Rep. Kevin Kiley

Maddy summaryThe DETERRENT Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose foreign gifts and contracts meeting specific value thresholds ($50,000 or more) to the Department of Education, with special rules for contracts involving "foreign countries of concern" or "foreign entities of concern." It creates a public database of these disclosures, mandates faculty and staff to report foreign gifts related to research, and establishes a waiver process for institutions seeking to contract with prohibited foreign entities. Institutions that fail to comply face fines ranging from 1% to 100% of their federal funding, depending on the violation and whether it's a first or repeat offense. The bill applies primarily to institutions receiving significant federal funding, particularly those with substantial research programs. It aims to increase transparency around foreign influence in higher education while maintaining academic freedom.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the President to block transactions involving "covered Iranian funds" processed by foreign or international financial institutions. These funds refer specifically to money transferred from South Korea to Qatar under certain Iran sanctions waivers. The law imposes sanctions under existing U.S. authorities to block all U.S.-related transactions with institutions handling these funds. Sanctions can be lifted if Iran stops supporting terrorism and dismantles its weapons programs, as certified by the President. The bill directly affects global financial institutions processing these specific Iranian-linked transfers.

Maddy summaryHR 3506 is a technical correction bill that updates outdated legal references across multiple U.S. Code titles. It replaces obsolete citations (like "7 U.S.C. 450i") with current references (such as "7 U.S.C. 3157") in over 20 provisions related to agriculture, land management, and education laws. The bill makes no policy changes - it only fixes errors in statutory cross-references to ensure legal documents align with current code versions. This type of bill affects no specific groups or programs but helps maintain accuracy in federal law. It is purely administrative, with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHRES 798 is a House resolution condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at colleges and universities. It states such support may create a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff, citing incidents like blaming Israel for the October 7 Hamas attack. The resolution urges the Secretary of Education to direct the Office for Civil Rights to investigate and take action where appropriate. This non-binding resolution expresses the House's position but does not create new law or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 6201, the Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023, creates the Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to cover costs related to seizing and forfeiting property from Iran or its designated proxies (like Hezbollah or the Revolutionary Guard Corps) that violate U.S. sanctions. The fund, initially $150 million, pays for investigative costs, property management, informant rewards, and equipment for federal, state, and local agencies involved in enforcement. It also establishes an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within Homeland Security to improve interagency cooperation on enforcing export controls targeting Iran. The bill requires annual reports on fund usage and mandates repayment of the initial $150 million by 2034, unless waived for national security reasons.

Maddy summaryHRES 833 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2023 that condemns antisemitism on college campuses. It directly addresses campus administrators, urging them to take six specific actions: condemn all antisemitism, protect Jewish students' free speech rights, prevent discrimination against Jewish speakers, ensure equal opportunities for Jewish students, guarantee their safety, and support religious/cultural expression in higher education. The resolution does not create new laws or impose legal requirements but expresses the House's position on fostering inclusive campus environments. It focuses on concrete, actionable steps for administrators without prescribing enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHRES 825 is a non-binding House resolution passed on October 30, 2023, condemning antisemitism on college campuses. It directly urges campus administrators to ensure Jewish students, faculty, and guests can exercise free speech without intimidation, prevent discrimination against Jewish speakers, and provide security for Jewish students. The resolution also calls for equal opportunities for Jewish students and supports the right to freely practice religious and cultural beliefs in higher education. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws but expresses the House's position and encourages universities to take specific actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a federal grant program administered by the National Academy of Sciences to fund research on safe and ethical artificial intelligence development. It directs the Academy to create public guiding principles for AI safety through consultation with industry, government, academia, and stakeholders, before launching the grants. The program targets researchers and institutions developing AI systems that prioritize security, reliability, and alignment with human values. Within one year of enactment, the Academy must submit a detailed proposal to Congress outlining the grant structure, budget, research priorities, and evaluation methods for funded projects.

Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.

Maddy summaryHRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.