Rep. Bill Huizenga

Maddy summaryThe ACCESS Act of 2023 amends the Securities Act of 1933 to raise the threshold for requiring a public accountant review of crowdfunding offerings from $100,000 to $250,000. This directly affects small businesses and startups using crowdfunding, as they can now raise up to $250,000 without needing the costly review, reducing administrative burdens. The bill also includes technical corrections to update references in the law to align with the new threshold. The change aims to lower barriers for small business fundraising through crowdfunding.

Maddy summaryHRES 921 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. It recognizes the program’s work supporting at-risk youth aged 16-18 by providing free, structured education and discipline through a 5.5-month residential phase (covering life skills, leadership, academics, and physical fitness) followed by a 12-month mentoring phase. The resolution highlights that the program, operating in 28 states and territories, has served over 8,000 cadets annually and helped more than 200,000 youth graduate with academic credentials since its inception. The resolution expresses the House’s reaffirmed commitment to the program’s mission of developing character and preparing youth for societal success.

Maddy summaryThe Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023 increases the expenditure cap for home- and community-based care for veterans from 65% to 100% of costs, with exceptions for certain cases based on clinical need and geographic factors. It establishes new programs including Veteran-Directed Care, which allows veterans to select and manage their own in-home care services, and Home-Based Primary Care, which provides in-home health care overseen by VA providers. The bill requires improved coordination with existing programs like the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and mandates a centralized website with information about available services. It specifically targets veterans who would otherwise require nursing home care or face increased risk of hospitalization, and includes provisions to address home health aide shortages through pilot programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the President to block transactions involving "covered Iranian funds" processed by foreign or international financial institutions. These funds refer specifically to money transferred from South Korea to Qatar under certain Iran sanctions waivers. The law imposes sanctions under existing U.S. authorities to block all U.S.-related transactions with institutions handling these funds. Sanctions can be lifted if Iran stops supporting terrorism and dismantles its weapons programs, as certified by the President. The bill directly affects global financial institutions processing these specific Iranian-linked transfers.

Maddy summaryThe BOOST Act creates a 75% tax credit (up to $400) for individuals who purchase qualified signal boosters or related equipment for their principal residence in an area designated as "unserved" by the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. It specifically covers devices that strengthen wireless signals for broadband internet access in homes located in these underserved areas. The credit is limited to one taxable year per individual and expires after 2027. The bill also requires the IRS and FCC to establish guidelines for reporting qualifying sales.

Maddy summaryThe GRANT Act of 2023 requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create a public database listing every denied research grant application, including the specific reason for each denial, updated quarterly. It also mandates that NIH share detailed internal information about grant award decisions - such as reviewer comments, proposal texts, and internal reviews - with outside researchers upon request, while redacting names of peer reviewers and applicants for denied grants. NIH must establish the database within 180 days of the law’s enactment and maintain all shared information permanently. This bill directly affects NIH operations and increases transparency for researchers and the public regarding how grant funding is determined.

Maddy summaryHR 1807, the Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2023, requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish rules allowing financial firms (like investment companies, brokers, and advisers) to deliver required investor documents electronically instead of by paper. The bill mandates a 180-day transition period for firms to shift to electronic delivery, with paper reminders for two years for those who haven’t opted in, and ensures investors can always opt out for paper copies. Key provisions include requiring clear initial notices, secure delivery methods, readable electronic formats, and measures to fix failed electronic deliveries. This directly affects investors receiving documents like prospectuses, annual reports, and privacy notices from covered financial firms.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a national registry to link state and tribal "responsible father registries," allowing possible biological fathers to register in one state and receive notice if they might be fathers in another state where a child is being placed for adoption. Adoption agencies, courts, and child welfare authorities would access the registry to identify possible fathers and prevent adoption delays caused by untimely notice. The registry aims to support timely permanent placements for children while protecting mothers' privacy - especially in cases of domestic violence or rape - by reducing the need for mothers to identify possible fathers. States without registries would receive guidance to establish them, and the registry would require a fee for searches.

Maddy summaryHRES 683 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support for diplomatic efforts to encourage Mexico to fulfill annual water delivery commitments under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico treaty. The treaty requires Mexico to deliver an average of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually (over a 5-year cycle) to the U.S., but Mexico has historically delayed deliveries until the cycle ends. The resolution specifically acknowledges water shortages faced by South Texas farmers and urges Mexico to meet its annual obligations, while supporting negotiations for more reliable water agreements. It does not create new legal requirements but formally encourages diplomatic action to address the delivery delays.

Maddy summaryThis bill denies U.S. green energy tax credits to companies connected to specific countries. It targets companies created in, controlled by, or owned by entities linked to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. The law amends the tax code to exclude these "disqualified companies" from claiming credits under sections covering solar, wind, and other clean energy investments. This directly affects U.S. businesses with ties to those nations seeking federal tax benefits for green energy projects.