Rep. Ritchie Torres

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for Kosovo joining NATO, directly affecting U.S. foreign policy and relations with the Western Balkans. It outlines a specific path for Kosovo to become a full member by first joining the Partnership for Peace and then the Membership Action Plan. The bill also calls on the United States to encourage other NATO countries that do not recognize Kosovo to change their stance and to provide security assistance to Kosovo's defense and intelligence agencies. Additionally, it emphasizes that improving relations between Kosovo and Serbia should not delay Kosovo's progress toward NATO membership.

Maddy summaryThis resolution encourages the government and private sector to work together to improve financial literacy for students and young adults. It highlights the need for better education on budgeting, student loans, and credit management, noting that many states currently lack mandatory personal finance courses in high schools. The bill reaffirms existing laws that require federal agencies to partner with organizations to create internship and employment opportunities for minorities and women. Additionally, it urges the Treasury Department to collaborate with regulators to conduct future studies on financial capability and supports the use of practical decision-making tools for consumers.

Maddy summaryThe Financial Access Protection Act prohibits covered financial institutions from requiring customers to disclose their citizenship or immigration status to open or maintain an account. This law also bars federal banking regulators from forcing these institutions to collect such information or using compliance with these rules as a condition for regulatory approval. The bill applies to a wide range of entities, including banks, credit unions, and consumer reporting agencies, while explicitly preserving their existing obligations to report suspicious financial activity related to money laundering and terrorism.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act, aims to cancel specific regulations issued by the Department of State. It directly affects the federal government by prohibiting any department or agency from enforcing, implementing, or proposing rules related to protecting life, combating discriminatory equity ideology, and combating gender ideology in foreign aid programs. The legislation treats these cancelled rules as if they never existed, effectively nullifying their impact on future foreign assistance policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames a U.S. Postal Service facility at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building." All official references in federal laws, documents, or records to this specific location will now use the new name. The bill has no policy impact beyond this administrative designation.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution recognizes the efforts and public safety contributions of linemen and the important role they play in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" and acknowledges linemen as first responders.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that stable housing is a fundamental human right that keeps families together, regardless of immigration status. It condemns a past administration's proposal to ban mixed-immigration status families from receiving prorated federal housing assistance and calls on the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to withdraw any such rule. The resolution also urges Congress to increase funding for federal housing programs and calls for a Government Accountability Office report on the impact of such proposals on family separation and homelessness.

Maddy summaryThe Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative bill designed to improve maternal health outcomes across the United States by addressing social determinants of health, expanding access to care, and reducing disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The bill establishes a federal task force to coordinate efforts between agencies and stakeholders to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity, while providing sustained funding to community-based organizations to address nonclinical factors like housing, nutrition, and transportation. Key provisions include extending WIC eligibility to 24 months postpartum, creating grants to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, implementing respectful maternity care training for all healthcare employees, and establishing compliance programs to track and address bias in maternity care settings. The legislation also includes specific measures for incarcerated mothers, veterans, and vulnerable populations affected by climate change, alongside funding for maternal mental health services and technology-enabled care models to expand access in underserved areas.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution supports designating the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week." The resolution aims to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States, specifically highlighting the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day to honor the civil rights and labor leader's legacy. It does not create a federal holiday or change laws but expresses the House of Representatives' support for the designation. The text highlights Huerta's contributions to farm workers' rights, women's equality, and Latino political representation through a series of "whereas" clauses detailing her achievements. The resolution serves as a commemorative statement rather than a policy change, directing no new actions or funding.