Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Maddy summaryThe Elder Pride Protection Act of 2024 establishes a new federal task force (the ELDER Task Force) within the Department of Justice to address elder abuse targeting LGBTQI+ seniors. The task force, formed within 90 days of the bill's enactment, will study abuse patterns against LGBTQI+ individuals aged 60+, develop best practices for law enforcement, and create educational materials for prevention and response. It will coordinate federal, state, and local efforts and report to Congress within one year. The bill directly affects LGBTQI+ seniors facing abuse, focusing on concrete policy actions through research, resource development, and interagency coordination.

Maddy summaryHR 9374, the Stand with Israel Act, prohibits U.S. federal funds from being used to support the United Nations or its entities if they restrict Israel's full participation as a member state. The bill specifically blocks funding for any UN body that expels, downgrades, or suspends Israel's membership or limits its ability to participate equally with other nations. This affects U.S. government contributions to the UN, requiring the Department of State and other agencies to halt funding for such UN actions. The key mechanism is a new provision in the UN Participation Act that mandates this funding restriction whenever Israel's UN participation is impaired.

Maddy summaryHRES 1409 is a symbolic House resolution condemning Nicolás Maduro's regime for alleged election fraud in Venezuela's July 28, 2024 presidential election. It recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the president-elect based on observed vote tallies showing his decisive victory, and condemns the regime's refusal to release transparent results. The resolution calls for new sanctions against Maduro and his allies, demands respect for the election outcome, and urges diplomatic pressure to support Venezuela's democratic transition. This resolution directly addresses the Maduro regime's actions and expresses U.S. solidarity with Venezuelan voters and the opposition.

Maddy summaryHR 9274, the SHAWL Act, establishes two new Smithsonian museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the American Women’s History Museum. It authorizes both museums to be located within the National Mall’s "Reserve" area, overriding prior restrictions, and requires federal agencies managing potential sites to transfer jurisdiction to the Smithsonian after notifying congressional committees. The bill mandates that both museums accurately represent diverse cultures, histories, and viewpoints within Latino and women’s communities through exhibits and programs, requiring input from a broad range of community experts. It also requires the Smithsonian to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing compliance with these representation requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 9206, the Bunker Buster Act of 2024, authorizes the U.S. President to assist Israel in preparing for potential Iranian nuclear threats. It requires a joint U.S.-Israel study on military needs to counter Iranian nuclear capabilities, including infrastructure for bunker-busting munitions (like the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, or MOP). The bill then permits specific actions - such as building runways for MOP-capable aircraft, storing munitions in Israel, or transferring them under strict conditions - if Iran violates nuclear safeguards and U.S. security interests are at stake. It explicitly states this does not authorize military force against Iran.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, which provides federal funding to state and local law enforcement agencies to reduce backlogs in processing DNA evidence from crime scenes. It extends the program's funding period from fiscal years 2024 through 2029 (previously ending in 2024). The bill also updates audit requirements to ensure grant funds are used properly through 2029. This directly affects law enforcement agencies that receive these grants to accelerate DNA analysis for criminal investigations.

Maddy summaryHR 9153, the "HAMAS Terrorist Fugitive Act," is a non-binding congressional resolution directing federal agencies to use existing authorities to target specific Hamas leaders. It requires the FBI to add 11 named Hamas figures (including Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Al Sinwar) to its Most Wanted list and directs the State Department to offer rewards for their arrest or conviction under current programs. The bill does not create new laws or penalties but mandates that agencies coordinate to avoid duplicate rewards. It focuses on holding accountable leaders of Hamas and affiliated groups for the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which involved U.S. citizens. This resolution expresses congressional policy but has no legal force beyond directing existing agency actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes sanctions on individuals and entities within the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) that administer or support a system paying terrorists and their families. It targets PA/PLO officials, specific entities like the Commission of Prisoners, and financial institutions processing these payments, requiring property blocking, visa bans, and restrictions on U.S. financial transactions. The sanctions apply if the PA/PLO continues payments described in the Taylor Force Act (2018), which previously mandated ending such payments. The bill terminates if the Secretary of State certifies the PA/PLO has ceased these payments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a House task force to investigate the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The task force, composed of up to 11 members appointed by the Speaker (with minority leader input), will examine actions by federal, state, local, and private entities related to the incident and must issue a final report with recommendations by December 13, 2024. It has standing committee authority to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and access relevant records, and will terminate 10 days after submitting its report. The task force directly affects the House of Representatives and the entities under investigation.

Maddy summaryHRES 1362 is a House resolution condemning political violence and specifically denouncing the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. It calls on all elected officials and citizens to reject violence, promote respectful political discourse, and recognize that such attacks undermine democratic principles. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the House's position that political violence threatens democracy and requires collective responsibility. Introduced in July 2024 by Representatives Miller and Moskowitz, it emphasizes peaceful resolution of differences as essential to U.S. democracy.