Rep. Victoria Spartz

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Maddy summaryHR 8889, the Sunset Chevron Act, requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to compile a list of federal court decisions that upheld agency rules using Chevron deference (a legal doctrine where courts defer to agency interpretations of laws) and are still in effect. The GAO must organize this list by agency and assign each rule a sunset date - 30 days after the list's publication for the most recent rule, with older rules getting sunsets 30 days apart. This bill directly affects federal agencies whose rules are included in the GAO's list, as it triggers automatic expiration of those rules after specific dates. The key mechanism is the mandatory GAO review and the automatic sunset schedule, not new regulations or policy changes. The bill does not alter Chevron deference itself but creates a timeline for existing rules upheld under it to expire.

Maddy summaryThis bill rescinds unspent funds from specific federal programs. It targets leftover money from pandemic relief (like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan) and certain infrastructure initiatives (including education stabilization funds and transportation programs like the Congestion Mitigation Program). The rescission is limited to amounts already allocated for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific security supplements under recent appropriations. Unspent funds must be returned to the Treasury, with no new spending created.

Maddy summaryHR 537 authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor 60 diplomats who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust by issuing visas and passports against their governments' orders, risking expulsion and personal danger. The medal will be presented to the next of kin of these diplomats, alongside representatives from their home countries, and permanently displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This legislation recognizes the diplomats' humanitarian actions without creating new government programs or altering existing laws.

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 summaryThis bill requires immigration authorities to detain and deport non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers while on duty or because of their officer status. It amends immigration law to mandate detention for individuals already inadmissible under certain immigration categories who commit assaults against officers during official duties. The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue a detainer and take custody if the person isn't already detained by authorities. The bill defines "assault" by local law and includes firefighters and first responders as protected "law enforcement officers."

Maddy summaryThe "Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act" (HR 1042) prohibits the import of unirradiated low-enriched uranium produced in Russia or by Russian entities into the United States, effective 90 days after enactment. The bill allows limited waivers for national security reasons or if no alternative uranium source is available, with specific annual import limits decreasing from 476,536 kilograms in 2024 to 459,083 kilograms by 2027. This law affects U.S. nuclear power plants and energy companies that currently import Russian uranium for nuclear fuel. Exceptions apply for Department of Energy national security needs and certain non-uranium isotopes. The restrictions would terminate on December 31, 2040.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in federal education programs. It clarifies that discrimination against Jewish individuals based on actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics may violate Title VI protections, requiring agencies to consider antisemitism intent during investigations. The law affects schools and universities receiving federal funds by guiding how they handle discrimination complaints related to antisemitism. It does not create new legal standards or expand the Department of Education's authority, as explicitly stated in the bill.

Maddy summaryHR 615, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023, prevents federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle on public lands and waters managed for hunting or fishing, except in specific cases. The bill allows exceptions only if a state wildlife department confirms lead use is harming local wildlife, and the federal action aligns with state law or state agency approval. It directly affects hunters and anglers using federal lands and waters, ensuring they can continue using lead products unless a state verifies a local wildlife issue requiring a ban. The law requires federal agencies to justify any exception with state data and policy compliance in official notices.

Maddy summaryThis emergency supplemental appropriations bill provides additional funding for fiscal year 2024 to support U.S. security and foreign policy initiatives across multiple regions and domestic priorities. The legislation allocates billions of dollars for military assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region, including procurement of defense systems, ammunition, and humanitarian aid. It also establishes new sanctions regimes targeting fentanyl trafficking, Iranian petroleum exports, and terrorist financing, while creating mechanisms to repurpose Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine's reconstruction. The bill includes provisions for enhanced oversight of foreign assistance programs, reporting requirements on drug trafficking routes, and restrictions on data transfers to foreign adversaries.