Rep. Paul A. Gosar

Maddy summaryHR 2366, the "90-Day Review Act," shortens the deadline for processing certain transportation-related claims from 150 days to 90 days. It amends provisions in Title 23 (U.S. Code) covering highway programs and Title 49 (transportation law), specifically changing "150 days" to "90 days" in sections related to claims review and funding. This is a technical procedural adjustment affecting federal transportation claim processing timelines, not a new policy or program. The bill directly modifies existing administrative deadlines without creating new obligations or affecting specific groups.

Maddy summaryHR 2375, the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act, extends the congressional review period for District of Columbia laws from 30 to 60 days and allows Congress to disapprove specific provisions of a law rather than requiring full disapproval of the entire law. This bill directly affects the District of Columbia’s local legislative process by modifying how Congress reviews and potentially overturns local ordinances under the existing Home Rule Act. Key mechanisms include a longer 60-day window for congressional review (excluding extended adjournments) and new procedures enabling resolutions to reject individual provisions of DC laws. The bill reaffirms Congress’s constitutional authority over DC but does not change DC’s status as a district or address statehood.

Maddy summaryHR 1818, the Aviation Workforce Development Act, expands tax-advantaged savings plans (529 plans) to cover costs for specific aviation training programs. It allows funds from these plans to pay for tuition, fees, and required materials at FAA-certified aviation maintenance technician schools (Part 147) or commercial pilot training programs (Part 61 or 141). This directly affects students pursuing careers as aircraft maintenance technicians or commercial pilots by making these training costs more affordable through existing tax-advantaged savings. The bill amends the tax code to include these programs under "qualified higher education expenses" for 529 plan distributions.

Maddy summaryHRES 158 is a resolution requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of Defense and State to provide the House of Representatives with all documents related to U.S. congressionally appropriated funds sent to Ukraine between January 20, 2021, and February 24, 2023. It requires the transmission of communications (including meeting notes, emails, and recordings), financial records, and expenditure details within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This procedural resolution seeks transparency about how aid was administered, without altering funding or policy.

Maddy summaryHR 1806, the Small LENDER Act, reduces reporting burdens for small lenders by creating a phased transition period for new data collection rules under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. It requires regulators to give qualifying small lenders a 3-year period to comply with new rules and a subsequent 2-year "safe harbor" period during which they aren’t penalized for non-compliance. A "small business lender" is defined as one originating at least 500 small business loans (defined as loans to entities with $1 million or less in annual revenue) in each of the two prior calendar years. This directly affects small lenders meeting these volume thresholds, easing their administrative burden without changing existing lending standards.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution states that Congress believes nuclear power is essential as a reliable, clean energy source to support a stable electric grid alongside variable sources like solar and wind. It emphasizes nuclear power's role in achieving clean energy goals, reducing carbon emissions, and advancing U.S. energy independence. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations but formally expresses congressional support for nuclear energy as a necessary component of a "green" grid. It was introduced in March 2023 by multiple lawmakers across party lines.

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federal agencies from conducting or supporting, either directly or indirectly, research that will be conducted by China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent, instrumentality, or entity belonging to or controlled by either entity.

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023 This bill raises the mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations from 65 to 67 years of age, unless the operation takes place in (1) the territorial airspace of a foreign county where such operations are prohibited by the foreign country, or (2) international airspace where such operations are not in compliance with the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration must also submit a report to Congress on further increasing the age limitation for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 30 seeks to block a Department of Labor rule that would have required retirement plan managers (like those handling 401(k)s) to follow strict "prudence and loyalty" standards when selecting investments and voting on company matters. The rule, published in December 2022, aimed to protect retirement savings by ensuring fiduciaries prioritize participants' interests. This resolution, if passed, would prevent the rule from taking effect, avoiding new compliance requirements for retirement plan managers and sponsors. It directly affects retirement plan administrators and the millions of participants in these plans.

Maddy summaryHR 1751, the Downwinders Parity Act of 2023, amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to expand eligibility for compensation. It removes outdated geographic descriptions (like specific townships and ranges) and broadens coverage to include all acreage in any county where part of the county was affected by nuclear testing. This change directly affects people living in certain counties near Nevada nuclear test sites who were previously excluded due to narrow location definitions. The bill updates RECA’s criteria to ensure more individuals who suffered health impacts from nuclear fallout can access benefits.