Rep. Elijah Crane

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Innovation Account, which the FDA uses to implement provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act relating to the development of medical products.

Maddy summaryHR 2296 sets a spending limit of $11,788,000 for building and facility projects at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and an unspecified "Related Agency" during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly restricts the budget available for infrastructure improvements at these two entities, capping all allocated funds for this purpose. The provision applies to all existing and future funding designated for these specific projects in the 2024 budget cycle. It does not alter FDA operations or regulations, only the financial allocation for physical facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets a spending cap of $5.58 billion for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and related agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for fiscal year 2024. It directly affects the FDA's budget authority by restricting the total funds it can access during the fiscal year. The key provision is a hard limit on available funds, preventing the use of any amount exceeding $5,584,965,000. This is a straightforward budgetary restriction with no additional policy mechanisms or program changes.

Maddy summaryThe Safe Students Act (HR 2502) repeals the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, which had prohibited possessing firearms in federally designated school zones under federal law. It also amends related sections of Title 18 (U.S. Code) to remove references to the repealed law and adjust section numbering. This bill does not establish a new federal rule for school zones; it solely eliminates the existing federal prohibition on firearms in school zones. The repeal means the federal government would no longer enforce this specific ban, though state laws may continue to regulate firearms in schools.

Maddy summaryHR 1581, the America Works Act of 2023, modifies work requirement exemptions for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It expands direct exemptions to include individuals medically certified as unfit for work, parents or caregivers of children under 7, and pregnant women, while removing a specific enforcement clause (Section 6(o)(4)(A)(ii)). The bill adjusts existing exemption rules to clarify that certain exemptions apply retroactively to cases beginning before the bill's enactment date. These changes directly affect SNAP recipients who would otherwise face work requirements under federal law.

Maddy summaryHR 1768, the NIH Reform Act, reorganizes the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by splitting the existing "National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases" into three distinct institutes: the National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Diseases. The bill updates titles, responsibilities, and leadership structures in the Public Health Service Act, including requiring presidential appointments with Senate confirmation for directors of the new institutes, each serving 5-year terms (with one possible reappointment). It mandates a transition period where the NIH Director oversees the new institutes until their directors are appointed, and updates all references to the former institute in federal law. This change directly affects NIH’s internal structure, leadership appointments, and administrative documentation, without altering research funding or policy priorities.

Maddy summaryHR 1911 sets a spending limit of $23,332,000 for "Joint Items" and the Capitol Visitors Center during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects funding allocations for these specific Capitol-related expenses by restricting the total amount that can be spent. The provision applies to all funds authorized for these purposes during FY2024, preventing any increase above the specified cap. It does not alter the function or services provided by the Capitol Visitors Center or the nature of "Joint Items."

Maddy summaryHR 1910 sets a spending limit of $14,759,000 for federal funding designated for "Joint Items" (shared agency projects) and the U.S. Botanic Garden during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly restricts how much money federal agencies can spend on these specific programs, preventing funds from exceeding the set cap. The key provision is a hard budget ceiling that applies to all available funds for these two categories in FY2024. It does not change program requirements or create new policies, only limiting the financial authorization.

Maddy summaryHR 1909 sets a maximum funding limit of $64,544,000 for "Joint Items, Library Buildings and Grounds" in the federal budget for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects how much money Congress can allocate to shared congressional facilities (like committee rooms) and library-related infrastructure. It requires that no funds exceeding this specific amount be used for these purposes, overriding any other funding provisions that might allow higher spending. The bill is purely procedural, establishing a spending cap without creating new policies or affecting other government programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets a spending limit of $114,050,000 for the Capitol Power Plant's "Joint Items" funding in fiscal year 2024. It directly affects the Capitol Power Plant's operational budget by restricting how much federal money can be allocated to its maintenance and operations. The provision overrides other laws to ensure these specific funds do not exceed the stated cap during FY2024. This is a straightforward budgetary limitation with no additional policy provisions or broader impacts.