Rep. Matt Gaetz

Maddy summaryHR 2339 sets a $30 million cap on federal funding for two specific international aid programs during fiscal year 2024: Bilateral Economic Assistance and the Complex Crises Fund. This limit overrides any other law that might authorize higher spending for these programs. The bill directly affects how much money the U.S. government can allocate to these initiatives, which support economic development and crisis response abroad. It establishes a concrete spending restriction without altering program goals or eligibility.

Maddy summaryHR 2338 sets a $30 million spending cap for U.S. foreign economic aid programs (specifically "Bilateral Economic Assistance, Transition Initiatives") in fiscal year 2024. It limits the total funds available for these programs to no more than $30 million, preventing higher appropriations. This bill directly affects the funding level for these international economic assistance programs, not specific countries or recipients. It is a procedural funding restriction without new policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 2337 sets a spending limit of $3,801,034,000 for bilateral economic aid and international disaster assistance programs in fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects U.S. agencies like USAID and the State Department that administer these foreign assistance programs. The key provision is a strict cap on available funds, preventing any spending above this amount regardless of other funding authorizations. It does not change eligibility rules or program structure, only restricting the total funding level for these specific aid categories.

Maddy summaryHR 2336 sets a $3 billion cap on funding for U.S. bilateral economic and development assistance programs during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly limits the amount of foreign aid that can be allocated to specific international development and economic support programs. The provision applies to all such programs authorized for FY2024, restricting available funds to no more than $3,000,000,000. It is a procedural funding limit with no additional mechanisms or exceptions described in the text.

Maddy summaryHRES 158 is a resolution requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of Defense and State to provide the House of Representatives with all documents related to U.S. congressionally appropriated funds sent to Ukraine between January 20, 2021, and February 24, 2023. It requires the transmission of communications (including meeting notes, emails, and recordings), financial records, and expenditure details within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This procedural resolution seeks transparency about how aid was administered, without altering funding or policy.

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023 This bill raises the mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations from 65 to 67 years of age, unless the operation takes place in (1) the territorial airspace of a foreign county where such operations are prohibited by the foreign country, or (2) international airspace where such operations are not in compliance with the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration must also submit a report to Congress on further increasing the age limitation for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.

Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2023 This bill allows the use of hemp, cannabidiol (i.e., CBD) derived from hemp, or any other ingredient derived from hemp in a dietary supplement, provided that the supplement meets other applicable requirements. (Currently, the Food and Drug Administration's position is that CBD products may not be sold as dietary supplements.)

Maddy summaryHRES 236 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' disapproval of plans to build a new FBI headquarters outside Washington, D.C. It cites alleged politicization by the FBI's Washington Field Office - such as targeting citizens' First Amendment rights and suppressing investigations - as reason to halt funding for the new facility. The resolution specifically states no federal funds should be used to plan or acquire property for the suburban headquarters. It does not change law or block actual funding (as resolutions lack legal force), but formally opposes the project based on the cited concerns. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gaetz and referred to relevant committees for review.

Maddy summaryThe BNA Fairness Act (HR 1732) changes federal tax rules to exclude the basic needs allowance from taxable income for active-duty military members. This specifically affects service members who receive the basic needs allowance under 37 U.S.C. §402b, making this benefit fully tax-free. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to add the allowance as a qualified military benefit under Section 134(b). The change applies to tax years beginning after the bill's enactment date, providing immediate tax relief for affected service members.

Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act of 2023 This bill prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses from owning or trading stocks, bonds, commodities, futures, or any other form of security. Each current Member must divest within 180 days after the bill is enacted and each new Member must divest within 180 days after becoming a Member. However, Members and their spouses have 5 years to divest from specified complex investment vehicles. The bill does not apply to certain investments, such as investments in widely held investment funds that are diversified and do not present a conflict of interest and investments held in government employee retirement plans. A Member or spouse who violates the bill may be subject to a fine of up to $50,000 for each violation. The bill permits a Member or spouse who is required to divest property under the bill to avoid recognizing gain for income tax purposes from the sale of that property to the extent that the Member or spouse purchases permitted bonds or diversified investment funds within 60 days of the divestiture.