Rep. Dwight Evans

Maddy summaryThe American Family Act (HR 2763) establishes a new refundable child tax credit that provides monthly payments to eligible families with children. It would pay $300 per month for each child under age 6 and $360 per month (120% of $300) for each child age 6 or older, with income limits of $150,000 for joint filers and $112,500 for other filers. The bill creates a "period of presumptive eligibility" to determine eligibility for monthly payments, allowing families to receive advance payments based on information from previous tax returns. This would directly affect millions of families with children who meet the income requirements, providing more consistent financial support throughout the year rather than an annual tax credit.

Maddy summaryHR 2799, the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2025, prohibits the sale, possession, and modification of devices that increase the firing rate of semi-automatic firearms to mimic machine guns (commonly called "bump stocks"). It specifically bans manual, power-driven, or electronic devices designed to speed up firing, as well as modified firearms that achieve this effect. Owners of pre-existing modified firearms must register them within 120 days of the law's enactment, with exemptions for government entities and firearms already lawfully modified and registered before the bill passes. The bill does not restrict standard semi-automatic firearms or require registration of unmodified guns.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low-income workers by lowering the minimum age to claim the credit from 25 to 19 (with exceptions for students, former foster youth, and homeless youth), removing the maximum age limit of 65, and doubling the credit percentage from 7.65% to 15.3%. It also increases the income thresholds for eligibility, raising the phaseout starting point from $4,220 to $9,820 for single filers and $5,280 to $11,610 for joint returns. The credit amounts and income limits will now adjust annually for inflation using specific Consumer Price Index (CPI) benchmarks. Additionally, taxpayers can elect to use their prior year’s earned income to calculate the credit if it was higher than the current year’s, effective for 2026 tax returns.

Maddy summaryHRES 302 is a House resolution requesting documents about economic impacts, not a policy bill. It asks the President and Secretaries of Treasury and Labor to provide specific documents within 14 days, including: (1) data on local GDP effects from federal layoffs recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and (2) unemployment and tariff impact details for communities affected by workforce reductions or new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, or other countries. The resolution focuses solely on gathering existing information for congressional review. This procedural request does not create new law or alter policies.

Maddy summaryThe Raise the Wage Act of 2025 gradually increases the federal minimum wage from $9.50 to $17.00 per hour over six years, with annual adjustments based on median wage growth. It raises the base wage for tipped workers from $6.00 to $17.00 per hour, phasing out their separate minimum wage structure by 2029. The bill also eliminates special minimum wage certificates for disabled workers after 2029, requiring employers to pay the standard minimum wage. These changes apply to most covered workers, including tipped employees and those under 20, with specific transition timelines for each group.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees and supervisors. The Federal Labor Relations Authority would determine if state laws provide these rights, and if not, would establish them for affected employees. The bill guarantees public employees the right to form unions, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities, while requiring public employers to recognize unions and put agreements in writing. It also prohibits strikes or lockouts that would disrupt emergency services. This would apply to public employees in states that don't meet the federal standards for collective bargaining rights.

Maddy summaryThe Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 would reform the Low-Income Housing Credit program, which provides tax credits to developers of affordable housing. It would increase state allocations based on population with annual cost-of-living adjustments, modify tenant eligibility rules to allow higher income limits for some residents, and add protections for domestic violence victims in housing. The bill would simplify rules for rural and Native American housing projects, clarify credit eligibility requirements, and require greater transparency in program administration. These changes would directly affect developers, property owners, and low-income tenants in housing projects that receive LIHC tax credits.

Maddy summaryHRES 297 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for paraprofessionals (like instructional assistants) and education support staff (including bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and clerical staff) in schools. It specifically calls for livable wages, job security, access to affordable health care, paid leave, and meaningful input in school policies for these workers. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or mandate changes but serves as a symbolic statement highlighting these workers' needs. The resolution directly addresses the concerns of over 3 million school support staff facing issues like underpayment, lack of benefits, and job instability.

Maddy summaryHRES 298 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating April 7, 2025, as "World Health Day" in alignment with the World Health Organization's (WHO) established observance. It recognizes the importance of prioritizing public health nationally and globally, highlighting concerns like declining life expectancy, maternal and infant mortality, and healthcare access disparities affecting children, seniors, and marginalized communities. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but acknowledges the need for equitable healthcare access and interagency collaboration. It formally supports the WHO's theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures" for its 2025 campaign on maternal and newborn health.

Maddy summaryThe No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act would deny tax deductions for employers who spend money to influence employees' decisions about union activities, such as union elections or collective bargaining. It defines "labor organization activities" broadly to include union elections, labor disputes, and collective actions. The bill requires employers to report such spending on tax returns and prevents them from deducting these expenses from taxable income. This would apply to employers using tactics like captive audience meetings, outside consultants, or other efforts to sway workers' union decisions. The policy aims to remove tax incentives for employers to interfere with workers' rights under labor law.