a $2 million annual funding limit for fiscal years 2026-2030. The program requires annual reports on outcomes and effectiveness to Congress, focusing on preventing facility closures and strengthening rural health care delivery.

Maddy summaryHRES 260 designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize women's contributions to U.S. agriculture. The resolution highlights that women represent over 1.2 million agricultural producers (more than one-third of all U.S. producers) and generated $222 billion in agricultural sales in 2022. It encourages citizens to recognize women working in agriculture and supports their roles in leading the industry, mentoring future agricultural workers, and advancing food production. This is a symbolic resolution with no new policies or funding, solely celebrating existing contributions during National Women’s History Month and National Ag Week.

Maddy summaryHRES 265 is a symbolic House resolution condemning the Trump administration for allegedly using the Signal messaging app to share highly sensitive or classified military information, directly affecting officials including Vice President Vance, Secretary of Defense Hegseth, and Secretary of State Rubio. The resolution cites risks to national security, noting foreign adversaries like China and Russia have previously accessed U.S. classified data. It calls for investigations into unauthorized communications, mandates review of classified information procedures, and demands accountability for any violations of federal laws governing classified data handling. The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses disapproval of the administration's communication practices.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution HRES 267 formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of Educators Rising (rebranded in 2015) and its work preparing high school students for teaching careers. The resolution commends the program for addressing teacher shortages through local "Grow Your Own" initiatives that connect students to teaching pathways. It highlights Educators Rising’s national reach (1,400+ chapters) and role in fostering educator diversity, but contains no new policies, funding, or direct impacts on individuals or schools. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal obligations or alter existing programs.

Maddy summaryHR 2439 authorizes $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and $55 million for 2027 to fund the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), directly supporting its global programs. The bill specifies that these funds will help end preventable maternal deaths, address unmet contraceptive needs, combat gender-based violence, and end harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation. UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, primarily aiding women and girls in developing nations and crisis zones, including those affected by conflict or natural disasters. The bill emphasizes UNFPA’s compliance with U.S. restrictions (not funding abortion) and its role in advancing U.S. strategic interests through voluntary family planning and reproductive health services.

Maddy summaryThe New Collar Jobs Act of 2025 creates tax credits for employers who fund cybersecurity training for staff, covering up to $5,000 per employee annually. It also offers student loan forgiveness of up to $25,000 for cybersecurity workers employed in economically distressed areas for 36 consecutive months. The bill expands CyberCorps scholarships for cybersecurity education and increases funding for cybersecurity programs at colleges. These provisions directly affect employers, cybersecurity workers, and educational institutions seeking to address workforce shortages in critical security roles.

Maddy summaryHR 2467, America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, would designate approximately 1.3 million acres of public land across Utah as wilderness areas, protecting them from development and managing them for conservation. The bill specifically designates 77 wilderness areas in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau regions, including lands within existing national monuments like Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears. It includes provisions for water rights protection, allows continued livestock grazing under certain conditions, and withdraws the designated lands from mining and mineral leasing. The bill also ensures Tribal rights are protected and requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer these areas according to wilderness management standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 2411, directs the U.S. government to immediately resume funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by repealing two prior funding restrictions. It requires the State Department to restart payments to UNRWA under existing authorities and mandates the President to rescind a 2025 executive order ending UNRWA support. The bill affects Palestinian refugees in Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank who rely on UNRWA for humanitarian aid, as well as U.S. funding mechanisms. It also requires quarterly reports through 2028 on UNRWA’s progress implementing accountability reforms from an independent review led by Catherine Colonna.