Rep. Mike Collins

Maddy summaryHR 4373, the Weather Information for Agriculture Act, updates the National Integrated Drought Information System to improve drought forecasting and data collection for agricultural operations. It requires the use of AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies for better drought predictions, expands soil moisture monitoring networks (including ground-level measurements), and mandates partnerships with federal agencies and private sectors for data sharing. The bill authorizes $15 million annually (2024-2028) to fund these upgrades, including developing user-friendly public data platforms and increasing nationwide soil moisture monitoring stations. Directly affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses, it aims to provide more accurate, accessible drought information for decision-making.

Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to jointly issue regulations, as necessary, to enable air carriers to transport human organs for transplant above wing (i.e., in the cabin of an aircraft). Among other things, the regulations must include consideration of protocols for air control outages; a requirement that air carriers implement a protocol for a person to accompany organs to and from the aircraft and between connecting flights; and a standardized process for commercial air carriers to accept, handle, and manage organs in transit. The TSA and the FAA must also consult with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to identify metrics for the handling of organs and organ-related tissue by air carriers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 538) seeks to formally erase the December 2019 impeachment of President Trump from House records, claiming it was based on "wrongful accusations" and insufficient evidence. It states the impeachment should be treated as if it "never passed the full House," citing an unclassified FBI document referenced in the resolution. As a non-binding House resolution - not a law - it has no legal effect and cannot alter historical records or constitutional processes. The resolution directly addresses the 2019 impeachment proceedings but does not change any legal status or impact ongoing matters.

Maddy summaryHRES 547 is a resolution seeking to expunge the January 13, 2021, impeachment resolution against former President Donald Trump from the U.S. House of Representatives' official records. It argues the impeachment was based on incomplete facts, lacked due process (including no hearings or opportunity for the President to respond), and was rushed, with the Senate trial occurring after Trump left office. This procedural resolution does not change legal status or current law but aims to remove the impeachment from the House's historical record.

Maddy summaryHR 277 would require Congress to approve major federal regulations before they take effect. Major rules are defined as those with significant economic impact ($100 million+ annually), major cost increases for consumers or industries, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, or innovation. Agencies must submit detailed information about these rules to Congress, including cost-benefit analyses, before they can take effect. Congress would have 70 session days to approve the rule with a joint resolution; if they don't act within that timeframe, the rule would not take effect. This would increase congressional oversight of federal regulations and require more detailed information about proposed rules before they become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill redesignates a specific street area in Washington, D.C. (between International Drive, Van Ness Street, and International Place, NW) and the address 3505 International Place, NW as "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard." It requires the General Services Administrator to install new street signs matching DC's Metro station style at designated locations. The bill has no policy impact beyond administrative naming changes and does not affect any legislation, regulations, or residents.

This bill expands the definition of critical mineral under the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper. Thus, this bill requires the Department of Energy and other agencies to conduct a variety of efforts to ensure a secure and reliable supply chain of copper.

Maddy summaryThe WING Act of 2023 creates a research program within the National Weather Service to address how physical obstructions like wind turbines and buildings interfere with weather radar systems. The program requires the agency to partner with industry and researchers to test technologies such as phased array radar, data-sharing from commercial sources, and improved signal processing to maintain accurate weather forecasting. It mandates annual reports to Congress on progress and a final recommendation within five years on whether continued research is needed. The program is scheduled to end by September 30, 2028, or one year after the final report, whichever comes first.

This resolution impeaches President Biden for high crimes and misdemeanors for allowing aliens to enter the United States in violation of the immigration laws and for related offenses.

Maddy summaryThis resolution, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, proposes impeaching Attorney General Merrick Garland based on allegations of politicizing the justice system. It claims Garland failed to impartially enforce laws, targeted parents and religious groups, and pursued politically motivated prosecutions (like against former President Trump) while ignoring alleged misconduct by the Biden administration. As a procedural resolution, it has been referred to the Judiciary Committee but has not advanced to a vote or Senate trial. It does not enact any policy changes - it is solely a formal accusation seeking removal from office.