Rep. Debbie Dingell

Maddy summaryThe Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act establishes a federal grant program to fund schools and youth organizations in developing and delivering evidence-based educational resources and training focused on preventing teen dating violence. The program, funded with $10 million annually from 2025-2029, supports creating materials to help teens recognize, prevent, and report abuse, training school staff to identify and respond to abuse, and hosting workshops for students and parents. Eligible applicants include schools, community groups, and youth organizations that work with teens aged 12-18, with requirements for involving domestic violence professionals and stakeholders in program design. The bill defines teen dating violence as abuse in intimate relationships among youth, including physical, sexual, emotional, or technological harm.

Maddy summaryHR 7940, the Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2024, changes bonding rules for coal mining reclamation. It bans self-bonding (where mining companies guarantee their own cleanup costs) for both federal and state programs, requiring operators to replace existing self-bonds within 90 days or at permit renewal. The bill also mandates states to submit detailed reports on past bond forfeitures and financial forecasts, and establishes new rules for surety bonds and collateral - prohibiting coal mines, equipment, or coal itself as collateral. These changes directly affect coal mining operators, state regulators, and federal oversight under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

Maddy summaryHRES 1128 is a non-binding resolution recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and extending best wishes for Eid al-Fitr. It formally acknowledges Ramadan's significance as a period of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and expresses solidarity with Muslim communities in the United States and globally. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely ceremonial, affirming respect for the observance without any concrete policy changes or direct effects on individuals or groups. Introduced by Representatives Dingell, Tlaib, Carson, Grijalva, Cárdenas, Omar, and Schakowsky on April 10, 2024, it serves as a symbolic gesture of inclusion.

This resolution recognizes the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and its impact on establishing that all Americans are protected equally under the law.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides federal grant increases to states that require domestic violence prevention training for individuals seeking cosmetology or barbering licenses. States meeting this requirement can receive up to a 10% increase in their existing crime control funding, with grants limited to three years. The training must teach license applicants to recognize domestic violence signs, respond appropriately, and refer clients to victim resources - delivered at no cost by nonprofit anti-domestic violence organizations. It directly affects beauty professionals (cosmetologists/barbers) in participating states and incentivizes states to adopt such training mandates.

Maddy summaryThe TERRA Act (Tribal Environmental Resiliency Resources Act) allows Indian Tribes to integrate funding from multiple Federal environmental and disaster-related programs into a single comprehensive plan to address threats like flooding, erosion, wildfires, and sea level rise. It streamlines processes by reducing administrative burdens through consolidated reporting requirements, enabling Tribes to create one annual report instead of multiple reports for individual programs, and allowing reallocation of funds for community-driven relocation or environmental remediation without additional approvals. The Act establishes the Department of the Interior as the lead agency with sole authority to approve these plans and integrate Federal programs, while providing mechanisms for Tribes to request waivers of certain statutory requirements and expedite land trust acquisitions for relocation purposes. Tribes can use integrated funds for infrastructure development, environmental remediation, and community-driven relocation, with reduced requirements for separate recordkeeping and reporting for each Federal program.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 101 is a symbolic resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 22, 2024, by multiple cosponsors. It recognizes that people with disabilities face daily barriers accessing federally funded facilities and reaffirms support for the existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The resolution pledges to prioritize "universal and inclusive design" in future federal infrastructure projects but does not create new legal requirements or alter current accessibility standards. As a concurrent resolution, it has no binding effect and serves only to express congressional support for accessibility goals.

Maddy summaryHRES 1110 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in March 2024 to commemorate March 2024 as National Women’s History Month. It formally supports the month’s goals, recognizes women and organizations advancing women’s history education, and highlights the intersectional contributions of Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, and disabled women throughout U.S. history. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of historical milestones and ongoing advocacy for gender equality. It directly affects all Americans by affirming the significance of women’s historical contributions through official congressional recognition.

Maddy summaryThe Pink Tax Repeal Act prohibits businesses from charging different prices for substantially similar consumer products or services based on the gender of the intended users. It defines "substantially similar" as having no meaningful differences in materials, use, or design - meaning color alone (e.g., pink vs. blue packaging) cannot justify price differences. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce this under existing laws, and state attorneys general could also sue companies for violations on behalf of residents. This directly affects consumers who pay higher prices for identical or nearly identical items marketed to a specific gender, such as women’s razors or clothing.

Maddy summaryHRES 1109 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the 1913 Woman Suffrage Procession in Washington, DC, where suffragists led by Alice Paul and Inez Milholland marched to demand voting rights for women. It honors the participants' courage during a protest that drew 500,000 spectators despite violent opposition, highlighting how this event advanced the national push for the 19th Amendment. The resolution does not create new laws but reaffirms support for voting rights equality, connecting the 1913 march to ongoing efforts to protect democratic access. It specifically acknowledges the intersectional struggles of women of color in the suffrage movement. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy effect.