Rep. Erin Houchin

Maddy summaryHRES 847 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for the House to debate and vote on H.R. 4664, the bill funding financial services and general government operations for fiscal year 2024. It limits debate to one hour, waives procedural objections to the bill, and automatically adopts specific amendments listed in the resolution. This resolution affects the House's process for considering the appropriations bill but does not change its funding details.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its affiliates, clinics, or related entities. It directs that funds previously allocated to Planned Parenthood must instead support other providers - including community health centers, hospitals, and clinics - that offer women’s health services like contraception, cancer screenings, and prenatal care. The bill explicitly states it does not reduce overall federal funding for women’s health care or affect existing abortion-related funding restrictions in appropriations laws. It ensures continued access to these services through alternative providers, particularly in underserved communities.

Maddy summaryHRES 798 is a House resolution condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at colleges and universities. It states such support may create a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff, citing incidents like blaming Israel for the October 7 Hamas attack. The resolution urges the Secretary of Education to direct the Office for Civil Rights to investigate and take action where appropriate. This non-binding resolution expresses the House's position but does not create new law or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023, requires retirement and health plan administrators (including pharmacy benefit managers and third-party administrators) to disclose detailed fee and compensation information annually. It mandates that these administrators provide specific, written reports to plan fiduciaries by January 1st of each year, detailing all direct and indirect fees, rebates, discounts, clawbacks from pharmacies, and the total gross and net spending on drugs or health services. The disclosures must include breakdowns of compensation received from drug manufacturers, pharmacy networks, and other third parties, as well as how fees impact plan participants' costs. These requirements apply to all covered plans and take effect on January 1, 2025, with implementing rules to be issued by the Labor Secretary within a year of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $13.6 billion in emergency funding to support Israel's security needs. It includes $4 billion specifically for Iron Dome and David's Sling defense systems, $1.2 billion for Iron Beam defense system research, and $3.5 billion for foreign military financing. The funding allows for transferring defense articles from Department of Defense stocks and covers diplomatic security programs. The bill restricts the use of funds for Ukraine-related assistance or for entities controlled by Hamas or designated terrorist organizations.

Maddy summaryHRES 814 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for recognizing October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." It calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to acknowledge dyslexia's educational impact and promote early screening and evidence-based interventions. The resolution highlights dyslexia as a common learning disability affecting 1 in 5 people, emphasizing its neurobiological basis and the need for accommodations to support affected individuals. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, serving solely as a formal expression of awareness.

Maddy summaryHRES 794 is a symbolic resolution recognizing October as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month." It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or directly affect students or schools. The resolution cites statistics about learning disabilities (e.g., 34% of students in special education have specific learning disabilities, and over 95% of affected 4th/8th graders were not reading proficient in 2022) to contextualize the recognition. The House formally acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about learning disabilities through this annual observance.

Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.

This resolution expresses unwavering support for Israel and a readiness to consider urgent requests for additional assistance to Israel to defend its people and sovereignty. The resolution also states that (1) Israel is entitled to act in self-defense against Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, as well as their state sponsors; and (2) the cross-border attacks and kidnappings against Israel constitute acts of international terrorism and aggression.

Maddy summaryHRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.