Rep. Harriet M. Hageman

Maddy summaryHR 5636, the "Protect Children’s Innocence Act," prohibits federal criminal penalties for performing gender-affirming medical care on minors under specific circumstances. It defines prohibited care as surgeries (like hysterectomy or mastectomy), puberty blockers, and hormone therapies at supraphysiologic doses, with exceptions for medical emergencies, intersex conditions, or life-threatening illnesses. The law only applies when the care involves interstate commerce (e.g., payments, communications, or travel across state lines). Minors receiving such care cannot be prosecuted, but they may sue providers for civil damages. The bill directly affects minors under 18, healthcare providers, and families seeking gender-affirming medical treatment.

Maddy summaryHR 5635, the Northern Arizona Protection Act, nullifies a specific presidential proclamation (Proclamation 10606) that established the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. It also prohibits the future designation or extension of national monuments within the defined area without explicit approval from Congress. This bill directly affects federal land management decisions in northern Arizona, specifically blocking the use of the Antiquities Act for monument creation or expansion in that region. The key mechanism is a legal restriction requiring congressional authorization for any new monument designation in the specified area, effectively limiting presidential authority under the Antiquities Act there.

Maddy summaryHR 5590, the "No More Hard Stops Act," requires federal officials testifying before congressional committees to remain at the hearing until every committee member present has had the opportunity to ask a question. It prevents officials from leaving early ("hard stops") before all members can question them, ensuring all members receive equal questioning time. This procedural rule applies to officials mandated by law to regularly testify before committees and takes effect after the bill's enactment. The bill focuses solely on the process of committee hearings, not on substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to reissue a 2017 rule that removed grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem from the federal endangered species list, within 180 days of the bill's enactment. It directly affects grizzly bear management in that ecosystem by reinstating state-led management authority previously established under the 2017 rule. The key provision requires the rule's reissuance without any legal challenges, explicitly stating the action "shall not be subject to judicial review."

Maddy summaryHR 5577, the FACE Act Repeal Act of 2023, would repeal a federal law (Section 248 of Title 18, U.S. Code) that made it a crime to block access to abortion clinics or threaten clinic staff. This repeal would remove criminal penalties for obstructing access to clinics, affecting abortion providers, clinic staff, and individuals attempting to access or block clinic entrances. The bill specifically targets the repeal of this prohibition, applying to prosecutions pending or initiated after the law's enactment. It does not change other abortion-related laws or create new policies.

Maddy summaryHR 4831, the Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act, increases pay for wildland firefighters employed by the Forest Service or Department of the Interior during fiscal years 2024-2025. It establishes special pay rates (ranging from 1.5% to 42% above standard General Schedule rates, depending on grade) that replace regular pay for these workers. The bill also creates a new "incident response premium pay" provision, entitling eligible firefighters to 450% of their hourly rate for each day deployed on qualifying wildfires or fire-related incidents, capped at $9,000 annually per employee. This premium pay is excluded from calculations for benefits like leave accruals, overtime, or retirement. The bill directly affects federal wildland firefighters whose duties focus on forest, range, or wildland fires (not structural fires).

Maddy summaryHR 5531, the "End U.N. Censorship Act," prohibits U.S. federal funds from supporting specific United Nations initiatives related to information labeling. It bans funding for the UN's iVerify tool, any effort to label speech as "mal-, mis-, or disinformation," and voluntary contributions to the UN or other international groups supporting such labeling efforts. The bill applies directly to federal agencies like the Department of State, restricting how they use taxpayer money for these purposes. Any funds withheld under this law must be deposited into the Treasury general fund and not repaid to the UN. The bill focuses solely on restricting federal spending, not on regulating speech or censorship.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires parties in civil lawsuits to disclose any foreign entities funding their case - including names, addresses, and countries of origin - within 30 days of filing or signing funding agreements. It specifically prohibits foreign governments and sovereign wealth funds from funding litigation where payment depends on the case outcome, banning such agreements entirely. Parties must also certify if foreign money is used and submit annual reports to Congress detailing foreign funders, judicial districts involved, and case types. The law applies to all civil cases filed after enactment, aiming to increase transparency about foreign influence in U.S. courts.

Maddy summaryHR 5319, the Ban Offshore Abortion Tourism Act, prohibits performing abortions that result in fetal death within U.S. maritime jurisdiction (e.g., international waters under U.S. authority). It targets abortion providers in these zones, with exceptions for life-threatening medical conditions, pregnancies from rape (requiring 48 hours of counseling or treatment first), or pregnancies from rape/incest involving minors (requiring prior reporting to authorities). The bill allows civil lawsuits against providers for violations, awarding triple damages, medical costs, and attorney fees, but explicitly protects women from prosecution or financial liability. It does not restrict abortion access in foreign countries or U.S. territorial waters.

This resolution honors and recognizes the patriotism and contributions made by generations of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers and commends the members of such organizations for their dedicated service to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and their communities. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to promote awareness of the contributions and dedication of members of veterans service, organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Additionally, the resolution calls on citizens to follow the example of such groups and volunteer support and services to those who have served the country.