Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryHR 4630, the Supervision Reform Act of 2023, eliminates the specific "Vice Chairman for Supervision" position within the Federal Reserve Board. The bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to replace the current structure - where one Vice Chairman is designated for supervision duties - with a single, general "Vice Chairman of the Board" position. This change directly affects the Federal Reserve's leadership structure by removing a dedicated role focused on supervising financial institutions. The key mechanism is a textual amendment to Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act, streamlining the Board's leadership roles without altering the Board's supervisory responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHR 4615, the National Emergency Expenditure Reporting Transparency Act, requires federal agencies to provide detailed public reports on spending during national emergencies declared by the President. It mandates disclosure of specific data - including budget authority, obligations, unobligated balances, and spending by program activity and funding source - beginning six months after the bill's enactment. This applies to all national emergencies under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621), directly affecting federal agencies managing emergency funds and increasing transparency for the public. The bill updates existing federal spending data standards to include unique identifiers for emergency-related funds, requiring agencies to report this information through the government’s public spending database.

Maddy summaryHR 4595, the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act, repeals the federal charter granted to the National Education Association (NEA) under Title 36 of the U.S. Code. This bill directly affects the NEA as an organization, removing its status as a federally chartered entity. The key mechanism is a specific repeal of the charter provision (Chapter 1511, Title 36), with no new programs or funding. The bill does not alter the NEA's activities or operations, only its legal status under federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the 1957 joint resolution (Public Law 85-7) that promoted peace and stability in the Middle East. It removes this outdated law from federal statutes, effective 90 days after enactment. The repeal has no new policy provisions or direct impact on current programs or individuals, as it only eliminates a historical legal reference. No affected parties or mechanisms are created, as this is a purely procedural repeal.

Maddy summaryHR 4398, the "Patriotism Not Pride Act," prohibits federal agencies from using taxpayer funds to support or promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQ+) Pride Month activities, including events, communications, or educational programs. It also bans the display of any flag representing sexual orientation or gender identity on federal property or grounds. The bill applies to all federal agencies as defined in U.S. law and directly affects how agencies manage public communications and property. This is a procedural measure restricting specific federal activities, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryHR 4346, the Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act of 2023, requires the Federal Reserve to raise the asset threshold for small bank holding companies from its current level to $10 billion. This change would exempt smaller banks (with consolidated assets under $10 billion) from certain regulatory requirements they currently face. The policy update must be implemented within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.

Maddy summaryHJRES 44 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a 2021 rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The rule classified firearms with stabilizing braces as "short-barreled rifles," which would have required additional licensing and regulation. This resolution uses a specific legal process (under Title 5, U.S. Code) to formally disapprove the ATF rule, meaning the rule would no longer be in effect. It directly affects firearm owners, manufacturers, and dealers who would have been subject to the rule’s requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 4299, the "There are Two Sexes Act of 2023," prohibits the use of federal funds for creating or distributing any required federal form that offers gender options beyond "Male" or "Female." It directly affects federal agencies and programs that require individuals to provide gender information on official forms, such as benefit applications or enrollment documents. The bill bans federal funding for any such form starting October 1, 2024, ensuring only binary gender options are used on federally mandated paperwork. This policy change restricts how federal entities collect gender data but does not alter personal identification or state-level policies.

Maddy summaryHR 4298, the Keep our Kids Safe Act of 2023, prohibits public elementary and secondary schools receiving federal education funds from using those funds for "sexualized performances" or classroom instruction about human sexuality that is not age-appropriate for students. It directly affects schools receiving federal funds under programs covered by the General Education Provisions Act, restricting how such funds can be used for topics like human sexual behavior. Key provisions ban funding for performances emphasizing secondary sexual characteristics or simulating sexual activities, and require all sexuality-related instruction to be developmentally appropriate for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The bill does not ban all sex education but limits federal funding for specific types of instruction or performances deemed inappropriate for students' age groups.

Maddy summaryHJRES 45 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific Department of Education rule about federal student loans. It seeks to block the rule implementing "One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief" (including modifications to Perkins, FFEL, and Direct Loan programs) by invoking the Congressional Review Act. If passed, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing the Department of Education from using it to modify or waive student loan obligations. The bill directly affects borrowers who might have qualified for debt relief under the targeted rule.