This resolution requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place in the House Chamber a real-time display of the outstanding national debt.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds for adult cabaret performances. It bans the Defense Department from hosting, advertising, or supporting such events, which are defined as performances featuring topless dancers, strippers, exotic dances, or male/female impersonators appealing to prurient interest. The restriction applies to all Defense Department funds and facilities, preventing their use for these specific types of entertainment.
VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the average time it took to provide a veteran with a service or guide dog in the prior year. The report must also include legislative recommendations to reduce such wait time.
Maddy summaryHR 3792 extends U.S. security funding for Israel through 2028 (Section 3) and expands energy cooperation to include advanced nuclear technologies and carbon capture (Section 5). It requires annual reports on regional security partnerships involving Israel (Section 6) and ensures countries in the Abraham Accords can access U.S. development programs (Section 8). The bill also mandates reports on diplomatic efforts against ICC investigations targeting the U.S. and Israel (Section 10) and encourages people-to-people programs to strengthen the Abraham Accords (Sections 7, 9). These provisions directly affect Israel’s diplomatic engagement, security partnerships, and economic cooperation in the Middle East.
Maddy summaryHR 3176, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, creates a 3-year pilot program allowing eligible veterans (enrolled in VA care) to choose any provider within the VA healthcare system or approved non-VA facilities, removing prior location restrictions for VA care. Veterans can select primary and specialty care providers freely, with VA coordinating care through a designated primary provider. After the pilot, these expanded choices become permanent policy, requiring the VA to offer full provider selection without geographic or administrative barriers. The bill implements these changes using existing VA funding without new appropriations.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 437 is a procedural resolution formally censuring Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-30) for allegedly making false claims about Trump-Russia collusion and misusing intelligence access. The resolution demands Schiff appear in the House chamber for a public censure reading and imposes a $16 million fine, citing specific incidents including false statements about the Steele dossier and a flawed FISA memo. This resolution does not change laws or policies but addresses Schiff's conduct as a representative, based on the resolution's allegations. It was introduced by Rep. Luna on May 23, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Ethics.
Maddy summaryThis resolution, introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, proposes impeaching Attorney General Merrick Garland based on allegations of politicizing the justice system. It claims Garland failed to impartially enforce laws, targeted parents and religious groups, and pursued politically motivated prosecutions (like against former President Trump) while ignoring alleged misconduct by the Biden administration. As a procedural resolution, it has been referred to the Judiciary Committee but has not advanced to a vote or Senate trial. It does not enact any policy changes - it is solely a formal accusation seeking removal from office.
Maddy summaryHRES 411 is a resolution introduced by House members to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, alleging he failed to secure U.S. borders and enforce immigration laws. It claims he violated the Secure Fence Act of 2006 and the Immigration and Nationality Act by not maintaining border control (citing statistics like 6 million border encounters during his tenure), ending border wall construction, and implementing policies like "catch and release" that allegedly facilitated illegal crossings and drug trafficking. The resolution specifically cites failures related to fentanyl seizures (over 14,000 pounds in 2023) and border security protocols. This is a formal House accusation seeking Senate trial, not a law or policy change.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 405) is a symbolic House action seeking to impeach Matthew M. Graves, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. It claims he failed to prosecute 67% of arrests in 2022 (doubling the prior decade's rate), allowed violent crime to rise 23% overall (with homicides up 30%), and prioritized prosecuting political protesters over serious crimes. The resolution asserts these actions "endangered the justice system" and violated his constitutional oath, though it is not a binding legal proceeding. As a procedural resolution, it does not change law or policy and reflects a partisan political statement, not a legislative bill with concrete policy changes.
Maddy summaryHRES 406 is a resolution introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on May 16, 2023, seeking to impeach FBI Director Christopher Wray. It alleges Wray "facilitated the development of a Federal police force" to target individuals opposing the Biden administration, citing specific FBI actions like the August 2022 raid on Donald Trump’s home and claims of surveillance targeting pro-life advocates and Catholic groups. The resolution frames these as violations of Wray’s constitutional oath, arguing he has undermined democratic principles by enabling political persecution. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it does not change policy but formally accuses Wray of misconduct for potential Senate trial. The resolution remains pending before the House Judiciary Committee.
