Rep. Suhas Subramanyam

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Comptroller General to produce a report analyzing actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency (created by an executive order). The report must evaluate how those actions - like reducing civil service staff, ending or pausing federal programs - affect the U.S.'s long-term financial, public health, and safety interests. It also must check if the department followed privacy laws (Privacy Act of 1974) and federal program rules. The report must be submitted to Congress by December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects the Department of Government Efficiency and Congress through this mandated oversight.

Maddy summaryHR 1544, the LEASH DOGE Act, requires the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to report detailed information about its employees and operations to Congress. Specifically, it mandates a report listing all DOGE employees with their roles, background check results, security clearances, and conflict of interest disclosures; appearances before congressional committees; and a public website updated weekly with employee data, funding reductions, and contact information for public inquiries. The bill sets a March 31, 2025, deadline for compliance, with penalties including restrictions on using federal funds for DOGE activities or new DOGE Agency Teams until requirements are met. It directly affects DOGE leadership, its employees, and congressional oversight committees. The law focuses on transparency about DOGE’s staffing and budget decisions, not policy outcomes.

Maddy summaryThe American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to increase funding for victims of terrorism. It directs the transfer of approximately $1.5 billion from the Binance Holdings Limited case, plus 50% of excess unobligated balances from Department of Justice and Treasury forfeiture funds, into the Victims Fund. The bill establishes deadlines for agencies to deposit funds (within 30 days of receipt or 15 days after enactment), requires annual reports on fund activity, and authorizes annual payments to eligible claimants starting in 2026. This legislation directly affects terrorism victims who receive compensation from the fund and federal agencies that handle forfeited assets from terrorism-related cases.

Maddy summaryHRES 148 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's view that China misrepresents UN Resolution 2758 (1971) as endorsing its "One China Principle" (claiming Taiwan is part of China), when the resolution only addressed which government represented China at the UN. It clarifies that the U.S. "One China Policy" does not accept China's claim over Taiwan and affirms the U.S. stance that Taiwan's status should be resolved peacefully by the people on both sides of the strait. The resolution opposes China's use of this misrepresentation to pressure other nations to sever ties with Taiwan and block Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO or UN agencies. It specifically urges the U.S. to support Taiwan's meaningful engagement in international bodies and ensure Taiwan passport holders can access UN facilities without requiring Chinese-issued permits. The resolution aims to correct China's "false narratives" about Resolution 2758's meaning, not to change U.S. policy.

Maddy summaryHR 1505, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, establishes federal standards for collective bargaining rights for public safety officers (including police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel) in states that do not meet minimum requirements. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) will determine after 180 days whether a state law "substantially provides" key rights, such as forming unions, negotiating wages/hours, and using binding arbitration to resolve disputes. If a state fails this assessment, federal bargaining rules apply within two years, but existing state laws with stronger protections remain valid. The bill explicitly respects state laws that exceed its standards and exempts small jurisdictions (under 5,000 population or 25 full-time employees).

Maddy summaryHR 1484 requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to commission the National Academies of Sciences to convene experts and issue a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The report will summarize current scientific knowledge on these health effects and must be submitted to the FAA, Health and Human Services, the Environmental Protection Agency, and specific congressional committees. This bill creates a new study requirement but does not change existing regulations or funding; it solely mandates the collection of expert consensus on the health impacts of aviation noise and emissions.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects certain public safety workers - like police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel - from job loss or punishment for expressing personal opinions about work-related issues. It allows covered employees to sue employers if they face adverse actions (like termination) for speaking out on topics such as working conditions, safety equipment, pay, policies, or even political/religious views. However, the protection does not cover speech made while on duty, threats of violence, discrimination, disclosure of confidential personal information, or calls to withhold essential services. The law explicitly states it doesn’t override existing civil rights laws like 42 U.S.C. 1983.

Maddy summaryHR 1419, the Contaminated Wells Relocation Act, requires NASA to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague, Virginia, for costs related to relocating three drinking water wells currently on NASA property. The bill mandates an agreement between NASA and the town for developing a relocation plan and establishing new wells on town-controlled land, including specific details like site locations and cost estimates. NASA must submit this agreement to Congress within 18 months of the bill's enactment. This directly affects Chincoteague residents who rely on these wells for drinking water.

Maddy summaryHR 1410 expands access to mental health care for 9/11 responders and survivors by allowing licensed mental health providers (not just physicians) to conduct initial health evaluations and certifications under the World Trade Center Health Program. It adjusts the program’s funding formula to account for changing enrollment numbers by linking annual funding to the previous year’s enrollment ratio, and clarifies that deceased individuals are excluded from enrollment counts. The bill also extends the timeframe for adding new health conditions to the program’s list and requires a 2028 report assessing long-term funding needs through 2090. These changes aim to streamline eligibility, improve care access, and ensure sustainable funding for the program.

More Homes on the Market Act This bill increases the amount of gain from the sale of a principal residence that an individual may exclude from gross income (for federal tax purposes). Under the bill, an individual may exclude from gross income gain from the sale of a principal residence of up to $500,000 (currently $250,000), and taxpayers who are married and file a joint federal income tax return may exclude up to $1 million (currently $500.000). The bill also requires these amounts to be adjusted annually for inflation.