Rep. Andrea Salinas

Maddy summaryHR 1535, the BAD DOGE Act, repeals Executive Order 14158, which created the U.S. DOGE Service (USDS) and the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization (USDSTO). The bill targets the controversial structure led by Elon Musk, claiming it operated beyond legal authority by freezing federal payments, accessing personnel data without authorization, and attempting to dismantle agencies like USAID without congressional approval. Key provisions require ending the USDSTO and USDS as established under the repealed executive order, reversing actions deemed violations of federal law and the Constitution. The bill directly affects the USDS/USDSTO structure and its leadership, aiming to restore statutory compliance with government ethics and operational limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Comptroller General to produce a report analyzing actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (created by an executive order). The report must evaluate how those actions - like reducing civil service staff, ending or pausing federal programs - affect the U.S.'s long-term financial, public health, and safety interests. It also must check if the department followed privacy laws (Privacy Act of 1974) and federal program rules. The report must be submitted to Congress by December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects the Department of Government Efficiency and Congress through this mandated oversight.

Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025 This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Coast Guard for pay and benefits when there is a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse. Under the bill, a  Coast Guard-specific funding lapse occurs when (1) a bill providing appropriations for the Coast Guard for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the beginning of that fiscal year, and no joint resolution providing continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard is in effect; and (2) a bill providing appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for the fiscal year has been enacted before the beginning of the fiscal year, or a joint resolution providing continuing appropriation for DOD is in effect.  If a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse occurs, the bill provides appropriations to the Coast Guard for pay and allowances for military members of the Coast Guard who perform active service or inactive-duty training; pay and benefits for certain civilian employees and contract employees; the payment of a death gratuity; payments for travel related to funerals, the dignified transfer of remains, and unit memorial services; and the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty. The bill generally provides the appropriations to the Coast Guard until the earlier of the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation, the termination of the availability of appropriations for DOD, or two weeks after the beginning of the Coast Guard-specific funding lapse.

Maddy summaryHR 1544, the LEASH DOGE Act, requires the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to report detailed information about its employees and operations to Congress. Specifically, it mandates a report listing all DOGE employees with their roles, background check results, security clearances, and conflict of interest disclosures; appearances before congressional committees; and a public website updated weekly with employee data, funding reductions, and contact information for public inquiries. The bill sets a March 31, 2025, deadline for compliance, with penalties including restrictions on using federal funds for DOGE activities or new DOGE Agency Teams until requirements are met. It directly affects DOGE leadership, its employees, and congressional oversight committees. The law focuses on transparency about DOGE’s staffing and budget decisions, not policy outcomes.

Maddy summaryHR 1448, the PEER Mental Health Act of 2025, provides federal grants to schools for mental health training. It requires training school staff, students, parents, and caregivers to recognize mental health symptoms in youth, refer students to services, and apply basic response techniques during immediate distress. The bill mandates that at least 25% of annual funding ($24.96 million per year for 2026-2030) supports rural schools, with streamlined application processes and technical assistance for grantees. The program directly affects public schools, their personnel, and students by expanding access to mental health awareness and community resource education.

Maddy summaryHR 1457, the "IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act," requires the Social Security Administration to issue free federal identification cards within three years. These cards would be accepted as valid ID for the same purposes as state driver's licenses, including gender identity options (male, female, or X) chosen by the applicant. The bill establishes a process for applying via the U.S. Postal Service, with options for in-person service, online, or mail-in applications. It also mandates a public education campaign and special validity rules for minors (under 18) and seniors (65+), ensuring the ID remains valid without renewal after age 65.

Maddy summaryHR 1502 authorizes the creation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the volunteers and communities (primarily from Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas) who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, which will be presented to the individuals who contributed to the canteen’s operations and then permanently displayed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This is a commemorative measure recognizing historical service, not a policy change affecting current laws or programs.

Maddy summaryHR 1505, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, establishes federal standards for collective bargaining rights for public safety officers (including police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel) in states that do not meet minimum requirements. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) will determine after 180 days whether a state law "substantially provides" key rights, such as forming unions, negotiating wages/hours, and using binding arbitration to resolve disputes. If a state fails this assessment, federal bargaining rules apply within two years, but existing state laws with stronger protections remain valid. The bill explicitly respects state laws that exceed its standards and exempts small jurisdictions (under 5,000 population or 25 full-time employees).

This bill provides a process by which the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and Oregon may negotiate to amend or replace the existing agreement defining the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights. The current agreement, which was made effective by a January 12, 1987, consent decree by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, serves as the exclusive and final determination of the tribe's hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering rights. This bill instead allows a December 2, 1986, agreement between the United States, Oregon, and the tribe (known as the Grand Ronde Hunting and Fishing Agreement) to define the tribe's rights until and unless it is amended or replaced upon mutual agreement of the tribe and Oregon. The bill allows the tribe and Oregon to return to the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon to request the modification or termination of the January 12, 1987, consent decree. The bill prohibits a new or amended agreement from (1) affecting the other rights of the tribe or any other Indian tribe, (2) limiting Oregon from entering into separate agreements with other tribes to address the authority to take species within the geographic scope of the agreement, or (3) being used in a civil or criminal action to modify any treaty or other right of a tribe.

Maddy summaryHR 1477 creates a new Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division to enforce federal animal cruelty laws. This unit will coordinate with agencies like the FBI, USDA, and U.S. Marshals to investigate and prosecute cases, addressing current gaps in enforcement. The bill requires the unit to submit annual reports to Congress detailing prosecutions, convictions, and investigations where charges weren't filed. It does not change existing animal cruelty laws but establishes a dedicated federal unit to improve enforcement of current statutes.