Rep. Paul A. Gosar

Maddy summaryHR 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing or facilitating central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly to individuals through financial institutions. It specifically bans Federal Reserve banks from offering digital products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or using CBDC for monetary policy implementation. The bill also clarifies that its restrictions do not apply to existing physical cash or private, permissionless digital payment systems. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve's ability to develop or deploy a government-run digital dollar. The law aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency that could enable transaction tracking or government oversight of personal financial activity.

Maddy summaryHJRES 146 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule published on May 8, 2024, that would have clarified eligibility for health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and certain other noncitizens. The rule aimed to allow these individuals to access premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, and basic health programs through health insurance marketplaces. If enacted, this resolution would block the CMS rule from taking effect, maintaining current restrictions that prevent DACA recipients from qualifying for these subsidies.

Maddy summaryHJRES 154 is a resolution seeking to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule that would have updated the process for leasing federal lands for oil and gas extraction. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2024, specifically addressed "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process" (89 Fed. Reg. 30916). If passed, this resolution would cancel the rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. This action would directly impact the BLM's regulatory authority and oil and gas companies operating on federal lands.

Maddy summaryHR 8519 prohibits federal departments and agencies from using government funds for three specific research programs: disinformation research grants, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants, and the National Science Foundation's Track F program focused on "Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems." The bill directly affects federal agencies that administer research grants, preventing them from obligating or spending funds on these designated initiatives. It does not alter existing laws or regulations but restricts future funding allocations for these particular research areas. This is a procedural funding restriction, not a policy change affecting the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal law to require the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), not just the Secretary of Labor, to determine prevailing wage rates for workers on federal contracts. It directly affects federal contractors who must pay these rates and the BLS, which will now conduct the wage surveys. The key change specifies that the BLS must use surveys employing proper random statistical sampling techniques to establish these wage rates. This ensures the wage determinations are based on statistically valid data rather than other methods.

Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024 This bill prohibits federal regulation of the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk or milk products packaged for direct human consumption under specified circumstances. Specifically, the prohibition applies if such products (1) would be considered in violation of federal law solely because they are unpasteurized; (2) are allowed by the state of origin to be distributed for direct human consumption by any means; (3) are produced, packaged, and moved in compliance with the laws of such state; and (4) are moved from the state of origin with the intent to transport them to another state that allows the distribution of such products for direct human consumption.

Maddy summaryHR 8421 would abolish the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and all Federal Reserve Banks, ending the U.S. central banking system as currently structured. The bill requires a one-year wind-down period during which the Fed Chairman manages employee compensation, asset liquidation, and debt settlement, with all assets transferred to the Treasury and liabilities assumed by the Secretary of the Treasury. It repeals the Federal Reserve Act and mandates a joint Treasury-OMB report to Congress within 18 months detailing implementation progress. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve System's operations and structure, not the general public or financial markets.

Maddy summaryHR 8430, the Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act of 2024, terminates existing alternatives-to-detention programs like the Case Management Pilot and Young Adult Case Management programs. It mandates GPS monitoring for all non-detained immigrants throughout immigration proceedings, requires mandatory check-ins within 14 days, and redirects funds from terminated programs to expand detention bed capacity. The bill prohibits participation in alternatives-to-detention programs for immigrants moving to jurisdictions with sanctuary policies and requires biometric data submission for program eligibility. These provisions directly affect immigrants enrolled in the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) and alter immigration enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a 2021 law to specify the location for the National Medal of Honor Monument on federal land in Washington, D.C. It requires the monument to be placed within the National Mall's "Reserve" area and attached to, or no more than 1,000 feet from, the Lincoln Memorial. The change directly affects the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, which is authorized to build the monument under existing law. This policy adjustment finalizes the physical placement of the monument to honor Medal of Honor recipients, aligning it with the Lincoln Memorial's historical significance.

Maddy summaryHR 7109, the Equal Representation Act, requires the U.S. Census Bureau to add a citizenship status checkbox to the 2030 and future decennial censuses, asking respondents to identify if they are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful residents, or unlawful residents. It then mandates excluding noncitizens (both lawful and unlawful residents) from the population count used to determine each state's number of congressional seats and electoral votes starting with the 2030 census. This bill directly affects how states are apportioned representation in Congress and presidential electoral votes, based solely on the citizen population. The key change is shifting the apportionment base from total population to citizen population alone, using the new census data.