Rep. Donald G. Davis

Maddy summaryHR 537 authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor 60 diplomats who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust by issuing visas and passports against their governments' orders, risking expulsion and personal danger. The medal will be presented to the next of kin of these diplomats, alongside representatives from their home countries, and permanently displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This legislation recognizes the diplomats' humanitarian actions without creating new government programs or altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill delays a Medicare policy that would have restricted coverage to only intravenous drugs for managing phosphate levels in kidney failure patients. It specifically postpones the implementation of the "oral-only" policy under Medicare's ESRD payment system until January 1, 2033, or until an intravenous drug for phosphate control receives FDA approval - whichever comes first. The bill directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who rely on oral medications for phosphate management. It ensures continued Medicare coverage for these oral drugs during the extended timeline, without changing the underlying payment structure.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1270) symbolically designates June as "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month" to highlight a critical cancer complication where tumors spread to the brain or spine. It directly affects patients with metastatic cancer, their families, and healthcare providers by calling for increased awareness of specialized treatment options. The resolution urges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to boost education on brain/spine metastasis care, support dedicated treatment centers, expand access to clinical trials, and fund research into this specific cancer complication. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally recognizes the need for greater focus on this area of cancer care.

Maddy summaryHR 8653 authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie, a U.S. Army officer who died during the Battle of Normandy in WWII. The bill specifies the medal will be presented to his nephew, Tom Howie, or his next of kin, and then permanently displayed at The Citadel Museum. It also permits the U.S. Mint to produce and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs. This is a commemorative measure honoring Major Howie's military service and sacrifice, with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHRES 1279 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating June 2024 as "Black Music Month." It honors Black musicians, creators, and communities whose contributions have shaped American music across genres like blues, jazz, hip-hop, and gospel. The resolution calls on all Americans to recognize the month through actions that elevate Black music's artistry, promote diversity, and spread awareness of its historical impact. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate Black music's cultural significance. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and refers to Black music's role in American history and the civil rights movement.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands federal flood insurance coverage to help homeowners demolish or relocate structures threatened by shoreline erosion. It requires the flood insurance program to pay up to 40% of a structure's value upfront for demolition or relocation, with an additional 60% upon completion (capped at $250,000 total per claim), excluding damage to contents. Coverage applies only to properties already insured under flood insurance for at least 12 months before the bill's enactment, and terminates future flood insurance for the same property after a qualifying claim. The bill specifically targets properties deemed unsafe due to erosion, subsidence, or being over water, bluff, or escarpment by state/local authorities.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund (ASCT Fund) within the Department of Homeland Security. It directs $250 million annually from aviation security fees (for fiscal years 2025-2029) to fund TSA's procurement, deployment, and maintenance of new security checkpoint technology at airports. The TSA Administrator must provide regular reports to Congress on how these funds are used for technology deployment. The bill also repeals a previous section of aviation security law that previously governed these fees. The fund directly affects TSA operations and airport security technology upgrades.

Maddy summaryThe AFTER SCHOOL Act (HR 8593) creates a federal grant program to fund after-school programs for students in grades 6-12 in school districts located in counties with a juvenile offense rate of at least 10%. Grants are awarded to eligible school districts or nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) groups) based on the number of students served, with $100 million authorized annually for 2025-2028. Funds can expand existing programs, create new ones, or partner with nonprofits, but must include educational activities. The program directly affects students in high-risk communities by providing structured after-school opportunities, with school districts required to report program details annually.

Maddy summaryHRES 1257 is a symbolic resolution designating May as "National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month" to increase public understanding of the disease. It recognizes Huntington's Disease as a fatal genetic disorder affecting approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and over 200,000 at risk, which causes progressive physical, mental, and emotional decline typically in adulthood. The resolution urges the House to support this designation and encourages the President to issue a proclamation. This is a non-binding awareness measure with no new funding or policy changes, aligning with the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s existing May observance.

Maddy summaryHRES 1260 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month." It recognizes progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) as a rare neurodegenerative disease affecting approximately 30,000 Americans, with no known cure and symptoms including cognitive decline, balance issues, and speech difficulties. The resolution specifically supports raising public awareness, encourages research for better treatments and a cure, and commends efforts by patients, families, and organizations working to improve PSP care. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to increase visibility for this under-recognized condition.