Rep. Mike Carey

Maddy summaryHRES 1230 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's civil war (May 18, 2009), which the resolution states resulted in "hundreds of thousands of lives lost." It urges the U.S. to support Eelam Tamil communities' right to self-determination and an independence referendum as a peaceful resolution, while stating the resolution "recognizes the genocide against the Eelam Tamil people." The resolution calls for U.S. diplomatic engagement with Tamil groups and international advocacy for political solutions, but does not create new laws or alter policy. As a symbolic measure, it has no legal effect on U.S. or Sri Lankan government actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite by weight, classifying them as hazardous under existing safety laws. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers selling such products, including some food items and industrial chemicals. The law requires these products to be removed from the market within 90 days of enactment. The key provision sets a clear 10% concentration threshold for the ban, targeting a specific chemical risk without altering broader safety regulations.

Maddy summaryHRES 1201 is a symbolic House resolution supporting the designation of May 9, 2024, as "National Scam Survivor Day." It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness about scams affecting Americans, citing 2023 data showing over 2.6 million fraud reports and $10+ billion in losses. The resolution encourages public awareness, improved access to scam prevention resources, and collaboration among government, private, and nonprofit groups to support survivors and combat scams. It specifically highlights vulnerabilities among veterans, seniors, and young adults targeted by evolving scam tactics like AI-generated fraud.

Maddy summaryHR 8231, the James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to actor James Earl Jones in recognition of his distinguished career in theater and film, and his role in advancing inclusion and equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in the entertainment industry. The Treasury will strike the medal with an image and inscription of Jones, and may produce and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint's public enterprise fund. This bill serves as a ceremonial honor with no new legal requirements or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 6285, the Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023, requires the federal government to reissue canceled oil and gas leases on six specific tracts (16, 17, 24, 26, 27, and 30) in Alaska’s Coastal Plain. It mandates the Secretary of the Interior to accept the highest valid bids from January 2021 within 30 days and issue leases by December 2024, while blocking new environmental reviews for the program. The bill also nullifies federal actions that paused leasing, including a 2023 BLM rule and a 2021 Secretarial Order, and restricts judicial review of related approvals. This directly affects oil companies that bid on the canceled leases and the Bureau of Land Management, requiring them to proceed under the 2020 Record of Decision.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in federal education programs. It clarifies that discrimination against Jewish individuals based on actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics may violate Title VI protections, requiring agencies to consider antisemitism intent during investigations. The law affects schools and universities receiving federal funds by guiding how they handle discrimination complaints related to antisemitism. It does not create new legal standards or expand the Department of Education's authority, as explicitly stated in the bill.

Maddy summaryHR 1069, the Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2023, requires the Department of Energy to provide detailed reports to specific congressional committees every six months about federally funded clean energy demonstration projects. The reports must include copies of initial contracts, a list of completed or missed milestones, and any major changes to project scope, schedule, or funding. This applies to projects administered under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act and directly affects the Department of Energy and the project recipients receiving federal funding. The bill aims to increase transparency for congressional oversight without changing funding levels or project requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 8147 repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, which required certain businesses (typically those with more than 20 employees) to report beneficial ownership details to the Treasury Department. This bill eliminates the requirement for companies to disclose who ultimately owns or controls them, directly affecting business owners and financial institutions that previously submitted this information. The bill also makes minor technical changes to Title 31 of the U.S. Code to remove references to the repealed provisions. The repeal would end the existing financial transparency reporting obligation for covered entities.

Maddy summaryThe EARN IT Act of 2023 clarifies that Section 230 of the Communications Act does not shield online service providers from liability for child sexual abuse material, while specifically protecting providers who use encryption technologies from liability for using those technologies. The bill amends over 50 federal statutes to replace "child pornography" with "child sexual abuse material" to ensure consistent terminology across legal contexts. It updates the CyberTipline (operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) to improve reporting of child sexual abuse material, extending the preservation period for reports from 90 days to one year. The law affects internet service providers, law enforcement, and child protection programs by clarifying legal responsibilities around child sexual abuse material.

Maddy summaryHR 8061, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024, ensures stable funding for the Crime Victims Fund by directing certain False Claims Act collections into it from 2024 through 2029. Specifically, it adds a provision requiring that amounts collected under the False Claims Act (excluding whistleblower rewards and government reimbursement for damages) be deposited into the fund during this period. This directly affects crime victims who rely on the fund for services like counseling and emergency aid, as it prevents potential shortfalls in funding. The bill makes a concrete policy change by redirecting specific federal civil penalties into the fund, rather than altering the fund's existing purposes or eligibility rules.