Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the 21st Century Cures Act to explicitly include fentanyl and xylazine test strips in grant funding for state and tribal programs addressing opioid use disorders. It directly affects state and tribal health agencies that receive federal grants under this program by expanding eligibility to cover these specific test strips. The key provision adds "fentanyl or xylazine test strips" to the list of approved items that grant funds may support, ensuring these critical tools for detecting dangerous substances are included in funding. The change updates existing grant language without creating new requirements or altering program administration.

Maddy summaryThe Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025 establishes a new Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice to address environmental health disparities. This Office will develop strategies, coordinate enforcement efforts, and administer a $50 million annual grant program for state, local, and Tribal governments to improve environmental enforcement in affected communities. The grants will fund staff training, hiring for investigations, and community engagement programs focused on low-income, Tribal, and Indigenous populations facing disproportionate environmental risks. The bill directly impacts the Department of Justice, state/local/tribal governments, and communities experiencing environmental justice challenges.

Maddy summaryEthan's Law requires gun owners to store firearms securely in homes where minors live or where residents are legally prohibited from owning guns. It makes it unlawful to leave firearms unsecured if a minor or ineligible person could access them, with fines of $500 per violation and harsher penalties if injury or death occurs. The bill creates a federal grant program to help states implement similar secure storage laws and treats unsafe storage as negligence in legal cases. It directly affects households with children or residents who cannot legally possess firearms, aiming to reduce accidental shootings and unauthorized access.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that equipment designed to detect fentanyl or xylazine in substances is exempt from certain restrictions under the Controlled Substances Act. It amends Section 422 to explicitly state that possessing, selling, or transporting such testing equipment does not violate federal law. The change directly affects harm reduction organizations, first responders, and public health groups using these tools to identify dangerous substances and prevent overdoses.

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 summaryThe Food Deserts Act (HR 484) creates a federal grant program to help establish grocery stores in underserved communities by providing capitalization grants to states. States would use these grants to build revolving funds that make low-interest loans to grocery stores meeting specific criteria, such as offering unprocessed foods, affordable pricing, and local hiring. The program prioritizes stores that source from local farms, provide nutrition education, and commit to keeping healthy foods in stock, while requiring applicants to contribute 20% of loan costs from non-federal funds. It authorizes $150 million for fiscal year 2026 to support these loans, which must be repaid over up to 30 years to replenish the revolving fund for future use.

Maddy summaryHR 387, the Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report within 180 days of enactment. The report must list all existing USDA programs that could provide assistance to Texas agricultural producers who suffered economic losses due to Mexico's failure to deliver water under the 1944 Colorado River Treaty and its 1944 Supplementary Protocol. It does not create new aid but identifies current federal resources available to affected Texas farmers. The bill directly affects Texas agricultural producers impacted by the water delivery issue, focusing on existing program options rather than new legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 388, the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to contract with a land-grant or non-land-grant agricultural institution to review the existing Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program within one year of the bill's enactment. The review must evaluate the program's effectiveness in preventing tick-borne cattle illnesses, assess benefits and compliance burdens for cattle producers, examine treatment protocols, and analyze funding allocation. The resulting report, submitted to Congress within a year of the contract, will include findings and recommendations for program improvements, specifically targeting ways to reduce compliance burdens on producers. This bill does not alter the program's current operations but mandates a formal assessment to inform potential future changes.

Maddy summaryHR 1330 establishes the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino, authorizing its location within the National Mall's "Reserve" area. The bill requires the Smithsonian Board to coordinate with federal agencies managing potential museum sites, including notifying relevant congressional committees before land transfers. It mandates that the museum's exhibits and programs accurately represent the diverse cultures, histories, and viewpoints of Hispanic and Latino communities in the U.S., seeking input from a broad range of community experts. The Smithsonian must also submit regular reports to Congress detailing compliance with these representation requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025 would create a new office within the Department of Justice to coordinate federal efforts on reducing gun violence. The office, led by a Director appointed by the Attorney General, would integrate existing DOJ programs, evaluate data gaps, and develop evidence-based recommendations for Congress and the President. It would also establish an advisory council including survivors of gun violence, public health officials, and community representatives to guide its work. The office would produce annual reports detailing gun violence trends and policy proposals, while collaborating with agencies like Health and Human Services and the FBI.