Rep. John B. Larson

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCONRES 69) commemorates the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson shooting that killed six people and injured 13, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. It honors the victims, survivors, and Giffords - now a prominent advocate for gun violence prevention - and recognizes her leadership in promoting civility and reducing gun violence. The resolution also commends Tucson residents and first responders for their resilience and reaffirms Congress’s commitment to respectful dialogue and opposing political violence. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHR 6983, the PRICE Act, requires large U.S. data centers (those consuming at least 50 megawatts daily) to generate all the electricity they use annually. Starting in 2035, at least 75% of that electricity must come from clean sources like solar, wind, or hydropower, increasing to 100% by 2040. Data centers failing to comply face daily civil penalties of up to $100,000 until corrected. The bill directly affects major data center operators, aiming to shift their energy use toward renewable sources through enforceable deadlines.

Maddy summaryThe Data Center Transparency Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Energy Information Administration (EIA) to regularly report on data centers' environmental impacts. Specifically, the EPA must publish quarterly reports detailing data centers' water consumption, reuse practices, effects on local water systems (including pollution and service disruptions), and greenhouse gas emissions. The EIA must publish semi-annual reports on nationwide electricity consumption by data centers, broken down by state, including changes in energy use, new facility openings, and potential impacts on household energy costs. These reports will be made publicly available online, directly affecting federal agencies (EPA and EIA) and providing transparency for Congress and the public about data centers' resource use and environmental effects.

Maddy summaryThe Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025 expands reproductive health services for military members and veterans. It requires the Department of Defense to provide fertility preservation services, including cryopreservation of reproductive genetic material before deployment or hazardous assignments for active duty service members. The bill also mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide fertility treatment, counseling, and adoption assistance to veterans and their partners without regard to sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The law establishes coordination between military and VA health services to ensure continuity of care during the transition from active duty to veteran status. It includes provisions allowing veterans to maintain control over stored genetic material and make decisions about its use.

Maddy summaryHR 4611 (EACH Act of 2025) requires all federally funded health programs - including Medicaid, Medicare, military health plans, and the Indian Health Service - to cover abortion services without restrictions, repealing the Hyde Amendment's long-standing ban on federal funding for most abortions. This directly affects millions of people enrolled in these programs, particularly low-income women, women of color (including 25% of Black women and 22% of Hispanic women on Medicaid), and young people. The bill mandates coverage in all federally administered health plans and prohibits state or private insurers from restricting abortion coverage in health insurance. It aims to eliminate current federal and state barriers that deny abortion access to people who rely on government health programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords from charging application fees, tenant screening fees, and excessive late fees on "covered" rental properties - those with federally backed mortgages (like FHA, VA, or USDA loans) or HUD assistance. It caps late fees at 3% of monthly rent after a 15-day grace period and requires landlords to disclose total monthly costs, past tenant litigation, maintenance issues, and rent history for the past decade before signing leases. The law directs regulators like HUD to define "junk fees" and ban reporting unpaid fees to credit agencies. It directly affects renters in federally supported housing by limiting unexpected costs and increasing transparency.

Maddy summary# Summary of Proposed Tax Code Amendment This document is a comprehensive proposal for tax code amendments, primarily focused on extending, modifying, and creating new tax credits related to clean energy, energy efficiency, and environmental initiatives. The key components include: ## Housing and Residential Credits - **First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit**: A refundable credit for first-time homebuyers (Section 13001) - **Renter Tax Credit**: A refundable credit for renters paying more than 30% of their adjusted gross income in rent (Section 13002) ## Clean Energy Credits (Sections 21001-21007) - Extended clean energy production credit with a new phase-out date (2032 or when greenhouse gas emissions reach 25% of 2022 levels) - Extended clean electricity investment credit for wind and solar facilities - Restored credit for wind and solar leasing arrangements - Extended clean hydrogen production credit (construction date reverted to 2033) - Extended residential clean energy credit (termination date moved to 2034) - Reinstated special rate for sustainable aviation fuel (35 cents/ gallon for certain facilities) ## Energy Efficiency Credits (Sections 22001-22004) - Restored product identification number requirement for energy-efficient home improvements - Extended new energy efficient home credit (acquisition date moved to 2032) - Repealed termination of new energy efficient commercial buildings deduction - Restored cost recovery for energy property ## Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Credits (Sections 23001-23005) - Extended previously-owned vehicle credit (acquisition date moved to 2032) - Extended clean vehicle credit (placement in service date moved to 2032) - Extended commercial clean vehicles credit (termination date moved to 2032) - Extended alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit (termination date moved to 2032) - Created a new credit for electric bicycles (30% of cost, up to $5,000 per bicycle) ## Clean Infrastructure and Resiliency Credits (Sections 24001-24007) - Created qualifying water reuse project credit (30% of qualified investment) - Created recycling property investment credit (30% of qualified investment with phase-out) - Excluded amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs from gross income - Expanded exclusion for certain emergency agricultural assistance - Created credit for disaster mitigation expenditures (30% of qualifying mitigation activities) - Created qualifying electric power transmission line credit (30% of qualified investment) - Created qualifying advanced battery project credit (30% of qualified investment with $3 billion cap) The proposed amendments generally extend existing credits through 2032-2037, with some credits having phase-out schedules and others having specific termination dates. The document also includes numerous conforming amendments to other sections of the tax code to accommodate these changes.

Maddy summaryThe Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025 aims to combat rising antisemitism through evidence-based policies rather than political weaponization. It requires universities to designate Title VI coordinators to handle civil rights complaints, establishes a National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism within the Department of Justice, and creates a Hate Crime Reporting Center at the FBI to improve data collection on hate crimes. The bill prohibits using antisemitism accusations to restrict diversity programs, political advocacy, or immigration policies, and ensures nonprofit security grants for Jewish community centers cannot be tied to unrelated political conditions. The legislation authorizes $280 million annually for the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and $50 million for the Hate Crime Reporting Center from 2027-2032.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 61 directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against any terrorist organization designated by the president in the Western Hemisphere. This bill specifically applies to military operations involving U.S. armed forces in the region targeting such groups. The key provision requires the withdrawal unless Congress has passed a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for that military action. The resolution invokes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to compel this change in military deployment.

Maddy summaryThe Schedules That Work Act would require employers in retail, food service, hospitality, cleaning, and warehouse sectors to provide workers with 14 days' advance notice of their schedules and pay predictability wages for last-minute changes. It allows employees to request schedule changes related to caregiving responsibilities, health conditions, education, or other jobs, with employers required to engage in good-faith discussions about such requests. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who request schedule changes and mandates written notice of schedule changes and predictability pay. It applies to employers with 15 or more employees in covered sectors, aiming to address widespread issues with unpredictable schedules that negatively impact workers' ability to care for family members, maintain housing stability, and access health care.