Rep. Mike Levin

Maddy summaryThis resolution celebrates the historical and ongoing contributions of Hindu Americans to the U.S. economy, culture, and society, including their roles in fields like Ayurveda, yoga, and the arts. It specifically condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate, and intolerance, addressing rising hate crimes against Hindu places of worship (mandirs) and individuals. As a non-binding symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to affirm support for Hindu Americans' religious freedom and community.

Maddy summaryHRES 68 is a non-binding House resolution expressing strong disapproval of the President’s announcement to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. It commends states, businesses, and citizens supporting the Agreement, urges the President to reverse the withdrawal decision, and calls for Congress to prioritize U.S. climate leadership. The resolution does not create new laws or affect specific groups but formally states the House’s position against withdrawing from the international climate accord. It was introduced by 115 co-sponsors and reflects broad congressional concern about reversing U.S. climate commitments.

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 717 establishes a grant program to fund projects improving habitat connectivity for migratory wildlife, primarily benefiting big game species like deer, elk, and pronghorn. The bill provides federal funding (with up to 90% federal share) for states, tribes, nonprofits, and landowners to implement habitat improvements such as fence modifications, wildlife crossings, and habitat restoration in identified movement areas. Projects must include support from state or tribal wildlife agencies, and at least 50% of funding must target big game movement areas. The program coordinates with existing initiatives like the Migratory Big Game Initiative and requires annual reporting on conservation outcomes.

Maddy summaryHR 669, the "Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025," requires Congress to declare war before the U.S. can conduct a first-use nuclear strike. It directly affects the President (who currently has sole authority to authorize such strikes), military commanders, and Congress by mandating that federal funds cannot be used for a first-use attack without a congressional declaration of war. The bill defines a "first-use nuclear strike" as an attack launched without prior confirmation that the U.S., its territories, or allies were first hit with nuclear weapons. This law changes policy by creating a constitutional check on presidential nuclear authority, requiring explicit congressional approval for the initial use of nuclear weapons.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to strengthen federal efforts addressing harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia events. It requires a federal Task Force to develop a comprehensive Action Strategy every five years examining causes, ecological impacts, and economic consequences of HABs across marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems, including the Great Lakes and coastal waters. The bill establishes a National-Level Incubator Program to fund innovative prevention and control strategies, with priority given to solutions protecting public health, biodiversity, and vulnerable communities. It mandates enhanced coordination among federal agencies, states, Indian tribes, and local communities to improve monitoring, forecasting, and response capabilities for HAB events. The bill authorizes $19.5 million annually for NOAA and $8 million annually for EPA to implement these provisions from 2026-2030.

Maddy summaryHR 609, the Assuring Medicare's Promise Act of 2025, directs revenue from the net investment income tax (currently applied to investment income) into the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. It expands the tax base to include certain business income for high-income individuals with modified adjusted gross income exceeding $400,000 ($500,000 for joint filers), with a phase-in to limit the tax increase. The bill ensures this tax revenue directly supports Medicare's hospital insurance program, applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. The changes do not alter the tax rate but broaden the income types subject to the tax for high earners.

Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2025 or the BEACH Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and expands an existing program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that awards grants to states and local governments to (1) monitor the water quality of coastal recreational waters adjacent to beaches or similar points of access that are used by the public; and (2) notify the public, local governments, and the EPA when the water is not safe for recreational activities. Specifically, the bill expands the program to allow the EPA to award grants for identifying sources of contamination (i.e., pathogens) for coastal recreation waters. It also allows grants to be used for monitoring and notification of contamination in (1) shallow waters upstream from recreational waters, and (2) recreational waters on beaches.

Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act This bill protects and preserves approximately 225,504 acres of federal land and waters in a specified area in the Rainy River Watershed of Superior National Forest in Minnesota from certain mining, such as sulfide-ore copper mining. (The area is upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.) Specifically, the bill withdraws those acres from  entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. However, the Forest Service is authorized to permit the removal of sand, granite, iron ore, and taconite from national forest system lands within such area if the removal is not detrimental to the water quality, air quality, and health of forest habitat within the Rainy River Watershed. Land or interest in land within such area that is acquired by the United States must be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill.

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.