Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Maddy summaryThe D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act transfers administrative control of the 174-acre Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus from the federal government to the District of Columbia. This allows the District to develop the campus for residential, commercial, and public purposes, including designating at least 30% as "Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Park" for recreation. The District must pay all transfer and development costs, maintain public access to the Anacostia River, and follow specific environmental and development requirements. The transfer is for a minimum of 99 years, with provisions for federal reversion if the District fails to meet requirements. The bill also repeals the 1957 Stadium Act and terminates a 1988 lease agreement.

Maddy summaryHR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, repeals two provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for certain government workers. It eliminates the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which cuts spousal or survivor benefits for people with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security (like federal or state government roles), and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which lowers retirement benefits for those with similar pensions. The law takes effect for benefits paid after December 2023, requiring the Social Security Administration to adjust benefit calculations to remove these reductions. This change directly affects public-sector employees who previously had their Social Security benefits reduced due to their government pensions.

Maddy summaryThe Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act designates Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, as a National Commemorative Site, making it part of the African American Civil Rights Network. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study within two years to evaluate the site's national significance and preservation options, without designating it as a unit of the National Park System. This designation does not affect private property rights, local zoning, or current site management by its owners.

Maddy summary# Summary of the EXPLORE Act Legislative Text This is a comprehensive legislative text (likely the "EXPLORE Act" - Enhancing Recreation Opportunities for People of All Abilities, and Veterans) that establishes several key initiatives to improve outdoor recreation access across Federal lands. ## Key Focus Areas: ### 1. Accessibility for People with Disabilities (Title II - Access America) - Requires comprehensive assessments of outdoor recreation facilities on Federal lands within 5 years - Mandates development of 3 new accessible trails per region for each agency (Forest Service, National Park Service, BLM, USFWS) within 1 year - Requires development of 2 new accessible recreation opportunities per region within 1 year - Requires making accessibility information available on public websites within 7 years - Requires development of accessible features including trail bridges, parking, and restrooms ### 2. Military and Veterans Programs - Requires educational materials for military members/veterans on accessing Federal lands free of charge within 2 years - Establishes Military Veterans Outdoor Recreation Liaisons within relevant agencies within 1 year - Requires a National Strategy for Military and Veteran Recreation within 1 year - Creates a pilot program for veteran employment in conservation positions - Promotes partnerships with organizations providing outdoor recreation for veterans ### 3. Youth Access - Requires a strategy to increase youth recreation visits to Federal lands within 2 years - Extends the "Every Kid Outdoors" program until September 30, 2031 - Focuses on increasing opportunities for underserved youth ### 4. Recreation Permitting Modernization (Title III) - Defines special recreation permits and establishes fee structures - Creates categories for different types of recreation permits - Establishes a process for application and review of permits - Includes provisions for multijurisdictional trips across different Federal lands The legislation aims to improve access to outdoor recreation for people with disabilities, veterans, and youth while modernizing the permitting process for recreational activities on Federal lands. It requires specific timelines for implementation and includes detailed definitions and requirements for each component of the bill.

Maddy summaryThe FISHES Act (HR 5103) streamlines access to emergency disaster funds for fisheries by setting strict deadlines for federal review. It requires the Secretary of Commerce to review and provide notice on spend plans within 10 days of submission and mandates that funds be made available to grantees no later than 90 days after a complete spend plan is received. This directly affects fisheries that have received a formal "fishery resource disaster" determination, ensuring faster disbursement of funds for recovery efforts. The bill also prohibits the Office of Management and Budget from delaying these timelines during concurrent review. The law aims to reduce bureaucratic delays in post-disaster funding without altering the underlying disaster assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends funding for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through 2028, replacing the previous 2014-2023 authorization. It directs NIH to administer pediatric research funds through its Division of Program Coordination (instead of the "Common Fund") and requires NIH to coordinate pediatric cancer and disease research while prioritizing projects that avoid duplicating existing NIH work. The bill also mandates a report to Congress within five years detailing funded pediatric research projects and their advancements. This directly affects NIH's pediatric research funding structure and oversight, focusing on cancer and other childhood diseases.

Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill provides for the establishment of the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, and its admission into the United States. The state is composed of most of the territory of the District of Columbia (DC), excluding a specified area that encompasses the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the U.S. Supreme Court building, federal monuments, and federal office buildings adjacent to the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol. The excluded territory shall be known as the Capital and serve as the seat of the government of the United States, as provided for in Article I of the Constitution. The state may not impose taxes on federal property except as Congress permits. The bill provides for the DC Mayor to issue a proclamation for the first elections to Congress of two Senators and one Representative of the state. The bill eliminates the office of Delegate to the House of Representatives. The bill applies current DC laws to the state. DC judicial proceedings and contractual obligations shall continue under the state’s authority. The bill also provides for specified federal obligations to transfer to the state upon its certification that it has funds and laws in place to assume the obligations. These include maintaining a retirement fund for judges and operating public defender services.  The bill establishes a commission that is generally comprised of members who are appointed by DC and federal government officials to advise on an orderly transition to statehood.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames a U.S. Postal Service facility at 518 North Ridgewood Drive in Sebring, Florida, as the "U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building." It updates all official federal references to this specific location to reflect the new name. The bill has no policy impact - it does not change postal services, funding, or operations, and only affects the building's official designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 6633) renames a U.S. Postal Service facility at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the "Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building." It directly affects the postal service location and all official federal references to it. The bill requires all government documents, maps, and records to use the new name moving forward. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding impact - it solely honors Army Specialist Ryan Christian Knauss through the building name.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 14280 South Military Trail in Delray Beach, Florida, as the "Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building." It is a ceremonial naming resolution with no substantive policy changes or impacts on residents, services, or regulations. The bill simply updates official references (such as maps or documents) to use the new name for this specific post office location. It was enacted on January 2, 2025, following passage by both House and Senate in December 2024.