Rep. Dina Titus

Maddy summaryHR 1591, the Security Clearance Review Act, requires the FBI Director to approve security clearances and access to classified information for political appointees and special government employees working in the Executive Office of the President. It prohibits these individuals from holding such clearances or accessing classified information without the FBI Director’s specific authorization. If the FBI denies or revokes clearance, the Director must immediately notify the President and Congress; if the President overrides this decision, they must provide written justification to Congress within 30 days. The bill directly affects high-level political appointees and special government employees in the White House and its immediate offices, altering the clearance process for this specific group.

Maddy summaryThe RAISE Act of 2025 creates a new tax credit for teachers and early childhood educators, with a base of $1,000 plus additional amounts based on school poverty rates. Teachers working in schools where more than 39% of students live in poverty can receive up to $14,000 more in tax credits, calculated based on how much a school's poverty rate exceeds 39%. The bill also increases the deduction for teachers' classroom expenses from $250 to $500 and requires schools to maintain teacher pay levels to receive certain federal funds. This directly affects public school teachers, early childhood educators, and schools serving communities with high poverty rates.

Maddy summaryThe Democracy in Design Act requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure all new federal public building designs follow the 1962 "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture" report. Within 180 days of enactment, the GSA must create binding regulations establishing minimum design standards for federal buildings, after publishing draft rules for public feedback. This law directly affects the GSA and federal agencies responsible for designing or constructing public buildings. It mandates adherence to historical design guidelines without altering existing building codes or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThe Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025 establishes a new Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to address environmental health disparities. This Office will develop strategies, coordinate enforcement efforts, and administer a $50 million annual grant program for state, local, and Tribal governments to improve environmental enforcement in affected communities. The grants will fund staff training, hiring for investigations, and community engagement programs focused on low-income, Tribal, and Indigenous populations facing disproportionate environmental risks. The bill directly impacts the Department of Justice, state/local/tribal governments, and communities experiencing environmental justice challenges.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires schools receiving federal funding to increase the number of Title IX Coordinators based on student population (one per 75,000 students in grades 7+ and one per 150,000 students in grades 6 and below), ensuring these coordinators have no conflicting responsibilities. It mandates annual anonymous surveys to assess students' and staff's experiences with sex-based harassment, including off-campus and online incidents, and requires trauma-informed prevention education for students and staff. The bill includes $50 million annually for five years to support schools in implementing these requirements, with priority for underserved areas and schools facing financial burdens. Schools must also monitor complaints, identify patterns of discrimination, and provide clear reporting procedures for sex-based harassment incidents. The legislation aims to improve school responses to harassment through standardized reporting, prevention, and support mechanisms.

Maddy summaryEthan's Law requires gun owners to store firearms securely in homes where minors live or where residents are legally prohibited from owning guns. It makes it unlawful to leave firearms unsecured if a minor or ineligible person could access them, with fines of $500 per violation and harsher penalties if injury or death occurs. The bill creates a federal grant program to help states implement similar secure storage laws and treats unsafe storage as negligence in legal cases. It directly affects households with children or residents who cannot legally possess firearms, aiming to reduce accidental shootings and unauthorized access.

Maddy summaryHR 1245, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025, establishes a unified online application system for federal disaster assistance to streamline the process for survivors. The bill creates a "universal application" that would allow individuals to apply once for multiple types of assistance, with an online dashboard providing transparency on application status and outcomes. It expands direct assistance for repairs, improves rental assistance programs, and requires FEMA to publish regular reports on assistance distribution to identify disparities. These changes aim to make the disaster assistance process more efficient and equitable for survivors of major disasters.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 152 is a symbolic congressional resolution reaffirming the U.S.-Canada partnership. It highlights their $1 trillion annual trade relationship (supporting 8 million U.S. jobs), joint border security efforts against fentanyl trafficking, and energy cooperation - including Canada as the U.S.'s top oil supplier and critical minerals partner. The resolution emphasizes shared security interests, integrated supply chains, and collaboration on defense, Arctic security, and democratic values. It does not create new laws but formally expresses congressional support for strengthening this alliance.

Maddy summaryHRES 160 designates January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month" to highlight the positive impact of mentoring relationships on young people. The resolution emphasizes how mentoring improves academic performance, mental health, career readiness, and social skills - particularly for underserved youth - and addresses the "mentoring gap" where one in three young people lacks a supportive adult outside their family. It calls for expanding mentoring programs in schools, communities, and workplaces without creating new laws or funding. As a symbolic resolution, it aims to raise public awareness and encourage participation in existing mentoring initiatives.

Maddy summaryHRES 154 is a symbolic resolution commemorating Ukraine's sacrifices 3 years after Russia's February 24, 2022, full-scale invasion. It condemns Russia's aggression, recognizes the human and material toll of the war (including civilian casualties and infrastructure damage), and reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but expresses congressional solidarity with Ukraine through ceremonial recognition and condemnation of Russian actions. It was introduced by Rep. Kaptur and co-sponsors on February 24, 2025.