Rep. Andy Biggs

Maddy summaryHRES 9 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute (which established the International Criminal Court) and does not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction. It specifically condemns the ICC's recent issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calling these actions unwarranted. The resolution reiterates U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself and its leaders against such international legal actions. This resolution does not create new law but formally states the House's position on U.S. relations with the ICC and its stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal law to prevent the expansion or creation of new national monuments in Arizona without explicit Congressional approval. Specifically, it modifies a provision in the U.S. Code (Section 320301 of Title 54) to add Arizona to the list of states where such monument actions require Congress to act first. The change directly affects Arizona's federal land management, limiting the President's authority to unilaterally establish or expand national monuments within the state. It does not alter existing monuments but ensures future actions require legislative consent.

Maddy summaryHR 86, the NOSHA Act, would repeal the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act and abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This bill directly affects all employers and workers currently covered by OSHA regulations, eliminating federal workplace safety standards. The key mechanism is the complete repeal of the foundational law and the termination of the agency responsible for enforcing safety rules. If passed, this would remove federal oversight of workplace safety requirements across all industries.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. immigration authorities to detain noncitizen parents together with their children under 18 when the parent is charged solely with a misdemeanor border crossing offense (e.g., illegal entry). It prohibits separating such families during immigration proceedings and mandates that parents and children be held in the same facility. The law also blocks states from imposing licensing requirements on detention facilities housing these families. It applies to all cases occurring after enactment, overriding prior agreements like the Flores settlement regarding family detention.

Maddy summaryHR 117, the Fourth Amendment Restoration Act, requires U.S. government agencies to obtain a court-issued warrant before surveilling U.S. citizens for any purpose. It repeals the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and prohibits warrantless electronic surveillance, physical searches of citizens' property, or collection of phone records (pen/trap devices) targeting U.S. citizens. The bill also bans using information gathered under Executive Order 12333 or during surveillance of non-citizens against U.S. citizens in court proceedings. It applies directly to U.S. citizens by mandating judicial oversight for all surveillance activities involving them. Violations could result in fines up to $10,000 or up to five years in prison.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. federal agencies from issuing vaccine verification documents (like "passports") or sharing citizens' COVID-19 vaccination records with third parties. It also bans requiring proof of vaccination for access to federal property, services, or congressional areas. The law directly affects how federal agencies handle health data and access to government facilities during the pandemic.

Freedom from Mandates Act This bill nullifies certain executive orders regarding COVID-19 safety and prohibits the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services (HHS) from taking specified actions with respect to vaccination against COVID-19. Specifically, the bill nullifies Executive Order 14042 (relating to ensuring adequate COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors) and Executive Order 14043 (requiring COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees). Labor may not issue any rule requiring employers to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19 or requiring testing of employees who are unvaccinated. HHS may not (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19 or require testing of employees who are unvaccinated; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for failure to mandate such vaccination or require such testing.

Maddy summaryThis bill blocks the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and mortgage enterprises (like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from implementing specific mortgage fee changes announced in January 2023. It specifically revokes the FHFA's updated single-family mortgage pricing framework and related guidance documents. The bill does not affect the existing practice of risk-based pricing for mortgage credit fees, which remains permitted. It directly impacts mortgage lenders and borrowers by halting the 2023 fee changes without altering current risk-based fee structures.

Maddy summaryHR 118, the "No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act," prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from using federal forfeiture funds (from drug or crime cases) to investigate or prosecute the President, Vice President, former officials, or presidential candidates. Agencies must certify compliance with this rule to receive funds, and the Attorney General can disqualify non-compliant agencies from future funding. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies receiving federal forfeiture funds by restricting their use for specific political prosecutions. It does not create new laws but modifies how existing federal funds can be allocated.

Maddy summaryHR 54, the WHO Withdrawal Act, directs the U.S. President to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) Constitution upon enactment and prohibits all federal funding for U.S. participation in the WHO or any successor organization. The bill repeals the 1948 law that established U.S. membership and funding for WHO participation. This legislation directly affects all federal departments and agencies that handle international health funding and diplomatic engagement, ending U.S. financial and legal ties to the WHO.