Rep. Mike Thompson

Maddy summaryThis bill allows ordained ministers, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners who currently have Social Security exemptions to revoke that exemption. They can file an application by the due date of their second tax year after December 31, 2025 (2027), choosing to pay Social Security taxes starting in 2026 or 2027. Once revoked, the exemption cannot be reinstated, and late filings require back payment of taxes for the affected year. The IRS must also create a plan within 90 days to inform clergy about this option.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the Never Again Education program, which funds Holocaust education initiatives in schools. It extends the program's funding authorization period from ending after four fiscal years to continuing annually through fiscal year 2030. The bill modifies the existing law (Public Law 116-141) by updating the funding timeline without changing program requirements or eligibility. It directly affects the existing grant program supporting educational materials and teacher training on the Holocaust. The change ensures continued federal funding for these specific educational efforts until 2030.

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 summaryHRES 881 is a symbolic House resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It honors the Act's role in preventing the extinction of species like the bald eagle and humpback whale, citing its success in protecting 99% of listed species. The resolution does not create new legal requirements or affect any specific group, as it serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of the Act's conservation achievements.

Maddy summaryHR 6476 adjusts the boundary of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area by adding the "Rio Vista/Expansion Area" as depicted on a February 2021 map. This change directly affects landowners and communities within the newly included geographic area. The bill makes a technical boundary update to the existing heritage area designation without altering its management or funding mechanisms. It is a procedural adjustment to the established boundaries of the federally recognized heritage area.

Maddy summaryHR 6415, the CARE for First Responders Act, creates targeted mental health support for first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and 911 operators (previously excluded from many services). It establishes a 24/7 confidential mental health hotline integrated with the 988 Suicide Lifeline, funds mobile crisis teams for disaster response, and mandates specialized training to reduce stigma and improve access to culturally competent care. The bill requires the development of peer support programs and education for responders and their families on mental health coping strategies. It authorizes $5 million annually (2024-2028) for grants to states and organizations to implement these services, specifically addressing the higher rates of mental health challenges and suicide among first responders compared to the general population.

Maddy summaryHR 6406, the "Last Servicemember Standing Medal Act," creates a new military service medal to honor specific service members. It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to award the medal to active-duty members who were the last surviving member of their unit after combat during a war or overseas operation, demonstrated extraordinary heroism in defense of the U.S., and received recommendations from their commanding officer and at least two peers. The medal is limited to one award per person, and if a recipient dies, the medal may be issued to their next-of-kin. The bill amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to establish this recognition, with implementation to be expedited by Congress.

Maddy summaryHR 6404, the Disarming Cartels Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security to enhance border security efforts to disrupt the smuggling of U.S.-sourced firearms and related munitions into Mexico. Key provisions mandate increased collaboration between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mexican authorities; establishing information-sharing mechanisms for firearm interdictions; analyzing recovered firearms in Mexico to trace U.S. sources; and expanding outbound inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill also requires annual reports to Congress detailing implementation progress, joint operations, and performance metrics for these efforts. This legislation directly affects DHS agencies, Mexican government partners, and aims to address cross-border firearm trafficking through concrete operational changes.

Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 202 3 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide competitive grants to veterans service organizations for repairs or rehabilitation of existing facilities and for modernization of technologies.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates legal terminology in District of Columbia court codes to replace outdated and potentially stigmatizing terms. It specifically replaces "substantially retarded persons" and similar phrases with "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities" in three sections covering U.S. District Court, Superior Court, and Family Court jurisdiction. The change directly affects how DC courts formally reference individuals in legal contexts, aligning terminology with current standards. It is a purely procedural update to court codes with no new policy or funding provisions. The bill does not alter eligibility, rights, or court procedures - only the language used in the legal text.