Rep. Cleo Fields

Maddy summaryThe Afterschool for All Act significantly increases funding for the Community Learning Centers program, raising the annual appropriation from $1 billion to $10 billion for the fiscal years 2026 through 2035. This expansion aims to support after-school programs in elementary and secondary schools, directly benefiting students and educational institutions that rely on these grants. Additionally, the bill amends the name of the relevant section in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to remove the term "21st Century," and it raises the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 22% for taxable years beginning after the law is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to reject a specific rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would remove an existing regulation regarding credit discrimination. If enacted, the measure would prevent the Bureau from withdrawing its guidelines on how creditors must handle revocations or unfavorable changes to existing credit agreements. The primary effect would be to keep the current regulatory framework in place, ensuring that credit institutions continue to follow the established standards for Equal Credit Opportunity.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to reject a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that would have removed an existing regulation regarding mortgage loans for heirs. The proposed rule aimed to stop applying the "ability-to-repay" requirement to certain situations where property is transferred to successors-in-interest, such as family members inheriting a home. By passing this resolution, Congress intends to keep the original 2014 regulation in place, ensuring that lenders must still verify a borrower's ability to repay in those specific inheritance scenarios. The measure directly affects financial institutions and families dealing with property transfers after a death, as it prevents the removal of consumer protections related to mortgage lending standards.

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.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCONRES 40) directs the President to remove U.S. military forces from hostilities with Iran, as required by the War Powers Resolution. It applies directly to U.S. Armed Forces deployed in conflict with Iran, except for forces needed to defend the U.S. or allies from imminent attack. The bill mandates removal unless the President complies with War Powers Resolution reporting requirements for self-defense actions, without needing new congressional authorization. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but compels executive action under existing legal framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the OHH SNAP Act of 2026, would expand eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include more college students. It directly affects students who are working while attending college or have no financial aid available. The key changes allow students with zero financial aid and those classified as independent to qualify for SNAP benefits, while also broadening the definition of eligible work activities to include attending school. These provisions would take effect 180 days after the bill is signed into law, but would not apply to certification periods that began before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study how federal agencies currently handle the procurement and stockpiling of long-lead items under the Defense Production Act. The study must examine current methods, identify ways for agencies to collaborate on these challenges, and provide legislative recommendations for improving the process. Additionally, the bill corrects a minor clerical error in the official title of the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Maddy summaryHR 7522, the Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026, removes work requirements from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It directly affects approximately 6.1 million SNAP recipients currently subject to these requirements, including people with health issues, Black Americans disproportionately impacted by such rules, families with children, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by striking subsection (o) and related provisions that mandate work requirements for SNAP eligibility. This change would eliminate a barrier that studies show reduces participation without reducing poverty and increases administrative burdens. The bill does not create new benefits but removes an existing eligibility requirement affecting vulnerable populations.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts H-1B visa holders working in healthcare from a presidential restriction that requires a $100,000 payment for entry into the United States. It directly affects foreign medical professionals and healthcare workers who hold H-1B nonimmigrant visas. The legislation removes the additional fee requirement for these workers while limiting any fees that may be charged to the standard amount already established under immigration law. The bill defines healthcare workers using the existing definition from the Affordable Care Act and was introduced in the 119th Congress in March 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Improving Dental Administration Act of 2026, would allow certain state laws about dental benefits to override federal rules under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. It directly affects states that have their own regulations governing dental insurance and benefit plans for employees. The key provision creates an exemption that takes effect 18 months after the bill is enacted, permitting state laws related to dental benefit administration to apply even if they differ from federal requirements. The exemption only applies to state laws that do not conflict with existing federal laws in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.