Rep. Gary J. Palmer

Maddy summaryHJRES 206 is a joint resolution disapproving an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for retirement accounts. The rule, published on July 19, 2024, would have changed the requirements for mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts after age 73. This resolution, if passed, would prevent the rule from taking effect, maintaining current RMD standards. It directly affects retirement account holders aged 73 and older who must follow these withdrawal rules.

Maddy summaryHJRES 205 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule about union election procedures in the construction industry. The rule, published in August 2024, would have changed how employers must prove union majority support and set new timelines for elections. This resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect by invoking a specific congressional review process under federal law. It directly affects construction companies, unions, and workers involved in union representation elections.

Maddy summaryHJRES 144 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on April 19, 2024. The resolution seeks to block the ATF's rule that redefined the term "engaged in the business" for firearm dealers, which would have affected how federal licensing requirements apply to certain sellers. If enacted, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect under procedures in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The bill directly impacts firearm dealers operating under the current regulatory framework and the ATF's enforcement authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJRES 163) is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule finalized on May 9, 2024. The EPA rule established new emissions standards for greenhouse gases from fossil fuel power plants (both new and existing) and repealed a previous rule called the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The resolution would block this EPA rule from taking effect by invoking the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). If passed, it would prevent the EPA rule from being enforced, directly affecting fossil fuel power plant operators and the EPA’s regulatory authority over emissions.

Maddy summaryHJRES 133 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3." This rule, published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024, established new emissions requirements for large trucks and commercial vehicles. The resolution, if passed, would prevent the EPA rule from taking effect by formally disapproving it under standard congressional review procedures. The measure directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers who would have been required to comply with the proposed standards.

Maddy summaryThe Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2024 would require Congress to approve most major federal regulations before they take effect, rather than allowing agencies to implement them directly. It defines a "major rule" as one with significant economic impact ($100 million+ annually) or substantial effects on competition, jobs, or the environment. Agencies would need to submit detailed reports including cost-benefit analyses to Congress before implementing such rules, with Congress having 70 days to approve or disapprove them. The bill would also require agencies to publish guidance documents online and conduct annual reviews of existing regulations.

Maddy summaryHJRES 204 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting an EPA rule that would have reclassified certain large pollution sources (like industrial facilities) as smaller, less-regulated "area sources" under the Clean Air Act. If passed, this resolution would block the EPA's September 10, 2024, rule (published in the Federal Register) from taking effect, preventing the regulatory change. The resolution directly affects the EPA's authority to implement this specific reclassification, which would have altered how certain facilities are regulated under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. It does not create new policy but halts an existing EPA rule through a procedural congressional action.

Maddy summaryHR 9376, "Lulu’s Law," requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update wireless emergency alert regulations within 60 days of enactment. It specifically adds "shark attack" as an event eligible for emergency Alert Messages under FCC rules. This change directly affects how emergency alerts are categorized and transmitted to the public via wireless devices. The bill modifies existing FCC regulations (Title 47, Part 10) to include shark attacks as a triggering event for emergency alerts, without altering other alert types or requirements.

Maddy summaryHJRES 196 is a procedural resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a specific Defense Department rule. It targets the "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Architect and Engineering Service Fees" (DFARS Case 2024-D019), which established fee structures for architects and engineers working on defense contracts. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the Department of Defense from implementing these fee requirements. The resolution directly affects defense contractors and firms providing architectural/engineering services to the military, as it would maintain existing fee rules instead of adopting the new ones.

Maddy summaryHJRES 198 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Treasury rule requiring brokers to report gross proceeds and transaction basis for digital asset trades. It would block the rule (published in the Federal Register on July 9, 2024) from taking effect, preventing brokers from having to comply with its reporting requirements for digital asset transactions. The resolution directly affects cryptocurrency exchanges and other brokers handling digital asset transactions, as it would nullify the rule’s mandate for them to track and report specific financial details. This is a procedural action to stop the rule’s implementation, not a new policy.