Rep. Susan Wild

Maddy summaryHCONRES 118 is a symbolic congressional resolution recognizing the wage disparity faced by Black women in the U.S. It specifically highlights that Black women earn 69 cents for every dollar earned by White, non-Hispanic men, as noted in Census Bureau data. The resolution marks July 9, 2024, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day to symbolize how long into 2024 Black women must work to earn what White men earned in 2023. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges this disparity and reaffirms congressional support for equal pay for equal work.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building." It updates all official references in federal documents, maps, and records to use this new name, with no changes to postal services or operations. The bill is purely procedural and honors Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole through a naming convention.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to include physician assistants and nurse practitioners as eligible providers for injured federal workers. It defines "other eligible provider" as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within their state-authorized scope of practice. The law updates key sections to replace "physician" with "physician or other eligible provider" for treatment, certification, and claim processes. The Secretary must finalize implementing regulations within six months of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Maddy summaryHR 8911, the Worker Rights and Support Act, requires most employers to provide specific breaks to employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It mandates 30-minute meal breaks after 6 hours of work (unpaid unless work continues), 10-minute rest breaks every 4 hours (paid), and medical breaks (up to 20 minutes per need, paid) for documented health conditions. The bill ensures breaks are paid if employees aren't fully relieved of work duties or can't leave the premises. It does not override collective bargaining agreements or stricter state laws, and adds enforcement penalties for violations of these break requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal framework for "extreme risk protection orders" (ERPOs) that temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a risk of harming themselves or others. Family members or law enforcement officers can petition a federal court for a temporary order (up to 14 days) based on probable cause, followed by a hearing within 72 hours to determine if a longer-term order (up to 180 days) is warranted. The bill requires clear and convincing evidence of risk at the hearing and mandates respondents to surrender firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours. It also includes provisions for reporting, training law enforcement on ERPOs, and a federal grant program to support state ERPO implementation, without preempting state laws.

Maddy summaryHRES 901 is a U.S. House resolution expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan. It calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to collaborate with Pakistan to uphold democratic processes, human rights, and the rule of law. The resolution urges Pakistan to protect freedoms of speech, assembly, and press, and to avoid arbitrary detention or suppression of political participation. It also condemns efforts to undermine Pakistan's electoral or judicial systems, including harassment of citizens during protests or interference with elections.

Maddy summaryHR 8821, the HOPE with Fertility Services Act, requires group health plans and health insurance issuers that cover obstetrical services to provide comprehensive coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation when medical treatments (like cancer therapy) cause or risk iatrogenic infertility. It defines infertility broadly and mandates coverage for procedures like IVF, egg freezing, and ovulation induction, while allowing standard cost-sharing but prohibiting insurers from discouraging or penalizing these services. Insurers must annually submit analyses of their coverage rules for these treatments to the Secretary of Labor for 5 years after enactment, with potential civil penalties for noncompliance. The law applies to all applicable plans starting January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHRES 1304 is a symbolic resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) globally. It does not create new laws but urges increased focus on SCD research, early detection screenings, equitable access to treatments, and preventative care programs for those affected. The resolution specifically calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to develop global policies supporting newborn screening and treatment access, and recommends forming an interagency group to address barriers in Medicare/Medicaid for SCD therapies. It directly affects public awareness efforts and healthcare policy discussions for the estimated 100,000 SCD patients in the U.S. and millions worldwide, particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by the disease.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates designated dog relief areas on the U.S. Capitol Grounds for visitors and staff with dogs. It requires dog owners to dispose of waste in sealed bags placed in trash receptacles, with fines of up to $100 for first violations and $500 for repeat offenses enforced by Capitol Police. Collected fines fund Capitol Grounds maintenance. The bill directly affects Capitol visitors, staff, and Capitol Police, and mandates that relief area designs follow ADA accessibility standards while preserving historic character.