Rep. Jerrold Nadler

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a previous exclusion that prevented temporary federal employees (including U.S. Postal Service staff and Members of Congress) from counting service after January 1, 1988, toward their retirement benefits. It allows these workers to have their post-1988 temporary service counted toward retirement eligibility if they pay a deposit to the retirement system. The change applies to anyone employed by the federal government on or after the bill's enactment date. The Office of Personnel Management must notify affected employees and create rules to implement this change.

Maddy summaryThe Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023 would prevent credit bureaus from reporting medical debt on credit reports and stop creditors from using medical debt information when making credit decisions. It defines medical debt as any debt related to medical services, products, or devices, and requires the removal of existing medical debt entries from credit reports. Within one year of enactment, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must update regulations to prohibit creditors from considering medical debt in loan or credit applications. This directly affects consumers with medical debt (who may see improved credit scores) and creditors (who must adjust their credit evaluation practices).

Maddy summaryThe Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to simplify grant application and reporting processes, with a focus on improving access for underserved communities, rural areas, and historically excluded organizations like faith-based groups. Key mechanisms include designating senior agency officials for grants, creating a Grants Council to coordinate improvements, and mandating plain-language notices of funding opportunities under 500 words. Agencies must develop annual plans to streamline procedures, ensure language accessibility for limited-English speakers, and report progress to Congress. The bill directly affects federal agencies managing grants and their recipients, aiming to reduce administrative burdens while expanding equitable access to federal funding.

Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act of 2023 or the SEED Act of 2023 This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.

Maddy summaryHRES 754 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States. It highlights Latinas' roles in business (owning over 2 million businesses), military service (45,710 active duty), arts (Oscar-winning artists like Rita Moreno), and public service, while noting persistent challenges like the 57-cent pay gap. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally honors these contributions and acknowledges the need for further progress toward equality. It was introduced by multiple representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 68 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day." It states the House's "sense" that Congress and the Administration should work to improve universal, affordable access to contraception for all people who may become pregnant, both domestically and globally. The resolution calls for evidence-based policies to address disparities in access, expand comprehensive sex education, and support programs like Title X family planning services, without creating new laws or funding. It directly affects all individuals seeking reproductive health care, particularly those facing barriers due to race, income, location, or gender identity. The resolution does not mandate action but outlines policy priorities for future consideration.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of September 25-29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week" to recognize the growing role of clean energy in the U.S. economy. It expresses support for clean energy jobs and innovation, noting the sector employed about 8.1 million people in 2022. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local investment in affordable clean energy technologies and promotes "commonsense solutions" for energy needs. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal force or funding implications - it simply urges recognition of clean energy's economic and environmental contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the CDC to launch public education campaigns about blood clot risks, symptoms, and prevention, with special focus on high-risk groups including Black Americans, cancer patients, seniors, and hospitalized individuals. It creates a new 18-month advisory committee to study DVT/PE data collection, develop prevention guidelines, and recommend improved care standards for at-risk patients. The bill also mandates a federal study on electronic health record systems for better DVT/PE surveillance and authorizes $20 million annually for these efforts through fiscal year 2029. These provisions aim to reduce preventable deaths and improve early diagnosis, directly affecting millions at risk of blood clots nationwide.

Maddy summaryHR 5797, the Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2023, targets fraud in immigration services by imposing criminal penalties on individuals who falsely claim legal authority or defraud immigrants. It makes it a federal offense to execute schemes involving false promises about immigration services (up to 10 years in prison) or falsely represent oneself as an attorney (up to 15 years), requiring full reimbursement to victims. The bill mandates that immigration service providers (non-lawyers charging fees) identify themselves and disclose fees when assisting applicants, and allows immigrants to withdraw fraudulent applications without penalty. It also requires government agencies to create outreach programs educating immigrants on legitimate legal services and establish procedures for corrected filings.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to adjust contract prices to reimburse contractors for paying employees during government funding lapses (e.g., shutdowns). It covers costs for furloughed, laid-off, or reduced-hour workers, or for restoring paid leave used during the lapse, with a weekly cap of $1,442 per employee. Directly affecting federal contractors and their employees who experienced work disruptions due to funding gaps, it mandates agencies to make these adjustments promptly after enactment. Contractors must provide proof of costs, and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy must report on implementation to Congress within a year.