Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Maddy summaryThis bill would impose a tax on hedge funds and large real estate investors who own more single-family homes than a gradually decreasing threshold (starting at 90% of their previous year's holdings and phasing down to 0% after 9 years). The tax would be $50,000 per excess property for each year they exceed their limit. Revenue from the tax would fund a down payment assistance program that prioritizes families buying homes from these investors. The bill aims to limit large-scale investment in single-family homes by these entities while providing financial assistance to homebuyers.

Maddy summaryHR 6381, the Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023, helps noncitizen veterans and service members who face deportation by creating a pathway to legal permanent residency in the U.S. It requires the government to reopen removal cases for eligible veterans, adjust their status to lawful permanent residents if they served honorably without certain serious criminal convictions (like crimes of violence), and prohibit deportation except for such crimes. The bill also ensures these individuals can access military and veterans benefits they lost due to removal proceedings and allows them to apply for naturalization through military service. It mandates that immigration officials identify service members/veterans early in proceedings and track their cases to prevent unjust removal.

Maddy summaryHRES 907 is a non-binding House resolution condemning rising antisemitism in the U.S., citing increased hate crimes (25% rise in 2022 per FBI data) and campus incidents (41% increase from 2021-2022 per ADL). It calls on all Americans, including campus leaders and government agencies, to combat antisemitism and urges implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. The resolution specifically requests increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to strengthen safety protections for Jewish communities. It directly affects Jewish Americans, campus communities, and government agencies responsible for hate crime prevention and community safety.

Maddy summaryHR 6576, the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023, authorizes $500 million to $1 billion annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 to expand full-service community schools. The bill directly affects public elementary and secondary schools with at least 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch or identified for improvement under federal education law. Key mechanisms include funding planning grants to develop community-wide leadership teams, implementation grants for schools to provide integrated student supports (health, mental health, housing services), expanded learning opportunities (after-school programs, career training), and family engagement activities. The bill requires schools to establish collaborative leadership structures, maintain public transparency, and ensure services complement rather than replace existing programs. This legislation aims to create school environments that address students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs through coordinated community partnerships.

Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act This bill imposes a minimum tax on individual taxpayers whose net worth for the taxable year exceeds $100 million. The tax is equal to 25% of the sum of a taxpayer's taxable income, plus net unrealized gains for the taxable year. The tax may not exceed 40% of the amount by which the taxpayer's net worth exceeds $100 million.

Maddy summaryHRES 793 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives calling on Hamas to immediately release all 199 hostages taken during Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution condemns Hamas for the attack, the taking of hostages, and threats against hostages, while stating that holding hostages violates international humanitarian law under the Geneva Conventions. It demands the immediate release of all hostages and expresses sympathy for victims and their families. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal obligations but formally expresses the House's position.

Maddy summaryHR 6451, the Mental Health Justice Act of 2023, provides $250 million in federal grants to states, tribes, and localities to hire mental health professionals as first responders for specific emergencies. It directs these professionals to replace police in situations involving mental health crises, substance use, or intellectual/developmental disabilities - such as when a 911 caller describes a mental health emergency or a first responder identifies someone needing mental health support. The bill requires grantees to train responders in de-escalation techniques, link individuals to community-based services (not incarceration), and report on outcomes like reduced arrests or use of force. It also mandates data collection on demographics and prevents funneling people into institutional settings, with annual reports to Congress on program effectiveness.

Maddy summaryHRES 886 is a non-binding House resolution supporting Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) by recognizing the epidemic of violence against transgender people and memorializing those lost in the year ending September 30, 2023. It specifically acknowledges the disproportionate impact of violence on transgender women of color, citing 33 documented deaths in the U.S. during that period (with estimates suggesting the actual number is higher due to underreporting). The resolution calls for Congress to prioritize studying and preventing such violence while affirming that all transgender people deserve dignity and respect. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to raise awareness and honor victims.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 366, Korean American VALOR Act) changes VA healthcare eligibility rules to include Korean American veterans who served with South Korea's military in Vietnam during specific periods. It directly affects Korean American individuals who served as part of the Republic of Korea's armed forces in Vietnam between January 1962 and May 1975 (or a period the VA later determines). The key provision adds a new eligibility category under VA law, allowing these individuals to access the same healthcare benefits as U.S. veterans under the same rules and conditions. This is a concrete policy change that removes a prior barrier to VA healthcare for this group.

Maddy summaryHRES 861 is a non-binding resolution calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all detained Armenian prisoners of war, hostages, and civilians. It demands Azerbaijan provide information on missing persons, allow independent monitoring of detainees' conditions, and comply with international law. The resolution also urges the U.S. President to impose sanctions on Azerbaijani officials responsible for abuses and suspend military aid under existing law. This resolution directly addresses Azerbaijan’s government, targeting its actions regarding Armenians detained since the 2020 conflict and the 2023 Artsakh offensive.