Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 240 Main Street in Northport, New York, as the "Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nate Bruckenthal Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 Echo Avenue in Miller Place, New York, as the "Christopher Pendergast Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryHRES 772 is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for National Public Lands Day (observed September 27, 2025). It encourages U.S. citizens to visit public lands on this fee-free day, recognizing their cultural, spiritual, and economic value. The resolution cites existing statistics on public lands' economic contributions (e.g., $252 billion in economic output from Bureau of Land Management lands in 2024) but does not create new policies or alter fees. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect and serves only to promote awareness of existing public land access.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 22-28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week" to honor institutions that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. It recognizes these colleges and universities as critical providers of higher education, noting they enroll 46% of AANHPI undergraduates despite comprising only 7% of U.S. institutions. The resolution emphasizes their role in supporting low-income, first-generation students and preserving cultural heritage, while calling for national recognition through community activities during the designated week. It is a symbolic gesture with no funding or policy changes attached.

Maddy summaryHR 5521, the Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025, authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Peace Corps organization. The medal recognizes all volunteers who served between August 1961 and December 2026, commemorating their 65-year contributions to global development and international relations. The award, to be presented by September 22, 2026, will be displayed at Peace Corps headquarters and other relevant locations. This symbolic honor acknowledges volunteers' work in sectors like education, health, and community development across 140+ countries.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther, a volunteer firefighter and equities trader who died saving others during the September 11, 2001, attacks. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be given to Crowther’s mother, Alison Crowther, following a formal presentation by congressional leaders. The bill also permits the U.S. Mint to sell bronze duplicates of the medal at cost to cover production expenses. It is a purely commemorative measure with no legislative or regulatory impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health plans and insurers to create a clear, timely process for patients or doctors to request exceptions when step therapy protocols (which force patients to try cheaper drugs first) might harm them. It mandates approval for exceptions in six specific cases, such as when prior treatments failed, delaying care risks severe harm, or the required drug causes adverse reactions. Plans must respond within 72 hours (24 hours for emergencies) and cover the requested drug for at least one year if approved. Additionally, health plans must report annual data on exception requests, approvals, denials, and reasons to the government for transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow South Korean citizens to apply for E-3 visas, which are for professionals in specialty occupations (like tech or healthcare). It sets a yearly visa quota: 10,500 for Australian workers, with South Korean workers receiving any remaining slots after Australia's allocation. Employers hiring South Korean E-3 visa holders must participate in the E-Verify employment verification program. The bill directly affects South Korean professionals seeking U.S. work visas in qualifying fields.

Maddy summaryThe HEADACHE Act establishes a National Headache Disorders Initiative (NHDI) under the Department of Health and Human Services to address conditions like migraines, cluster headaches, and other headache disorders affecting vulnerable groups including children, pregnant women, and older adults. It creates an Advisory Council with patient advocates, healthcare providers, and federal agency representatives to guide research, improve diagnosis protocols, and reduce disparities in care. The bill requires federal agencies to share headache-related data and mandates an annual congressional report evaluating progress, disparities across demographics, and recommendations for better access to treatment and stigma reduction, with the initiative set to expire after five years.