Rep. Suzan K. DelBene

Maddy summaryHR 858, the REVIVE VI Act, exempts certain income earned by Virgin Islands businesses from global tax rules that typically apply to foreign-owned companies. Specifically, it creates a new category of "qualified Virgin Islands services income" for Virgin Islands corporations performing services within the territory, excluding this income from the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) tax calculation. This directly benefits Virgin Islands-based service providers and their "specified United States shareholders" (including individuals, trusts, estates, or closely held C corporations that owned the business before 2023). The change reduces tax liability for qualifying businesses operating in the U.S. Virgin Islands, aiming to boost local economic activity.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 4 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congress's support for tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies (like mutual aid organizations). It recognizes these groups, which have over 7 million members nationwide, as historically and currently providing critical community benefits - including life/health insurance, charitable work, and volunteer services - valued at over $3.8 billion annually. The resolution affirms that their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code remains beneficial and should continue to be promoted. This is a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' position that Congress should take steps to prevent the privatization of the United States Postal Service (USPS), ensuring it remains a federal independent agency. It highlights USPS’s constitutional role, self-sustaining nature (relying on service revenue, not taxpayer funds), and critical functions - serving 168 million addresses daily, supporting rural communities, and underpinning e-commerce. The resolution opposes privatization, noting it would raise prices, reduce services, and harm the $1.9 trillion mailing industry. As a non-binding resolution, it reflects the House’s stance but does not create new law or policy.

Maddy summaryHRES 75 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year (celebrated as the Year of the Snake in 2025). It acknowledges Lunar New Year's origins in China over 4,000 years ago, its global celebration as Seollal (Korea) and Tết (Vietnam), and its importance to Asian American communities in the U.S. The resolution expresses respect for Asian Americans and others celebrating the holiday and wishes them a happy new year, but it creates no new laws, funding, or obligations. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct policy impact.

Maddy summaryThe STAR Act of 2025 adds a 25% tax credit for qualified semiconductor design expenses incurred by U.S. companies. It directly affects businesses conducting semiconductor design in the United States, covering both in-house costs (like wages and supplies for U.S. design work) and contracted design services. The credit excludes duplicating existing products, cosmetic design, or activities unrelated to performance or reliability improvements. This incentive expires for design expenses paid after December 31, 2036.

Maddy summaryHR 764, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act, removes two barriers for foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) seeking U.S. foreign assistance. It ensures these organizations cannot be denied funding solely because they provide health services (like counseling and referrals) using non-U.S. government funds, as long as those services comply with local laws. The bill also requires that foreign NGOs face the same rules on using non-U.S. funds for advocacy and lobbying as U.S. NGOs receiving similar aid. This directly affects international health-focused NGOs working in countries where U.S. aid is provided.

Maddy summaryHR 794, the Lunar New Year Day Act, would designate the Lunar New Year as a federal holiday by adding it to the list of official federal holidays under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. This change would directly affect federal government operations and employees, who would observe the holiday on the date of the Lunar New Year each year. The bill’s sole mechanism is amending the existing holiday schedule to include "Lunar New Year Day" following the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It does not create new programs, allocate funding, or impact non-federal entities.

Maddy summaryThe MAKERS Act (HR 812) establishes a National Science Foundation grant program to fund research and development of makerspaces at colleges and community organizations. It prioritizes funding for projects partnering with community colleges, historically Black colleges, minority-serving institutions, rural communities, and workforce training programs. Grants support equipment, research on makerspace effectiveness in teaching STEM skills, and sharing best practices - without funding new building construction. The bill directly affects higher education institutions and community groups seeking to build STEM skills through hands-on learning spaces.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows independent music producers to deduct production costs immediately as business expenses (rather than spreading them over time) for U.S.-recorded sound recordings. It specifically covers independent artists and small labels producing music in the U.S., with a $150,000 annual limit on deductible costs per project. The bill also extends bonus depreciation for equipment used in qualifying recording projects. These changes apply to productions starting after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 786 extends Medicare incentive payments for providers participating in "eligible alternative payment models" (like bundled care programs) by adjusting key timeline and percentage references in the Social Security Act. It specifically delays the expiration of these incentives from 2026 to 2027 for certain payments (adding a 3.53% rate for 2027) and extends subsequent years' references accordingly. This bill directly affects Medicare providers using alternative payment models by preserving their access to these financial incentives for an additional year. The key mechanism is technical, updating specific years and payment percentages in Medicare law without changing the underlying program structure. The bill does not create new programs but ensures existing incentives continue for providers in 2027 and beyond.