Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi

Maddy summaryHR 429, the Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell three types of commemorative coins ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar) to honor women who worked on the U.S. home front during World War II. The coins will be sold at face value plus surcharges ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar), with all surcharge revenue directed to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and related educational programs. The coins must be issued between January 1, 2028, and December 31, 2028, in specified quantities (50,000 gold, 400,000 silver, 750,000 half-dollar), with all costs covered by the sales revenue to avoid net government expense.

Maddy summaryHR 433, the Department of Education Protection Act, prohibits the use of federal funds to reorganize the Department of Education. Specifically, it blocks any spending from current fiscal year appropriations on activities that would decentralize the department, reduce staffing, or alter its structure, responsibilities, or authority relative to its organization as of January 1, 2025. The bill directly affects the Department of Education by preventing structural changes to its existing offices and operations. This is a procedural measure focused solely on preserving the current departmental framework, not on changing education policy or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 430, the SALT Deductibility Act, repeals the $10,000 cap on deducting state and local taxes (SALT) for federal income tax filers who itemize deductions. This change directly affects taxpayers in high-tax states who currently face the $10,000 limit on deducting their state income taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to remove the specific deduction limit (Section 164(b)(6)), allowing these taxpayers to deduct their full state and local tax payments. The repeal applies to tax returns filed for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHR 436 prohibits U.S. federal funds from being used to support Russia's participation in the Group of Seven (G7) or to reconstitute a Group of Eight (G8) including Russia. The bill blocks any federal spending for actions facilitating Russia's involvement in G7 meetings or the return of Russia to a G8 format. This directly affects U.S. government agencies and programs that manage international funding or diplomatic engagement. The policy change requires the U.S. to stop providing financial support for Russia's role in these international forums, without altering the G7's own rules.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House's support for Korean American Day, commemorating January 13, 1903 - the arrival of the first large wave of Korean immigrants to the U.S. It urges all Americans to observe the day to recognize Korean Americans' contributions to U.S. society, including their economic, cultural, and military service. The resolution honors the 122nd anniversary of this historical arrival, acknowledging the resilience of early Korean immigrants and their descendants. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group directly.

Head start Education And Development Workforce Advancement and Yield Act or the HEADWAY Act This bill allows some teachers in Early Head Start programs to teach while in the process of earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and completing training. Currently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must ensure that all teachers providing direct services to children and families in Early Head Start centers (1) have a minimum of a CDA credential and have been trained in early childhood development, and (2) have been trained in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. The bill revises this requirement by requiring at least one teacher per classroom (instead of all teachers) to have a CDA credential and training. In particular, the bill requires HHS to ensure that (1) each additional teacher providing direct services to children and families is in the process of earning a CDA credential and completing training, and (2) the Early Head Start agency provides a mentor to oversee the progress and guide the work of a teacher who is in the process of earning a CDA credential and completing training.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Treasury Department to produce a report within 180 days identifying Iranian political leaders and state-linked businesses (defined as entities with at least 25% Iranian state ownership and $2 billion+ in 2016 revenue), detailing their wealth, family connections, non-Iranian business ties, and links to U.S. financial sectors like banking and real estate. The report must assess potential impacts of sanctions on these entities, the Iranian economy, and U.S. economic interests. It will be submitted to specific congressional committees overseeing foreign affairs and finance.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends federal funding for Long Island Sound restoration programs through 2029. It reauthorizes two key grant programs: the Long Island Sound Grants (under the Clean Water Act) and the Long Island Sound Stewardship Grants (under the 2006 Stewardship Act), both now covering 2025-2029 instead of 2019-2023. The primary mechanism is simply updating the funding period in existing law, ensuring continued support for state and local projects focused on water quality, habitat restoration, and ecosystem health in the Sound. This directly affects states (Connecticut and New York) and local communities receiving these grants to address pollution and protect the Sound's environment.

Maddy summaryThe Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution (HRES 23) would allow U.S. House Members who have given birth or whose spouse has given birth to appoint another Member as a proxy to cast their vote or record their presence in the House and committees for up to 12 weeks after childbirth. To use this, the new parent must submit a signed letter to the Clerk detailing the birth or medical condition and naming the proxy; the proxy must vote exactly as instructed and announce the vote as "by proxy." The proxy vote does not count toward quorum, and the new parent can revoke the proxy at any time by submitting a new letter or casting their own vote. This resolution applies to all House Members, including Delegates and the Resident Commissioner, though they cannot cast votes for the House itself.

Maddy summaryHR 269, the Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a single gold medal to be awarded to Jens Stoltenberg in recognition of his service as NATO Secretary General from 2014 to 2024. The bill cites his leadership in expanding NATO membership, increasing defense spending by member nations (including 23 countries meeting the 2% target by 2024), strengthening partnerships with Indo-Pacific nations, and coordinating international support for Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 invasion. This commemorative act does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it solely provides a symbolic honor through a gold medal. The medal will be struck by the U.S. Mint, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs.