Rep. Haley M. Stevens

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the National Alzheimer's Project Act through 2035 (extending the previous deadline of 2025) and adds new requirements to promote healthy aging and reduce Alzheimer’s risk factors. It mandates the program to provide information on healthy behaviors that may lower cognitive decline risk and expands the advisory group to include representatives from agencies like the Department of Justice, FEMA, and Social Security Administration, plus experts with diverse clinical trial experience. The bill directly affects Alzheimer’s research, care programs, and the federal advisory group overseeing national efforts. Key changes include requiring annual evaluations instead of initial ones and adding a focus on reducing health disparities in Alzheimer’s initiatives.

Maddy summaryHR 8469, the Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2024, requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish a new program within its existing education initiative. The program targets underrepresented groups in cybersecurity, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, older individuals (40+), those from low-income backgrounds, and people with nontraditional educational paths (like community colleges or HBCUs). CISA must tailor outreach to schools, unions, community colleges, and local workforce offices to promote cybersecurity careers in these communities. The bill authorizes $20 million annually (2025-2030) and mandates annual reports to Congress on the program's impact on workforce diversity.

Stop Nurse Shortages Act This bill includes the development of accelerated nursing programs to increase the number of graduating nurses (including graduates who are from disadvantaged backgrounds) as a priority area for certain grants made to institutions of higher education or other eligible entities for nurse education, practice, quality, and retention.

Maddy summaryHRES 1063 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to reaffirm America's commitment to NATO ahead of its 75th anniversary. It formally recognizes NATO's role in collective security, emphasizes Article 5's importance for mutual defense, and supports Finland and Sweden's membership. The resolution also calls on NATO allies to meet the 2% defense spending target, but does not create new laws or affect specific individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThe Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2024 establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees and supervisory employees. The Federal Labor Relations Authority will determine if each state's laws "substantially provide" for these rights, and if not, federal standards will apply to that state. These standards include the right to self-organization, collective bargaining, recognition of labor organizations, and procedures for resolving disputes. The bill preserves existing collective bargaining agreements and excludes certain employee categories like emergency services workers from some provisions.

Maddy summaryThe Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2024 would transition Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees, particularly screening agents, from TSA-specific personnel rules to the standard federal government personnel system under Title 5 of the U.S. Code by December 31, 2024. The bill prohibits changes to current personnel policies for covered employees until the transition date and ensures no reduction in pay or benefits during the conversion process. It preserves certain benefits like law enforcement availability pay for Federal air marshals and maintains collective bargaining rights for screening agents. The bill also requires various reports to Congress on recruitment, implementation, diversity, and workplace safety to be submitted within specified timeframes.

Maddy summaryHRES 1206 is a symbolic House resolution supporting the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about mental health challenges, emphasizing the need to reduce stigma and treat mental well-being as equally important as physical health. The resolution cites statistics on rising mental health crises - including increased anxiety, depression, and suicide rates among youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and communities of color - to underscore the urgency of the issue. It encourages nationwide efforts to promote mental health awareness and access to care during this designated month.

Maddy summaryHRES 1203 is a symbolic resolution designating July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." It expresses congressional support for raising public awareness about glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer with a 6.9% 5-year survival rate and limited treatment options. The resolution encourages greater public understanding of the disease's challenges, honors those affected by it, and urges continued research and collaboration. This is a non-binding awareness measure with no new funding or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to fund research on early detection and treatment of uterine fibroids, with a focus on reducing health disparities. It authorizes grants to states for screening programs (including advanced imaging), patient navigation services, and public education campaigns - prioritizing areas with socially vulnerable populations at higher risk. States receiving funds must implement evidence-based strategies to improve access to early intervention. The bill also requires regular reports to Congress on grant outcomes and research findings related to fibroid treatment disparities and related conditions like Asherman’s Syndrome.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the National Construction Safety Team Act by replacing "building" with "structure" throughout the law and adjusting related terminology. It ensures investigations cover a broader range of infrastructure, including bridges, dams, and other structures, not just traditional buildings. Key provisions clarify that investigations may defer to other federal agencies when appropriate and update references to "engineering standards, practices, and building codes." The bill does not change funding levels, maintaining the $5 million annual appropriation for the National Institute of Standards and Technology through 2027. It focuses on modernizing the law's language to reflect current infrastructure safety needs without introducing new requirements.