Rep. James A. Himes

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.

Maddy summaryThe Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act bans the imposition of the death penalty for any federal crime committed after the law takes effect. It also requires that individuals currently sentenced to death under federal law be resentenced to a different punishment. This legislation directly affects the federal criminal justice system by eliminating capital punishment as a sentencing option.

Maddy summary# Summary of "Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025" This comprehensive housing bill contains numerous provisions aimed at reforming and improving various housing programs across the United States. Key elements include: 1. **Housing Appraisal Standards**: Establishing new requirements for appraisals and modifying the Fair Housing Act. 2. **Rural Housing Reforms**: - Creating a permanent Housing Preservation and Revitalization Program - Modifying multifamily mortgage foreclosure procedures - Conducting a study on rural housing loans - Authorizing appropriations for staffing and IT upgrades - Establishing a Rural Community Development Initiative 3. **Moving to Work Demonstration Expansion**: - Creating a new "Economic Opportunity and Pathways to Independence Cohort" with up to 25 additional public housing agencies - Establishing specific requirements for participating agencies - Creating new reporting and oversight mechanisms 4. **Homelessness Reduction Initiatives**: - Amending the Continuum of Care program to include 2-year funding cycles - Modifying the Housing Choice Voucher program - Establishing demonstration projects to improve coordination between health care systems and housing services - Streamlining coordinated entry processes for homeless services 5. **Additional Provisions**: - Increasing administrative cost allowances for Emergency Solutions Grants - Allowing for more flexibility in income calculation verification - Creating a new rural housing voucher program - Establishing requirements for data collection and coordination The bill represents a broad effort to modernize housing programs, increase housing preservation, improve homelessness services, and provide more flexibility to local housing authorities while maintaining accountability through enhanced reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026, restricts the use of federal highway funds for building specific noise barriers while allowing exceptions for older projects or those near pre-existing developments. It permits the use of surface transportation block grant money for constructing these barriers if they meet new criteria regarding age and location. Additionally, the legislation encourages the creation of "multipurpose" barriers that can also support renewable energy, electrical lines, or broadband infrastructure, and requires sponsors to consider the visual appearance of these structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the U.S. government from spending money on military actions against Iran between its enactment and December 31, 2026, unless Congress explicitly approves the use of force. It allows for military action only if Congress declares war, passes a specific authorization, or if the action is necessary to defend the United States or its allies from an imminent attack while following reporting requirements. The law directly restricts the President's ability to deploy troops without legislative approval during the specified timeframe.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for keeping United States troops as part of the Kosovo Force (KFOR). The bill directly affects the roughly 600 U.S. military personnel currently stationed in Kosovo and the NATO mission they support. It asserts that maintaining this presence is vital for stabilizing the region amid ongoing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. The text urges that American forces remain in Kosovo until the peace mission is fully completed.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act, aims to cancel specific regulations issued by the Department of State. It directly affects the federal government by prohibiting any department or agency from enforcing, implementing, or proposing rules related to protecting life, combating discriminatory equity ideology, and combating gender ideology in foreign aid programs. The legislation treats these cancelled rules as if they never existed, effectively nullifying their impact on future foreign assistance policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally welcomes King Charles III to the United States for his scheduled April 2026 visit and addresses a joint session of Congress. It reaffirms the long-standing special relationship between the two nations, highlighting their shared history, democratic values, and military cooperation. The document also calls for continued collaboration on defense, trade, and human rights issues. As a non-binding expression of sentiment, the resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

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.