Rep. Pat Harrigan

Maddy summaryHR 3751, the Reliable Grid Act, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pause enforcement of specific regulations that could lead to premature retirement of reliable power plants (like coal, natural gas, and nuclear facilities). It directs the EPA to grant waivers for such plants and mandates coordination with grid operators to prevent capacity shortages, citing concerns about over-reliance on intermittent renewable energy sources. The bill specifically targets EPA rules finalized in May 2024, including the New Source Performance Standards for fossil fuel plants and related emissions guidelines, aiming to ensure grid reliability amid rising electricity demand.

Maddy summaryHJRES 98 is a non-binding joint resolution designating June as "Life Month" to promote awareness of the value of human life. It expresses support for protecting unborn life, references the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, and urges policymakers to defend "the sanctity of human life" through legislation. The resolution does not create new laws, alter funding, or impose requirements - its purpose is solely symbolic recognition. It was introduced by multiple representatives and referred to relevant committees for consideration.

Maddy summaryHRES 447 is a non-binding House resolution condemning antisemitism and honoring Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli Embassy employees killed during a peace-focused panel discussion in 2023. The resolution specifically condemns all forms of antisemitism - including violence, vandalism, and online harassment - and remembers the victims, who were killed by a far-left activist affiliated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. It calls for enforcing existing hate crime laws and protecting religious freedom, without creating new legislation. This resolution symbolically supports Jewish communities and victims of antisemitic violence but does not alter legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 3588, the Real Estate Reciprocity Act, imposes a 50% tax on foreign individuals or entities purchasing U.S. real estate from countries that restrict U.S. citizens from owning property there. It requires the State Department to annually report such countries to the Treasury, which then identifies "disqualified persons" (foreign citizens/entities from those countries) subject to the tax. Key mechanisms include mandatory transaction reporting by title companies or attorneys, an affidavit requirement to verify eligibility, and exclusions for diplomats, asylum seekers, and publicly traded corporations. The tax applies to acquisitions starting in the taxable year after enactment, directly affecting foreign buyers from designated countries. The bill’s title is misleading, as it creates a unilateral tax based on foreign restrictions, not mutual reciprocity.

Maddy summaryHR 3597, the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act, creates two main incentives to boost domestic production of printed circuit boards and integrated circuit substrates. It provides a 25% tax credit for businesses purchasing US-manufactured circuit boards and substrates, and establishes a federal financial assistance program offering up to $300 million per project (with larger amounts possible with presidential approval) for manufacturing or research and development facilities in the United States. The program prioritizes small businesses, minority-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and projects that expand domestic production capacity or relocate manufacturing from foreign-controlled areas. Recipients must use funds for specific covered incentives like facility construction, equipment, or workforce training programs, with strict clawback provisions for delays or inappropriate technology sharing with foreign entities of concern. The program requires coordination with multiple federal agencies and includes annual reviews by the Government Accountability Office to track outcomes.

Maddy summaryHR 3512, the Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act, imposes a new annual tax on funds received by third-party investors who finance lawsuits through litigation financing agreements. It directly affects investors (including foreign entities) who provide funding to plaintiffs or law firms in exchange for a share of settlement or judgment proceeds, excluding small agreements under $10,000 or standard loans. The tax equals the top individual income tax rate plus 3.8 percentage points, with 50% withheld from settlement payments by parties involved in the lawsuit. The law also clarifies that such funds cannot offset losses and excludes certain typical legal fee reimbursements from taxation. The provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 3518 would deny federal funding to graduate medical schools that require certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Specifically, schools must certify they do not compel students or staff to affirm specific beliefs about race, gender, or systemic racism; require "diversity statements" for admission or employment; establish DEI offices; or discriminate based on race in programs. This affects graduate medical schools at institutions of higher education seeking federal financial aid, including student loan programs. The bill permits schools to teach about medical conditions related to race or collect demographic data, but prohibits policies mandating DEI-related pledges or offices.

Maddy summaryThis bill would rename Gravelly Point Park in Arlington County, Virginia (located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway) to "Nancy Reagan Memorial Park." It directly affects the park's official name and all government references to it. The bill requires that any future law, map, regulation, or document citing "Gravelly Point Park" be updated to reflect the new name, "Nancy Reagan Memorial Park," for consistency. No other policy changes or effects are specified in the bill text.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally censures Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) for allegedly violating federal law by entering a secure immigration detention facility without authorization, assaulting federal law enforcement officers, and disrupting operations at the Delaney Hall Detention Center on May 9, 2025. The resolution requires Rep. McIver to appear in the House chamber for the public reading of the censure, mandates the Speaker to read the resolution publicly, and directs the House Ethics Committee to investigate for potential further disciplinary action. As a procedural resolution, it does not change laws or impose penalties but formally condemns her conduct under House rules. The censure specifically references body camera evidence and violations of 18 U.S.C. §111 (assaulting officers).

Maddy summaryThe Pregnancy.Gov Act requires the creation of a federal website, pregnancy.gov, to help pregnant and postpartum women find local resources. The website must allow users to search by ZIP code, filter services by distance (1-100 miles), and provide feedback on usability. It prohibits listing organizations that provide or support abortions (including abortion counseling, referrals, or financial support) and excludes such entities from receiving federal grants for resource aggregation. Within 180 days of launch, the government must report to Congress on website traffic, user experience, and gaps in available services, with multilingual access required.