Rep. Joseph D. Morelle

Maddy summaryThis House resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by formally honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims and recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders, military personnel, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. The bill acknowledges the ongoing health challenges faced by survivors and responders, highlighting the role of the World Trade Center Health Program in providing long-term medical support. It also credits charitable organizations and community groups that have continued to assist victims' families and veterans over the past two decades. Finally, the resolution urges the American public to observe the anniversary with ceremonies and reaffirms Congress's commitment to remembering the events and lessons of that day.

Maddy summaryThe Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act prohibits the President and federal officials from changing the official names of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, or Lake Ontario. The bill specifically nullifies Executive Order 14422, which had renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America, and bans any further attempts to alter these geographic names through similar executive actions. Additionally, it forbids the use of federal funds to implement or enforce the revoked order or any comparable measures.

Maddy summaryThe Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a competitive grant program for federally qualified health centers. These grants would fund activities such as screening patients for food insecurity, operating on-site food pantries, hiring nutrition professionals, and partnering with local food banks. The bill also requires the administration to coordinate with federal agencies to streamline patient enrollment in existing assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, while exploring ways to make nutrition services reimbursable through Medicaid. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing their impact, and the legislation authorizes $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support these efforts.

Maddy summaryThe Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026 creates a funding program to connect summer meal sites with early literacy activities. It authorizes $5 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for the Department of Education to grant funds to state library agencies, which will then distribute money to specific school districts. These districts must receive the funds only if they serve summer lunches and at least half of their kindergarten through third-grade students are reading below grade level or at risk of falling behind. The money is intended to support six-week summer programs that provide access to school libraries and literacy activities at these meal sites, with a focus on involving community partners.

Maddy summaryHR 1706 designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building." The bill updates all federal references in laws, maps, and documents to use this new name for the building. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no policy changes or direct impact on citizens or programs. It solely honors William J. Donovan, a notable historical figure, through official renaming of the post office location.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building." It updates all official references - such as maps, documents, and records - to reflect this new name. The change directly affects the postal facility and any official communications or records mentioning its location. No policy changes or new requirements are introduced; it is solely a commemorative naming action.

Maddy summaryThis bill names a U.S. Postal Service facility at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building." It updates all official references in federal documents, maps, and records to reflect this new name for the location. The bill has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents beyond commemoration.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames a U.S. Postal Service facility at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the "Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building" to honor the late officer. It updates all official government references, documents, and records to use the new name. The bill has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial designation, directly affecting only the postal facility's official identification.

Maddy summaryThe No Payoffs for Pardons Act requires individuals who receive executive clemency to file detailed financial reports if they provided gifts or benefits of $10,000 or more to the President or related entities in an attempt to secure that pardon. These disclosure reports must be submitted to the Attorney General and made publicly available online, while also updating federal bribery laws to explicitly include pardons as a form of "anything of value" that can be offered to officials. The bill imposes civil and criminal penalties for failing to file these reports or submitting false information, and it extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting bribery cases involving clemency to ten years. By mandating transparency around the exchange of favors for clemency, the legislation aims to prevent the misuse of presidential pardon power without restricting the President's constitutional authority to grant pardons.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes federal protections and funding to expand access to in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination for individuals, military service members, and veterans. It requires most private health plans, Medicaid programs, and Medicare to cover these fertility treatments without imposing higher cost-sharing than other medical services. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide specific fertility preservation and treatment benefits to uniformed service members and eligible veterans. The bill also includes preemption clauses that override state laws restricting these procedures and prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sex, or sexual orientation in the provision of care.