Rep. Craig A. Goldman

Maddy summaryHR 2065, the Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025, would make it a federal crime to injure, threaten, or intimidate someone while wearing a disguise (including a mask) in order to interfere with their exercise of constitutional or legal rights. It would impose fines or up to 15 years in prison for such acts, and add a mandatory 2-year prison term for property destruction committed while masked. The bill directly affects individuals who wear masks during protests or demonstrations that disrupt protected rights or damage property, applying to all locations under federal jurisdiction. The law focuses on criminalizing masked conduct that interferes with rights or property, not on the specific content of protests.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a process for establishing Medicare payment rates for pediatric-specific medical devices. It requires the Medicare program (via the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to set national payment rates (called "relative value units") for qualifying pediatric technologies upon manufacturer request, starting in 2026. A "qualifying pediatric technology" is defined as a covered medical device that is FDA-approved/cleared, has a temporary HCPCS code, and is either predominantly used for pediatric procedures or specifically designed for children. Manufacturers must submit detailed data with their requests, and the timeline for setting rates depends on when the request is received (by May 1 for same-year implementation). The bill does not mandate coverage but ensures payment mechanisms exist for these devices once approved.

Maddy summaryThe SPEED for BEAD Act (HR 1870) amends the federal broadband deployment program (BEAD) to accelerate network expansion. It defines "gigabit-level broadband" as 1,000 Mbps download speeds, requires unused funds to be returned to the Treasury instead of reallocated, and allows states to remove high-cost locations from project areas. The bill prohibits grant conditions related to labor practices (e.g., union requirements), diversity initiatives, climate policies, or network management rules, while ensuring all broadband technologies meeting speed standards are eligible. It also explicitly bans government regulation of broadband pricing, directly affecting states administering BEAD funds and the internet providers they fund.

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025 This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. Specifically, the bill does the following: increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery. An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.

Maddy summaryHR 1707, the Grown in America Act of 2025, creates a new tax credit for agricultural businesses that use predominantly domestically produced inputs. The credit equals 25% of a business's domestic agricultural input costs (capped at $100 million annually), but only if the business meets a 3-year average threshold for domestic sourcing (starting at 50% in 2026 and rising to 85% after 2033). It directly affects food and agricultural producers who source inputs like crops or fish raised in the U.S. for products sold domestically without further processing. The bill defines "domestic agricultural input costs" as expenses for U.S.-produced commodities used in U.S.-made food products, excluding certain commodities listed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal mental health law to allow states to use up to 5% of their existing mental health funding for early intervention programs targeting children and adolescents. It requires states to include evidence-based prevention strategies in their plans - such as school-based support or community programs - to delay or reduce the severity of mental health issues before they become serious. States must report biennially to Congress on program details, demographics served (including age), and outcomes like reduced wait times for care. The law directly affects states receiving federal mental health funds and focuses on preventing escalation of mental health challenges in young people.

Maddy summaryH.Res. 167 establishes uniform rules for flag displays in House of Representatives facilities, including office buildings, leadership offices, and committee spaces, but excludes personal offices of Members. It permits only the U.S. flag, House flags, a Member’s state flag next to their office, military service flags, the POW/MIA flag, and flags of visiting foreign dignitaries during official visits. The House Administration Committee and Sergeant of Arms will oversee implementation, requiring compliance within 30 days of enactment.

Maddy summaryHRES 166 is a non-binding House resolution expressing U.S. support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear republic. It condemns the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy wars, internal suppression of ethnic and religious minorities, and human rights abuses - including executions and repression of women-led protests. The resolution calls for holding the regime accountable through sanctions, supports the Ten-Point Plan for Iran’s democratic transition, and urges protection for Iranian political refugees in Albania. It does not create new laws but affirms U.S. policy alignment with Iranian protesters' demands.

Maddy summaryThis bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion (known as the "Black Panthers"), the first predominantly Black armored unit in World War II's European Theater. It recognizes their combat service from 1944-1946, including key roles in the Battle of the Bulge and breaking the Siegfried Line, despite facing racial prejudice during and after the war. The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill commemorates the battalion's 130,000 enemy casualties inflicted, 50% casualty rate, and their 1978 Presidential Unit Citation. It does not create new laws or affect current policies.