Rep. Seth Moulton

Maddy summaryHR 1647 redesignates the "Salem Maritime National Historic Site" as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park" (effective immediately upon enactment), updating all federal references to the park's name. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a 3-year boundary study evaluating whether to expand the park to include maritime, coastal defense, and military history sites in Salem, Massachusetts, and its vicinity. The study will assess the suitability and feasibility of adding these areas to the National Park System, with a report due to Congress within three years of funding. This bill makes no immediate changes to park boundaries but initiates a formal review process for potential future expansion.

Maddy summaryThe Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2024 would expand access to preventive cancer screenings (including breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancer screenings) for women, with a focus on low-income women, women of color, rural communities, and underserved populations. It authorizes $20 million annually for grants to health care providers - such as family planning centers - to increase screenings and establishes a training program for health care providers on best practices and cultural competency to address racial disparities. The bill also mandates a study analyzing cancer screening rates and disparities by race, income, geography, and insurance status, with reports to Congress every five years. These provisions aim to improve early detection, reduce mortality, and address systemic barriers in women’s cancer care.

Maddy summaryHR 9151 establishes a new Department of Justice task force within 120 days to investigate and prosecute international trade crimes like tariff evasion, smuggling, and trade-based money laundering. The task force will hire specialized prosecutors, coordinate with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security, and focus on violations under specific U.S. Code sections including smuggling (18 U.S.C. 545) and fraud (18 U.S.C. 1001). It authorizes $20 million for fiscal year 2025, with 80% dedicated to criminal prosecutions, and requires annual congressional reports detailing case statistics, funding use, and future needs. The bill directly affects importers/exporters engaging in trade violations and DOJ agencies handling cross-border enforcement.

Maddy summaryHR 915 requires businesses that contract with motor carriers (like shippers, brokers, or freight forwarders) to verify three safety and compliance details before shipping goods: 1) the carrier's valid registration, 2) minimum required insurance coverage, and 3) that the carrier is not disqualified for safety reasons by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) or a state. This verification must occur 45 days before shipment. The bill creates a temporary standard that expires when new FMCSA regulations are issued within 18 months of enactment. It does not change carrier safety rules but sets a new requirement for businesses selecting carriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the "Caroline Chang Post Office." It directly affects the postal service location and its users by officially renaming the facility. The bill requires all federal references in laws, documents, or records to use the new name "Caroline Chang Post Office" instead of the previous designation. This is a procedural naming bill with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the history and impacts of U.S. Indian Boarding School policies on Native American communities, including cultural, emotional, and physical effects on survivors, descendants, and tribal communities. The Commission will document these impacts through research, public meetings, and testimony, working with two advisory committees focused on Native American perspectives and Federal agency coordination. The Commission will operate for six years, with annual reports to Congress and a final report containing recommendations for Federal action. The bill also includes provisions for managing burial sites related to boarding schools and ensures the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act applies to remains found on Federal lands related to these schools.

Maddy summaryThe Our Homes, Our Votes Act requires landlords and public housing agencies managing federally assisted housing (including public housing, Section 8, and supportive housing programs) to include voter registration forms in lease agreements. When tenants sign their lease, it automatically serves as a voter registration application for federal elections, unless they opt out. Landlords must ensure forms include basic eligibility information, provide language access for limited-English speakers, and submit completed forms to election officials within 10 days. This applies to all tenants in covered housing units, streamlining registration without requiring separate action.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Coordinator within the State Department to manage the relocation and resettlement of eligible Afghan allies and to assist U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in Afghanistan who seek U.S. support to leave the country. The Coordinator can hire temporary staff (preferring Foreign Service appointments), enter contracts, and coordinate with other federal agencies to use their funds for these efforts. The Coordinator must notify relevant congressional committees 15 days before transferring funds between agencies. The position and its authorities will expire three years after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHRES 1560 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to consider H.R. 8996, a bill proposing stronger safety rules for trains carrying hazardous materials. It removes objections to the bill and its provisions, limits debate to one hour, and blocks amendments, allowing H.R. 8996 to move directly to a final vote without delays.

Maddy summaryHRES 837 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on November 1, 2023, reaffirming U.S. commitment to the Philippines. It specifically calls for invoking the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty if Philippine assets (including Coast Guard vessels) are attacked in the South China Sea, urges joint U.S.-Philippines patrols in the region, and objects to China's disputed territorial claims. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but expresses congressional support for existing defense agreements and diplomatic positions. It directly addresses U.S. foreign policy toward the Philippines and the South China Sea disputes.