Rep. Paul A. Gosar

Maddy summaryHR 873, the Water Quality and Environmental Innovation Act, establishes a new federal fund to support projects using emerging technologies for water quality protection. The fund, financed by annual EPA fee transfers from 2024-2028, awards grants to U.S. universities, nonprofits, and private companies to implement solutions like AI monitoring, robotics, seaweed farming, or plastic removal systems addressing threats including algal blooms, microplastics, and sea-level rise. All project data must be publicly accessible, and the EPA must report annually to Congress on funded projects and their effectiveness. The bill directly affects water quality initiatives by prioritizing technology-driven approaches over traditional methods.

Maddy summaryHR 997, the English Language Unity Act of 2023, would establish English as the official language of the United States government. It requires all federal government functions, including laws, regulations, and public communications, to be conducted in English, with exceptions for national security, disability education, census activities, and public health. The bill also sets uniform English language standards for naturalization, requiring applicants to read and understand the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and U.S. laws, with naturalization ceremonies conducted solely in English. This legislation directly affects federal agencies, government communications, and individuals seeking U.S. citizenship.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to audit unspent funds from major pandemic relief packages - including the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, and related bills - within 30 days of enactment. It mandates a report listing all unobligated funds remaining under these laws. The unspent amounts would then be automatically returned to the Treasury’s general fund for deficit reduction, with no further congressional action needed. The bill directly affects how the federal government handles leftover pandemic relief funds, focusing on accounting and fiscal responsibility rather than new program benefits.

Maddy summaryHR 185 ends a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rule requiring foreign travelers entering the U.S. by air to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, terminating the specific requirement outlined in the CDC’s April 2022 order (and any similar future orders). It also prohibits federal funding from being used to enforce this rule. This change directly affects foreign air travelers entering the United States, removing a vaccination proof requirement for their entry. The bill does not impact domestic travel, other entry methods, or vaccination requirements for U.S. citizens.

Maddy summaryHR 987 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins honoring Golda Meir, Israel's first female Prime Minister, and the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Israel relations. It specifies three coin types: $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar clad coins (max 750,000), with detailed weight and composition requirements. All coins will include Golda Meir's image, her name, and commemorative inscriptions, and will be sold during 2026. A surcharge ($35 for $5 coins, $10 for $1 coins, $5 for half-dollars) will be paid to the American Friends of Kiryat Sanz Laniado Hospital Inc. to support its hospital operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires states receiving Medicaid funds for family planning services to submit standardized abortion data to the CDC annually. Specifically, states must report 10 mandatory data points (including maternal age, gestational age, race, ethnicity, procedure type, and survival status) by December 31 of the prior year, starting two years after enactment. Failure to submit accurate data or submitting false information could result in loss of Medicaid funding for family planning services in the following fiscal year. The law aims to create uniform national abortion data collection, addressing current gaps where some states report no data at all. The CDC will maintain a standardized surveillance system and publish annual reports by the third year following the data year.

Ukraine Fatigue Resolution This resolution states that the United States must end its military and financial aid to Ukraine. The resolution also urges all combatants to reach to reach a peace agreement.

Maddy summaryHR 899 would end the U.S. Department of Education by requiring its termination on December 31, 2023. This bill directly affects the Department of Education itself, eliminating its federal structure and operations. The key provision is a specific termination date, ending the agency's existence as a standalone cabinet-level department. No other mechanisms or affected groups are specified in the bill text.

Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2023 This bill modifies federal bankruptcy law to allow an individual debtor to exempt from their bankruptcy estate one or more firearms up to a total maximum value of $3,000. The bill also specifies that such firearms are household goods that are not subject to liens in bankruptcy.

Maddy summaryHR 935, the Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2023, amends Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to define "sex" as determined by reproductive biology and genetics at birth, and clarifies that "sex-segregated" means limited to or separated by that sex. The bill explicitly prohibits the Secretary of Education from requiring schools to eliminate sex-segregated bathrooms, locker rooms, or athletic/academic programs as a condition for receiving federal funding under Title IX. It directly affects educational institutions receiving federal funds by preventing federal enforcement actions that might compel them to abandon existing sex-segregated facilities or programs. The bill focuses on altering the legal interpretation of Title IX regarding sex-based accommodations, not creating new programs or services.