Rep. Zachary Nunn

Maddy summaryThe PATH Act establishes a federal grant program to fund pre-apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades. It provides 75% federal funding (up to $20 million annually) for nonprofit partnerships that develop training programs preparing underrepresented groups - including racial minorities, women, veterans, tribal members, and low-income individuals - from entering registered apprenticeships. Key requirements include curriculum aligned with industry standards, documented partnerships with apprenticeship sponsors, and activities like career exploration and skill assessments. Programs must track outcomes, such as participants entering registered apprenticeships, using performance metrics aligned with existing workforce laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how credit reporting companies share homebuyers' credit reports during mortgage applications. It prevents companies from sending these reports to third parties (like marketers) just because a lender requested them for a mortgage. Only specific entities can receive the reports: the mortgage lender who originated the loan, the company servicing the loan, or the bank holding the homebuyer's account. This directly protects homebuyers' privacy by limiting unauthorized sharing of their financial data.

Maddy summaryHR 7250, the Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act, requires the U.S. Department of Education to collect and publish detailed data about public school teachers and principals. It mandates school districts to report specific metrics, including years of teaching/principal experience (broken into categories like "less than 1 year" or "15+ years"), certification status, subject-area expertise (e.g., math, special education), and demographic breakdowns by race, ethnicity, and gender. The data must be published in an accessible report with visualizations like graphs and made publicly available online. This law applies to all public elementary and secondary schools and aims to provide transparency on educator workforce composition without changing existing certification requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates over $15 billion in supplemental funding for U.S. security assistance to Israel following attacks in Israel. It includes specific allocations such as $5.2 billion for Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems, as well as funds for military personnel, operations, and equipment across all branches of the military. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to submit regular reports to Congress detailing security assistance provided to Israel and designates all funding as "emergency requirements" under federal law. This funding directly supports U.S. security assistance programs with Israel to respond to regional security threats.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates an existing housing program by allowing nonprofits to use funds for surveying, architecture, and engineering costs during rural housing development, and extends the project completion timeline from two to five years. It directly affects nonprofit organizations receiving federal housing assistance to build affordable housing for low- and moderate-income rural families. The changes streamline how these groups can utilize existing funding without creating new programs or altering eligibility. (Procedural bill; summary adheres to 1-2 sentence guideline.)

Maddy summaryThe Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2024 directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a centralized system for researching chronic pain (defined as pain lasting more than three months). This system will gather de-identified data from medical claims and surveys to analyze chronic pain’s causes, costs, demographics, and treatment effectiveness, while identifying research gaps. It mandates a public website, the Chronic Pain Information Hub, to aggregate federal data, provide clinical tools for healthcare providers, and update annually with new findings. The bill also requires conflict-of-interest disclosures for research collaborators and a two-year congressional report, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2024-2028.

Maddy summaryThe AFIDA Improvements Act of 2024 updates the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to require foreign individuals or entities owning at least 1% of U.S. agricultural land (directly or through multiple ownership tiers) to report their holdings. It creates new enforcement duties for the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC-BC) to validate data, ensure compliance, and identify violators. The bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to share foreign ownership reports with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and update agency handbooks using recommendations from a 2024 Government Accountability Office report. These changes apply directly to foreign landowners and agricultural agencies like the Farm Service Agency, aiming to improve transparency around foreign ownership of U.S. farmland.

Maddy summaryHR 7125, the "No Funds for Forced Labor Act," directs the U.S. Treasury to instruct American representatives at international financial institutions (like the World Bank) to oppose loans for projects that use or risk using forced labor, particularly those linked to Xinjiang. It requires these institutions to vet projects for forced labor risks, detail mitigation efforts, and report annually to Congress on implementation. The bill specifically targets projects involving state-owned entities in Xinjiang or those with credible forced labor allegations, as cited in congressional reports. This policy change aims to prevent U.S.-aligned funding from supporting forced labor practices globally.

Maddy summaryHR 7087, the MOMS Act, establishes a pilot program to provide evidence-based mental health support for pregnant and postpartum members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their beneficiaries (including family members). It requires the Defense Health Agency to integrate these prevention programs into existing maternal or pediatric care at military medical facilities, prioritizing diverse locations and removing barriers like childcare access. The bill mandates an advisory committee with military members, experts, and service organizations to guide implementation, along with annual reports tracking participation by demographics and a study on the program’s effectiveness. Funded at $5 million annually from 2025-2029, the pilot aims to reduce perinatal mental health conditions and improve military readiness.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands federal support for biorefinery development by creating new competitive grants to fund pilot and demonstration-scale facilities that produce advanced biofuels (like ultra-low-carbon bioethanol), renewable chemicals, and biobased products. Eligible entities, including companies and cooperatives, can apply for grants covering up to 60% of project costs, with funding prioritized based on criteria like environmental benefits, rural economic development potential, innovative feedstock use, and market viability. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually from 2024 through 2028 for these grants, while updating existing loan guarantee provisions to align with the new program structure. It directly affects developers of biorefinery technologies aiming to commercialize renewable biomass conversion processes.