Rep. August Pfluger

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HRES 1547) honoring retired Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III upon his investiture as Texas A&M University's 27th president. It formally recognizes his military service, leadership, and connection to the university (including his family's Aggie legacy), and extends best wishes to Texas A&M students and alumni ("Aggies"). The resolution has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or programs - it is a non-binding expression of support from the U.S. House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal agencies from using the social cost of carbon, methane, nitrous oxide, or greenhouse gases in regulatory decisions. It bans these climate impact estimates from cost-benefit analyses, rulemaking, and agency guidance documents. Agencies must report past use of these metrics since 2009 to Congress. The law removes specific climate cost calculations from energy regulations.

Maddy summaryHRES 1537 is a non-binding House resolution condemning Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, which killed over 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, including 7 Americans still held captive. It calls on Hamas to immediately surrender, cease attacks, and release all hostages unconditionally, while reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense. The resolution also urges international organizations to condemn Hamas' actions and address the global surge in antisemitism following the attacks. As a symbolic statement, it does not create new laws or alter policy but expresses congressional position. The bill specifically references the ongoing captivity of seven U.S. citizens: Edan Alexander, Itay Chen, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Gadi Haggai, Judith Weinstein Haggai, Omer Neutra, and Keith Siegel.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how the U.S. Postal Service's leader is appointed and managed. It requires the President to nominate the Postmaster General with Senate confirmation, replaces the previous appointment process, and limits the position to a maximum of 10 years (two 5-year terms). The Postmaster General will also become a voting member of the Postal Service's Board of Governors. These changes directly affect the leadership structure of the U.S. Postal Service and the selection process for its chief executive.

Maddy summaryHRES 1530 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing former President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday. It honors his life, public service, and key achievements, including his presidency (noting the Panama Canal treaties, Camp David Accords, and founding the Departments of Education and Energy), post-presidency work with the Carter Center, and decades of humanitarian efforts. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely commemorative. It formally acknowledges his contributions to Georgia, the U.S., and global peace efforts, including his 2002 Nobel Peace Prize. This symbolic gesture has no direct impact on citizens or government operations.

Maddy summaryHR 9898 requires the Department of Energy to lead a federal task force that will analyze U.S. critical materials processing capacity and report to Congress within one year. The report must identify supply chain gaps, assess regulatory barriers (like Clean Air Act compliance), and evaluate opportunities for foreign investment from allied nations. It also mandates a GAO review of how current policies and permitting processes hinder domestic investment in processing critical minerals used in clean energy and technology. The bill directly affects federal agencies, domestic processing industries, and potential foreign investors seeking to build U.S. facilities.

Maddy summaryHJRES 210 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban non-citizens, non-nationals, and non-permanent residents from voting in all U.S. elections. It would prohibit anyone not a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) from voting for federal, state, tribal, local, or D.C. offices. The amendment grants Congress authority to create laws enforcing this voting restriction. If ratified, it would require a constitutional change to alter voting eligibility for non-citizens at all government levels.

Maddy summaryThe SIMSA Act of 2024 creates a new Schedule A for controlled substances in the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, targeting imported substances with chemical structures similar to existing controlled substances that produce comparable effects on the central nervous system. The Attorney General can temporarily place substances in Schedule A for up to 5 years (with possible 180-day extensions), requiring a review for permanent scheduling within 3 years. The bill increases penalties for violations involving Schedule A substances (up to 20 years in prison for first offenses, 30 years for repeat offenses) and requires specific labeling using IUPAC nomenclature. It also includes provisions for research on substances newly added to Schedule A and allows for sentencing review if such substances are later descheduled.

Maddy summaryHR 9731, the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2024, requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publish monthly reports on individuals classified as "special interest aliens" attempting unlawful entry into the U.S. These reports, due by the seventh day of each month, must detail the total number and nationalities of such individuals, broken down by geographic region and location of encounter (e.g., ports of entry, border areas, or interior). The reports must also identify if encounters involve individuals from "covered nations" (as defined in existing law). This bill mandates transparency for Congress and the public but does not change immigration law or enforcement practices.

Maddy summaryHR 5729 blocks federal funding for creating a "Homeland Intelligence Experts Group" at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and prohibits funding for any equivalent group, program, or activities. It prevents the DHS Secretary from using allocated funds to establish such a group or similar efforts starting from the bill's enactment date. This directly affects DHS budget planning and spending authority for intelligence-related initiatives.