Rep. Mike Quigley

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a VA-administered internship program for veterans eligible for Chapter 33 education benefits, matching them with civilian employers for 180- to 360-day internships. Veterans receive a stipend equal to their education benefit during the internship, while employers must meet criteria like tax compliance, non-government status, and committing to hire participants post-internship (capping interns at 10% of their workforce). The program prioritizes manufacturing employers, small businesses, and requires outreach to rural and tribal communities. Annual reports to Congress will track outcomes like job placement rates and earnings impacts.

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 Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (HR 807) directs the U.S. Treasury to mint three types of commemorative coins honoring working dogs' service: $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins with specific weight and composition requirements. Each coin will carry a surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) that will be paid directly to America's VetDogs to support their programs providing service dogs for veterans, the disabled, and others. The coins will be issued in 2027 with designs reflecting working dogs' roles in military, detection, therapy, and assistance work. The legislation specifies that all surcharge revenue must fund America's VetDogs' operations without creating new government programs. This is a commemorative measure focused on honoring working dogs' contributions through coin sales, with all surcharge funds going to a specific nonprofit organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames a specific U.S. Postal Service facility in Rockford, Illinois, to honor Jay P. Larson. The building at 5225 Harrison Avenue will officially be called the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building." All government documents, maps, and records referencing the location will automatically update to use the new name. This is a purely administrative designation with no policy changes or direct impact on citizens or services.

Maddy summaryHR 10235 establishes a FEMA pilot program to fund cities with over 50,000 residents to develop improved flood maps specifically for urban flooding - defined as rain- or stormwater-driven inundation in developed areas that overwhelms drainage systems. The program provides grants for creating public-facing mapping tools that show flood risks, incorporate climate trends, and help homeowners and businesses assess property vulnerabilities. Selected cities (12 total across three population tiers) must complete projects within 18 months and report results to FEMA, with funding totaling $5.5 million over two fiscal years. The initiative directly affects local governments in urbanized areas, aiming to increase transparency and support flood risk mitigation planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill enhances the existing American Battlefield Protection Program by expanding eligibility for grants to include Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions, alongside States and local governments. It clarifies that eligible sites must be identified in the 1993 Civil War battlefield report or 2007 Revolutionary War/War of 1812 report, excluding sites already within National Park boundaries. The bill also requires the Secretary to submit updated battlefield condition reports to Congress every 10 years, starting two years after enactment, tracking preservation efforts and battlefield changes. These changes streamline program administration and ensure ongoing assessment of historic battlefield sites.

Maddy summaryHRES 1588 is a House resolution supporting Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) by recognizing the epidemic of violence against transgender people and memorializing those killed between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. It specifically honors 38 transgender or gender-nonconforming individuals whose lives were lost to violence during that period, highlighting that transgender women of color face disproportionate risks. The resolution acknowledges systemic issues like underreporting, barriers to healthcare, and higher rates of homelessness and suicide within the community. It calls for the U.S. government to prioritize solutions to this violence while affirming transgender people's right to dignity and safety. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes these issues for congressional record.

Maddy summaryHR 10165, the Security Clearance Review Act, requires the FBI Director to approve security clearances and access to classified information for political appointees working in the Executive Office of the President. It prohibits such appointees from holding clearances or accessing classified information without the FBI Director’s explicit authorization. If the FBI denies clearance, the Director must immediately notify the President and Congress. If the President overrides this denial, they must provide a written explanation to Congress within 30 days. The bill directly affects political appointees in the White House and establishes new oversight steps for security clearance decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Medicaid from covering conversion therapy for any enrollee. It amends federal law to block Medicaid payments for any therapy aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity (defined as "conversion therapy" in the bill), starting in the first full quarter after the law takes effect. The prohibition applies to all Medicaid providers who offer such therapy for compensation, but explicitly excludes support for gender transition, acceptance-based care, and interventions focused on safety or unlawful conduct. It directly affects Medicaid recipients seeking therapy and providers who previously billed for conversion therapy services.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1558) is a symbolic House of Representatives measure supporting October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally expresses the House's support for raising awareness about domestic violence and its impacts, and urges continued backing for existing programs that address domestic violence. The resolution cites statistics on domestic violence prevalence (e.g., 24 people per minute affected by intimate partner violence) to underscore the importance of the observance. It directly affects public awareness efforts but does not change policies or directly impact individuals.