Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi

Maddy summaryHR 5321 extends the deadline for allowing low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2026. It also requires the Transportation Secretary to conduct a study within 180 days of enactment on whether electric vehicle exemptions in HOV lanes reduce traffic congestion, with results reported to Congress. The bill directly affects state and local transportation agencies managing HOV facilities and the Department of Transportation. Key provisions include the deadline extension and the mandated study, with no changes to vehicle eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryThe RESULTS Act (HR 5269) changes how Medicare calculates payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests. It requires Medicare to collect data on private payor rates for widely available non-Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory Tests (non-ADLTs) from a qualifying independent claims data entity (a national nonprofit organization meeting specific criteria) rather than relying on data reported directly by laboratories. For tests where data is unavailable, the bill establishes default payment rates based on previous years' rates adjusted for inflation. The law also requires Medicare to publicly explain payment rates with supporting data, affecting Medicare beneficiaries, clinical laboratories, and private payors that provide services covered by Medicare.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Social Security Act to remove a payment limitation for certain Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. Specifically, it strikes a provision (subparagraph (C) of Section 1915(c)(11)) that restricted how states could fund these waivers under Medicaid. The change directly affects state Medicaid programs that use HCBS waivers to provide home and community care for people with disabilities or elderly individuals. By removing this restriction, states gain more flexibility in allocating Medicaid funds for these services, without altering eligibility or service requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 5205, the Aircraft Noise Reduction Act, gives general aviation airports (smaller, noncommercial airports) new authority to adjust flight paths and training patterns to reduce noise for nearby communities. Airport operators can request these changes from the FAA, which must consult with them and consider community input, without risking loss of federal funding. The bill requires the FAA to update its regulations to support these noise-reduction measures at such airports. It does not create new noise standards but provides a mechanism for airports to implement existing noise limitations through operational adjustments. This directly affects residents near general aviation airports and the airports themselves.

Maddy summaryThe Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations within two years to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care and disclose conditions without fear of losing medical clearance. It mandates annual reviews to improve the medical clearance process for mental health conditions - such as approving additional safe medications, enhancing examiner training, and reducing backlogs - and allocates $13.74 million yearly (2026-2029) to hire more aviation medical examiners. The bill also directs the FAA to implement recommendations from a mental health rulemaking committee and fund a public campaign to reduce stigma around mental health care in aviation. These provisions aim to support aviation workers' well-being while streamlining safety-related medical evaluations.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends preferential U.S. trade benefits for Haitian exports until 2037 (previously ending in 2025) under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. It requires Haitian producers to comply with core labor standards and Haitian labor laws related to minimum wages, working hours, and safe conditions to maintain these benefits. The bill also creates a new technical assistance program where the U.S. Trade Representative will work with Haitian government agencies, businesses, labor groups, and trade support institutions to boost exports - focusing on agricultural processing, apparel sector competitiveness, and export strategy development. These changes directly affect Haitian exporters seeking U.S. trade preferences and U.S. agencies administering trade programs.

Maddy summaryHR 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, restricts how consumer reporting agencies share credit reports during mortgage applications. It prevents agencies from sending these reports to third parties unless the request is tied to a firm credit offer and the recipient has either the homebuyer’s explicit written consent or is directly involved in the mortgage (like the lender, loan servicer, or the homebuyer’s bank holding an active account). This directly affects homebuyers applying for residential mortgages by limiting unsolicited sharing of their credit information. The law amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to strengthen privacy protections around mortgage-related credit data.

Maddy summaryHR 5145, the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act, extends enhanced federal subsidies for health insurance premiums through 2026. It directly affects individuals purchasing coverage through health insurance marketplaces who qualify for premium tax credits. The bill extends the period for increased credit amounts (through 2026 instead of 2025) and maintains the rule allowing tax credits for households earning above 400% of the federal poverty level. These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe Quiet Communities Act of 2025 reestablishes the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Noise Abatement and Control, which was defunded in 1982. This office will provide grants to states for local noise control programs, conduct national research on noise health impacts, develop public education materials, and create regional technical assistance centers. The bill authorizes $25 million annually (2026-2030) to fund these activities, directly supporting communities affected by noise pollution - particularly the estimated 28 million U.S. residents with hearing impairments linked to noise exposure. It emphasizes state/local solutions, market incentives, and coordination with other agencies to address noise from aircraft, traffic, and other sources.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading certain investments, including stocks, commodities, and derivatives (referred to as "covered investments"). It requires affected individuals to divest these investments within 90-180 days, with specific exemptions for Treasury bonds, diversified mutual funds, small business interests, and family trusts meeting strict conditions. Violations incur penalties of 10% of the investment's value plus disgorgement of profits, paid directly to the U.S. Treasury. The law applies to all covered individuals during federal service, with exceptions for investments acquired through inheritance or occupational trading (e.g., a spouse’s finance job).