Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryHR 5161 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to prohibit the use of federal education funds for hunting or archery programs in schools. The bill specifically revises Section 8526 to remove language allowing such funding and adds clarity to fund restrictions. This change directly affects public schools receiving federal education funding by preventing them from using those funds for hunting or archery activities. The policy change is procedural, modifying existing fund usage rules rather than creating new programs or benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal funding rules for Title X family planning services. It prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring any State, clinic, or organization receiving Title X funds to provide abortion counseling or referrals as a condition of receiving that funding. The law directly affects all Title X grantees - clinics and providers that receive federal funds for preventive reproductive health services. The key provision ensures that funding eligibility cannot be tied to abortion-related services or referrals.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 57 is a non-binding concurrent resolution expressing Congress's support for Israel. It states three key points: (1) that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state, (2) that Congress rejects antisemitism and xenophobia, and (3) that the U.S. will remain a steadfast supporter of Israel. This resolution does not create new laws or alter policies - it simply records the expressed sentiment of Congress. It directly affects the U.S. government's public stance on Israel, with no legal effect on citizens or other entities.

Maddy summaryHRES 628 would terminate the Office of Diversity and Inclusion within the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill specifically eliminates the office and amends House Rules (including Rule II and Rule X) to remove all references to it. This resolution would end the office's existence and its role in overseeing diversity and inclusion initiatives for House staff and operations. The change applies solely to the House's internal structure and does not affect other legislative functions or external policies.

Maddy summaryHRES 629 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' position that the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee should not develop, create, or implement a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or use such a tool for monetary policy. It directly addresses the Federal Reserve system and cites concerns about surveillance risks (referencing China's digital yuan), financial censorship (noting European and Canadian examples), and constitutional authority over currency. The resolution does not change law but formally opposes CBDC development, framing it as a threat to financial privacy and democratic principles. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal force but reflects the House's stance on this policy issue.

Preserving Safety Net Integrity Act of 2023 This bill enacts with the force and effect of law the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security titled  Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds and published on August 14, 2019. The bill also nullifies the final rule issued by DHS titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) would be denied admission or lawful permanent resident status because that individual is likely to become a public charge (i.e., receive certain public benefits). The 2022 final rule nullified the 2019 final rule.

Maddy summaryHR 4971, the Paycheck Protection Act, prohibits federal agencies and the U.S. Postal Service from deducting union dues, fees, or political contributions from employees' paychecks. This directly affects all federal employees and postal workers, ensuring their wages are not automatically reduced for these purposes. The bill amends existing law (Title 5, U.S. Code, Section 7115 and Title 39, U.S. Code, Section 1205) to explicitly state that such deductions are not permitted. The key provision is a clear ban on payroll deductions for labor organization-related payments, protecting employees' take-home pay from these specific withholdings.

Cease Orwellian Surveillance and Targeting Act of 2023 or the COST Act of 2023 This bill generally prohibits the issuance or ownership of central bank digital currencies. A central bank digital currency is a digital currency issued by a government-backed central bank. Under the bill, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve banks are prohibited from minting or issuing a central bank digital currency. In addition, a Federal Reserve bank is prohibited from offering products or services directly to an individual or entity, providing coins or currency directly to an individual or entity, or maintaining an account on behalf of an individual or entity, with some exceptions. Further, no person is allowed to hold or own central bank digital currency belonging to the United States or a foreign country.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins marking the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary in 2025. It authorizes three coin types: $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), with surcharges of $35, $10, and $5 respectively. The surcharge proceeds will fund the Marine Corps Heritage Center's educational programs, with no net cost to taxpayers as the Treasury must recover all minting costs through the surcharges. The coins can only be issued during 2025, and the Treasury must ensure all costs are covered before distributing funds to the Heritage Foundation.

This resolution supports the benefits veterans have earned through service and opposes any efforts to impose new fees or burdens on veterans for veterans benefits.