Rep. Gary J. Palmer

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 222 is a joint resolution that seeks to block an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule published on October 28, 2024, which would have established the "Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit." This tax credit would have provided financial incentives for manufacturers engaged in specific production activities. If enacted, the resolution would nullify the IRS rule, preventing the credit from taking effect. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act process to disapprove the rule without creating new legislation.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 221 is a joint resolution disapproving a Department of Defense rule published on October 15, 2024, that would have established the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program for defense contractors. The rule required contractors working with the Department of Defense to meet specific cybersecurity standards under the CMMC framework. If enacted, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the CMMC program from being implemented as proposed. The bill targets a procedural disapproval mechanism under federal law, not new policy.

Maddy summaryHR 10143 requires the FEMA Administrator to transfer unspent funds from COVID-19 relief acts and funds that have passed their initial performance period for past disaster declarations into the Disaster Relief Fund. This bill directly affects FEMA's budget management by redirecting leftover government funds that were originally allocated for specific purposes. The key mechanism is a mandatory transfer of these unobligated amounts to the central Disaster Relief Fund, which is used to respond to future disasters. The bill does not create new spending but reallocates existing, unused funds to strengthen the Disaster Relief Fund's available resources.

Maddy summaryHJRES 219 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a specific rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding Head Start programs. It directs Congress to disapprove the HHS rule titled "Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming" (published August 2024), which would have established new standards for Head Start workforce practices and program quality. If passed, this resolution would prevent the HHS rule from taking effect, meaning it would have no legal force or impact on Head Start programs nationwide. The bill directly affects Head Start programs, which serve low-income children and families, by halting the implementation of the proposed HHS standards. This is a procedural disapproval measure under federal law, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHJRES 220 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule regulating medical debt collection. The rule, published October 4, 2024, aimed to prevent deceptive and unfair practices by debt collectors in medical debt cases under "Regulation F." If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, leaving current debt collection standards unchanged. The resolution does not create new law but stops a specific regulatory change from being implemented.

Maddy summaryHRES 1566 is a symbolic House resolution honoring all U.S. veterans on Veterans Day 2024. It recognizes the service and sacrifice of the estimated 15.8 million veterans living in the U.S. as of 2023, including those who served in conflicts from World War II to post-9/11. The resolution calls on the American public to observe Veterans Day to acknowledge veterans' role in preserving national freedom. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct policy impact but formally expresses congressional recognition of veterans' contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides one-time financial assistance to U.S. farmers growing specific crops (like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and rice) during the 2024 crop year if their expected costs exceed expected returns. Payments equal 60% of the difference between the expected cost of production per acre (based on USDA cost forecasts) and the expected gross return per acre (based on projected farm prices and yields). Payments are calculated using actual planted acreage plus 50% of acreage prevented from planting due to natural disasters, with annual caps of $175,000 or $350,000 depending on the farm’s primary income source. The program uses existing USDA data sources and applies standard farm payment limits.

Maddy summaryHJRES 217 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding hospice care payments for fiscal year 2025. It targets specific provisions in the CMS rule that would update payment rates for hospice care providers, modify conditions for hospice participation, and set new quality reporting requirements. If passed, this resolution would formally disapprove the CMS rule under federal law, preventing it from taking effect and halting the proposed changes to hospice funding and oversight. This action directly affects hospice care providers who rely on Medicare payments and would be subject to the rule's updated requirements. The resolution is procedural, aiming to nullify an existing agency rule rather than create new policy.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 212 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) rule published on August 29, 2024, that would have imposed anti-money laundering requirements on residential real estate transactions. The rule would have required real estate professionals and financial institutions to report certain transactions to prevent money laundering. This resolution, if passed, would block the rule from taking effect, meaning it would have no force or effect. It directly affects the residential real estate industry by preventing these new reporting obligations from being implemented.

Maddy summaryHJRES 216 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule that would have changed Medicare payments for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and updated their quality reporting requirements for fiscal year 2025. If passed, the resolution would block the CMS rule from taking effect, preserving the current payment system and reporting standards for IRFs. This action uses the Congressional Review Act process, which allows Congress to reject federal agency rules within a specified timeframe. The resolution directly affects Medicare providers operating inpatient rehabilitation facilities by maintaining existing payment structures and quality reporting obligations.