Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett

Maddy summaryThe AIDA bill aims to support African and Caribbean diaspora communities in the U.S. who send remittances to their countries of origin. It would create tax deductions for remittances used for housing, education, healthcare, or small business support (up to $3,000 annually) and exclude income from certified diaspora investments from taxable income (up to $12,000 annually). The bill also establishes programs through the International Development Finance Corporation to support diaspora-led investments and reduce remittance costs by removing regulatory barriers for diaspora-owned remittance providers. It repeals a remittance excise tax and requires annual reports to measure the impact on development in Africa and the Caribbean.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand" to honor Peter Gregory Thurland, Sr. The legislation recognizes Thurland's contributions as a musician, Navy band member, and community leader who helped construct the bandstand and founded the St. Croix Community Band. By updating official records, the bill ensures all future references to the site will include Thurland's name, formally acknowledging his legacy in Virgin Islands history.

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 Temporary Protected Status Review Act restores the ability of courts to review decisions by the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for foreign nationals. Under this bill, the government must publish detailed written findings explaining why a country no longer qualifies for TPS protection, and these decisions would be subject to a legal challenge in federal court. If a TPS designation is terminated, the affected individuals would remain in the United States with their current status and work authorization intact while the legal challenge is pending. Additionally, the legislation requires the government to follow specific administrative procedures, such as considering all available evidence and avoiding bias, before making any termination decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as the "Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic." The change requires that all federal laws, regulations, maps, and official documents refer to the facility by its new name instead of its previous designation. This legislative action honors Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III by permanently updating the official name of the clinic.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially renames the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to honor Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake. The primary change requires all future legal documents, maps, and records to refer to the facility by its new, longer title. This legislative action is purely commemorative and does not alter the clinic's operations, funding, or the services it provides to veterans.

Maddy summaryThis resolution reaffirms that the founding principles of equality and consent of the governed apply equally to residents of U.S. territories and commonwealths, including American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. It explicitly rejects the racist reasoning behind the Insular Cases, which have historically limited democratic rights for these populations despite their contributions through taxation and military service. The measure supports the right to self-determination for these residents without endorsing any specific political status option.

Maddy summaryThe Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act authorizes the creation of a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to women’s history, to be located within the National Mall Reserve in Washington, D.C. If the site is managed by another federal agency, the bill requires that agency to transfer the land after notifying Congress and relevant committees. The museum must ensure exhibits and programs accurately represent diverse women’s experiences by consulting a broad range of experts and community voices. The Smithsonian will submit biennial reports to Congress detailing how the museum meets these representation standards.

Maddy summaryThe Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 mandates that all public schools provide free breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, regardless of income. It establishes specific funding rates for these meals, adjusts payments based on the use of locally sourced food, and eliminates the ability of schools to collect debt for unpaid charges. Additionally, the bill expands free meal access to summer programs, afterschool care, and incarcerated juveniles while updating poverty measurement standards across various federal education and nutrition laws.

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.