Rep. Daniel S. Goldman

Maddy summaryHR 7770, the Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce and sell three commemorative coins honoring women who worked on the U.S. home front during World War II. It specifies $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), all to be issued between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Each coin sale includes a surcharge ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar), with all surcharge funds directed to the Rosie the Riveter Trust for maintaining the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and educational programs. The coins will feature designs reflecting the legacy of diverse women workers and must meet specific weight, diameter, and composition standards.

Maddy summaryHR 7753, the "Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study helicopter noise impacts near the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The study will analyze noise volume, health and environmental effects, compliance with existing agreements, and potential solutions like flight path changes or altitude limits within a 15-mile radius of the monument. It directly affects communities living in residential and recreational areas near the monument and the FAA, which must complete the study and submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill does not impose new regulations but mandates a data-driven assessment to inform future decisions on helicopter operations.

Maddy summaryThe PTO Act establishes a standard for paid annual leave, requiring most employers to provide employees with 1 hour of paid leave for every 25 hours worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours per 12-month period. It directly affects private sector employees and certain government workers, including those at the Government Accountability Office, Library of Congress, and federal agencies covered under the Congressional Accountability Act. The bill prohibits employers from interfering with employees' use of leave for any reason, requires clear notice of leave policies, and protects employees from retaliation for taking leave. It includes enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Labor, allowing employees to file complaints or lawsuits for violations of their leave rights. The Act takes effect 180 days after enactment, with specific provisions for collective bargaining agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill would create a new wealth tax on individuals with significant assets, targeting those with net assets exceeding $50 million. It would tax assets between $50 million and $1 billion at 2%, and assets above $1 billion at 3% (potentially increasing to 6% if certain health care legislation is enacted). The tax would apply to individuals, married couples treated as a single taxpayer, and certain trusts, with specific valuation and reporting requirements for assets. The bill also includes $70 billion in funding over 10 years for the IRS to enforce this new tax and related reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 7703 modifies VA loan guarantees to allow veterans to purchase shares in residential cooperative housing units. It requires the VA to establish new regulations for co-op underwriting, valuation, and project standards before guaranteeing such loans, aligning these rules with Fannie Mae requirements. The bill adds a 3.25% fee to these cooperative housing loans in addition to standard loan fees. The VA must also advertise this program to eligible veterans, lenders, and realtors to inform them of the new options.

Maddy summaryHRES 1087 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' position that the United States should not recognize Vladimir Putin as Russia's president if he attempts to remain in office beyond May 7, 2024. It states that the 2020 Russian constitutional amendments (which waived term limits for Putin) were illegitimate due to a flawed referendum process marked by alleged fraud and violations of international norms. The resolution does not create new law but formally declares the House's stance on Putin's potential extended rule, citing concerns about the referendum's legitimacy and Russia's actions in Ukraine. It directly addresses U.S. diplomatic recognition policy toward Russia's leadership.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 149) is a symbolic congressional statement condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, specifically the forcible transfer and abduction of Ukrainian children. It directly addresses the Russian government, citing evidence including Ukrainian reports of over 2,300 children kidnapped and Russia's policy granting citizenship to children born in occupied territories after February 24, 2022. The resolution formally declares these actions violate the Genocide Convention (Article II(e)) and claims Russia is attempting to erase Ukrainian identity by targeting children. As a non-binding resolution, it holds no legal force but expresses the House's official stance against these practices.

Maddy summaryHRES 1079 is a symbolic House resolution condemning Russia's claimed suspension of the New START nuclear arms control treaty, which the U.S. considers legally invalid. It calls on Russia to immediately return to full compliance with New START, including resuming inspections and data sharing, and emphasizes the importance of arms control for global stability. The resolution urges the Biden administration to continue arms control talks with Russia and China to prevent a nuclear arms race. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change U.S. policy but expresses congressional support for maintaining the New START framework, which limits Russia's nuclear arsenal to 1,550 warheads.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Judicial Integrity Act, updates federal conflict of interest rules to explicitly include federal judges and Supreme Court justices under the same standards that apply to other government officials. It requires these judges to avoid financial interests that could compromise their impartiality, such as investments in cases they oversee. The bill also creates a new process allowing the Judicial Conference of the United States to issue regulations exempting minor financial interests (like small stock holdings) from disclosure rules, after public notice and comment. This change aims to clarify judicial conduct standards while providing a structured way to handle trivial financial ties.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCONRES 97) recognizes the gender wage gap, noting that women working full-time earn 84 cents for every dollar earned by men. It highlights racial disparities (e.g., Latinas earn 57 cents, Black women 69 cents) and the economic impact of the gap, including $965 billion in annual lost wages for women. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the issue and reaffirms Congress’s commitment to addressing wage inequality.