Rep. Debbie Lesko

Maddy summaryHR 3612, the "No ESG at TSP Act," prohibits the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - the federal retirement plan for government employees - from offering investment funds that use environmental, social, or governance (ESG) criteria in their investment decisions. It specifically bans mutual funds, ETFs, or other vehicles marketed with ESG criteria (such as climate policies, diversity metrics, or gun industry focus) from the TSP's "mutual fund window." The bill requires the TSP Board to remove existing ESG-linked funds within 90 days, notify participants about switching to non-ESG options, and automatically move unselected funds to a government securities fund. This directly affects federal employees and retirees who use the TSP for retirement savings.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that AM radio receivers be included as standard equipment in all new motor vehicles (such as cars and trucks) sold in the United States, with a rule to be issued by the Department of Transportation within one year. The rule must ensure AM radio is easily accessible on the dashboard and allows manufacturers to use digital AM radio technology instead of traditional AM. During the one-year period between the bill's enactment and the rule's effective date, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio. The bill also directs a study to evaluate whether an alternative system could deliver emergency alerts as reliably as AM radio across the country, especially during crises.

Maddy summaryHR 3330, the CABLE Expansion Act, streamlines the approval process for cable operators seeking to place, construct, or modify equipment on public infrastructure. It requires covered entities (like local governments or franchising authorities) to approve or deny such requests within 90 days (for eligible infrastructure) or 150 days (otherwise), with requests deemed approved if deadlines pass. The bill mandates written denials with evidence, prohibits blocking service improvements, and sets rules for neutral, cost-based fees. It directly affects cable operators and local governments managing infrastructure approvals under the Communications Act.

Maddy summaryHR 3497, the Uranium Miners and Workers Act of 2023, expands eligibility for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include uranium miners, millers, ore transporters, and core drillers who worked in specified states between 1942 and 1978 and later developed certain cancers or kidney diseases. The bill redirects $475 million from unobligated coronavirus relief funds (from acts like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan) to the RECA trust fund to pay claims. It also extends the RECA program's funding period by 4 years and adjusts the deadline for submitting claims to 4 years after the bill's enactment. This law directly affects former uranium industry workers who developed radiation-related illnesses.

Maddy summaryHR 3515, the "Stop the Outlay of Payments Act," requires federal agencies to notify the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director within 120 days when suspending or terminating any portion of a federal grant due to non-compliance with grant terms, laws, or information requests. The OMB must then maintain a public list of all suspended entities (like nonprofits, universities, or local governments receiving federal grants) on its website. Agencies cannot award new grants or disburse funds to these suspended entities until the issue causing the suspension is resolved, with two exceptions: if the suspension resulted from a clerical error or if the entity has an agreement with the agency to resolve the issue. This bill changes the process for handling suspended grant recipients but does not create new funding or alter the reasons for suspension.

Maddy summaryHR 3492, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, prohibits federal agencies from funding or supporting state databases that track lawfully owned firearms or their owners. This directly affects states maintaining such databases, requiring them to cover costs themselves if they choose to keep these systems operational. The bill allows federal funding for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms, as specified in the exception. The key policy change is blocking federal financial support for databases compiling information on legal gun ownership, without banning the databases outright.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows current federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired handguns from their agency within six months of the weapon being declared surplus. Officers must be in good standing with their agency and buy the handgun at its fair market value, considering the weapon's age and condition. The program requires the General Services Administrator to establish the purchasing system within one year of the bill's enactment. It directly affects active federal law enforcement officers who are retiring or leaving service and wish to retain their issued firearms.

Maddy summaryThe POLICE Act of 2023 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it a grounds for deportation if a non-citizen assaults a law enforcement officer. This provision directly affects non-citizens (aliens) who commit such assaults, requiring mandatory deportation proceedings under immigration law. The bill adds a specific clause to the list of deportable offenses without changing criminal penalties for the assault itself. As a result, non-citizens who physically attack police officers or other law enforcement personnel would automatically face deportation as a consequence of their actions.

Maddy summaryThe Housing PLUS Act of 2023 modifies federal homeless assistance funding under the McKinney-Vento Act to ensure grantees providing supportive services (like job training or addiction treatment) or requiring conditions for housing (such as sobriety) cannot be restricted from receiving funds. It mandates that at least 30% of Continuum of Care funds each year must support entities offering these wraparound services. The bill directly affects homeless assistance grantees, project sponsors, and faith-based organizations receiving federal housing funds. It also requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress confirming compliance with these funding rules.

National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Program. The bill further directs DOJ to award a grant under the program to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs operated by the of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and National Law Enforcement Museum.