Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Maddy summaryThis House resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning September 14, 2026, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. It recognizes these colleges and universities, which enroll at least 25 percent Hispanic students, for their role in providing higher education access to low-income and underserved populations. The bill highlights that these institutions serve a significant portion of the nation's undergraduate students and contribute to economic mobility. It calls on the public and interested groups to observe the week with ceremonies and activities during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Maddy summaryThe Equity in Research Act directs the National Science Foundation to create a grant program that provides financial assistance to specific institutions of higher education for improving their research capabilities. These grants, ranging from $1 million to $5 million per institution, can be used to upgrade building infrastructure, purchase materials and equipment, and cover personnel costs related to research activities. The bill targets a defined group of schools, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges, and various other minority-serving and land-grant universities. To fund this initiative, the legislation authorizes $50 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year.

Maddy summaryThe Food for Thought Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide free meals and snacks to low-income college students at eligible institutions, including community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, and other minority-serving schools. To qualify, an institution must have at least 20 percent of its undergraduate students eligible for Federal Pell Grants, and grants are awarded for a maximum duration of two years with funds restricted to meal preparation, outreach, and limited equipment purchases. Recipients are required to prioritize students who receive Pell Grants or report food insecurity, while also evaluating institutional policies that may create barriers to enrollment and referring students to other federal benefit programs like SNAP. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 and mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture submit reports to Congress on the program's impact on student retention and completion rates.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Homeland Security rule that would establish fixed time periods for admission and specific extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. If enacted, the bill would prevent this immigration regulation from taking effect, thereby maintaining the existing framework for how these individuals manage their stay in the United States. The measure directly affects international students, cultural exchange participants, and foreign journalists by blocking changes to their visa duration limits and renewal processes.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution supports designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as National Clean Energy Week to highlight the growth of zero- and low-emission energy sources. The bill cites a Department of Energy report stating that the U.S. energy sector employed approximately 8.5 million people at the end of 2024 and emphasizes that clean energy jobs are local and cannot be outsourced. It encourages federal, state, and private entities to invest in affordable clean technologies and specifically applauds the work of Department of Energy National Laboratories across multiple states.

Maddy summaryThe AmeriCorps Access for Dreamers Act amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to allow individuals who have received deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to participate in AmeriCorps. This change removes a specific legal barrier that previously prevented DACA recipients from being eligible for service positions. By updating the eligibility criteria, the bill directly affects young immigrants who arrived in the United States as children and are currently protected from deportation under the DACA policy. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to educational awards issued on or after that date.

Maddy summary# Summary of the NASA-Related Legislative Document This is a comprehensive legislative text amending Title 51 of the United States Code (which governs NASA and space-related activities). The document contains several key sections: ## Key Amendments (Section 3) 1. **New Chapters Added**: - Chapter 715 ("Advancing Human Space Exploration") - Focused on Mars missions, lunar exploration, and deep space capabilities - Chapter 717 ("Advancing Human Space Exploration") - Contains detailed strategic planning for human exploration 2. **Specific Program Details**: - Chapter 715 includes sections on the Space Launch System, Orion spacecraft, exploration ground systems, and a "Human Exploration Roadmap" - Chapter 717 contains detailed planning for Mars exploration, including precursor missions, technology development, and international collaboration 3. **New Strategic Elements**: - Detailed requirements for a "Human Exploration Roadmap" (Section 71721) - Specific requirements for Mars mission planning, including radiation exposure mitigation - Requirements for maintaining a balanced space science portfolio ## Technical Amendments (Section 4) 1. **Committee Name Updates**: - Changes all references from "Committee on Science and Technology" to "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology" throughout NASA-related legislation 2. **Section References**: - Updates references to specific sections of NASA law to reflect the new organizational structure - Corrects references to previous legislation (e.g., National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010) ## Repeals (Section 6) - Repeals numerous provisions from previous NASA authorization acts, including: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1993 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 - America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2017 - Various other NASA-related legislation ## Purpose This legislation appears to be reorganizing NASA's legal framework to support its long-term goals of human exploration, particularly missions to Mars, while updating committee references and repealing outdated provisions. It represents a comprehensive restructuring of NASA's legal authority and programmatic direction.