Rep. Dina Titus

Maddy summaryThe Safe Landings Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration to implement safety measures to prevent runway misalignments, where aircraft accidentally land on taxiways or incorrect runways. It mandates development of cockpit alert systems for commercial airlines (Part 121 carriers) to warn pilots when not aligned with the correct runway, and establishes a Task Force to study human factors in aviation safety. The bill also requires updates to maintenance reporting transparency, reviews of safety inspection programs, and protections for safety data reporting. These provisions directly affect commercial airlines, air traffic controllers, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation safety personnel.

Maddy summaryHR 6787, the Las Vegas Wash Program Extension Act, increases federal funding authorization for the Las Vegas Wash water management program from $40 million to $65 million. This amendment to the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 directly affects the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Las Vegas Wash Program, which manages water quality and flood control in the Las Vegas area. The bill's sole provision is adjusting the annual funding level for this specific program, with no new requirements or policy changes. The program primarily serves the Las Vegas Valley watershed region in Nevada.

Maddy summaryHR 6888, the Clean Energy Workforce Act, provides $100 million in federal grants to develop clean energy job training programs. It directly affects local schools, career technical education centers, colleges, and industry partners by funding: (1) new or expanded training programs in clean energy fields (like renewable energy and climate adaptation), designed to be shared with other schools and accessible to diverse students; and (2) upgrades to school facilities to use renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. Grants require partnerships between educational institutions, industry representatives, and community groups to create replicable training that prepares students for jobs in growing clean energy sectors. The bill focuses on concrete workforce development, not environmental outcomes.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 81 is a symbolic concurrent resolution recognizing the anniversaries of multiple United Nations-designated international days focused on peace, such as the International Day of Peace (September 21), International Day of Non-Violence (October 2), and others. It commemorates specific milestones, including the 42nd anniversary of the International Day of Peace and the 5th anniversary of the International Day of Living Together in Peace. The resolution encourages U.S. citizens to observe these days and supports activities promoting peace, nonviolence, and cooperation throughout the year. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or requirements but expresses congressional support for global peace efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 6754, the School Violence Prevention Act, establishes a federal grant program to fund evidence-based violence prevention programs in schools located in communities with high rates of youth gun violence. The bill authorizes $25 million annually for 5-year grants to partnerships between state/local education agencies (meeting specific homicide or violent crime thresholds) and community nonprofits serving youth. Grantees must implement trauma-informed, culturally competent programs for K-12 students, focusing on skills like conflict resolution, mental health support, and community engagement, while collecting data on outcomes like graduation rates. The program requires annual reporting to the Secretary of Education and CDC, with evaluations to assess impacts on reducing youth violence risks.

Maddy summaryThe Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2023 establishes a Department of Defense "Tiger Team" to improve outreach to veterans with certain discharge statuses (specifically those discharged under "former section 654" before 2011, often related to policies like the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era). The team will collaborate with the VA, veterans' groups, and other stakeholders to identify eligible veterans, share contact information, and guide them through the existing review process under Section 527 of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill requires the team to submit regular progress reports to Congress and a final report within three years, tracking how many veterans successfully changed their discharge status to "honorable" through the review process. This focuses on streamlining access to an existing review mechanism, not creating new benefits or altering discharge standards.

Maddy summaryHR 6416, the "Russian War Crimes in Ukraine Tax Act," imposes a 100% tax on interest and dividends earned from frozen Russian and Belarusian sovereign assets held abroad. This tax revenue is directed into a new Ukraine Reconstruction Trust Fund, which must be used for Ukraine's reconstruction, humanitarian aid, economic development, and transparent governance. The bill requires U.S. financial institutions to withhold this tax from qualifying income and overrides international treaty obligations to ensure implementation. It also mandates annual reports on fund usage to Congress, specifying that all revenues from the tax must support Ukraine's recovery efforts as defined in the legislation.

Maddy summaryHRES 928 is a symbolic resolution honoring the three UNLV professors killed and one faculty member injured in a December 6, 2023 campus shooting. It specifically commemorates Cha Jan "Jerry" Chang (a business school professor), Patricia Navarro-Velez (an accounting professor), and Naoko Takemaru (a Japanese studies professor), while expressing condolences to their families. The resolution also commends university police and emergency responders for their rapid actions during the incident. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes or funding but serves as a formal expression of support for the UNLV community.

Maddy summaryHR 6720 creates a grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide stabilization payments to farmworkers, meat processing workers, and grocery workers affected by natural or other disasters designated by the Secretary. Eligible entities - such as labor unions or membership organizations representing these worker groups - can apply for funding to support affected workers. The program is authorized to spend up to $50 million, with the Secretary required to report on its outcomes within four years. This bill directly affects workers in specific food industry sectors during disaster events, offering financial stabilization through grants administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal grant program to fund electric bicycle sharing services in disadvantaged communities. It provides up to $5 million per grant to states, local governments, or nonprofits for purchasing e-bikes (required to be made in the U.S.), installing charging infrastructure, and offering community outreach and subsidized memberships. Grants must address community transportation needs, improve cyclist safety, and include reporting on usage, emissions reductions, and user demographics. The program, authorized for $100 million annually through 2033, requires services to operate in communities identified by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool.