Kelly Morrison

The Voter Choice Act would amend federal election law to help states and local governments transition to ranked choice voting systems, where voters rank candidates by preference and votes are counted through rounds of runoffs until a winner emerges with majority support. The bill would direct the Election Assistance Commission to provide technical assistance and grants to jurisdictions considering or implementing ranked choice voting, covering costs like voting equipment, software, ballot design, educational materials, and voter outreach. Grants would be limited to covering no more than 50 percent of transition costs, and the Commission would prioritize funding diverse jurisdictions representing different geographic areas and population types. The legislation authorizes $40 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2027 to support these transition efforts, with appropriated funds remaining available until spent. This bill would affect any state or local government interested in adopting ranked choice voting for federal, state, or local elections.

The SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act would amend federal health law to provide federal grants to medical training programs that offer reproductive health care education, including abortion care training, for doctors and health professionals who cannot receive such training in their home states due to state abortion restrictions. The grants would go to entities operating approved graduate medical residency programs and would be used to establish, expand, or support reproductive health training programs specifically for healthcare professionals forced to train elsewhere, as well as to reimburse their travel and related expenses. The legislation would authorize ten million dollars annually for five fiscal years from 2027 through 2031 to fund these grants. The bill directly affects obstetrics and gynecology training programs and medical professionals seeking reproductive health care education in states with restrictive abortion laws.

The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 would provide federal grant funding to help schools train and equip personnel to administer naloxone and other emergency opioid overdose treatments to students. The bill targets public and private elementary and secondary schools and requires participating schools to maintain accessible supplies of these drugs and devices and ensure trained staff are available during all operating hours. To receive funding, schools must certify they have programs in place for trained administration and that their state has adequate civil liability protections for school personnel who administer these treatments in emergencies. The legislation defines eligible trained personnel as school nurses, health center staff, or other designated individuals who have received proper medical training in naloxone administration. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations for these school-based grants alongside existing opioid overdose reduction programs, though no specific dollar amount is specified in the text.

This bill establishes a new rental assistance program specifically for low-income veteran families, administered through the existing Section 8 voucher system. Qualified veterans would be guaranteed rental assistance, with eligibility expanding gradually from 2027 through 2031, starting with extremely low-income veterans and eventually reaching all low-income veterans. The program prohibits landlords with five or more units from refusing to rent to voucher holders based on their veteran status, and excludes Veterans Affairs disability benefits from income calculations when determining eligibility. The bill provides permanent, open-ended funding beginning in fiscal year 2027 to cover all rental assistance, administrative fees, and service fees up to $4,000 per household, with this amount adjusted annually for inflation. Public housing agencies will administer the program and can refer veterans to additional supportive housing services as needed.

This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a professional organization representing over 62,000 obstetric and gynecologic doctors across the United States. The resolution recognizes ACOG's contributions to advancing obstetric and gynecologic care, improving maternal health, and reducing maternal and infant mortality over the past 75 years. The House of Representatives commends ACOG members for their dedication to patient care and their efforts to strengthen the physician workforce and practice environment for obstetrics and gynecology. The resolution commits Congress to supporting continued advancement in women's health care, investing in related research, and ensuring access to obstetric and gynecologic services nationwide. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding or implementation requirements, simply recognizing the organization's historical role in advancing women's health care.

The Warrior Infertility Act would add infertility to the list of conditions that the Department of Veterans Affairs presumes are caused or worsened by toxic exposure during military service. This means veterans with infertility would be eligible for VA benefits and disability compensation without having to prove their condition was caused by their service—the government would assume the connection exists. The bill affects current and former military members who have experienced infertility, making it easier for them to access medical treatment and financial support through the VA. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation, though the amendment would modify existing Veterans Administration regulations to expand eligibility for an established benefits program.

This resolution honors the memory of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, who were killed in a politically motivated attack. The resolution celebrates Melissa Hortman's distinguished career in public service, including her work as a civil rights lawyer, her election to the Minnesota House in 2004, and her service as Speaker starting in 2019—making her the longest-serving female Speaker in Minnesota history. The resolution highlights her legislative achievements on issues including gun violence prevention, reproductive rights, climate change, and election protection, as well as her leadership style emphasizing civil discourse and bipartisan cooperation. This is a commemorative resolution with no budget or policy implementation requirements; it simply expresses the House's formal recognition of the Hortmans' contributions to Minnesota and their community.

The Small Business RELIEF Act would exempt small businesses from paying tariffs (import duties) that were imposed under a national emergency declaration made by the President in April 2025. The bill also requires the President to refund any tariffs that small businesses have already paid on imported goods within 90 days of the law's enactment. "Small business concern" is defined using the existing definition from the Small Business Act, which generally covers businesses meeting certain size standards based on industry. This legislation would directly benefit small importing businesses that have been affected by emergency tariffs, providing them immediate relief through exemptions and refunds. The bill was introduced in November 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

The BABIES Act expands access to freestanding birth centers by creating a $5 million federal grant program (2026-2030) that provides $300,000-$500,000 annually to up to 15 accredited birth centers in underserved areas for facility improvements and accreditation costs, and establishing a 4-year Medicaid demonstration program in selected states to test coverage of maternity services at birth centers for low-risk pregnancies. Under the demonstration program, the federal government will reimburse states for birth center services at standard Medicaid matching rates, with up to 6 states receiving planning grants to design their own programs. The bill appropriates $3 million for program setup in 2027 and $6 million annually from 2028-2031, and requires states to submit annual reports comparing birth center outcomes and costs to traditional hospital care. By 2031, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must recommend to Congress whether to continue, expand, modify, or end the program based on demonstration results.

H.R. 5203 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its policies and procedures for handling acute sexual assault cases involving veterans within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The updated directives must ensure that VA medical facilities either employ certified sexual assault forensic examiners or sexual assault nurse examiners, or refer veterans to local non-VA providers with these specialists, while also requiring facilities to maintain supplies of rape kits and offer victims access to mental health counseling and preventive care for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. The bill also mandates that VA employees and police officers receive annual training on the new sexual assault protocols, with in-person training at least once every five years, and that each Veterans Integrated Service Network director monitor compliance with these requirements. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation, but the mandate affects all VA medical facilities and employees who handle these cases.

Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2025This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and revises several programs and activities relating to newborn screening for certain conditions and diseases.Among its changes, the bill reauthorizes and makes mandatorythe Hunter Kelly Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, andnational surveillance activities conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The bill also provides statutory authority for current regulations that exempt federally funded research on non-identified newborn blood spots (i.e., residual blood samples used to screen for serious conditions) from regulations that govern research on human subjects.

The SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act requires the Small Business Administration to help small businesses apply for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, with a particular focus on reaching underrepresented groups and regions. The bill extends a Small Business Administration grant program through September 2030 and mandates that federal agencies increase outreach efforts to include researchers at minority institutions and Hispanic-serving colleges and universities. Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, the SBA must update its policy directives to require this enhanced outreach and provide direct application assistance to small businesses, especially those in states that have historically received few SBIR or STTR awards. This legislation aims to broaden participation in federal innovation funding programs across diverse geographic areas and minority-serving academic institutions.

This resolution condemns the June 14, 2025, attacks on Minnesota state legislators and calls on all people in the United States to reaffirm our commitment to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy.The resolution also honors (1) the lives of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman who were killed, (2) Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman who were critically injured, and (3) the law enforcement officers who rapidly responded to the attacks and apprehended the suspected perpetrator.

The Small Business Liberation Act would exempt small businesses from certain import duties that were imposed under a national emergency declaration made on April 2, 2025. The bill applies to goods imported by or for use of small business concerns, using the standard Small Business Administration definition of what qualifies as a small business. By removing these import duties for small businesses, the legislation aims to reduce regulatory and financial burdens on smaller companies that may be disproportionately affected by emergency tariffs or trade restrictions. The bill does not specify new funding requirements or implementation timelines, but rather creates a categorical exemption from existing duties that have already been imposed.

The ADINA Act (Allergen Disclosure In Non-food Articles Act) requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to clearly label all drugs with ingredients that contain or are derived from major food allergens (such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and sesame) or gluten-containing grains like wheat and barley. This requirement applies to all human drugs and aims to protect patients with allergies who might unknowingly consume allergens through their medications. The legislation amends federal labeling rules to consider a drug "misbranded" if it fails to disclose these allergen-containing ingredients on its label. Drug manufacturers must comply with these new labeling requirements no later than two years after the law takes effect, or by an earlier date if the Secretary of Health and Human Services establishes one. The bill addresses a significant public health gap, since many people don't realize that medications can contain food allergens that could trigger allergic reactions.

Pathways to Policing Act This bill authorizes the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Department of Justice to award grants to states, local governments, and law enforcement agencies to support recruitment of law enforcement officers. In particular, these grants may be used for (1) marketing and recruitment campaigns to encourage candidates to seek careers in law enforcement; and (2) developing, operating, or expanding Pathways to Policing programs (e.g., programs that facilitate entry into full-time law enforcement positions for certain candidates).

Rural Small Business Resilience ActThis bill requires the Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience to take necessary actions to ensure that individuals located in rural areas where a disaster has been declared have full access to disaster assistance. Such actions include providing targeted outreach and marketing materials to such individuals.