Rep. Kevin Kiley

Maddy summaryHRES 1212 is a non-binding House resolution condemning universities that negotiate with encampment occupants over policy demands, such as ending Israel-related study programs or cutting ties with Hillel. It opposes class cancellations due to encampments and calls for clearing illegal encampments with local law enforcement to restore campus safety. The resolution states universities should enforce rules against unlawful conduct without negotiating with encampment occupants. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal force but directs universities to address encampments under existing policies.

Maddy summaryHJRES 98 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule that defined how businesses are considered "joint employers" for labor law purposes. The bill targets the NLRB's October 2023 rule (88 Fed. Reg. 73946), which would have changed how companies like franchisors or staffing agencies are held responsible for workers' rights. If passed, this resolution would cancel the rule, directly affecting businesses managing multiple employer relationships and labor organizations enforcing workplace standards. The measure uses a standard process under federal law to disapprove an agency rule, not creating new policy but reversing an existing regulation.

Maddy summaryThis bill names a specific United States Postal Service facility at 24355 Creekside Road in Santa Clarita, California, as the "William L. Reynolds Post Office Building." It directly affects the physical location of this post office by changing its official designation. The key provision is a simple name change, with all existing references to the building in federal documents automatically updated to reflect the new name. This is a ceremonial designation with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHR 8231, the James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to actor James Earl Jones in recognition of his distinguished career in theater and film, and his role in advancing inclusion and equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in the entertainment industry. The Treasury will strike the medal with an image and inscription of Jones, and may produce and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint's public enterprise fund. This bill serves as a ceremonial honor with no new legal requirements or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Education to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism when enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act in federal education programs. It clarifies that discrimination against Jewish individuals based on actual or perceived shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics may violate Title VI protections, requiring agencies to consider antisemitism intent during investigations. The law affects schools and universities receiving federal funds by guiding how they handle discrimination complaints related to antisemitism. It does not create new legal standards or expand the Department of Education's authority, as explicitly stated in the bill.

Maddy summaryHR 8133 allows U.S. military mortuary services to be provided for certain U.S. citizens who die outside the United States, expanding access beyond current coverage for military personnel. It permits the military to arrange these services if local funeral options are deemed undesirable by the family or if military facilities have available capacity. The law applies to deaths occurring after its enactment date, giving families more flexibility when handling funeral arrangements overseas. This change modifies existing military mortuary provisions to directly affect civilians dying abroad, not military members.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers of high-risk pathogens (like those that cause severe disease) to maintain detailed electronic logbooks tracking each sale. Sellers must record the agent name, quantity, purchaser details (with verified ID), intended use, and sale date, keeping records for five years. It also mandates regular federal reviews of high-containment laboratories to assess safety, oversight gaps, and national biosecurity needs, with reports to Congress. The law directly affects research labs, biotech companies, and other entities selling such pathogens, aiming to enhance public health protection through better documentation and facility oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public colleges and universities that receive federal student aid to adopt and disclose free speech policies that protect students from political discrimination. It prohibits schools from requiring applicants or faculty to pledge support for specific political views or diversity initiatives, and mandates clear policies about speech, association, and religion. The bill also protects student organizations' rights to form single-sex groups, receive funding without viewpoint discrimination, and have appeal processes if denied recognition. Schools that fail to comply could lose eligibility for federal student aid programs.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 116 seeks to block a Department of Labor rule finalized on January 10, 2024, which aimed to clarify how businesses classify workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If passed, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, directly affecting businesses that use independent contractors and their workers, who rely on FLSA protections for minimum wage and overtime pay. The bill uses a specific congressional process (under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code) to disapprove the rule, rather than creating new policy. This action would maintain the existing classification standards until a new rule is established.

Maddy summaryThis bill freezes new energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers. It prohibits the Energy Secretary from proposing or implementing any rules different from the 2013 standards (published April 18, 2013) for five years after the bill's enactment. The law directly affects the Department of Energy and transformer manufacturers by maintaining existing efficiency requirements. It ensures no changes to the 2013 rule during this five-year period.