Rep. Andy Harris

Maddy summaryThe Protect Our Police Act turns Executive Order 13809 into permanent law, ensuring state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies maintain access to life-saving equipment and resources. It prohibits the President from reversing this access through new executive orders or creating similar policies. Any changes to this access would require a new law passed by Congress, not executive action. This directly affects law enforcement agencies by guaranteeing their ongoing access to critical resources without future executive interference.

Maddy summaryHRES 1226 is a non-binding resolution honoring 282 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2023, listed by name in the resolution. It formally acknowledges their sacrifice, expresses unwavering support for current officers, and recognizes the need for adequate resources to protect them. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to memorialize fallen officers and support their families, aligning with existing National Police Week observances established since 1962.

Maddy summaryHR 7109, the Equal Representation Act, requires the U.S. Census Bureau to add a citizenship status checkbox to the 2030 and future decennial censuses, asking respondents to identify if they are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful residents, or unlawful residents. It then mandates excluding noncitizens (both lawful and unlawful residents) from the population count used to determine each state's number of congressional seats and electoral votes starting with the 2030 census. This bill directly affects how states are apportioned representation in Congress and presidential electoral votes, based solely on the citizen population. The key change is shifting the apportionment base from total population to citizen population alone, using the new census data.

Maddy summaryHJRES 131 seeks congressional disapproval of an EPA rule establishing emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles model years 2027 and later. If passed, this resolution would block the EPA's rule from taking effect, preventing automakers from having to comply with those specific pollution requirements. The bill targets the EPA's April 18, 2024, rule published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 27842). This is a procedural disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHR 8224, the "No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act," limits federal funding for administrative costs at research universities based on their endowment size. It prohibits institutions with endowments over $5 billion from using federal research funds for indirect costs (like administrative overhead), caps indirect costs at 8% for universities with endowments between $2 billion and $5 billion, and sets a 15% cap for others. Universities must annually report endowment values to the Education Statistics Commissioner, and the government will track how indirect costs are spent on administrative staff and diversity initiatives. The bill takes effect one year after enactment and applies to new federal research awards.

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 summaryHRES 1170 prohibits U.S. House Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from bringing or displaying any foreign nation's flag on the House floor during sessions, except for lapel pins or flags shown during speeches under House rules. The resolution applies to all flag sizes and is enforced by the House Sergeant-at-Arms. It directly affects House members' conduct during floor proceedings but allows limited exceptions for personal accessories and official speeches. This is a procedural rule change, not a substantive policy.

Maddy summaryHR 8091 would prohibit federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and related activities, directly affecting NPR and public radio stations that rely on federal support for their operations. The bill bans federal funds for NPR's core activities, including producing, distributing, and acquiring radio programs for noncommercial educational stations, as defined in the bill. It explicitly excludes funding restrictions for the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the Defense Media Activity. This policy change would redirect existing federal funding streams away from NPR's program development and content acquisition, altering how public broadcasting receives federal support.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public colleges and universities that receive federal student aid to adopt and disclose free speech policies that protect students from political discrimination. It prohibits schools from requiring applicants or faculty to pledge support for specific political views or diversity initiatives, and mandates clear policies about speech, association, and religion. The bill also protects student organizations' rights to form single-sex groups, receive funding without viewpoint discrimination, and have appeal processes if denied recognition. Schools that fail to comply could lose eligibility for federal student aid programs.

Maddy summaryHR 6046, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, requires the Secretary of State to designate Ansarallah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization within 90 days of enactment and mandates the President to impose sanctions under existing authorities (Executive Orders 13224 and 13780) against Ansarallah and its members, agents, or affiliates. The bill directly affects Ansarallah and any foreign entities linked to it by triggering U.S. sanctions. Key provisions set strict 90-day deadlines for both the designation and sanctions implementation. The law focuses on reversing a prior designation revocation and enforcing existing legal mechanisms against the group.