Rep. Daniel S. Goldman

Maddy summaryThe Afterschool for All Act significantly increases funding for the Community Learning Centers program, raising the annual appropriation from $1 billion to $10 billion for the fiscal years 2026 through 2035. This expansion aims to support after-school programs in elementary and secondary schools, directly benefiting students and educational institutions that rely on these grants. Additionally, the bill amends the name of the relevant section in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to remove the term "21st Century," and it raises the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 22% for taxable years beginning after the law is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to ban Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from trading in prediction markets that bet on specific events or contingencies. The rule would prohibit these individuals from entering into contracts or agreements involving excluded commodities, though it explicitly allows for standard insurance policies and legal sports betting. Additionally, the resolution expresses the House's preference that the executive and judicial branches adopt similar restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest.

Maddy summaryH.R. 1243 is a House resolution that formally recognizes May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions of these communities to U.S. history. The bill highlights the diverse populations, historical milestones, and significant achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in government, the military, and society. It also acknowledges the ongoing challenges faced by these groups, including a rise in hate crimes and historical discrimination. As a commemorative resolution, the measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to express official congressional appreciation and awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new federal entity called the Language Access Board to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency can access government programs and services. The Board will be composed of 32 members, including public appointees and heads of federal agencies, who will develop standards for public-facing resources like websites and forms. Federal departments must comply with these accessibility standards, and the Board has the authority to investigate complaints and issue orders of compliance. Additionally, the Board will review existing language access laws and submit regular reports to Congress on progress and enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act, aims to cancel specific regulations issued by the Department of State. It directly affects the federal government by prohibiting any department or agency from enforcing, implementing, or proposing rules related to protecting life, combating discriminatory equity ideology, and combating gender ideology in foreign aid programs. The legislation treats these cancelled rules as if they never existed, effectively nullifying their impact on future foreign assistance policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Lowering Utility Bills Act, aims to reduce electricity and natural gas costs by regulating how utility companies calculate their profits and what expenses they can pass on to customers. It requires transmission providers and investor-owned utilities to determine a reasonable profit range based on historical stock market returns from academics, large financial institutions, and major global banks, then generally limits their authorized profit to the lowest point in that range. Additionally, the legislation bans utilities from recovering specific costs in customer rates, including lobbying fees, political contributions, executive travel, and entertainment expenses. The bill also mandates that utilities prioritize lower-cost grid technologies in their planning and requires them to publicly justify any decision to use a higher profit rate than the standard minimum.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames a U.S. Postal Service facility at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building." All official references in federal laws, documents, or records to this specific location will now use the new name. The bill has no policy impact beyond this administrative designation.

Maddy summaryThe Investing in the American Dream Act expands eligibility for Small Business Administration loans to include small businesses owned by certain non-citizens. Specifically, it allows businesses to qualify if they are at least 51 percent owned and controlled by individuals who are lawfully present in the United States and authorized to work, such as refugees, asylees, permanent residents, and specific nonimmigrant visa holders. The bill also permits businesses owned by individuals living outside the United States to apply for these loans. This change aims to broaden access to federal financial support for small enterprises by removing previous restrictions based on the citizenship or permanent residency status of the business owners.

Maddy summaryThe Living Wage For All Act raises the federal minimum wage in a tiered schedule, requiring large corporations to reach $25 per hour by 2031 while giving smaller businesses a longer timeline to catch up. Once the standard is met, the law automatically indexes the minimum wage to two-thirds of the national median hourly wage to ensure it keeps pace with economic changes. The bill also eliminates the lower minimum wage for tipped employees and youth workers, phasing them out until they match the general standard, and extends similar protections to incarcerated workers. Additionally, the legislation restricts the issuance of special minimum wage certificates for workers with disabilities and mandates that employers provide technical assistance during the transition period.

Maddy summaryThe Truth in National Parks Act requires that interpretive and educational materials in national parks be historically and culturally accurate and consistent with the parks' foundational documents. It restricts the National Park Service from removing, editing, or obscuring such materials unless they are being updated or new exhibits are being added, a process that must include consultation with relevant groups like Indian Tribes. The law also mandates that any historically accurate materials altered between January 20, 2025, and the bill's enactment be restored within 180 days. Additionally, the bill directs a government report on co-stewardship agreements between Indigenous communities and federal agencies to be submitted to Congress within one year.