Rep. Trent Kelly

Maddy summaryHR 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, updates the USDA's ReConnect Program to expand rural broadband access. It raises minimum speed requirements to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload for funded projects, simplifies application processes by reducing required data and allowing bond ratings instead of full financial documentation, and requires using FCC broadband maps to identify unserved areas. The bill affects rural broadband providers applying for grants, loans, or loan guarantees under the program by streamlining eligibility and reducing administrative burdens. It also mandates annual reports tracking funded locations, service speeds, and usage to ensure transparency.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 65 designates November 9th each year as "Gold Star Father's Day" to honor fathers who have lost children serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The resolution recognizes these fathers' sacrifice, aligns with existing recognition of Gold Star Mothers (since 1936), and supports efforts to honor military families. It does not create new benefits or legal requirements but formally designates a day for national recognition of fathers who lost children in military service. This symbolic resolution follows Georgia's 2017 designation of November 9 as "Georgia Gold Star Father's Day."

Maddy summaryHRES 433 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program (SPP). The resolution expresses gratitude for National Guard members' service in the program and acknowledges the SPP's role in building long-term security partnerships with 100 nations worldwide. It formally supports continued expansion of the program to strengthen global security cooperation. As a symbolic measure with no new policy or funding, it does not directly affect any individuals or entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that AM radio receivers be included as standard equipment in all new motor vehicles (such as cars and trucks) sold in the United States, with a rule to be issued by the Department of Transportation within one year. The rule must ensure AM radio is easily accessible on the dashboard and allows manufacturers to use digital AM radio technology instead of traditional AM. During the one-year period between the bill's enactment and the rule's effective date, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio. The bill also directs a study to evaluate whether an alternative system could deliver emergency alerts as reliably as AM radio across the country, especially during crises.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has final authority over energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing. It requires any energy standards developed under federal law (like those from the Energy Independence and Security Act) to be formally adopted into HUD's manufactured housing construction standards before becoming enforceable. The bill directly affects manufactured housing manufacturers and HUD, as it ensures HUD - not other agencies - controls which energy standards apply. Key provisions eliminate references to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and establish HUD as the sole authority for adopting these standards into its code. This streamlines the process but does not create new energy requirements.

National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Program. The bill further directs DOJ to award a grant under the program to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs operated by the of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and National Law Enforcement Museum.

Maddy summaryHRES 363 is a resolution expressing support for recognizing National Police Week, an annual observance established by law to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The resolution acknowledges 556 officers killed in the line of duty during 2022 and calls for ensuring law enforcement officers have necessary equipment, training, and resources to protect both themselves and the public. It encourages the American public to observe National Police Week by honoring law enforcement personnel and recognizing their essential mission in serving communities across the United States. This resolution does not create new law but formally expresses congressional support for an existing observance.

Maddy summaryHR 3328 (Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023) prohibits healthcare professionals from performing or referring for gender transition procedures on minors under 18. The bill defines "gender transition procedures" to include puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries (like genital or non-genital procedures) aimed at altering physical characteristics to match a gender different from a minor’s biological sex. It excludes care for minors with medically verified disorders of sex development or conditions requiring urgent medical treatment. Violations could result in fines, up to 5 years in prison, or both for providers, while minors receiving such care cannot be prosecuted.

Maddy summaryHR 3249, the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act, creates a 25% tax credit for businesses purchasing U.S.-manufactured printed circuit boards and establishes a federal program providing financial assistance for domestic manufacturing and research of these components. The bill directly affects U.S. businesses, particularly small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned companies, by offering incentives to build or expand facilities within the United States. Key provisions include workforce training requirements for recipients, preferences for projects that increase domestic production capacity or relocate from foreign-controlled areas, and strict restrictions on foreign entities of concern. The program is authorized with $3 billion for 2024-2025 and includes clawback provisions if projects aren't completed on schedule or if recipients collaborate with foreign entities on national security concerns.

Maddy summaryHR 3010, the Community Colleges and Universities Safety Grant Act, allows campus law enforcement agencies at colleges and universities to apply for federal safety grants currently available only to state or local police departments. Specifically, it requires the Justice Department to treat campus police as eligible for any existing grant program open to municipal or state law enforcement agencies. This change directly affects campus safety teams at institutions of higher education that meet the definition of a "campus law enforcement agency" under the bill - entities certified by an approved body to handle criminal law enforcement on campus. The bill does not create new grants but removes eligibility barriers for existing federal safety funding.