Rep. Glenn Grothman

Maddy summaryHJRES 107 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule published on January 22, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 4128). The resolution aims to disapprove the FCC's rule implementing digital discrimination protections under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which would have required internet providers to prevent discriminatory practices. If passed, this resolution would nullify the FCC rule, preventing it from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). The bill directly affects the FCC's regulatory authority over digital discrimination enforcement in broadband services.

Maddy summaryHR 7183, the PROTECTS Act of 2024, prohibits federal funding from being used to provide or refer for specific gender transition procedures to individuals under 18. The bill defines prohibited procedures broadly to include surgeries (like hysterectomy, mastectomy, or genital reconstruction), puberty-blocking medications, and hormone treatments administered at supraphysiologic doses. It includes limited exceptions for medically necessary care, such as treating precocious puberty or correcting genetic disorders of sex development. The law directly affects minors seeking gender-affirming medical care covered by federal programs, restricting federal financial support for these services.

Maddy summaryHR 7101, the FTC REDO Act, rescinds the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) January 2024 rule targeting auto retail scams and prohibits the FTC from finalizing future auto retail rules without meeting specific requirements. Before proposing new rules, the FTC must conduct a quantitative study on deceptive practices, consumer testing on new mandates, and an economic analysis of costs/benefits - each subject to 30 days of public comment and independent peer review. These studies must demonstrate evidence of unfair practices, show new rules enhance consumer protection without unduly burdening businesses, and compare the proposed rule to less burdensome alternatives. The bill directly affects the FTC's rulemaking process for auto retail, impacting how regulations on dealerships, disclosures, and consumer protections are developed.

Maddy summaryThis resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a Treasury Department rule (88 Fed. Reg. 80584, November 2023) that established spending guidelines for $350 billion in federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. If passed, it would nullify the rule, preventing the Treasury from enforcing its specific restrictions on how states and localities could use these pandemic recovery funds. The bill does not alter the underlying funding program but targets the implementation rules through a procedural disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. It directly affects the Treasury Department's authority to administer the fund distribution rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a law (18 U.S.C. § 1715) that previously prohibited mailing firearms without a license. It directly affects the U.S. Postal Service, firearm sellers, and individuals mailing firearms by preventing the Postal Service from creating rules that would block firearm mailings or require disclosure of sensitive records like sales receipts or firearm serial numbers. Key provisions include removing the existing ban on mailing firearms and prohibiting the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on firearm mailings or demanding customer transaction data. The bill ensures that firearm mailings can proceed without these specific federal restrictions, while applying to ongoing legal cases under the repealed law.

This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin, as the Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Maddy summaryHR 6967, the Safe Airspace for Americans Act, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish standardized procedures for reporting and investigating incidents involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) reported by aviation personnel, including pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance staff. Key provisions include creating a dedicated reporting system (either updating an existing program or launching a new one), mandating data archiving for investigations, and prohibiting retaliation against employees who report UAPs. The bill explicitly protects pilots’ medical and airman certificates from being negatively impacted by UAP reports and bans employers from taking adverse personnel actions against staff for reporting such incidents. This directly affects aviation workers who witness UAPs by ensuring their reports are handled systematically and without professional penalty.

Maddy summaryHR 7037, the SPEAR Act, amends the Endangered Species Act to prevent the federal government from listing lake sturgeon populations in Wisconsin as threatened or endangered. It specifically excludes Wisconsin's lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) from federal protection under the Endangered Species Act by modifying Section 4(a) of the law. The bill directly affects Wisconsin's lake sturgeon populations and preserves the state's existing management program, including the annual sturgeon spearing season, which is managed through mandatory data collection and harvest caps. This change ensures Wisconsin's successful, locally managed sturgeon fishery and cultural traditions remain unaffected by federal endangered species determinations.

Maddy summaryThe RIFLE Act of 2024 changes how the federal government handles violations by firearms licensees, affecting gun dealers and manufacturers who hold federal licenses. It creates a graduated penalty system where non-willful violations require the Attorney General to work with licensees to fix issues before taking action, while willful violations may lead to license suspension or revocation only after proper notice, hearing, and evidence of continued noncompliance. The bill establishes new procedures for administrative hearings, defines "willful" violations more clearly, and gives licensees 90 days to liquidate inventory after license expiration or revocation, with extensions possible for reasonable cause. These changes aim to create a more transparent process for addressing violations while maintaining public safety standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the President's annual budget submission and congressional budget resolutions to include the ratio of public debt to estimated gross domestic product (GDP). It amends existing laws (31 U.S.C. §1105(a) and the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974) to mandate this specific metric be reported. The change would standardize the inclusion of this ratio in federal budget documents, making it a formal part of fiscal planning. It is a procedural update to reporting requirements, not a policy change affecting debt levels or spending.