Rep. Nancy Mace

Maddy summaryThis bill requires states receiving Medicaid funds to not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, applying to both state programs and local governments within the state. It directly affects Medicaid programs and state/local governments by removing legal barriers to IVF access for Medicaid recipients. The law explicitly states it does not compel any provider or organization to offer IVF services, nor does it restrict states from enforcing health and safety standards for IVF. This creates a clear policy change: Medicaid eligibility cannot be denied based on IVF bans, but it does not mandate IVF provision.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Congress to award Edward J. Dwight, Jr., a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize his historic role as the first African-American astronaut candidate, his example of excellence during the Civil Rights Era amid racial discrimination, and his contributions to art and Black history. The medal, to be struck by the U.S. Mint, would be presented by congressional leaders and given to Dwight or, if unavailable, to his relative Curtis Christopher Dwight. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates at cost to cover production expenses, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint's fund.

Maddy summaryHR 537 authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor 60 diplomats who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust by issuing visas and passports against their governments' orders, risking expulsion and personal danger. The medal will be presented to the next of kin of these diplomats, alongside representatives from their home countries, and permanently displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This legislation recognizes the diplomats' humanitarian actions without creating new government programs or altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryHR 8653 authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie, a U.S. Army officer who died during the Battle of Normandy in WWII. The bill specifies the medal will be presented to his nephew, Tom Howie, or his next of kin, and then permanently displayed at The Citadel Museum. It also permits the U.S. Mint to produce and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs. This is a commemorative measure honoring Major Howie's military service and sacrifice, with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 192 prohibits noncitizens from voting in all District of Columbia elections, including for public office and ballot initiatives. It directly affects noncitizen residents of Washington D.C. who currently have voting rights under the repealed Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. The bill's key mechanism is repealing that 2022 amendment, restoring the requirement that only U.S. citizens may vote in DC elections. This changes the voting eligibility rules for noncitizens living in the District. The law would take effect upon enactment, removing noncitizens from the voter rolls for all local elections.

Maddy summaryHR 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing or facilitating central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly to individuals through financial institutions. It specifically bans Federal Reserve banks from offering digital products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or using CBDC for monetary policy implementation. The bill also clarifies that its restrictions do not apply to existing physical cash or private, permissionless digital payment systems. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve's ability to develop or deploy a government-run digital dollar. The law aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency that could enable transaction tracking or government oversight of personal financial activity.

Maddy summaryHJRES 146 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule published on May 8, 2024, that would have clarified eligibility for health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and certain other noncitizens. The rule aimed to allow these individuals to access premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, and basic health programs through health insurance marketplaces. If enacted, this resolution would block the CMS rule from taking effect, maintaining current restrictions that prevent DACA recipients from qualifying for these subsidies.

Maddy summaryHRES 1255 is a non-binding House resolution introduced on May 23, 2024, that calls on all Americans to observe Memorial Day 2024 as a day of remembrance for military personnel who died in service. The resolution specifically honors "the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace" and urges the public to demonstrate appreciation for their sacrifices. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic expression of national gratitude, emphasizing respect for those who died while defending democratic values. The resolution was co-sponsored by multiple House members and aligns with the traditional observance of Memorial Day.

Maddy summaryHR 8489, the Presidential Ethics Reform Act, requires Presidents and Vice Presidents to submit detailed financial disclosures at key career points: within 30 days of taking office, annually by May 15, and after leaving office with ongoing annual reports for two years. It directly affects the President/Vice President and their defined relatives (including spouses, parents, children, and siblings), mandating disclosures of gifts over $10,000, loans, foreign payments, full tax returns (with identity theft redactions), conflicts of interest involving relatives, and details about relatives accompanying them on official travel. Reports must be submitted to congressional committees and the Office of Government Ethics, then made publicly searchable online within 30 days. The bill aims to increase transparency around financial ties and potential conflicts by expanding existing ethics reporting requirements with specific, time-bound obligations.

Maddy summaryHR 8430, the Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act of 2024, terminates existing alternatives-to-detention programs like the Case Management Pilot and Young Adult Case Management programs. It mandates GPS monitoring for all non-detained immigrants throughout immigration proceedings, requires mandatory check-ins within 14 days, and redirects funds from terminated programs to expand detention bed capacity. The bill prohibits participation in alternatives-to-detention programs for immigrants moving to jurisdictions with sanctuary policies and requires biometric data submission for program eligibility. These provisions directly affect immigrants enrolled in the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) and alter immigration enforcement procedures.