Jimmy Gomez

The ASSET Act eliminates asset limits that currently restrict eligibility for several federal assistance programs. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from using asset or resource limits for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, removes asset limits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), and eliminates asset limits in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The legislation also significantly increases and indexes the resource limits for Supplemental Security Income, raising the individual limit from $2,250 to $20,000 and the couple limit from $1,500 to $10,000 as of 2026, with automatic annual adjustments for inflation thereafter. The bill affects low-income families and individuals receiving these federal benefits by allowing them to save money and build financial security without losing eligibility for assistance. Most changes take effect 30 days after the bill is enacted, though states that require new legislation to implement the changes are granted additional time through their next regular legislative session.

H.R. 8174 would prevent the sitting President's signature from appearing on U.S. currency and securities. Currently, the Secretary of the Treasury includes the President's signature on these items as a standard practice, but this bill would ban that practice while a President holds office. The legislation would only allow an exception if Congress passes a new law that specifically and explicitly waives the prohibition. The bill has no specified funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond its effective date upon enactment. This change would primarily affect the Treasury Department's currency and securities production processes and would alter a tradition dating back over a century.

H.Res. 1097 is a request for information directing the Treasury and Homeland Security departments to provide Congress with documents related to how they share taxpayer information with each other under a formal agreement. Specifically, the resolution seeks records about requests for and disclosures of tax return information from IRS databases to Homeland Security, along with any policies governing this information sharing and evidence of whether these policies have been followed. The legislation also requests information about any violations of federal tax secrecy laws (Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code) and how those violations were handled. The departments must provide all requested documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption, with appropriate redactions allowed to protect sensitive information under federal law. This resolution was introduced by a group of House Democrats and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.Res. 995 is a symbolic resolution that expresses House support for Korean American Day, observed annually on January 13th. The resolution commemorates the arrival of 102 Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903, marking the beginning of Korean immigration to America, and honors the 123rd anniversary of that arrival. The measure recognizes Korean Americans' contributions to the country across politics, business, military service, arts, education, and other fields, highlighting their perseverance in overcoming obstacles while building successful lives and strengthening the U.S.-Korea alliance. The resolution calls on all Americans to observe Korean American Day and appreciate the invaluable contributions made by Korean Americans to the nation. As a House resolution, this bill carries no funding or legal requirements—it is purely a statement of congressional recognition and support.

This bill prohibits the federal government from using taxpayer money to acquire Greenland through invasion, annexation, purchase, or any other means. It also blocks federal funding for increasing U.S. military presence or financial assistance to Greenland beyond current levels, and prevents spending on any public or covert campaigns designed to influence Greenland's political decisions or self-determination. The restrictions apply to all federal agencies and officials, though Congress could potentially override the ban in the future through a new law that explicitly waives the prohibition. The bill was referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees in January 2026 and contains no specific funding amounts or implementation timeline.

H.R. 6390 aims to increase housing affordability by redirecting approximately $175.7 billion in previously appropriated immigration enforcement funds toward new housing programs and tax credits. The bill creates multiple housing incentives, including a first-time homebuyer tax credit of up to $25,000 ($50,000 for first-generation homebuyers), a starter home construction credit for builders, tax credits for converting older commercial buildings into affordable housing, and a new refundable renter tax credit for households paying more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Additional provisions boost tax credits for low-income housing development, establish housing construction programs specifically for tribal lands, and allocate $50 million to the IRS over five years to conduct outreach and help eligible renters and homebuyers claim these new credits. These programs affect homebuyers, renters, builders, property owners, tribal governments, and state housing agencies, with most provisions applying to tax years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Tribal Healthcare Careers Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve a portion of Health Profession Opportunity Grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal colleges and universities. HHS must award at least 10 grants to tribal applicants.

Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2025 or the EATS Act of 2025This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain students.Specifically, the bill removes the restriction on SNAP eligibility for students to allow otherwise eligible students who are attending institutions of higher education (IHEs) at least half time to participate in SNAP. Under current law, students 18-49 years old are restricted from participating in SNAP, with exceptions (e.g., caring for a child under the age of 6 or employed for at least 20 hours a week). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 temporarily exempted some students from certain SNAP eligibility requirements; these temporary student exemptions expired after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023.Further, the bill provides that students enrolled at least half time in a recognized school, training program, or IHE constitute individual households (not residents of institutions) and may be eligible for SNAP benefits. (Participation in SNAP is limited to households.)

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and other federal agencies from using military drones to spy on Americans engaged in protests or civil disobedience, effective for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. The legislation targets high-altitude, long-endurance military drones such as the MQ-9 Reaper and similar aircraft originally developed for military use. The bill requires the President to submit annual reports to Congress detailing any military drone operations conducted in the United States, including the purpose, location, duration, equipment used, and whether any U.S. citizens were surveilled—with agencies required to explain why military drones were necessary rather than alternative methods like helicopters or smaller civilian drones. The reports may be submitted in classified form to protect sensitive information, and they will be reviewed by the Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Intelligence committees in both chambers of Congress.

Baby Clothing Tax Relief ActThis bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby clothing items (e.g., baby garments and clothing accessories, socks and booties, and shoes) pursuant to certain presidential powers.Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby clothing items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.)Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment.The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.

The Affordable Housing Equity Act of 2025 increases tax credits for developers who build affordable housing specifically for extremely low-income households. The bill boosts the low-income housing tax credit by 50 percent (to 150 percent of normal value) for residential buildings where at least 20 percent of units are reserved for households earning no more than 30 percent of their area's median income or the federal poverty line, whichever is higher. This affects housing developers and investors who claim these tax credits, making it more financially attractive to build deeply affordable units for the poorest households. The tax credit increase applies to buildings that receive funding allocations after the bill's enactment, or for certain bond-financed projects with issue dates after December 31, 2025. The bill aims to address the shortage of affordable housing for extremely low-income families by making development projects more economically viable.

H.Res. 512 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congress's support for recognizing Father's Day on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The resolution honors fathers and their contributions to families and society, noting that Father's Day has been a permanent national holiday since 1972. Beyond the ceremonial designation, the resolution advocates for several family support policies, including universal paid family and medical leave, affordable child care, and an expanded monthly child tax credit. The resolution does not create any new law, establish funding, or create binding requirements—it simply expresses the House's position that fathers should be celebrated and supported through these policy measures. Sixteen House members, led by Representative Jimmy Gomez, introduced the resolution.

The Choose Medicare Act would create a new public health insurance option called "Medicare Part E" available to individuals and businesses through health insurance exchanges, providing comprehensive coverage including traditional Medicare services and reproductive health care regardless of state restrictions, with $2 billion in startup funding and provider rates negotiated between Medicare and private insurance levels. The bill also establishes major affordability provisions, including a Medicare out-of-pocket spending cap starting at $6,700 in 2027 (adjusted annually for inflation) after which beneficiaries pay nothing for covered services, and enhances Affordable Care Act subsidies by upgrading benchmark plans to gold-level coverage and permanently extending subsidies to people earning above 400% of the federal poverty line. Additionally, the legislation creates a $30 billion Reinsurance and Affordability Fund for 2026-2028 to help states reduce out-of-pocket costs and stabilize insurance markets, while giving federal and state regulators authority to review insurance rates and deny or modify those deemed excessive or unfairly discriminatory, with penalties including civil fines and loss of qualified health plan status for non-compliance. Together, these provisions aim to expand insurance options and reduce healthcare costs for millions of Americans.

The Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act would remove employment-based visa caps that currently limit visas for certain vulnerable immigrant children. Specifically, the bill modifies immigration law to exempt abused, abandoned, and neglected children who are eligible for humanitarian status from the numerical limits that normally apply to employment-based visas. This change primarily affects vulnerable minors in the immigration system who may qualify for special protections under U.S. law. The legislation does not specify new funding requirements or implementation timelines. By removing these visa caps, the bill aims to make it easier for these vulnerable children to obtain legal status without being subject to the same annual numerical restrictions that apply to other employment-based immigration categories.

H.Res. 296 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series, defeating the New York Yankees 7-6 on October 30, 2024. The resolution celebrates the team's eighth championship in franchise history and highlights notable achievements, including Freddie Freeman's World Series MVP award, Shohei Ohtani's historic season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases, and the team's 33 consecutive scoreless innings in the postseason. The resolution also honors the passing of legendary Dodger Fernando Valenzuela, who died shortly before the World Series began, and recognizes manager Dave Roberts' second championship with the team. This type of resolution has no practical effect on policy or funding—it is purely ceremonial and serves to formally recognize the team's accomplishment on behalf of Congress.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.