Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva

Maddy summaryHRES 1353 is a resolution introduced by House members to impeach Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. The resolution outlines three articles of impeachment alleging Thomas failed to disclose gifts and financial transactions with donor Harlan Crow over 15 years, refused to recuse from cases involving his spouse's financial interests, and participated in cases concerning the 2020 election results despite his spouse's involvement in efforts to overturn them. These allegations claim Thomas violated federal ethics laws requiring judicial disclosure and recusal to maintain impartiality. The resolution would be referred to the Senate for trial if passed by the House, but it is not a law that would directly affect anyone beyond the impeachment process.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1354) is a formal House of Representatives impeachment action against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, introduced by multiple Democratic representatives on July 10, 2024. It alleges two violations: (1) Alito failed to recuse himself from three election-related cases (Trump v. United States, Fischer v. United States, and Trump v. Anderson) despite flying flags associated with the 2020 election denial movement outside his homes, which the resolution claims demonstrated bias; and (2) Alito allegedly failed to disclose luxury travel gifts from donors, violating financial disclosure laws. The resolution argues these actions breached his judicial oaths and federal recusal statutes (28 U.S.C. § 455) and financial disclosure requirements (5 U.S.C. §§ 13103-13104). As a procedural resolution, it initiates impeachment proceedings but does not change law or policy; the Senate would need to hold a trial for removal.

Maddy summaryHR 8990, the ATF DATA Act, requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to publicly publish detailed firearm trace data annually. It mandates reporting specific information including the top 200 source licensees (with details on recovered firearms, crime types, and time-to-crime), trace distribution patterns by state and firearm type, data on lost/stolen firearms, and trafficking investigation patterns. This affects ATF (which must publish the data), law enforcement agencies (which request traces), and firearm licensees (whose data is reported). The bill focuses on increasing transparency around gun trace data without changing gun laws, requiring the ATF to make this information available electronically to the public.

Maddy summaryHR 8988, the "Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act," expands federal law to prohibit foreign-controlled businesses from influencing U.S. elections. It bans contributions or spending by any for-profit business entity where foreign nationals own 50% or more of voting shares, or where foreign entities collectively own 5% or more (or exert control over election activities). Businesses must certify compliance before making election-related spending, including contributions to political committees, and recipients cannot reuse uncertified funds for further election activities. This bill directly affects foreign-owned corporations, partnerships, and similar entities seeking to participate in U.S. elections.

Maddy summaryHR 8825, the Right to Vote Act, establishes a fundamental right for all citizens of legal voting age to vote in federal elections. It directly affects voters across all states and territories by prohibiting government actions that make voting harder (like restrictive ID laws or reduced polling places) unless those actions are the least restrictive way to serve a significant government interest. The bill creates two legal standards: "retrogression" (diminishing voting access) and "substantial impairment" (making voting significantly harder), allowing voters to sue in federal court to challenge such restrictions. Courts must expedite these cases, and the law applies to all federal elections occurring on or after September 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the Medical Records Access Fairness Act of 2024, prohibits health care providers from charging fees for patients to access their own medical records (or summaries/explanations) under most circumstances. It specifically eliminates fees for the first copy requested in a calendar year, for electronic access via online portals, and for transmitting records to other health care providers as requested. Providers may still charge for duplicate copies requested within the same year or for non-electronic copies when online access is available. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment, requiring the Health and Human Services Secretary to issue implementing regulations within six months.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes two subaccounts within the Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund to address specific U.S. obligations under tribal water rights settlements. The Operations, Maintenance, and Repair (OMR) Subaccount ($34 million annually until 2033) funds maintenance for existing projects like the Ak-Chin Indian Community water system, Animas-La Plata Project, Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, and Snake River flow augmentation. The New and Continuing Settlements (NCS) Subaccount ($250 million annually until 2033) provides flexible funding for new or ongoing settlements approved by Congress, with the Secretary of the Interior determining transfer amounts and timing to fulfill U.S. obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to include physician assistants and nurse practitioners as eligible providers for injured federal workers. It defines "other eligible provider" as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within their state-authorized scope of practice. The law updates key sections to replace "physician" with "physician or other eligible provider" for treatment, certification, and claim processes. The Secretary must finalize implementing regulations within six months of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Maddy summaryHRES 1331 is a non-binding House resolution supporting Immigrant Heritage Month by recognizing immigrants' economic, cultural, and military contributions to the United States. It cites data showing immigrants contributed $1.9 trillion to the economy in 2021, made up 20% of entrepreneurs, and serve in critical roles like healthcare and agriculture. The resolution calls on elected officials, educators, and the executive branch to counter anti-immigrant rhetoric, educate the public about immigrant contributions, and protect immigrant communities. It does not create new legal obligations but aims to raise awareness and promote inclusion.