Rep. Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Maddy summaryHR 4340, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023, prohibits paid providers from offering conversion therapy - defined as any commercial service attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity - and bans advertising that claims such therapy is effective or harmless. It directly affects therapists, counselors, or organizations offering paid conversion therapy services, including those advertising such services. Key provisions make it unlawful to provide, advertise, or facilitate paid conversion therapy, with enforcement led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under consumer protection laws and allowing states to pursue civil actions. The bill explicitly excludes supportive care for gender transition or identity exploration from its definition of prohibited therapy.

This resolution expresses support for (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics; and (2) the designation of LGBTQI+ Equality Day to commemorate Supreme Court decisions handed down on June 26 in 2003, 2013, and 2015. The resolution also acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.

Customer Non-Discrimination Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity with respect to public accommodations and facilities. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services. Protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin shall include protections against discrimination based on (1) an association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; or (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class. The bill prohibits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 from providing a claim, defense, or basis for challenging such protections. The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. The bill also prohibits the provision of less favorable treatment with respect to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions as compared to other physical conditions.

Maddy summaryHRES 553 is a symbolic resolution honoring Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California State Legislature, Los Angeles City Council, and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It recognizes her 32-year political career and historic firsts, celebrating her legacy as a pioneer for Latinas in public office. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific group, as it is purely commemorative. It follows existing honors like the Gloria Molina East Los Angeles Civic Center station and the Gloria Molina Grand Park.

Maddy summaryHRES 551 is a non-binding House resolution (not a bill) introduced in June 2023 that calls for action to address U.S. child poverty. It recommends making permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit (which lifted nearly 3 million children out of poverty in 2021), establishing a federal council to coordinate child-focused policies, and increasing federal investment in children’s programs like early education and nutrition assistance. The resolution highlights that child poverty rebounded sharply after the 2021 tax credit expansion expired, affecting over 4 million children, and emphasizes the need for equitable access to benefits for immigrant families, children in Puerto Rico, and children with disabilities. It does not create new laws but urges Congress and federal agencies to prioritize these policy changes.

Maddy summaryHRES 545 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's commitment to achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050. It calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to collaborate on policies, improve data collection on traffic safety disparities, and implement proven safety measures. The resolution also urges federal agencies to use "crash" instead of "accident" when describing traffic incidents and addresses inequities in traffic safety outcomes. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but sets a policy direction for future action.

Maddy summaryThe Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023 updates the Internal Revenue Code to use gender-neutral language regarding married couples. It replaces terms like "husband and wife" with "married couple" and "his spouse" with "the individual's spouse" throughout tax code provisions. The bill makes these language changes to ensure the tax code applies equally to all married couples regardless of gender, without altering tax rates, deductions, or other substantive tax policies. This affects all married taxpayers and tax professionals who apply the tax code. The bill is a language update rather than a policy change, making the tax code more inclusive while maintaining existing tax treatment.

Maddy summaryHR 4325, the Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act of 2023, expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Minority Veterans to include "historically underserved" veterans and modifies its advisory committee. The bill broadens the definition of "covered veterans" to include veterans facing barriers based on sexual orientation, gender identity, English language proficiency, citizenship, religion, or other factors identified through a biennial review. Key provisions require the VA Secretary to conduct biennial reviews of benefit disparities and submit reports to Congress, while the expanded advisory committee must advise on improving benefits, health care, homelessness services, and outreach for these veterans. The bill directly affects veterans who experience systemic barriers in accessing VA services, aiming to make VA programs more inclusive through concrete policy adjustments.

Maddy summaryHR 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023, requires mortgage lenders to include specific information about VA home loan programs in standard mortgage disclosures. The bill amends the National Housing Act to mandate that lenders provide details on VA loans (guaranteed under Title 38) alongside other loan options, including assumptions about prevailing interest rates. This change directly affects lenders processing VA-guaranteed mortgages, ensuring borrowers receive clearer comparisons between VA loans and other financing. The law does not require lenders to verify borrower eligibility for VA loans, only to include the specified disclosure language.

Maddy summaryThe PRIDE Act of 2023 amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace gender-specific terms like "husband and wife" with gender-neutral language such as "married couple" or "spouses" across numerous tax code sections. This bill affects all legally married couples who file federal tax returns by updating language in over 30 sections of the tax code related to filing status, deductions, credits, and other tax matters. The bill is a language update that makes the tax code more inclusive without changing existing tax treatment for married couples. It does not alter tax rates, benefits, or policies, but ensures all provisions apply equally regardless of gender.