Rep. Gwen Moore

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally recognizes suicide as a serious public health problem in the United States and expresses support for designating September 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Month and September 10, 2026, as World Suicide Prevention Day. The bill cites data from the CDC, SAMHSA, and the VA to highlight that suicide is a leading cause of death among young people, veterans, and during the postpartum period, while also noting the significant economic costs associated with it. It declares suicide prevention a national priority and emphasizes that mental health is as important as physical health. The resolution supports the development of strategies to improve access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services for all communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the establishment of two memorials honoring Wisconsin infantry regiments at Civil War battle sites. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to approve locations within Antietam National Battlefield for regiments that fought at Antietam (1862) and within Manassas National Battlefield Park for regiments that fought at the Second Battle of Bull Run (1862). The memorials must be funded and built by private entities - no federal funds may be used for design, acquisition, site preparation, or installation - and the National Park Service will assume maintenance responsibility after installation.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act, prevents the President and their close family members or related business associates from entering into agreements that waive or release federal tax debts while the President is in office. It stops the IRS from honoring any such waivers or orders made during the President's term and requires the agency to publicly report the identities of any taxpayers affected by these instruments within seven days. Additionally, the law ensures that the standard time limits for the government to collect unpaid taxes or sue for collection do not expire until at least three years after the President leaves office. These measures aim to increase transparency and maintain the integrity of the tax system by restricting special treatment for the highest office holder and their connections.

Maddy summaryThe Protect American Values Act prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce a specific Department of Homeland Security rule regarding the "Public Charge" ground of inadmissibility. This legislation directly affects immigrants and mixed-status families by preventing the government from using public benefits as a factor in determining eligibility for lawful permanent resident status. The bill includes a statement of congressional intent arguing that the targeted rule would restrict access to essential services like food, medical care, and housing, while also negatively impacting state and local economies. By cutting off funding for this specific policy, the act aims to maintain current immigration standards and prevent what Congress describes as an unauthorized reversal of long-standing law.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution expresses the support of the U.S. House of Representatives for designating November 9 of each year as Gold Star Father's Day. The bill honors fathers who have lost a child while serving in the Armed Forces by recognizing their sacrifice and the unique bond between fathers and their children. It does not create new legal requirements or funding but serves as a formal statement of congressional backing for this observance, which has already been adopted by several state legislatures.

Maddy summaryThe Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act requires states to ensure that children are not separated from their parents solely because of poverty. It mandates that states develop or improve services, such as housing and unemployment assistance, to help low-income families stay together safely. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a report within two years detailing how poverty influences child welfare investigations, removals, and foster care placements. This legislation aims to prevent the separation of families due to financial hardship and to gather data on the link between poverty and child neglect cases.

Maddy summaryThe Rise Up for Child Care Act of 2026 expands federal child care funding to guarantee services for current and former recipients of public assistance programs, removing previous restrictions on how states must use these funds. It eliminates state-imposed spending caps and changes the funding structure to an open-ended entitlement, allowing states to request unlimited sums to support child care needs. Additionally, the bill creates a separate matching rate of 75 percent for states that invest in wages and benefits for home-based child care providers and funds a study to evaluate the impact of these changes.

Maddy summaryThe Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act aims to reduce intimate partner homicides by strengthening federal laws that prevent abusers from accessing firearms while restraining orders are active. It expands the definition of "intimate partner" to include dating partners and clarifies that emergency or temporary restraining orders must also trigger gun restrictions. The bill requires courts to automatically issue firearm surrender orders when a protection order is granted, mandating that abusers turn in their guns within 24 hours and prohibiting them from buying new ones for the duration of the order. Additionally, the legislation creates a new grant program to help states and local governments implement these surrender procedures and partner with domestic violence service providers.

Maddy summaryThe Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026 broadens eligibility for early childhood education services by including recipients of various public assistance programs, such as food stamps and Medicaid, in the definition of qualifying families. The bill authorizes $36 billion annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to support these expanded operations and creates a separate grant program providing $1 billion per year until 2030 for agencies to repair or upgrade aging facilities with safety hazards. Additionally, the legislation establishes a loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loans for childcare workers who complete three years of full-time service in Head Start or Early Head Start programs. Finally, it authorizes $6.8 billion annually through 2032 to provide salary supplements to Head Start employees, with funding allocated based on local wage gaps and cost-of-living factors.

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.