Rep. Andy Biggs

Maddy summaryHJRES 27 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a federal rule that redefined which waterways fall under the Clean Water Act's protections. It targets a rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on January 18, 2023, which aimed to revise the "Waters of the United States" definition. The resolution would formally disapprove this rule under a specific federal procedure (Chapter 8 of Title 5), preventing it from taking effect. This would directly affect how federal agencies regulate pollution and development near water bodies, including wetlands and smaller streams.

Maddy summaryHR 2674, the "NO FEAR for Whistleblowers Act," amends federal law to change how anti-retaliation training is delivered to federal employees. It specifically prohibits combining whistleblower protection training with "insider threat" training or including insider threat content in such sessions. This directly affects federal employees who report misconduct, ensuring their anti-retaliation training remains focused solely on whistleblower protections. The bill’s key mechanism prevents potential confusion by banning overlapping training topics, making the content clearer for employees. This is a procedural policy adjustment to training requirements under existing law.

Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act This bill increases the allowance for capital losses and adjusts the increased allowance amount for inflation after 2023.

Ensuring United Families at the Border Act This bill addresses the treatment of children who are non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law), including by statutorily establishing that there is no presumption that such a child (other than an unaccompanied child) should not be detained for immigration purposes. Specifically, the bill states that the detention of such minors shall be governed by specified sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act and not any other provision of law, judicial ruling, or settlement agreement. (A 1997 settlement agreement, commonly known as the Flores agreement, imposes requirements relating to the treatment of detained alien minors, including requiring such minors to be released or placed in a nonsecure facility after a certain amount of time in detention.) If an adult enters the United States unlawfully with their child, DHS must detain the adult and child together if the only criminal charge against the adult is a misdemeanor for unlawful entry. This bill also prohibits states from imposing licensing requirements on immigration detention facilities used to detain minors or families with minors.

Maddy summaryHR 2620, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2023, increases penalties for crimes targeting firearms licensees. It amends Section 924 of Title 18 to impose mandatory minimum sentences of 3 years for burglaries or 5 years for robberies committed at the business premises of licensed firearms dealers, manufacturers, or importers. The bill specifically targets violations of Section 922(u), which prohibits unauthorized access to these premises, and adds "attempts to do so" to the penalties. This directly affects licensed firearms businesses by strengthening legal protections against theft or violence at their locations. The law creates clearer, harsher consequences for crimes committed during burglaries or robberies at these specific business sites.

Maddy summaryHR 2581, the ALVIN Act, prohibits all federal funding for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. It cancels unspent federal funds allocated to the office and requires the office to repay all federal money spent since January 1, 2022. The bill directly affects the Manhattan DA’s Office by cutting its federal financial support and mandating reimbursement for past expenses. It does not change any laws or policies but alters the funding relationship with the federal government.

Maddy summaryThis bill terminates the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act. It ends the executive branch's authority to use emergency powers related to that specific declaration. The resolution passed both chambers in early 2023 and took effect April 10, 2023, without creating new policies or affecting specific groups.

Maddy summaryHR 1955 sets a specific funding cap of $927 million for the Maternal and Child Health program within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the program by restricting the total funds available for its operations during that fiscal year. The key provision is a hard limit on appropriations, preventing the program from accessing more than the specified amount regardless of other funding authorizations. This is a procedural funding limitation, not a change to program services or eligibility.

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Health Workforce, Construction and Capital Improvement Costs account.

Maddy summaryHR 1953 sets a $1.6 billion cap on funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Primary Health Care program within the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects community health centers, clinics, and rural health providers that rely on these federal grants for patient care. The key provision prohibits the use of funds exceeding $1,626,522,000 for this specific program during FY2024. It does not alter program eligibility or services but limits the total available funding level for the designated health care initiative.