Rep. Dwight Evans

Maddy summaryThe Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2023 amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, or military status. It defines "source of income" broadly to include housing vouchers, Social Security benefits, child support, and other lawful income sources like savings or gifts. This change directly affects renters using these income types and requires landlords to avoid discrimination. The bill also updates multiple sections of the Fair Housing Act to include these protections and extends the certification period for housing agencies by 40 months.

Maddy summaryThe Young Americans Financial Literacy Act would create federal grants to fund centers of excellence that develop and deliver research-based financial education programs for young people aged 8-24. These programs would teach essential money management skills like budgeting, saving, debt management, and financial decision-making, with a focus on accessibility through digital and traditional methods. The bill authorizes $27.5 million to $55 million annually (through 2025) for these centers, prioritizing programs serving at-risk youth, families, and communities facing financial challenges. Centers must use evidence-based approaches, address unique needs (e.g., student loans, predatory lending), and report annually to Congress on their outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill names the federal building at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "John Conyers Federal Building." It updates all official references in laws, documents, and records to reflect this new name for the building. The bill has no policy changes or funding impacts - it is purely a ceremonial designation honoring John Conyers, a long-serving Detroit congressman and civil rights advocate. The building itself is the sole entity affected by this naming.

Maddy summaryHR 2378 increases funding for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to expand access for low-income seniors and families with young children. It authorizes $60 million in 2024 (rising to $100 million annually by 2026) to cover funding backlogs, raises the senior benefit to $35 per person (removing a maximum limit), and expands eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level. The bill also provides $50 million annually for 2024-2029 to fund new or improved farmers’ markets in food deserts, requiring at least 50% of market space for locally grown products. Additionally, it launches a $7.5 million pilot program connecting food banks with local farmers to grow produce in 15 communities, prioritizing areas with high food insecurity.

Maddy summaryThe Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2023 establishes a new trust fund funded by increasing the corporate tax rate from 21% to 24.5% to support water infrastructure and affordability programs. It allocates funds to clean water programs (42%), safe drinking water funding (42.5%), household water wells (1%), colonias assistance (0.5%), Indian health services (3%), and water operator job training (0.5%). The bill requires the EPA to conduct a study and submit a report on water affordability, discrimination in water services, public participation in regionalization, and data collection related to service disconnections. It includes specific provisions for colonias, household water wells, and job training programs for water system operators to improve water access and equity.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a comprehensive framework to address environmental justice by requiring federal agencies to identify and address disproportionately adverse environmental and health effects on communities of color, low-income communities, and Tribal and Indigenous communities. It creates a White House Environmental Justice Interagency Council to coordinate federal efforts, mandates that agencies develop environmental justice strategies, and requires consideration of cumulative impacts in permitting decisions for pollution sources. The bill also establishes grant programs for environmental justice communities, creates training requirements for federal employees, and includes specific provisions for safer cosmetics and economic revitalization in fossil fuel-dependent communities. These provisions aim to ensure fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental decision-making processes, directly affecting federal agencies and communities disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards.

Maddy summaryHR 2808, the Arnold Daniel Palmer Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce three commemorative coins in 2029 honoring golfer Arnold Palmer: $5 gold coins (50,000 max), $1 silver coins (400,000 max), and half-dollar clad coins (750,000 max). The bill requires coin designs to feature Palmer's image and includes surcharges ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar) that fund the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation. All surcharge revenue must support the Foundation's work in youth health, character development through golf, and nature wellness programs. The coins are legal tender but will only be issued in 2029, with all funds covering minting costs before surcharges are directed to the Foundation.

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that (1) medication abortion is appropriately approved and regulated under federal law, and (2) federal law preempts any in-person dispensing requirements or telehealth restrictions with respect to medication abortion under state law.

This resolution urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day; and (2) governments and people to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet.

Maddy summaryHR 2771, the Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2023, creates a central online system called the "Portal for Appraiser Credentialing and AMC Registration Information" to streamline licensing for appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMCs). The portal will handle license applications, renewals, background checks (via FBI access), fee payments, and education course tracking, connecting state licensing agencies with appraisers and AMCs. It directly affects appraisers, AMCs, and state licensing agencies by replacing fragmented state processes with a single, standardized system. The bill ensures states retain final authority over licensing decisions while using the portal for data sharing and administrative efficiency.