Rep. Alma S. Adams

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study how domestic violence, sexual assault, and related traumas affect maternal health risks, including suicide, overdose, and poor birth outcomes, with a focus on diverse communities. It authorizes $15 million over three years to fund grants for states, healthcare providers, and community organizations to develop culturally relevant programs that support victims of violence during pregnancy and after childbirth. The legislation also requires the department to issue guidance within two years on how healthcare providers should routinely screen for intimate partner violence and implement trauma-informed care plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the placement of a monument at Arlington National Cemetery to honor veterans of the Army Security Agency who served between 1945 and 1976. The monument will be designed with approval from the Secretary of the Army and the National Army Security Agency Association, and the association will be responsible for funding the site preparation, construction, and ongoing maintenance. If no suitable space exists within the cemetery, the monument may be placed outside the entrance instead. The legislation defines the covered service periods using existing legal definitions for World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era.

Maddy summaryThe STAR Act (HR 8399) aims to remove certain restrictions on how federal transit funds can be used. Specifically, it amends sections of title 49, United States Code, related to federal transit programs. The bill strikes provisions that currently prohibit the use of federal funds for acquiring transit rolling stock manufactured outside the United States and for constructing bus revenue vehicles by manufacturers not established in the U

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a grant program to help vulnerable mothers and babies in areas with high climate-related health risks, such as extreme heat and air pollution. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award up to $105 million over four years to community groups, healthcare providers, and local organizations for initiatives that provide cooling resources, health education, and support services. The program prioritizes areas with high rates of maternal and infant health disparities and requires grantees to address racial and ethnic inequities. Additionally, the bill creates a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study climate impacts on birth outcomes and funds training programs for health profession schools to better prepare providers for these risks.

Maddy summaryThe Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative bill designed to improve maternal health outcomes across the United States by addressing social determinants of health, expanding access to care, and reducing disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The bill establishes a federal task force to coordinate efforts between agencies and stakeholders to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity, while providing sustained funding to community-based organizations to address nonclinical factors like housing, nutrition, and transportation. Key provisions include extending WIC eligibility to 24 months postpartum, creating grants to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, implementing respectful maternity care training for all healthcare employees, and establishing compliance programs to track and address bias in maternity care settings. The legislation also includes specific measures for incarcerated mothers, veterans, and vulnerable populations affected by climate change, alongside funding for maternal mental health services and technology-enabled care models to expand access in underserved areas.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution supports designating the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week." The resolution aims to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States, specifically highlighting the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

Maddy summaryThe Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act (HR 8361) proposes to expand the credit history relief available to student loan borrowers who successfully complete a default reduction program. The bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change the scope of information removed from a borrower's credit history. Currently, the law states that the "record of the default" is removed; this bill would change that to "any adverse information relating to such loan." This aims to provide more comprehensive clearing of negative credit reporting for individuals who rehabilitate their defaulted student loans.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Clean Slate through Consolidation Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965. It directly affects federal student loan borrowers who have previously defaulted on their loans. The bill mandates that if such a borrower obtains a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that resolves their defaulted loan, the loan holder must request that consumer reporting agencies remove the record of the default from the borrower's credit history. This provision ensures that the default is no longer reported on credit reports once the underlying defaulted federal student loan is consolidated.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the "Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026," establishes a process for individuals who have defaulted on federal student loans. It mandates that if a borrower fully repays the entire amount due on their defaulted federal student loan, the Secretary of Education, a guaranty agency, or the loan holder must request the removal of the default. This request is sent to any consumer reporting agency that was informed of the default. Consequently, the default and any related adverse information would be removed from the borrower's credit history.

Maddy summaryThe YouthBuild for the Future Act aims to strengthen and expand the existing YouthBuild program, which provides education and job training to young people. The bill increases authorized funding for the program and creates a new grant program to foster partnerships between YouthBuild programs and employers, aiming to develop more employment opportunities for participants. It reserves a portion of increased funds for rural areas and programs serving Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Furthermore, the bill expands the types of supportive services YouthBuild programs can offer, including meals and assistance with applying for federal and state benefit programs.