Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Maddy summaryThe SAFES Act creates a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase gun safes, allowing them to deduct 90% of the cost, up to $500 per person or $1,000 for joint returns. For purchases made before 2030, any qualifying gun safe qualifies; after 2029, only safes meeting standards set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be eligible, based on an HHS report required within five years of enactment. The bill prohibits requiring taxpayers to disclose firearm ownership details to claim the credit. This policy directly affects individual firearm owners seeking to reduce tax liability through safe storage purchases.

Maddy summaryThe Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2024 aims to improve recreational fishing data collection and management by modernizing the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP). It establishes a standing committee with the National Academies to advise on data collection methods and requires consultation when MRIP data has high uncertainty (PSE > 30%) for seasonal fisheries. The bill creates a grant program for states to develop their own recreational fishing data collection programs that can replace or supplement federal MRIP data, allowing states to use their own data for federal management decisions. States will be able to collect and use their own data for stock assessments and catch monitoring, with the goal of reducing data uncertainty and improving management decisions. The bill also includes provisions for stock assessment plans and fishery-independent surveys by independent entities to enhance data quality.

Maddy summaryHR 8206 prohibits Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. This means the preserve will not receive wilderness protections, which typically restrict activities like off-road vehicle use and logging. The bill directly affects future management decisions for the preserve by legally blocking federal wilderness designations. It is a specific policy change preventing new restrictions on land use within the preserve.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal framework for "extreme risk protection orders" (ERPOs) that temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a risk of harming themselves or others. Family members or law enforcement officers can petition a federal court for a temporary order (up to 14 days) based on probable cause, followed by a hearing within 72 hours to determine if a longer-term order (up to 180 days) is warranted. The bill requires clear and convincing evidence of risk at the hearing and mandates respondents to surrender firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours. It also includes provisions for reporting, training law enforcement on ERPOs, and a federal grant program to support state ERPO implementation, without preempting state laws.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution condemns Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela for corruption, human rights abuses, and undermining democracy. It specifically highlights actions like embezzling public funds, disqualifying opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado, and preventing free elections, while demanding the regime allow Edmundo González Urrutia to run in the July 28, 2024, election. The resolution urges the administration to condemn election fraud and impose sanctions if needed, but does not enact new policies or sanctions itself. It serves as a symbolic congressional statement of disapproval, referencing prior U.S. sanctions but not altering them.

Maddy summaryHR 8768, the Restoring Trust in Public Safety Act, provides $15 million annually (2025-2030) for federal grants to state, tribal, and local governments to safely destroy firearms. Eligible entities must use funds to fully destroy firearms (including all parts and accessories) through methods like shredding or crushing, maintain detailed records, and provide documented proof of destruction. The bill requires grantees to use no more than 10% of funds for administration and prioritizes funding for rural areas and Metropolitan Statistical Areas. It directly affects local law enforcement agencies and governments seeking to eliminate firearms through certified destruction programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates designated dog relief areas on the U.S. Capitol Grounds for visitors and staff with dogs. It requires dog owners to dispose of waste in sealed bags placed in trash receptacles, with fines of up to $100 for first violations and $500 for repeat offenses enforced by Capitol Police. Collected fines fund Capitol Grounds maintenance. The bill directly affects Capitol visitors, staff, and Capitol Police, and mandates that relief area designs follow ADA accessibility standards while preserving historic character.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns Russia's detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who faces up to 24 years in prison for criticizing Putin's war in Ukraine and advocating for democracy. It calls on Russia to immediately release Kara-Murza and all political prisoners, expresses solidarity with him and other detained activists, and urges global leaders to support democratic efforts in Russia. As a symbolic congressional statement (not a binding law), it has no legal effect but formally aligns U.S. policy with international condemnation of his detention. The resolution specifically references his poisoning attempts and deteriorating health while highlighting his advocacy for democratic values.

Maddy summaryHRES 1295 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's support for recognizing Sunday, June 16, 2024, as Father's Day. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the role of fathers in families and society. The resolution urges support for existing policy goals like universal paid family leave, affordable childcare, and child tax credits - though it does not mandate any changes. It directly affects all fathers and families in the U.S. by affirming their importance, but has no binding legal effect. This is a procedural resolution, not a legislative bill with concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal jury selection laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It updates definitions in Title 28 of the U.S. Code by adding "sexual orientation and gender identity" to the protected characteristics under "sex" and defining key terms like "gender identity" and "sexual orientation." The changes directly affect federal jury pools by requiring courts to consider these factors when selecting jurors and preventing discrimination in the process. The law clarifies that discrimination based on these characteristics - including associations with others who share them - is prohibited during jury selection. This is a concrete policy change to expand anti-discrimination protections in federal jury service.