Rep. Kelly Morrison

Maddy summaryThe Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act prohibits states and officials from restricting or penalizing health care providers and their staff for offering reproductive health services that are legal within the state where they are performed. It establishes a federal right for providers to assist patients regardless of where those patients live and allows attorneys general to sue states that enforce such restrictions, including stripping states of legal immunity in these cases. To support this framework, the bill appropriates $40 million each for legal defense grants to help providers navigate lawsuits and $40 million for security grants to improve physical and cyber safety at medical facilities. Additionally, the legislation requires insurance companies to offer professional liability coverage to providers without discrimination based on the reproductive services they provide.

Maddy summaryThe SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act creates a new federal grant program to help medical residents who must leave their home states to receive training in reproductive health care due to local abortion restrictions. Funded with up to $10 million annually from 2027 to 2031, these grants support residency programs that offer specialized training in sexual and reproductive health, including abortion care. The funding can be used to expand existing programs or establish new ones specifically for out-of-state residents and to cover their travel expenses. This legislation directly affects health care professionals seeking specialized training and the medical residency programs that provide it.

Maddy summaryThe Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026 authorizes $25 million over five years to fund a program that provides grants to health schools and clinics for expanding abortion care training. These funds are specifically designated for institutions located in states where comprehensive abortion training is legal, with a priority on serving minority-serving schools and those training students from medically underserved areas. The program supports activities such as developing clinical curricula, utilizing telehealth, recruiting diverse healthcare workers, and offering scholarships to students pursuing this specialized training. Recipients must submit annual reports on program performance while ensuring federal funds supplement, rather than replace, existing state and private resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill redesignates the existing National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund as the America's Legacy Restoration Fund to address deferred maintenance on federal lands. It directs revenue from recreation fees and a portion of energy development income into the fund, which must be used primarily for repairing critical infrastructure like roads, trails, and buildings managed by agencies such as the National Park Service and the Forest Service. The legislation establishes strict rules requiring that most funds go toward non-transportation projects, mandates transparency through public dashboards tracking project status, and sets aside a small percentage for matching private donations. Additionally, the bill increases entrance fees for foreign visitors to ensure they contribute to the fund, while prohibiting the use of these specific funds for land acquisition or employee bonuses.

Maddy summaryHR 7396 establishes the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration to specifically support Native American entrepreneurs and tribal economic development. The Office targets programs to help small businesses owned by tribal members and promotes economic growth in Indian country, providing culturally tailored assistance like training, counseling, and access to capital. It requires an appointed Assistant Administrator with tribal expertise to develop policies, collaborate with federal agencies, and provide grants to tribes or tribal organizations for outreach programs. The Office must submit annual reports to Congress on its activities and effectiveness, and its authority expires seven years after enactment. This bill directly affects Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and small businesses owned by tribal members.

Maddy summaryThe School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 authorizes federal grants to help public and private elementary and secondary schools provide emergency treatment for opioid overdoses. To receive funding, schools must establish a program where trained staff, such as nurses or designated administrators, can administer naloxone and other reversal drugs from an easily accessible supply. The bill requires that these staff members receive proper medical training and certification, and it mandates that state attorneys general confirm laws exist to protect these individuals from civil liability when administering the drugs. This legislation aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by ensuring schools have the necessary resources and legal safeguards to respond quickly to emergencies.

Maddy summaryThe MEDIC Careers Act of 2026 aims to help military medics transition into civilian healthcare jobs by requiring the Department of Defense to identify barriers and develop a plan for better credential recognition and training. Under the bill, the Secretary of Defense must work with federal agencies and states to address issues like standardized credentials, accelerated training programs, and access to information about state licensing requirements. Additionally, the act creates a pilot program that provides grants to healthcare providers in rural and underserved areas to hire, train, and retain separating service members. These grants, capped at $600,000 initially, can be used for hiring assistance, licensing support, and coordination with transition services, with funding authorized through fiscal year 2031.

Maddy summaryThe Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act increases the amount of burial and funeral expenses the Department of Veterans Affairs pays to families of veterans who died from service-connected disabilities. Under this bill, the base payment rises from $2,000 to $3,000 and is automatically adjusted each year based on changes in the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. This legislation directly affects surviving spouses, children, and other eligible dependents of these veterans by ensuring their financial support keeps pace with rising costs over time.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' desire to eliminate child poverty and establish a national target to guide future policy. It recognizes the significant drop in poverty during 2021 caused by expanded federal support, such as the Child Tax Credit, and calls for making these investments permanent. The document highlights disparities affecting Black, Hispanic, and immigrant children, as well as those living in U.S. territories, and advocates for increased federal spending on early childhood education and essential services like nutrition and housing. Ultimately, it encourages states and localities to adopt policies that align with these goals to ensure all children have access to basic necessities and educational opportunities.