Rep. Zoe Lofgren

Maddy summaryThis House resolution expresses support for designating October as "National Promotoras Month" to recognize the contributions of community health workers, often called promotoras, who serve as trusted messengers in underserved and marginalized communities. The bill highlights how these workers help bridge gaps between healthcare systems and populations in rural areas, Tribal nations, and immigrant communities by providing culturally appropriate education and support for chronic diseases and maternal health. It calls on the government to strengthen this workforce through sustainable funding, equitable compensation, and professional development, while encouraging collaboration between federal agencies and local organizations to expand their programs.

Maddy summaryThe CURE Act prohibits federal agencies from using an individual's past use of marijuana as a reason to deny security clearances or determine suitability for federal employment. The bill requires each agency to create a public process within one year of enactment to review clearance and employment denials made on or after January 1, 2008. If an affected individual requests a review, the agency must reassess the decision within 90 days to confirm whether it was based solely on past marijuana use.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026, raises the maximum debt amounts individuals and small businesses can owe while still being eligible to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For small businesses, it increases the debt limit from $2,750,000 to $7,500,000, while for individual consumers, it raises the limit from $483,000 to $2,750,000. The changes apply to cases filed on or after the bill becomes law and affect people who meet the income requirements for Chapter 13 repayment plans. The bill excludes large corporations and certain affiliated business groups from the new higher limits.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the public rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from a Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California. It honors the engineers and workers in the Antelope Valley region who contributed to the shuttle's design, construction, and testing. The bill also recognizes the broader contributions of the Space Shuttle program to American science and space exploration.

Maddy summaryThe Debt-Free College Act of 2026 establishes a state-federal partnership that provides federal grants to states to cover the unmet financial need of eligible students attending in-state public colleges, effectively making tuition debt-free for those who qualify. To participate, states must commit to capping tuition increases at inflation levels, maintaining their current level of funding for higher education, and implementing student success programs that support low-income and underserved populations. The bill also creates a separate five-year grant program for specific minority-serving institutions and tribal colleges to help them cover student costs, while simultaneously expanding federal financial aid eligibility to include "Dreamer students" who entered the United States as minors under certain conditions.

Maddy summaryThe Chip EQUIP Act restricts federal funding for semiconductor manufacturing equipment made by foreign entities designated as security concerns (or their subsidiaries). It prohibits the use of such "ineligible" equipment - defined as completed, fully assembled tools like etching, lithography, or inspection machines - in projects receiving federal financial assistance for 10 years. The bill requires federal agreements to include this ban, with limited waivers allowed only if the equipment is unavailable from U.S. or allied sources, was refurbished by a foreign entity of concern but originally made by a non-concern entity, or meets export rules and national security criteria. This directly affects companies receiving federal funds for semiconductor manufacturing facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting January 1, 2028. It defines eligible tests as FDA-cleared genomic blood tests, blood product analyses, or equivalent medical imaging methods (like protein expression or whole genome sequencing) that detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. Medicare beneficiaries would receive this coverage without cost-sharing for these specific screenings. The bill amends Medicare coverage rules to explicitly include these tests under Section 1861(nnn) of the Social Security Act.

Maddy summaryHR 1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, adds xylazine - a veterinary sedative increasingly found in illicit drug mixtures - to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, regulating its use and trafficking. It directly affects veterinarians, animal owners, and manufacturers by allowing xylazine to be legally dispensed for animal use under specific veterinary prescriptions, while prohibiting non-veterinary human use. The bill includes transition periods (60 days for practitioners, 1 year for labeling) to ease compliance for manufacturers and practitioners, and requires the DEA and FDA to expedite necessary applications. It also mandates two congressional reports on xylazine's illicit use and trafficking patterns, and directs the Sentencing Commission to review penalties for offenses involving xylazine.