Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Maddy summaryHR 4726, the Educational Toy Tax Relief Act, removes tariffs on specific baby and children's products by prohibiting the President from imposing or maintaining import duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It directly affects importers and manufacturers of items like toys for children under three, tricycles/scooters, playpens, baby swings, and educational toys. The bill requires the immediate termination of existing tariffs on these items and invalidates any similar duties imposed under other authorities. This policy change eliminates import costs for these specific products, making them more affordable for consumers.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits companies from using automated systems to set prices or wages based on surveillance data about consumers or workers. It bans "surveillance-based price setting" (personalized pricing based on consumer tracking) and "surveillance-based wage setting" (using personal data to determine worker pay), with limited exceptions for standard discounts like student or senior citizen rates when properly disclosed. Companies must publish clear procedures about how their automated systems work, including how data is used and how consumers/workers can challenge inaccuracies. The Federal Trade Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will enforce the law, and individuals can file lawsuits to challenge violations. The bill also prohibits pre-dispute arbitration agreements that would prevent class action lawsuits.

Maddy summaryHR 4746, the Baby Food Tax Relief Act, removes tariffs on specific baby products by prohibiting the President from imposing or continuing duties on them under emergency powers. It directly affects parents and caregivers purchasing baby bottles, breast pumps, highchairs, booster seats, and baby formula, which were previously subject to tariffs. The bill requires the termination of existing tariffs on these items and invalidates any similar tariffs imposed under other authorities. This creates immediate tax relief for these essential baby care products without altering existing tax structures for other goods.

Maddy summaryHR 4738, the Baby Safety Tax Relief Act, removes import tariffs on specific baby safety products. It prohibits the President from imposing or continuing tariffs on baby carriages, strollers, baby carriers, and baby car seats under emergency economic powers or similar authorities. The bill requires the immediate termination of any existing tariffs on these items as of its enactment date. This directly affects importers and retailers of these products by reducing their import costs.

Maddy summaryHR 4666, the Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act, eliminates tariffs (duties) on specific baby clothing items by prohibiting the President from imposing or maintaining such taxes under emergency powers laws. The bill specifically covers baby garments, socks, shoes, shirts, pants, swimsuits, sweaters, dresses, onesies, and hats. It requires the immediate removal of existing tariffs on these items and invalidates any similar tariffs imposed under other authorities. This directly benefits parents and caregivers who purchase baby clothing, as well as retailers selling these items, by reducing associated costs. The policy change is limited to the listed baby clothing products and does not affect other goods or tax policies.

Maddy summaryThe Facial Recognition Act of 2025 regulates law enforcement use of facial recognition technology by requiring court orders for most searches of reference photo databases, with limited exceptions for emergencies or specific situations like identifying victims or those in AMBER alerts. The bill mandates annual accuracy and bias testing of facial recognition systems by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, requires removal of photos from arrest databases for certain individuals (like minors or those not charged), and establishes detailed reporting requirements for all facial recognition use. It prohibits using facial recognition for immigration enforcement or to track people's constitutional rights, and creates civil remedies for violations. The bill applies to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, with potential funding reductions for states that fail to comply with its requirements.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 108 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove legal immunity for federal officials, including the President, from criminal prosecution for actions taken while performing official duties. It would prohibit the President from granting pardons to themselves and eliminate the defense that "official authority" excuses violations of federal or state law (with limited exceptions for certain congressional actions). If ratified, this amendment would require Congress to pass implementing laws to enforce these changes. The proposal is currently in the House Judiciary Committee and requires approval by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryHR 4606, the Ally’s Act, requires private health insurance plans (including employer-sponsored plans and individual coverage) to cover hearing implants and related services. It directly affects people with hearing loss who need cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, or external sound processors, as determined by a physician or audiologist. The bill mandates coverage for devices, maintenance, repairs, upgrades every 5 years, hearing assessments, surgery, and rehabilitation - without separate cost-sharing or stricter limits than other medical services. Insurers cannot deny coverage if a provider deems the service medically necessary. The law applies to all applicable health plans and takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes federal worker heat protection standards to prevent heat-related illness and injury. It requires employers to provide a workplace free from heat stress hazards, including access to cool water, scheduled rest breaks, shaded cooling areas, and training on heat illness symptoms. The Secretary of Labor must create these standards within one year, incorporating evidence-based practices like engineering controls (e.g., ventilation), administrative measures (e.g., adjusted schedules), and employer-paid personal protective equipment. The law directly affects all employers in high-heat work environments - such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing - and strengthens whistleblower protections for workers reporting safety violations.

Maddy summaryThe Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2025 creates new federal programs to address homelessness and housing instability. It establishes a CDBG Plus program to fund permanent affordable housing, supportive services, and basic infrastructure like public bathrooms and rest areas for homeless individuals. The bill prohibits criminalizing homelessness (such as sleeping in public) and requires jurisdictions to adopt "Housing First" approaches that connect people to housing without preconditions like sobriety requirements. It also creates new taxes on luxury real estate sales and large landlords to fund these programs, and includes provisions to help homeless people vote by removing barriers like ID requirements. The bill directly affects people experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and those who are cost-burdened (spending over 22% of income on housing), as well as local governments and housing providers.