Rep. Daniel S. Goldman

Maddy summaryThe SAFES Act creates a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase gun safes, allowing them to deduct 90% of the cost, up to $500 per person or $1,000 for joint returns. For purchases made before 2030, any qualifying gun safe qualifies; after 2029, only safes meeting standards set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be eligible, based on an HHS report required within five years of enactment. The bill prohibits requiring taxpayers to disclose firearm ownership details to claim the credit. This policy directly affects individual firearm owners seeking to reduce tax liability through safe storage purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans developers and deployers of AI algorithms from using them to deceive voters about election procedures (like voting locations or registration rules) or intimidate people from voting. It requires clear disclaimers - such as "AI Disclaimer: This output was generated by artificial intelligence" - on AI-generated election content, including fake candidate videos or altered voting information. The law sets safety standards for election-related AI, requiring developers to ensure algorithms are "safe and effective" before use. The Federal Trade Commission enforces these rules, with violations potentially leading to fines or up to one year in prison.

Maddy summaryHR 8859, the Deafblind DATA Act, requires the Census Bureau to create and publish a new annual table starting in 2026 showing the number of people in the U.S. who reported both hearing and vision loss in the American Community Survey. This table will display data by state, including sex, race, age, and economic factors like employment and income, without revealing personal details. The bill directly addresses the lack of a centralized count for deafblind individuals, who currently aren't accurately represented in census data. By cross-referencing existing survey responses, the Act aims to provide a clearer national picture to better understand and serve this population's needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires background checks to block gun sales to people under court orders restricting firearm access before trial. It amends federal gun law to explicitly prohibit firearm purchases, possession, or receipt by individuals subject to such pretrial court orders. The law updates background check systems (like NICS) to include these orders, ensuring courts can prevent gun access during pending criminal cases. It directly affects individuals detained before trial who face court-mandated firearm restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal framework for "extreme risk protection orders" (ERPOs) that temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a risk of harming themselves or others. Family members or law enforcement officers can petition a federal court for a temporary order (up to 14 days) based on probable cause, followed by a hearing within 72 hours to determine if a longer-term order (up to 180 days) is warranted. The bill requires clear and convincing evidence of risk at the hearing and mandates respondents to surrender firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours. It also includes provisions for reporting, training law enforcement on ERPOs, and a federal grant program to support state ERPO implementation, without preempting state laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, a pivotal event in LGBTQ+ rights history. It recognizes the significance of the uprising in sparking the modern LGBTQ+ civil rights movement and acknowledges the upcoming opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on Christopher Street. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally supports the commemorative designation and the Visitor Center's role in honoring this history. It directly affects no individuals or groups, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryThe Gun Theft Prevention Act requires licensed firearm dealers to implement specific security measures, including locked cabinets, security systems, and site hardening, to prevent gun thefts. It mandates annual security plan certifications with inventory reconciliation, employee background checks before firearm possession, and 30-day reporting of stolen firearms to authorities. The bill increases inspections (annual for high-risk dealers, triennial for others) and establishes civil penalties of up to $20,000 for violations. These requirements apply to all federally licensed gun dealers nationwide, with a one-year transition period for implementation, while maintaining state law authority over firearm dealing.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 8827) renames a specific U.S. Postal Service facility in Rochester, New York, at 216 Cumberland Street as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office." It directly affects USPS records, maps, and official documents by updating all references to this location to the new name. The bill contains no policy changes or funding provisions; it solely serves to honor Minister Franklin Florence through a ceremonial naming. This is a standard procedural bill with no impact on postal services or operations.

Maddy summaryHR 8821, the HOPE with Fertility Services Act, requires group health plans and health insurance issuers that cover obstetrical services to provide comprehensive coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation when medical treatments (like cancer therapy) cause or risk iatrogenic infertility. It defines infertility broadly and mandates coverage for procedures like IVF, egg freezing, and ovulation induction, while allowing standard cost-sharing but prohibiting insurers from discouraging or penalizing these services. Insurers must annually submit analyses of their coverage rules for these treatments to the Secretary of Labor for 5 years after enactment, with potential civil penalties for noncompliance. The law applies to all applicable plans starting January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 8830, the High Court Gift Ban Act, sets strict limits on gifts federal judges may accept. It prohibits judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 from a single source in a year, unless the total from that source stays under $100 annually. Key exceptions include gifts paid for by the judge, gifts from relatives, honorary degrees from educational institutions, and public opportunities available to all federal employees. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, requiring the Judicial Conference to refer violations to the Attorney General for civil or criminal penalties. This directly affects all federal judges, including Supreme Court justices and lower court judges, by restricting gifts from sources that may have business before them.