Rep. Jimmy Panetta

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new above-the-line tax deduction for performing artists (like musicians, actors, and dancers) to deduct work-related expenses directly from their gross income, rather than itemizing deductions. It sets a $100,000 income threshold (adjusted annually for inflation), phasing out the deduction by 10% for every $2,000 earned above this amount. The bill also explicitly includes commissions paid to an artist’s manager or agent as deductible expenses and raises the $200 "nominal employer" threshold for expense deductions to $500 (with inflation adjustments). These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHR 646, the Build Housing with Care Act of 2025, establishes a HUD grant program to fund the co-location of affordable housing developments with child care facilities. It directly affects housing developers, child care providers, and residents of affordable housing by requiring grants to support projects in "child care deserts" (areas with severe child care shortages), prioritizing low-income, rural, or Head Start-serving providers. Key provisions mandate that projects must not evict residents, include resident engagement plans, and ensure child care providers serve low-income families or dual-language learners. The bill authorizes $100 million annually (2025-2030) and requires annual reports tracking child care slots created, resident usage, and demographic data.

Maddy summaryHR 612, the Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025, provides federal funding to help health care facilities improve safety. It authorizes the Secretary to award grants to hospitals, clinics, and other health care providers to cover costs for physical security (like structural improvements) and cyber security (such as data privacy tools and video surveillance systems). These grants directly help health care providers protect their facilities, staff, and patients from security threats. The bill creates a new funding mechanism under the Public Health Service Act, making specific security upgrades eligible for federal support.

Neighbors Not Enemies Act This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.

Maddy summaryHR 593 exempts certain health profession loan repayments and scholarship payments from federal income tax. It applies to individuals participating in Public Health Service Act programs (like sections 338B, 846, and 338K) and state programs designed to increase healthcare access in underserved areas. The bill also includes scholarships under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act in this tax exclusion. These changes take effect for payments received after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryHR 566, the Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025, provides federal grants to air pollution control agencies to establish local programs targeting low-income households with vulnerable residents (such as those with health conditions or elderly members) in wildfire smoke-prone areas. The bill authorizes $30 million over three years to fund programs that must establish accessible clean air centers, distribute at least 1,000 free, certified air filtration units per program (with replacements), provide educational materials, and partner with community organizations. Agencies must track unit types and costs, survey participants on program effectiveness, and report results to Congress within three years. The program directly affects covered households by improving access to clean air during smoke events through tangible, funded support.

Maddy summaryHRES 48 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by commemorating his 96th birthday on January 20, 2025. The resolution affirms his teachings on diversity, equality, and nonviolence, and specifically condemns hate, discrimination, and harassment targeting Black Americans, Indigenous peoples, Jewish communities, Asian-American/Pacific Islander groups, Muslim communities, Hispanic/Latino communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others. It calls on all people to uphold Dr. King’s values of justice, tolerance, and peace. As a symbolic gesture, this resolution has no legal effect but expresses the House’s commitment to these principles.

Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 This bill expands Medicare coverage of chiropractic services to include all services provided by chiropractors, rather than only subluxation corrections through manual manipulation of the spine.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics in military service. It requires that eligibility for military service and all personnel policies consider only an individual's ability to meet job-specific military standards, banning the use of race, color, national origin, religion, or gender-related factors. The law directly affects all current and prospective members of the Armed Forces by mandating that military occupational standards apply equally to everyone. It amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to establish these protections as a formal requirement for all military personnel policies.

Maddy summaryHR 483 delays the requirement for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to switch from CMS Web Interface reporting to electronic Clinical Quality Metrics (eCQMs) until January 1, 2030. It creates a pilot program starting in 2026 to test digital reporting methods with participating ACOs, exempting them from eCQM rules during the pilot while preserving their eligibility for incentive payments. ACOs may continue using existing reporting methods (like CMS Web Interface or MIPS CQMs) until 2030, with no penalties for non-compliance during the transition period. The bill also mandates the development of standardized digital reporting standards by 2030, requiring collaboration with healthcare stakeholders. This directly affects ACOs and their participants who report quality measures under Medicare programs.