Rep. Yvette D. Clarke

Maddy summaryHR 7438 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins will be sold to the public at face value plus surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively), with all surcharge revenue paid to FWC2026 US, Inc. for U.S. soccer programs. These funds must support soccer initiatives, particularly in underserved communities and youth development, as specified in the bill. The coins are legal tender but will only be issued during 2026, with no net cost to the U.S. government.

Maddy summaryHRES 1613 is a non-binding resolution recognizing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for continued U.S. leadership in ending pediatric HIV/AIDS globally. It highlights that 57% of children with HIV were on treatment in 2023 (compared to 77% of adults) and calls for scaling up prevention of mother-to-child transmission and expanding pediatric HIV treatment access. The resolution specifically encourages the PEPFAR program to develop a dedicated pediatric HIV strategy aligned with global goals. As a formal expression of congressional support, it does not create new law but reaffirms the U.S. commitment to reducing new pediatric HIV infections.

Maddy summaryHR 10337, the Expanding the Health Care Workforce Act, creates a federal grant program to develop health care career pathways for high school students. It provides grants to hospitals partnering with secondary schools to establish structured work-based learning programs, requiring students to complete 20-100 hours of hands-on training in hospitals over five years, with specific hour requirements per grade. Priority is given to projects serving medically underserved communities, and grants must expand existing programs in 25% of cases. The program mandates annual reporting on student outcomes, including graduation rates, health care workforce entry, and post-secondary enrollment, with a final evaluation report to Congress after five years. This initiative directly affects secondary school students in underserved areas and participating hospitals through new educational partnerships.

Maddy summaryHR 6751 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente, a Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian, including 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. The coins must feature Clemente's image and inscriptions like "Roberto Clemente" and "2027," with all sales including a surcharge ($5-$35 per coin) paid to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The foundation, which supports youth sports, education, and disaster relief programs, will use these funds for its mission, while the U.S. Treasury must recover all production costs. The coins will be sold exclusively in 2027, with no net cost to the government.

Maddy summaryThe Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2024 would expand access to preventive cancer screenings (including breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancer screenings) for women, with a focus on low-income women, women of color, rural communities, and underserved populations. It authorizes $20 million annually for grants to health care providers - such as family planning centers - to increase screenings and establishes a training program for health care providers on best practices and cultural competency to address racial disparities. The bill also mandates a study analyzing cancer screening rates and disparities by race, income, geography, and insurance status, with reports to Congress every five years. These provisions aim to improve early detection, reduce mortality, and address systemic barriers in women’s cancer care.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution supports the goals of World AIDS Day by encouraging efforts to end the HIV epidemic by 2030, aiming for zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths. It specifically urges sharing of U=U (Undetectable=Untransmittable) information and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent transmission, and calls for increased funding for HIV prevention, treatment, and research - particularly for communities disproportionately affected by HIV, such as racial minorities, men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals. The resolution commends existing programs like PEPFAR and the Ryan White CARE Act while advocating for expanded testing, antiretroviral treatment, and comprehensive prevention services, including a National PrEP Program.

Maddy summaryThe Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (HR 807) directs the U.S. Treasury to mint three types of commemorative coins honoring working dogs' service: $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins with specific weight and composition requirements. Each coin will carry a surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) that will be paid directly to America's VetDogs to support their programs providing service dogs for veterans, the disabled, and others. The coins will be issued in 2027 with designs reflecting working dogs' roles in military, detection, therapy, and assistance work. The legislation specifies that all surcharge revenue must fund America's VetDogs' operations without creating new government programs. This is a commemorative measure focused on honoring working dogs' contributions through coin sales, with all surcharge funds going to a specific nonprofit organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects donors (including individuals, manufacturers, and distributors) and nonprofits from legal liability when providing menstrual products - such as pads, tampons, cups, or liners - in good faith to people in need. It shields them from lawsuits related to the product's condition, age, or packaging, as long as the items meet all federal, state, and local safety standards (even if not commercially sellable). The protection does not apply if gross negligence or intentional harm causes injury. The law directly supports access to essential menstrual products for vulnerable individuals through nonprofit distribution networks.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal commission to address racial and gender biases in school discipline and improve mental health support for students of color. The commission will develop guidelines for tracking restorative practices, define key terms like "restorative justice," create training materials for school staff on culturally competent approaches, and recommend student-to-counselor ratios for schools receiving federal funds. The commission, composed of 13 members including federal agency representatives, advocates, and students of color, will report annually for five years on progress, including how training reduced disproportionate discipline. The bill directly affects elementary and secondary schools, school personnel, and students of color by establishing a structured process for implementing equitable practices.

Maddy summaryHRES 1581 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating November 2024 as "Prematurity Awareness Month." It highlights the U.S. maternal and infant health crisis, including higher preterm birth rates and disparities affecting Black and Native American women and their infants. The resolution urges Americans, communities, and organizations to observe the month through events and education focused on preterm birth prevention. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about this health issue, which contributes to infant mortality and costs an estimated $25.2 billion annually.