Rep. Scott H. Peters

Maddy summaryThis bill caps fees charged to companies seeking advanced nuclear reactor licenses by preventing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from including certain overhead costs in fee calculations. It directly affects "advanced nuclear reactor applicants" (those with submitted license applications) and "advanced nuclear reactor preapplicants" (those with project plans for future applications). The fees must not exceed the hourly rate for mission-direct safety program staff and cannot include indirect support costs like agency or mission-indirect program expenses. The changes take effect October 1, 2024, and expire September 30, 2029.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a federal framework to coordinate climate resilience efforts across government agencies and communities. It creates a Chief Resilience Officer in the Executive Office of the President to develop a National Adaptation and Resilience Strategy (required within 2 years), which must address vulnerabilities identified in climate assessments and prioritize support for vulnerable communities. The bill mandates a Partners Council - including representatives from tribal nations, state/local governments, and climate-vulnerable communities - to advise on strategy development and submit regular reports on federal resilience gaps. It also requires a centralized adaptation clearinghouse to improve access to climate data and resources for non-Federal partners, with the entire framework set to sunset by 2033 or after the third assessment.

Adding Coccidioidomycosis to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act of 2023 This bill expands the priority-review voucher program for tropical diseases to include coccidioidomycosis (also known as Valley fever). A voucher entitles the holder to have a future new drug or biological product application acted upon by the Food and Drug Administration within six months.

Maddy summaryThe SHIP Act imposes sanctions on foreign entities that knowingly handle Iranian petroleum, targeting those involved in port operations, transportation, refining, or ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian oil. Starting 90 days after enactment, the President must block assets, deny visas, and impose penalties on individuals or companies engaging in these activities, including family members or owners of sanctioned entities. It requires annual reports tracking Iran's oil exports, revenues, and key players like shipping companies and ports. The sanctions terminate if the President certifies Iran has stopped supporting terrorism and dismantled weapons programs.

Maddy summaryHRES 815 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for recognizing October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day," which commemorates the 1996 demonstration by intersex individuals and promotes bodily autonomy. It encourages federal, state, local, and community organizations to observe the day through educational programs and to provide culturally competent care to intersex people. The resolution also urges healthcare providers and schools to connect intersex individuals and families to resources and support education about intersex diversity. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new legal requirements but aims to raise public awareness and affirm the rights of intersex people.

Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023 This bill establishes a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 for expenses related to the removal and donation of all or part of a kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, intestine, or bone marrow by a living individual for transplant into another individual.  Expenses that may be included in the calculation of this tax credit include travel, lodging, medical expenses related to donation and follow-up care, paperwork and legal costs, lost wages, and any other costs paid by the taxpayer in connection with the transplant.  Expenses related to the transplant that are reimbursed by any person or entity (public or private) may not be included in the calculation of the credit amount.

Maddy summaryThis bill excludes veterans' disability and dependency payments from income calculations for HUD housing assistance programs. It directly affects veterans and their families receiving disability compensation under Title 38, U.S. Code, by ensuring these benefits don't reduce their eligibility or housing assistance amounts. Specifically, it prevents HUD from counting these payments when determining eligibility, benefit amounts, or rent calculations for assisted housing. The policy change applies solely to HUD-administered housing programs, not other federal benefits.

Maddy summaryHR 6201, the Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023, creates the Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to cover costs related to seizing and forfeiting property from Iran or its designated proxies (like Hezbollah or the Revolutionary Guard Corps) that violate U.S. sanctions. The fund, initially $150 million, pays for investigative costs, property management, informant rewards, and equipment for federal, state, and local agencies involved in enforcement. It also establishes an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within Homeland Security to improve interagency cooperation on enforcing export controls targeting Iran. The bill requires annual reports on fund usage and mandates repayment of the initial $150 million by 2034, unless waived for national security reasons.

Maddy summaryThe Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HR 6205) reallocates unused employment-based immigrant visas from fiscal years 1992-2021 to directly support foreign nurses and physicians seeking permanent residency in the U.S. It creates 40,000 new visas - 25,000 for nurses and 15,000 for physicians - available only to those with petitions filed within three years of the bill’s enactment. The bill includes expedited processing without fees, exempts these visas from country limits, and requires employers to attest that hiring foreign workers won’t displace U.S. workers. This policy change specifically targets healthcare staffing shortages by streamlining pathways for qualified foreign healthcare professionals.

Maddy summaryHRES 831 is a symbolic congressional resolution supporting October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but formally expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals of raising awareness about domestic violence. The resolution urges Congress to continue highlighting domestic violence's impact and backing programs that prevent and address it. It directly affects public awareness efforts and serves as a non-binding statement of congressional support for victims and advocacy organizations.