Rep. Diana DeGette

Maddy summaryHR 3045, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025, imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for violence, displacement, or property destruction in the West Bank. It targets those directly involved in attacks on civilians, forced displacement, or property seizures, including settler leaders or officials of groups engaged in such activities. Key provisions require freezing assets of sanctioned individuals within U.S. jurisdiction and blocking their entry into the United States via visa restrictions. The law applies to foreign nationals meeting specific criteria outlined in the bill, not U.S. citizens or entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the EPA to develop a protocol assessing how multiple pollution sources and climate impacts (like extreme heat, air pollution, and water contamination) affect public health within 180 days, with public input through hearings. It also mandates identifying at least 100 communities with high environmental violations (often low-income or minority areas) and creating action plans to reduce violations significantly below national averages within two years. The EPA must finalize the protocol within a year and fully implement it by year three. This directly affects EPA operations and overburdened communities facing disproportionate pollution exposure.

Maddy summaryHR 3011 allows the U.S. Postal Service to mail alcoholic beverages under specific conditions, primarily affecting licensed alcohol businesses (like wineries, breweries, and retailers) that register with the USPS. The bill requires shipments to be for personal use only (not resale), include age verification (21+ with ID), and comply with state delivery rules. It explicitly states that state, local, or tribal laws prohibiting alcohol shipments remain in effect and cannot be overridden by this federal law. The USPS must create regulations to implement these rules, and states can sue the USPS for violations under local alcohol laws.

Maddy summaryHR 2948, the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2025, authorizes $360 million annually from 2025-2027 to fund gun buyback programs across the country. The bill creates a grant program for states, local governments, tribal governments, and eligible gun dealers to collect firearms from individuals using "smart prepaid cards" that cannot be used to purchase guns. Participants would pay 125% of a gun's market value (with possible increases for modified weapons) and must destroy all collected firearms and ammunition within 30 days. The program requires criminal background checks on all collected weapons and prohibits reselling any guns obtained through the initiative, with a new federal criminal provision making it illegal to use these cards for firearm transactions.

Maddy summaryThe Neighborhood Homes Investment Act creates a new tax credit for developers who build or rehabilitate affordable homes in distressed communities. The credit is calculated as the lesser of (1) the difference between development costs and sale price, (2) 40% of development costs, or (3) 32% of the national median home price. It applies only to homes sold to qualified homeowners with income up to 140% of area median income in designated "qualified census tracts" (areas with high poverty rates, low median home values, and low median family income). Developers must meet quality standards and repay the credit if the home is sold within 5 years of the affordable sale. This credit aims to address the "value gap" that prevents housing development in distressed communities by incentivizing affordable home construction and rehabilitation.

Maddy summaryHR 2881, the COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025, prohibits the federal government from issuing new oil and gas leases in four specific coastal planning areas: the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida. This directly affects the Department of the Interior (specifically the Secretary) and oil and gas companies seeking to explore or develop resources in these regions. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ban all new leasing authorizations in these areas, as defined by the 2024-2029 leasing program notice. It does not affect existing leases or operations but prevents future development in these designated coastal zones.

Maddy summaryHRES 319 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Clela Rorex, a Boulder County, Colorado, clerk who issued the first same-sex marriage license in the U.S. to Dave McCord and Dave Zamora in April 1975. It honors her decision to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples despite threats and public opposition, noting she issued six licenses total before the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015. The resolution specifically acknowledges her civil rights leadership and courage, and expresses support for Boulder County’s designation of July 23 as "Clela Rorex Day." As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

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 prohibits federal funding for military parades in Washington D.C. primarily intended to celebrate a person's birthday, specifically referencing President Trump's 79th birthday on June 14, 2025 (coinciding with Army Day). It cites concerns about excessive costs ($92 million to military, $21 million in public safety expenses), potential damage to city infrastructure, and the lack of reimbursement for local costs. The bill encourages alternative birthday celebrations (like cake or golf) and humorously notes Congress extends birthday wishes via USPS, while affirming public funds should serve national well-being, not personal glorification.