Rep. Jerrold Nadler

Maddy summaryHR 2029, the "Stop Comstock Act," amends federal obscenity laws to remove outdated restrictions on abortion and contraception. It deletes references to "indecent" materials and abortion-related language from Title 18 (e.g., removing "or means for procuring abortion" from section 552 and revising definitions in sections 1461 and 1462). The bill clarifies that federal law does not prohibit the distribution of materials related to abortion or contraceptives, updating how "obscene" is defined. These changes directly affect federal enforcement of obscenity laws, particularly regarding medical information and devices. The bill focuses on modernizing statutory language to align with current legal standards for protected speech and healthcare access.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait 5 months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.

Resident Education Deferred Interest Act or the REDI Act This bill allows borrowers in medical or dental internships or residency programs to defer student loan payments until the completion of their programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill blocks new U.S. defense export licenses to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or its government agencies. It prohibits the export of specific military equipment (listed in U.S. regulations) until the President certifies the UAE is not supplying military aid to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The restriction applies to defense articles covered under U.S. export rules, including weapons and related technology. The bill directly affects U.S. defense exporters and the UAE government's ability to obtain new military equipment from the U.S.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to transition its workforce from a special personnel management system to the standard federal personnel system under Title 5 of the U.S. Code by December 31, 2025. It protects TSA employees by ensuring no reduction in pay, benefits, or retirement rights during the transition, while preserving collective bargaining rights for screening agents. The legislation also mandates consultation with labor unions during the process and requires several reports on workforce issues including recruitment, harassment policies, and workplace safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill would expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services for beneficiaries 65 and older (and some younger people with disabilities), effective January 1, 2026. It would provide 100% coverage for preventative dental services in 2026, with basic and major dental services gradually increasing to 80% coverage by 2029. Vision benefits would include 80% coverage for annual eye exams and specific limits on eyeglasses, frames, and contact lenses ($100 per year for lenses, $100 every two years for frames, $200 every two years for contacts). Hearing services would include 80% coverage for hearing exams and hearing aids, with a limit of one hearing aid per ear every 48 months. The bill also adds oral health professionals to the United States Preventive Services Task Force to help guide coverage decisions.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 18 is a symbolic resolution designating March 10, 2025, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." It expresses congressional support for abortion providers and clinic staff who deliver care amid heightened challenges following the Dobbs decision. The resolution acknowledges the risks providers face, including harassment and violence, and celebrates their role in ensuring patient access to abortion care. It does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation for providers' work.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases federal funding for projects improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. It allows states and local governments to use highway funds for connecting existing bike/pedestrian infrastructure (clause xxix) or reducing safety risks to vulnerable road users (clause xxx), with federal funding covering up to 100% of costs for these projects. The bill also creates flexible financing options, letting local safety plans (like Complete Streets or Vision Zero plans) count toward required local funding shares. It directly affects state transportation agencies and local governments administering federal highway safety programs. The key change is making 100% federal funding available for qualifying pedestrian and cyclist safety projects.

Maddy summaryHR 1934 (ProTECT Act of 2025) prohibits trophy hunting and importing trophies of threatened wildlife species within the U.S. and into the U.S., extending protections currently limited to endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. It amends the law to ban taking (hunting) or importing trophies of species listed as threatened, and blocks permits for such activities, closing a loophole where threatened species lacked these safeguards. The bill defines "trophy" broadly to include recognizable animal parts or derivatives obtained under hunting authorization. This directly affects hunters, importers, and wildlife trade businesses dealing with threatened species.

Maddy summaryThe JUDGES Act of 2025 authorizes the creation of 66 new district court judgeships across multiple federal judicial districts to address rising caseloads. It specifies phased additions of judges to districts in California, Florida, Texas, New York, and other states from 2029 through 2039, with the total number of new judges increasing over time. The bill also establishes temporary judgeships in Oklahoma, authorizes funding for these positions, and requires the Judicial Conference's judgeship recommendations to be made publicly available. The legislation directly affects federal courts in the specified districts by increasing judicial staffing to reduce case backlogs.