Legislative Activity

The Housing Supply Frameworks Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop guidelines and best practices for state and local zoning frameworks to increase housing production and affordability. These guidelines will focus on reducing regulatory barriers like parking minimums and restrictions on housing types, while also promoting streamlined development processes and community engagement. The Act requires HUD to consult with a task force of experts and report to Congress on the adoption of these guidelines. Finally, the Act authorizes $3 million in appropriations annually from 2026-2030 for HUD to implement the Act and abolishes the Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule that defines larger participants in the market for general-use digital consumer payment applications. The disapproval effectively cancels the rule.

The "No More D.C. Waste Act" ensures that federal funds allocated to the District of Columbia for resident tuition support are used within the fiscal year they are appropriated. It mandates that unspent funds do not remain available indefinitely. Additionally, it requires the District of Columbia's Chief Financial Officer to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the use of these federal payments, including the number of students assisted, the average aid amount, and any unspent funds.

The "Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025" establishes a federal working group to create standard definitions and measurements for loneliness and isolation. This group will develop guidelines for use in public and private research and assess current measurement methods. The goal is to improve understanding and strategic responses to loneliness and isolation. The working group will submit a report to Congress with its findings and recommendations.

The "Supporting Access to Rural Community Hospitals Act of 2025" temporarily waives distance requirements for certain rural hospitals seeking critical access hospital designation. This change would be in effect for one year and begins six months after the bill's enactment. The bill also clarifies the definition of a critical access hospital, referencing existing legislation.

The "Ending Green Giveaways Act" repeals Section 138 of the Clean Air Act, which authorized environmental and climate justice block grants. It also rescinds any remaining funds that were allocated for these grants but have not yet been spent.

This bill ranks Representative Celeste Maloy on the House Committee on Appropriations. The Committee on Appropriations is responsible for setting the specific expenditures of the United States government. This assignment gives Representative Maloy influence over how federal funds are allocated.

This bill designates specific members to serve on various standing committees within the House of Representatives, including Appropriations, Education and Workforce, Homeland Security, Rules, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure. The assignments include both returning members and newly appointed representatives, ensuring a distribution of expertise across these key committees.