Maddy summaryHR 3497, the Uranium Miners and Workers Act of 2023, expands eligibility for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include uranium miners, millers, ore transporters, and core drillers who worked in specified states between 1942 and 1978 and later developed certain cancers or kidney diseases. The bill redirects $475 million from unobligated coronavirus relief funds (from acts like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan) to the RECA trust fund to pay claims. It also extends the RECA program's funding period by 4 years and adjusts the deadline for submitting claims to 4 years after the bill's enactment. This law directly affects former uranium industry workers who developed radiation-related illnesses.
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Maddy summaryHR 3541, the Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2023, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to include accounting education in school curricula. It requires schools to offer accounting career awareness and programs, particularly to students from groups underrepresented in accounting careers. The bill positions accounting as a STEM field and aims to expand student exposure to accounting through grade 12 courses. This change directly affects K-12 students and schools by integrating accounting into educational opportunities to diversify the future accounting workforce.
Maddy summaryHR 3462 requires public schools receiving federal funds to obtain explicit parental consent before accommodating a student's gender identity (e.g., changing names/pronouns or facilitating social transition) or before referring students to medical providers for gender-related care. It prohibits schools from hiding a student's gender identity or transition plans from parents, withholding information about gender-related accommodations, or pressuring parents to support gender-affirming actions. Schools must publicly post written policies ensuring compliance and provide copies to families. The bill allows parents or the Attorney General to file civil lawsuits against schools violating these rules, seeking injunctions, attorney fees, or compensation for harm caused by unauthorized gender transition support.
Maddy summaryHR 3492, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, prohibits federal agencies from funding or supporting state databases that track lawfully owned firearms or their owners. This directly affects states maintaining such databases, requiring them to cover costs themselves if they choose to keep these systems operational. The bill allows federal funding for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms, as specified in the exception. The key policy change is blocking federal financial support for databases compiling information on legal gun ownership, without banning the databases outright.
Maddy summaryThe Power of the Mint Act (HR 3402) requires Congress to explicitly approve any new digital currency issued by the Federal Reserve or directed by the Treasury Secretary. It amends federal law to prevent the Federal Reserve Board and Treasury from creating or directing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) without Congressional authorization. The bill directly affects the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, ensuring they cannot unilaterally introduce a digital version of U.S. dollars. The law defines CBDC as a digital form of money in U.S. dollars that is a direct liability of the Federal Reserve.
Maddy summaryHRES 396 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing motherhood on Mother's Day. It expresses support for the term "mother" and criticizes language alternatives like "pregnant people" or "birthing person," while stating mothers are defined as women. The resolution contains no policy changes or concrete effects - it is purely symbolic, affirming traditional definitions of motherhood without altering laws or impacting any programs. It was introduced by multiple House members and referred to the Education and Workforce Committee.
Maddy summaryHR 3175, the Regulation Reduction Act of 2023, requires federal agencies to repeal two existing regulations before issuing a new rule, and three for "major rules" (those with significant economic impact). For major rules, the new rule's cost must not exceed the cost of the repealed rules, and the Office of Management and Budget must certify this. Agencies must also submit a 90-day review to Congress identifying costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated regulations. This bill directly affects federal agencies and the businesses, states, and local governments subject to federal regulations.
Maddy summaryHRES 339 is a non-binding House resolution expressing that an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy - including oil, gas, nuclear, coal, hydropower, and renewables - is the most viable approach to U.S. energy policy. It states this strategy would strengthen national security, lower consumer energy prices, and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. The resolution highlights that domestic energy production supports infrastructure funding, job creation, and energy independence, while noting U.S. energy sources like Gulf of Mexico oil and nuclear power provide clean, reliable electricity. As a statement of congressional opinion, it does not create new laws or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThe SAFE Banking Act of 2023 would protect banks and financial institutions that provide services to state-legal marijuana businesses and hemp-related businesses by preventing federal regulators from taking adverse actions against them solely for serving these businesses. It clarifies that income from state-legal marijuana businesses can be considered for mortgage applications, and requires regulators to update guidance on suspicious activity reports related to these businesses. The bill does not require financial institutions to serve these businesses, but ensures they won't face penalties for doing so. It extends similar protections to hemp-related businesses, which have faced banking challenges despite being federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill.
Scope 3 Act This bill prohibits any securities law requirement that an issuer of securities must disclose the greenhouse gas emissions of its value chain (i.e., scope 3 emissions).