Rep. J. French Hill

Maddy summaryThe Bring Americans Home Act prohibits the U.S. Department of State from requiring American citizens to pay for government-assisted evacuations or departures from crisis situations abroad. It directly affects U.S. citizens evacuated by the State Department or receiving government-arranged departure assistance during emergencies overseas. The bill's key provision explicitly bans the Secretary of State from charging these costs, overriding any existing laws that might impose such fees. This ensures citizens face no financial burden when the government arranges their safe return from dangerous locations.

Maddy summaryHRES 814 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for recognizing October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." It calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to acknowledge dyslexia's educational impact and promote early screening and evidence-based interventions. The resolution highlights dyslexia as a common learning disability affecting 1 in 5 people, emphasizing its neurobiological basis and the need for accommodations to support affected individuals. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, serving solely as a formal expression of awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 784) symbolically designates October 15, 2023, as "National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" to honor individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant death. It asks the House to support the day’s goals, recognize the emotional impact of these losses, and request the President issue a proclamation encouraging public observance. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around pregnancy and infant loss, which affects an estimated 1 million U.S. families annually. It directly acknowledges the experiences of those who have endured such losses without proposing concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.

Maddy summaryHRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.

Maddy summaryThe 21st Century Dyslexia Act amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to add a clear definition of dyslexia as a specific learning disability and requires schools to provide equal access to accommodations and services for all eligible children with dyslexia, including those from low-income families, low socioeconomic status families, and limited English proficient children. The bill defines dyslexia as an unexpected difficulty in reading due to challenges in processing the sounds of language, which affects reading, spelling, and speaking abilities. This change ensures students with dyslexia are explicitly recognized under IDEA and schools must provide inclusive support without barriers related to background. The bill directly affects students with dyslexia and their schools by mandating these specific recognition and access requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 6051 requires the President to submit biennial reports identifying assets controlled by 21 specific Iranian officials (including the Supreme Leader, IRGC commanders, and intelligence ministers) and the foreign financial institutions facilitating their transactions. The Treasury Department must then identify foreign banks maintaining accounts for these officials or providing significant financial services to them, and work to close those accounts or halt services. The unclassified reports must be made public in multiple languages to promote transparency and accountability regarding Iran's financial networks. The law includes exemptions for national security cooperation or humanitarian aid and expires after 5 years or if Iran is no longer designated a money laundering concern.

Maddy summaryHR 5993, the Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act, prohibits funding transfers to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) if the Federal Reserve banks collectively incurred an operating loss in the prior quarter. The bill requires that such losses must first be offset by subsequent earnings before funding can resume. It also mandates that the Federal Reserve calculate its net earnings and capital using standard U.S. accounting rules (GAAP). This bill directly affects the CFPB's funding flow and the Federal Reserve's financial reporting practices.

Maddy summaryThe 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop a curriculum for SCORE program volunteers to teach entrepreneurship to students at community learning centers, specifically targeting disadvantaged youth. It mandates collaboration with education specialists, business groups, and existing SBA programs like small business development centers and women’s business centers. The bill updates the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to include entrepreneurship education as a standard program at community learning centers, directly affecting students in underserved communities. It also requires the SBA to report annually on implementation progress, curriculum reach, and barriers to expansion.

Maddy summaryHR 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that federal education funds cannot be used for certain weapons - but this restriction does not apply to archery, hunting, or other shooting sports training programs. The bill directly affects schools and educational programs seeking to use federal funds for these specific activities, such as archery clubs or hunting safety education. It adds an explicit exception to the existing prohibition, allowing funds to support "educational instruction or enrichment activities" in these sports under authorized programs. This change removes ambiguity about funding eligibility for such educational initiatives in K-12 schools.