Rep. Judy Chu

Maddy summaryThe PEERS Act of 2025 requires Medicare to cover peer support services provided by certified specialists at community mental health centers, rural health clinics, and other specified facilities. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with mental health or substance use disorders who receive these services, and providers like community mental health centers that will now bill Medicare for this care. The bill defines peer support services as non-clinical assistance focused on recovery, community integration, and self-empowerment, delivered by individuals certified after recovering from similar conditions. Coverage begins January 1, 2027.

Maddy summary# Summary of Proposed Tax Code Amendment This document is a comprehensive proposal for tax code amendments, primarily focused on extending, modifying, and creating new tax credits related to clean energy, energy efficiency, and environmental initiatives. The key components include: ## Housing and Residential Credits - **First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit**: A refundable credit for first-time homebuyers (Section 13001) - **Renter Tax Credit**: A refundable credit for renters paying more than 30% of their adjusted gross income in rent (Section 13002) ## Clean Energy Credits (Sections 21001-21007) - Extended clean energy production credit with a new phase-out date (2032 or when greenhouse gas emissions reach 25% of 2022 levels) - Extended clean electricity investment credit for wind and solar facilities - Restored credit for wind and solar leasing arrangements - Extended clean hydrogen production credit (construction date reverted to 2033) - Extended residential clean energy credit (termination date moved to 2034) - Reinstated special rate for sustainable aviation fuel (35 cents/ gallon for certain facilities) ## Energy Efficiency Credits (Sections 22001-22004) - Restored product identification number requirement for energy-efficient home improvements - Extended new energy efficient home credit (acquisition date moved to 2032) - Repealed termination of new energy efficient commercial buildings deduction - Restored cost recovery for energy property ## Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Credits (Sections 23001-23005) - Extended previously-owned vehicle credit (acquisition date moved to 2032) - Extended clean vehicle credit (placement in service date moved to 2032) - Extended commercial clean vehicles credit (termination date moved to 2032) - Extended alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit (termination date moved to 2032) - Created a new credit for electric bicycles (30% of cost, up to $5,000 per bicycle) ## Clean Infrastructure and Resiliency Credits (Sections 24001-24007) - Created qualifying water reuse project credit (30% of qualified investment) - Created recycling property investment credit (30% of qualified investment with phase-out) - Excluded amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs from gross income - Expanded exclusion for certain emergency agricultural assistance - Created credit for disaster mitigation expenditures (30% of qualifying mitigation activities) - Created qualifying electric power transmission line credit (30% of qualified investment) - Created qualifying advanced battery project credit (30% of qualified investment with $3 billion cap) The proposed amendments generally extend existing credits through 2032-2037, with some credits having phase-out schedules and others having specific termination dates. The document also includes numerous conforming amendments to other sections of the tax code to accommodate these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides tax relief to individuals affected by qualifying disasters. It allows taxpayers to use their previous year's earned income to calculate tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit if their 2025 income was reduced by a disaster. The bill temporarily removes limits on charitable contributions for disaster relief, permits penalty-free withdrawals up to $100,000 from retirement plans, and adjusts rules for claiming personal casualty losses related to disasters. These provisions apply to individuals whose principal homes were in designated disaster areas during specific periods. The bill aims to help disaster survivors recover financially by easing tax burdens related to their losses.

Maddy summaryHR 6886, the Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act of 2025, simplifies the process for college students who transfer between institutions to earn a recognized postsecondary credential (like an associate degree) using previously earned credits. It amends federal education law to allow students to send their course records to a prior college for credential completion, provided they give written consent. The key change adds a new provision (M) to the law, removing barriers that previously prevented institutions from sharing these records without explicit student permission. This directly affects transfer students, particularly those moving from community colleges to four-year schools, by making it easier to complete lower-level credentials they started earlier. The bill focuses on administrative efficiency, not funding or program changes.

Maddy summaryHR 6870, the GRACE Act, sets a minimum annual refugee admission floor of 125,000 for the U.S., replacing prior flexible caps. It creates a new pathway allowing community groups or private sponsors to provide resettlement services (like housing and support) for refugees, reducing reliance on traditional resettlement agencies. The bill requires the President to submit quarterly public reports to Congress detailing actual admissions, progress toward annual goals, regional allocations, processing times, and security checks. This directly affects refugees seeking admission, resettlement agencies, and federal agencies managing refugee processing, with transparency mechanisms to track compliance.

Maddy summaryHR 6840, the ARMENIA Security Partnership Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to annually certify whether Azerbaijan has met specific conditions related to Armenia, including withdrawing forces from Armenian territory, releasing prisoners, ending hostilities, and recognizing Armenian rights in Nagorno-Karabakh. If certification fails, the bill mandates an immediate review of U.S. security assistance to Armenia to assess gaps in Armenia’s defense capabilities and identify needed support. The review must evaluate historical U.S. security aid, threats to Armenia, and recommend steps to strengthen Armenia’s self-defense. It also blocks the use of a specific waiver (under the FREEDOM Support Act) that could bypass security aid restrictions if certification is not met. The bill directly affects U.S. security assistance decisions for Armenia based on Azerbaijan’s compliance with these conditions.

Maddy summaryThe Clean Competition Act (HR 6787) creates a carbon border adjustment mechanism that imposes fees on imported goods and domestic production based on their carbon intensity relative to U.S. industry averages. The bill requires covered entities to report greenhouse gas emissions and production data annually, calculates charges based on how much a facility's emissions exceed a baseline percentage that decreases over time, and provides rebates for exported goods. It includes provisions for carbon removal credits, establishes funding programs to support domestic industrial decarbonization through grants and contracts, and creates a framework for international 'carbon club' agreements with trading partners that meet specific environmental and labor standards.

Maddy summaryThe San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025 designates specific wilderness areas in California's Angeles National Forest, including Condor Peak (8,207 acres), additions to San Gabriel Wilderness (2,032 acres), additions to Sheep Mountain Wilderness (11,938 acres), and Yerba Buena Wilderness (6,694 acres). It also designates segments of Little Rock Creek and its tributaries as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and requires a three-year study of additional San Gabriel River segments. The bill includes provisions for fire management activities, ensures tribal access for cultural and religious practices, and permits continued operation of certain water facilities in designated wilderness areas. These designations protect natural areas from development while maintaining opportunities for recreation, conservation, and tribal cultural activities.

Maddy summaryHR 6818, the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, would expand rights for part-time workers by reducing eligibility requirements for family and medical leave from 12 months to 90 days of employment under the FMLA. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against part-time workers based on hours worked, requiring equal treatment for benefits, promotions, and scheduling. It mandates that employers obtain written statements from employees about their desired work hours and prioritize offering available work hours to existing employees before hiring new external workers. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms including civil penalties for violations and allows employees to file private lawsuits for damages, with the Secretary of Labor having investigative authority to ensure compliance. This legislation directly affects part-time workers and employers with more than 15 employees across both private and public sectors.

Maddy summaryThe Schedules That Work Act would require employers in retail, food service, hospitality, cleaning, and warehouse sectors to provide workers with 14 days' advance notice of their schedules and pay predictability wages for last-minute changes. It allows employees to request schedule changes related to caregiving responsibilities, health conditions, education, or other jobs, with employers required to engage in good-faith discussions about such requests. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who request schedule changes and mandates written notice of schedule changes and predictability pay. It applies to employers with 15 or more employees in covered sectors, aiming to address widespread issues with unpredictable schedules that negatively impact workers' ability to care for family members, maintain housing stability, and access health care.