Rep. Nancy Mace

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. federal funds from being provided to international financial institutions (like the World Bank) if those funds could finance foreign shrimp farming, processing, or shrimp exports. It directly affects international financial institutions receiving U.S. funding, requiring them to avoid supporting foreign shrimp operations. The bill also mandates an annual report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to Congress on whether U.S. representatives at these institutions are following this restriction. The key mechanism is conditioning U.S. financial support on the institutions' adherence to this prohibition.

Maddy summaryHR 7778, the Stop VOYEURS Act of 2024, amends federal law to strengthen penalties for video voyeurism. It increases the maximum prison sentence for such offenses from one year to five years and expands federal jurisdiction to cover cases involving interstate travel, digital communications (like email or apps), payments, or equipment used across state lines. The bill directly affects individuals who secretly record others without consent in situations connected to interstate commerce or digital platforms. Key provisions define specific circumstances - such as using the internet, making payments, or traveling between states - to trigger federal prosecution. This law applies to non-consensual recordings occurring within U.S. territories or involving interstate activity.

Maddy summaryHR 7689, the GOLD Standard Act of 2024, amends federal law to clarify the definition of an "official act" for anti-corruption purposes. It specifies that an official act includes any decision, approval, recommendation, advice, or investigation on matters that may come before a public official in their official capacity. This change directly affects federal officials, legislators, and delegates when handling government matters. The bill is procedural, focusing on defining existing legal terms rather than creating new policies.

Maddy summaryHR 7669, the Right to Try IVF Act of 2024, prevents federal funding from being withheld from states that restrict IVF access for individuals with documented medical infertility. The bill specifically prohibits the use of federal funds from the State Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant program (Title V of the Social Security Act) for any state that bans licensed physicians from performing IVF on patients with a physician-diagnosed medical hardship in conceiving a child. It directly affects states receiving these federal funds by requiring them to allow IVF for medically necessary cases or risk losing the funding. The key mechanism is linking federal financial support to state policies regarding IVF access for infertility treatment. The bill does not directly change IVF access for individuals but uses federal funding leverage to influence state regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the interstate transport, sale, breeding, or possession of captive American mink raised for fur production (including parts or offspring), directly affecting mink fur farmers and the fur industry. It includes a limited exception for entities covered under the Lacey Act and establishes a buy-out program where the government may purchase mink farms. The buy-out amount is based on the farmer's average mink count over three years and the farm's infrastructure value. Funding for the buy-out depends on available appropriations. The bill does not apply to mink not raised for fur or to certain wildlife management activities.

Maddy summaryThe PARC Act requires national parks that charge entrance fees to accept cash payments as a standard option. This applies to all National Park System units where fees are collected, ensuring visitors can pay with physical currency. The bill amends federal law to mandate this change, directly affecting park visitors who rely on cash and park staff responsible for payment systems. It does not alter fee amounts or other park policies, only the accepted payment methods. The requirement is now enforced across all fee-charging park locations.

Maddy summaryHR 7614, the Presidential Budget Accountability Act, requires the President and senior cabinet officials to forfeit pay if the annual federal budget is not submitted to Congress by February 1 each year, as mandated by law. Specifically, if the President misses this deadline, their pay and that of cabinet members is withheld during the period from February 6 to May 6 of the same year. To comply with constitutional requirements, the bill mandates that withheld pay be held in an escrow account and released only after the specified period ends. This provision applies starting with the fiscal year 2025 budget submission.

Maddy summaryThe Laken Riley Act (HR 7511) would require federal authorities to detain non-citizens charged with or convicted of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting offenses. It also creates new legal standing for state attorneys general to sue federal immigration officials in federal court if they believe immigration enforcement decisions (like releasing aliens or granting parole) cause financial harm exceeding $100 to the state or its residents. The bill amends immigration laws to expand detention requirements for certain property crimes and allows states to seek court orders to enforce immigration policies. It does not create new criminal penalties but modifies existing immigration enforcement procedures. The bill’s findings and political language about the Laken Riley case are not part of its policy provisions.

Maddy summaryHRES 1043 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing support for continued access to fertility care and in vitro fertilization (IVF) following a February 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that threatened IVF services. The resolution condemns the Alabama ruling, which caused clinics to suspend IVF care and raised concerns about legal liability for providers. It urges federal and state officials to protect access to IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies, calling for legislative action to prevent further restrictions. The resolution directly addresses the immediate impact on Alabama patients and providers but does not create new laws or alter existing regulations.

Maddy summaryThe Appropriations Transparency Act of 2024 requires the Congressional Budget Office to provide detailed cost breakdowns for bills reported by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Specifically, these estimates must include total budget authority, comparisons to spending allocations, outlay projections, rescissions, offsetting receipts, changes to mandatory programs (CHIMPs), direct spending, and categorization details. The bill directly affects the Appropriations Committees by mandating these specific disclosures in all cost estimates for their reported bills. This aims to clarify how funding is allocated and spent, though it does not change actual funding levels or program provisions. The bill also adjusts House Rule XIII to ensure these detailed estimates are not blocked by procedural rules.