This resolution requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place in the House Chamber a real-time display of the outstanding national debt.
Maddy summaryHR 3768, the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023, provides federal grants to support midwifery education and increase access to midwifery services. It allocates $15 million annually (2024-2028) for accredited midwifery schools to directly support students, expand programs, and train clinical instructors, with 50% of funds dedicated to student support. The bill also authorizes $20 million annually for nurse-midwifery programs in nursing schools, prioritizing students who will work in underserved health professional shortage areas and increasing racial/ethnic minority representation. These provisions directly affect midwifery students, educational institutions, and communities with limited access to maternity care, aiming to expand the midwifery workforce through targeted funding.
VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the average time it took to provide a veteran with a service or guide dog in the prior year. The report must also include legislative recommendations to reduce such wait time.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution symbolically recognizes May as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating Jewish Americans' historical contributions to U.S. society and culture. It references rising antisemitism in 2022 (including ADL data showing a 36% increase in incidents) and includes a non-binding call for leaders to combat antisemitism. As a purely symbolic resolution, it does not create new policies or legal requirements.
Maddy summaryThe Sailor Standard of Care Act of 2023 requires the Navy to improve mental health support for service members designated for "limited duty" (temporarily restricted from full duties due to medical needs). It mandates quarterly mental health screenings for these members, additional medical staff in units with over 15 such personnel, and a framework for centralized care coordination during their limited duty period. The bill also directs the Navy to study multiple suicides within units, report on TRICARE mental health provider credentialing timelines and reimbursement rates, and establish a dashboard tracking quality-of-life program usage. These provisions directly affect active-duty Navy members in limited duty status and aim to address systemic gaps in mental health care access and response.
Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Act This bill extends through FY2033 and increases funding for the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund. The funding is provided from revenues from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases, and awards from the fund are made to states and other entities, including tribes and nonprofits.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish new regulations for commercial drone operations beyond the operator's line of sight (BVLOS) within 2 years. It mandates specific risk assessment methodologies, certification standards for remote pilots, and operational rules to enable safe BVLOS drone use. The bill creates a new Office of Associate Administrator for UAS Integration and a UAS Certification Unit within the FAA to oversee drone integration and certification processes. These changes aim to modernize drone regulations, accelerate commercial drone adoption, and help the U.S. maintain global leadership in drone technology. The bill directly affects drone manufacturers, commercial drone operators, and the FAA's regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that AM radio receivers be included as standard equipment in all new motor vehicles (such as cars and trucks) sold in the United States, with a rule to be issued by the Department of Transportation within one year. The rule must ensure AM radio is easily accessible on the dashboard and allows manufacturers to use digital AM radio technology instead of traditional AM. During the one-year period between the bill's enactment and the rule's effective date, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio. The bill also directs a study to evaluate whether an alternative system could deliver emergency alerts as reliably as AM radio across the country, especially during crises.
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Office of Justice Programs within the Department of Justice to award grants to law enforcement and corrections agencies for behavioral health crisis response training.
Maddy summaryHR 3359, the Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023, requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy within 120 days to counter fentanyl trafficking using existing authorities. The strategy must detail how the Department of Defense will detect and monitor fentanyl trafficking across air, land, and sea domains, support other agencies, train law enforcement, and strengthen cooperation with Mexico and Canada. It also mandates reports on past reimbursements for law enforcement support and an assessment of enhanced security cooperation with Mexico. This bill directly affects the Department of Defense, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and international security partners.
