Legislative Activity

The Weather Workforce Improvement Act aims to strengthen the National Weather Service's ability to provide accurate and timely forecasts critical for public safety. It grants the NWS Director temporary direct-hire authority to quickly fill essential, public safety-related staffing vacancies. Furthermore, the bill mandates regular workforce assessments and reports on employee health and morale, particularly concerning shift work.

The Housing Supply Frameworks Act aims to address the national housing shortage by encouraging state and local governments to reform restrictive zoning and land use regulations. It directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop and publish comprehensive guidelines and best practices for these reforms. The Act also establishes reporting requirements to track the adoption of these new frameworks and authorizes funding to support these efforts.

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.

This resolution disapproves the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule regarding the oversight of "larger participants" in the digital payment application market. If enacted, this measure prevents the rule from taking effect and ensures it holds no legal force.

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.