Rep. Jimmy Panetta

Maddy summaryThis bill names the U.S. Postal Service building at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. 'Bill' Kott Post Office Building." It requires all federal documents, maps, and references to update the building's official name to honor Dr. Kott, a former Anaheim physician and community leader. The change applies immediately to all government records and communications involving the facility.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building." It updates all federal references in laws, maps, regulations, and documents to use this new name for the facility. The bill has no policy impact beyond renaming the building and altering official references. It was signed into law on November 25, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the "Major Megan McClung Post Office Building." It changes all official references to this specific post office location to the new name. The bill directly affects the USPS facility and any government documents or records referencing it. This is a procedural naming resolution with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHR 1060 designates the United States Postal Service facility at 1663 East Date Place in San Bernardino, California, as the "Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building." The bill updates all federal references - such as in laws, maps, regulations, and official documents - to use this new name for the building. This is a procedural designation with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or services. The bill was passed by Congress and signed into law on November 25, 2024.

Maddy summaryThe Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (HR 807) directs the U.S. Treasury to mint three types of commemorative coins honoring working dogs' service: $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins with specific weight and composition requirements. Each coin will carry a surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) that will be paid directly to America's VetDogs to support their programs providing service dogs for veterans, the disabled, and others. The coins will be issued in 2027 with designs reflecting working dogs' roles in military, detection, therapy, and assistance work. The legislation specifies that all surcharge revenue must fund America's VetDogs' operations without creating new government programs. This is a commemorative measure focused on honoring working dogs' contributions through coin sales, with all surcharge funds going to a specific nonprofit organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill redesignates a United States Postal Service facility at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103 in Los Angeles, California, as the "Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office." It directly affects the postal service location by changing its official name to honor Dosan Ahn Chang Ho, a Korean independence activist and community leader. The bill amends prior legislation to update references to the facility’s address and name in all federal records and documents. This is a ceremonial naming resolution with no policy changes to postal services or operations.

Maddy summaryHRES 1588 is a House resolution supporting Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) by recognizing the epidemic of violence against transgender people and memorializing those killed between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. It specifically honors 38 transgender or gender-nonconforming individuals whose lives were lost to violence during that period, highlighting that transgender women of color face disproportionate risks. The resolution acknowledges systemic issues like underreporting, barriers to healthcare, and higher rates of homelessness and suicide within the community. It calls for the U.S. government to prioritize solutions to this violence while affirming transgender people's right to dignity and safety. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes these issues for congressional record.

Maddy summaryThe Stop Secret Spending Act of 2024 requires federal agencies to assign unique identifiers to certain contracts (called "other transaction agreements") and post related data publicly within 90 days of the law's enactment. It mandates annual reports on unreported federal spending, detailing total amounts, spending categories (like national security work), and reasons for non-disclosure (e.g., classified projects or legislative branch contracts). These reports must be published on a public website, with the first report due one year after the law takes effect. The bill directly affects federal agencies responsible for managing these contracts, aiming to increase transparency around funding that currently lacks public visibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the cap on project-based housing assistance units from 20% to 30% of a public housing agency's inventory under the Housing Act of 1937. It specifically allows agencies to use these units for homeless individuals and families, requiring Secretary approval for additional units beyond the standard limit. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must issue implementing rules within 90 days of enactment, with the changes taking effect in the first fiscal year after the bill passes. The legislation directly affects public housing agencies managing federally assisted housing, expanding their capacity to serve homeless populations through modified funding rules.

Maddy summaryHRES 1569 is a symbolic resolution designating the week beginning November 11, 2024, as "National School Psychology Week." It expresses the House's support for recognizing school psychologists' roles in promoting student mental health, academic success, and school safety. The resolution honors school psychologists as key professionals who provide mental health services, support learning, and collaborate with educators and families. It does not create new laws or funding; it simply encourages public awareness and observance of their contributions during that designated week.