Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Maddy summaryHR 4444 would establish a new Office of Young Americans within the Executive Office of the President to address issues primarily affecting U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents aged 18-40, such as employment, education, mental health, housing, and climate change. The Office, led by a President-appointed Director, would advise the President, coordinate federal agency efforts on youth-related issues, and submit a report every five years identifying priority challenges and recommendations. The bill sets the Director's pay at Executive Schedule Level II and allows for an Associate Director at Level III. The Office would also work to improve youth engagement in government and leverage technology for workforce development.

Maddy summaryHR 4422 (Global Respect Act) requires the President to publicly identify foreign officials responsible for violence, torture, or arbitrary detention against LGBTQI individuals and block their entry to the U.S., including revoking visas for them and their immediate families. It mandates annual reporting to Congress on the list of sanctioned individuals, the reasons for additions/removals, and efforts to coordinate with other countries on similar sanctions. The bill also updates U.S. human rights reporting requirements to explicitly include data on violence and discrimination against LGBTQI people worldwide. These measures aim to increase accountability for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals without advocating for specific policy outcomes.

Maddy summaryHR 4340, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023, prohibits paid providers from offering conversion therapy - defined as any commercial service attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity - and bans advertising that claims such therapy is effective or harmless. It directly affects therapists, counselors, or organizations offering paid conversion therapy services, including those advertising such services. Key provisions make it unlawful to provide, advertise, or facilitate paid conversion therapy, with enforcement led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under consumer protection laws and allowing states to pursue civil actions. The bill explicitly excludes supportive care for gender transition or identity exploration from its definition of prohibited therapy.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice to detect, identify, monitor, and mitigate drone threats to specific high-risk facilities including government buildings, airports, critical infrastructure, and locations hosting special events. It establishes a 5-year pilot program allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to use drone detection technology under federal oversight, with strict privacy protections requiring 180-day data retention limits and mandatory training for personnel. The bill requires coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration to minimize impacts on air traffic and mandates regular congressional reporting on how these authorities are being used. It sets an expiration date of 7 years after enactment for these new authorities.

Maddy summaryHR 4390, the Housing Navigators Act of 2023, provides $50 million annually (2024-2029) to fund community-based organizations, local governments, or nonprofits to serve as housing navigators. These navigators will directly assist low-income individuals and communities by offering in-person and online education, distributing eligibility information, and helping people enroll in local, state, and federal housing assistance programs. Key provisions require navigators to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate support, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure information is fair and accurate. The bill establishes federal standards for navigator qualifications and program information to improve access to housing resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program to provide food benefits during school closures (remote, hybrid, or closed for 5+ consecutive weekdays), not just summer months. It directly affects children in schools that close for extended periods, ensuring they receive meal support during these disruptions. Key provisions include increasing implementation grant funding to $50 million for state data systems and adding specific definitions for "school closure period" and "free rate" to clarify eligibility. The changes apply to calendar years 2024 and beyond, extending coverage beyond traditional summer breaks.

Maddy summaryHRES 553 is a symbolic resolution honoring Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California State Legislature, Los Angeles City Council, and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It recognizes her 32-year political career and historic firsts, celebrating her legacy as a pioneer for Latinas in public office. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific group, as it is purely commemorative. It follows existing honors like the Gloria Molina East Los Angeles Civic Center station and the Gloria Molina Grand Park.

Maddy summaryHR 4325, the Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act of 2023, expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Minority Veterans to include "historically underserved" veterans and modifies its advisory committee. The bill broadens the definition of "covered veterans" to include veterans facing barriers based on sexual orientation, gender identity, English language proficiency, citizenship, religion, or other factors identified through a biennial review. Key provisions require the VA Secretary to conduct biennial reviews of benefit disparities and submit reports to Congress, while the expanded advisory committee must advise on improving benefits, health care, homelessness services, and outreach for these veterans. The bill directly affects veterans who experience systemic barriers in accessing VA services, aiming to make VA programs more inclusive through concrete policy adjustments.

Maddy summaryThe PRIDE Act of 2023 amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace gender-specific terms like "husband and wife" with gender-neutral language such as "married couple" or "spouses" across numerous tax code sections. This bill affects all legally married couples who file federal tax returns by updating language in over 30 sections of the tax code related to filing status, deductions, credits, and other tax matters. The bill is a language update that makes the tax code more inclusive without changing existing tax treatment for married couples. It does not alter tax rates, benefits, or policies, but ensures all provisions apply equally regardless of gender.

Maddy summaryHR 4268, the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023, would provide $350 million annually (2024-2028) in federal grants to nonprofit organizations that help individuals cover travel and logistical costs for accessing abortion care across state lines. The bill directly supports people living in states with abortion bans or severe restrictions who must travel for care, including expenses like transportation, lodging, childcare, meals, and lost wages. Grants may not fund abortion procedures themselves but cover related logistical barriers identified in the bill’s findings, such as increased travel times and costs post-Dobbs. Eligible organizations must provide unbiased, medically accurate assistance, with priority given to those serving individuals traveling to access abortion services.