Rep. Joe Wilson

This resolution condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents. The resolution also expresses support for the people of Iran who are legitimately defending their rights for freedom against repression and condemns the killing of Iranian protesters by the Iranian regime.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 13 is a concurrent resolution expressing Congress's support for maintaining the current policy that prohibits imposing new fees on local radio stations for playing music. It states that Congress should not impose any performance fee, tax, royalty, or charge on local radio stations for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on businesses like bars and restaurants that play music publicly. The resolution argues that such fees would harm local radio stations - critical sources for emergency information and community programming - and jeopardize the economic model that has supported both radio and the music industry for decades. This resolution does not create new law but formally opposes potential legislative changes to the existing fee structure.

Maddy summaryHR 558 amends the Defense Production Act to prohibit China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia (and entities they control) from purchasing or leasing property within 10 miles of designated sensitive sites. These sites include U.S. military bases, ports, government facilities, and other locations where foreign access could threaten national security through intelligence collection or surveillance. The bill requires the Committee to notify Congress of any violations and applies to transactions occurring after its enactment. It directly affects foreign entities from the listed countries seeking real estate near critical U.S. infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023 requires schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer both flavored and unflavored milk to students. Schools may also choose to provide lactose-free milk as an optional offering. This bill directly affects all public and private schools receiving federal funding for school meals, which serves millions of students nationwide. The amendment changes existing milk requirements under the National School Lunch Act to expand student choices while maintaining mandatory options.

This resolution states that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma (Myanmar) and hold it accountable for its ongoing violations of human rights.

Maddy summaryThis bill would prohibit the FDA from approving new abortion medications or investigational uses of existing ones. It would restrict currently approved abortion drugs to in-person administration only in clinics, hospitals, or medical offices by certified providers who can handle complications like ectopic pregnancy or severe bleeding. The law requires detailed adverse event reporting (excluding patient identifiers) to the FDA by both manufacturers and prescribers, and mandates provider certification covering pregnancy assessment, surgical intervention capabilities, and patient safety documentation. These provisions apply directly to healthcare providers, patients seeking medication abortions, and manufacturers of abortion drugs.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 7 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that commends Iranian protesters - particularly women - who have risked safety to demonstrate against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, including the mandatory hijab law and violent crackdowns following Mahsa Amini's death. It condemns the regime's use of violence (reportedly killing over 450 protesters) and detention of activists, while urging the Biden Administration to impose additional human rights sanctions on officials involved in repression and support internet freedom tools to bypass Iranian censorship. The resolution makes no binding policy changes but formally expresses congressional support for protesters' demands for freedom, justice, and an end to discriminatory laws targeting women. It does not directly affect any U.S. laws or policies but serves as a statement of U.S. position.

No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Justice to report to Congress on the extent to which China has benefited from U.S. taxpayer-funded research. The report shall also contain information including (1) a list of U.S. government-funded entities that have hired Chinese nationals; and (2) a list of U.S. government programs in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields that have cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities.

Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Ac t This bill prohibits any federal agency from taking any action or extending any assistance that recognizes or implies recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea, its airspace, or its territorial waters.

Defending Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Act This bill bars using federal funds to assist any government that the Department of State determines has (1) recognized the independence of or established diplomatic relations with any region in Ukraine occupied by Russia or Russian-backed separatists, or (2) taken affirmative steps to support Russia's annexation of any Ukrainian territory.