Rep. Nancy Mace

Maddy summaryHR 3152, the "Fight CRIME Act," aims to maintain international restrictions on Iran's missile-related activities by requiring diplomatic efforts to extend these restrictions before they expire in October 2023. The bill mandates annual reports detailing U.S. diplomatic strategies, potential impacts of expiration, and measures to deter missile technology transfers to Iran. It establishes sanctions against foreign individuals or entities that knowingly support Iran's missile or drone programs, including asset freezes and visa restrictions. These sanctions apply regardless of whether UN restrictions remain in effect after their expiration, directly affecting foreign entities involved in these activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal kits (like naloxone) and train employees annually on their use, effective within 270 days of enactment. It mandates these actions for all federal agencies - including the Veterans Health Administration - while providing non-mandatory guidance to private employers on similar practices. The law directly affects federal workplaces by making kits and training a requirement, and indirectly encourages private employers to adopt similar safety measures. Key provisions include a 270-day deadline for the Labor Department to issue regulations for federal agencies and non-binding guidance for other employers. The bill focuses on practical workplace safety measures without altering existing federal health or safety laws.

Maddy summaryHR 4003, the Let Freedom Sing Act, removes permit requirements for singing the national anthem in specific public areas of the U.S. Capitol, including National Statuary Hall, when it does not disrupt government operations. The bill directly affects individuals who wish to sing the anthem in these federally owned spaces without prior authorization. It prohibits Capitol Police or the Sergeant at Arms from requiring permits for such singing and overrides local D.C. code restrictions in these areas. The law explicitly states singing the anthem in designated Capitol spaces is not considered disruptive protest under the First Amendment.

Maddy summaryHR 3585, the PUMP Technical Correction Act, amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to update references related to breastfeeding accommodations for congressional employees. It corrects two specific section citations in the law by adding "section 18D" and "218d" to ensure accurate coverage under existing provisions. This technical change directly affects congressional employees by clarifying the legal framework for workplace breastfeeding accommodations. The bill makes no new policy changes but ensures the law’s references align with current statutory language.

Equality in the Halls of Congress Act This bill authorizes the President to invite each U.S. territory to provide and furnish no more than two statues for placement in National Statuary Hall.

Oversight for Members And Relatives Act or the OMAR Act This bill prohibits the use of campaign funds to compensate the spouse of a candidate or an individual holding federal office. It also requires disclosure of payments made to spouses or immediate family members. Specifically, the bill prohibits an authorized committee of a candidate or any other political committee that is established, maintained, or controlled by a candidate or an individual holding federal office from directly or indirectly compensating the spouse of the candidate or individual for services provided to or on behalf of the committee. The prohibition does not apply to a political committee of a political party. Next, the bill requires a political committee to report on disbursements to the spouse or an immediate family member of the candidate or the individual holding federal office. Finally, the bill requires any penalty for a violation of the bill to be imposed on the candidate or the individual holding federal office if the candidate or individual involved knew of the violation. Further, it prohibits the committee involved from reimbursing the candidate or individual for the penalty.

Maddy summaryThis resolution supports designating September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about suicide prevention among active-duty service members and veterans. It does not create new policies or funding but aims to highlight mental health challenges like PTSD and depression that contribute to higher suicide rates in these communities. The resolution emphasizes reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September). It directly affects military personnel, veterans, and the public by promoting national attention to this issue through a designated awareness day.

Maddy summaryHR 5383, the GIVE MILK Act, amends the Child Nutrition Act to allow WIC participants with young children to choose their preferred milk type (whole, low-fat, or nonfat) instead of receiving a default option. This change directly affects WIC participants caring for children aged 12 months to 4 years, aligning with dietary guidelines for that age group. The key provision requires the Secretary of Agriculture to issue the milk type elected by the participant or their guardian, updating WIC program regulations under Section 17(f) of the Child Nutrition Act. The bill focuses on enabling participant choice based on established nutritional recommendations for childhood development.

Maddy summaryHR 5311, the ENCRYPT Act of 2023, prevents states from requiring technology companies to weaken encryption or create backdoors for surveillance. It prohibits states from mandating that companies design products to allow government access to user data or from banning encrypted services like messaging apps, email, or cloud storage. The law applies to any consumer technology (hardware, software, or online services) that travels across state lines and is available to the public. This preempts conflicting state laws, ensuring a uniform federal standard for encryption requirements nationwide.

Maddy summaryHR 4416, the "No Funds for Armed Regulators Act of 2023," prohibits using federal funds to hire or keep armed enforcement officers within three specific agencies: the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill defines "armed Federal regulatory enforcement officers" as individuals who enforce laws using tactical means, including weapons or force. It directly affects these agencies' enforcement personnel by blocking funding for armed roles in their regulatory work. The key mechanism is a funding restriction embedded in federal budget allocations, not a new law governing enforcement tactics. This bill focuses solely on restricting financial support for armed enforcement, without altering agency authority or duties.