Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal agency personnel from using physical force, detaining, or interfering with Members of Congress while they conduct official oversight activities on federal property. It requires Members to identify themselves with valid congressional ID and confirms the law does not override standard security procedures or prevent action against immediate physical threats. The bill specifically protects oversight activities like investigations, reviews of federal programs, or site visits at government-owned or leased facilities (including detention centers), ensuring Congress can carry out its constitutional oversight role without physical obstruction.

Maddy summaryHR 4316, the "Fight for the American Dream Act," allows individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to enlist in the U.S. military by amending Title 10 of the U.S. Code to recognize DACA employment authorization as valid documentation for enlistment. It directly affects young immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children and hold DACA, enabling them to serve in the armed forces. Key provisions include updating military eligibility rules to include DACA recipients and revising naturalization processes for military members to clarify terms like "active duty." The bill makes procedural changes to existing military and immigration laws without altering citizenship requirements for service members.

Maddy summaryThe PBM Reform Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency and fairness in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operations within Medicare Part D and Medicaid programs. The bill requires Medicare Part D plans to allow any pharmacy meeting standard terms to join their networks, establishes "essential retail pharmacies" in underserved areas (with limited pharmacy access), and mandates detailed reporting on drug pricing, rebates, and reimbursement rates. It creates a process for pharmacies to report PBM violations of reasonable contract terms and prohibits "spread pricing" in Medicaid, where PBMs retain the difference between what they pay pharmacies and what they charge plans. These provisions aim to improve pharmacy access for Medicare beneficiaries and ensure fairer reimbursement practices for pharmacies.

Maddy summaryThe Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025 requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to eliminate helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft use in rounding up wild horses and burros over a two-year phase-out period. It mandates that any remaining aircraft used for these operations must have cameras recording the process, with footage made public in BLM reports. The bill addresses findings that helicopter roundups cost taxpayers over $69.5 million since 2012 and that the BLM spends less than 1% of its budget on fertility controls - a more humane, cost-effective alternative. The legislation also directs the Government Accountability Office to report on humane alternatives, job opportunities, and aircraft impacts on horse populations within one year of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires online contact lens sellers to provide a secure electronic method for customers to transmit their contact lens prescriptions, directly affecting online retailers. It mandates that such electronic transmissions comply with HIPAA privacy rules and that any protected health information sent via email must be encrypted. The law updates existing rules to modernize prescription verification for online sales while maintaining privacy protections.

Maddy summaryThe Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to help high-need schools hire and retain mental health professionals like counselors, psychologists, and social workers. It targets schools in the top 15% of need (based on student poverty or counts) that lack required staff ratios, such as one counselor per 250 students. Grants fund recruitment incentives (e.g., student loan repayment), retention programs, and evidence-based mental health services, with recipients required to contribute 25% of costs from non-federal funds. Schools must report annually on staff numbers, student-to-staff ratios, and retention rates to track progress toward improved mental health access.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the requirement for federal firearm licensees (FFLs) to report multiple firearm sales. It modifies existing law to require reporting on all firearms, not just handguns (pistols or revolvers), when a single transaction involves two or more firearms. This change directly affects FFLs who sell multiple firearms at once, such as in dealer-to-dealer transfers or large retail sales. The key mechanism is updating the legal definition in the statute to include every type of firearm, streamlining the reporting process under current federal law.

Maddy summaryHR 4265, the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2025, would provide $350 million annually (2026-2030) in federal grants to cover travel and logistical costs for people seeking abortion care in states with bans or severe restrictions. The bill directly affects individuals who must travel across state lines for abortion services, particularly those facing systemic barriers like Black, Indigenous, and low-income people. Grants can cover round-trip travel, lodging, childcare, meals, translation, and lost wages, but cannot fund the abortion procedure itself. Eligible recipients are community-based abortion funds meeting specific criteria, with priority given to organizations serving those impacted by state abortion bans.

Maddy summaryHR 4264, the "Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act," amends federal law to restrict the President's authority to deploy active-duty military forces for domestic law enforcement. Specifically, it adds new provisions to Sections 252 and 253 of Title 10, U.S. Code, stating that the President cannot deploy military personnel to respond to peaceful protests or demonstrations within a state or territory unless requested by the state's governor or chief executive. This directly affects the President’s military deployment powers and requires state leadership approval for such actions during non-violent gatherings. The bill aims to prevent federal military intervention in state-level protests without local government authorization.

Maddy summaryHRES 558 is a symbolic House resolution commemorating the July 4, 2022, Highland Park, Illinois, Independence Day Parade shooting. It honors the seven victims - Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Strauss, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, and Eduardo Uvaldo - who were killed, and supports the over 40 survivors and the Highland Park community. The resolution expresses the House's remembrance of the tragedy, acknowledges the community's healing efforts, and reaffirms commitment to reducing gun violence. As a commemorative resolution, it contains no new policies or funding provisions.