Rep. Jody B. Hice

Maddy summaryHRES 1455 is a commemorative resolution honoring Vince Dooley, the late University of Georgia football coach and athletic director, following his passing on October 28, 2022. The resolution expresses condolences to his family, friends, and the University of Georgia community while recognizing his career achievements, including leading the Bulldogs to six SEC championships and the 1980 national title. It has no policy impact or binding effect - it solely serves to formally acknowledge his legacy. The resolution was introduced by Georgia representatives and referred to the Education and Labor Committee.

This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues. (Among other changes, the interim final rule requires an asylum seeker subject to expedited removal to be screened by an asylum officer for a credible fear of persecution or torture, rather than a credible fear of persecution, reasonable possibility of persecution, or reasonable possibility of torture.)

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by a law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress.

Maddy summaryHJRES 61 proposes repealing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would eliminate Congress's constitutional authority to collect federal income taxes on all income sources (except during a formally declared war). This bill would directly affect all individuals and businesses currently subject to federal income tax, removing the legal basis for the tax system. If ratified by 3/4 of states within seven years, it would require the Treasury Secretary to submit implementation recommendations within 180 days of ratification. The proposal does not change current tax law but seeks to remove the constitutional foundation for federal income taxation.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 51 proposes a constitutional amendment that would grant Congress the authority to pass laws banning the physical desecration of the U.S. flag, such as burning, defacing, or mutilating it. If ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years, this amendment would allow Congress to create federal laws prohibiting such acts. The amendment itself does not ban flag desecration but would provide the constitutional basis for Congress to enact specific prohibitions. This change would primarily affect individuals who engage in flag desecration and require Congress to draft and pass new legislation to enforce the ban.

This resolution expresses support for the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also applauds the courage of the Justices for standing by their allegiance to the Constitution and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, and it expresses a commitment to supporting policies that continue to protect all life.

Maddy summaryHRES 1214 is a non-binding congressional resolution condemning specific incidents of intimidation and vandalism targeting Supreme Court Justices and crisis pregnancy centers. It calls for the Department of Justice to enforce existing law (18 U.S.C. §1507) prohibiting protests near judges' homes and demands investigations into attacks linked to the group "Jane’s Revenge," which vandalized facilities with threatening messages like "If abortions aren’t safe, then you aren’t either." The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses Congress’s stance against these acts. It directly addresses the actions taken against judicial officials and reproductive health centers, citing documented incidents from May-June 2022. The resolution is purely symbolic, with no legal effect beyond expressing congressional disapproval.

Maddy summaryHRES 1183 is a non-binding House resolution condemning domestic terrorist violence targeting religious organizations and pregnancy support groups. It specifically references multiple recent incidents of vandalism and arson against such facilities - including pregnancy centers and churches - occurring after the leak of a Supreme Court abortion decision. The resolution urges the Department of Justice, FBI, and National Security Council to investigate and prosecute these attacks and update domestic terrorism strategies to prevent future violence. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws but formally expresses the House’s stance against targeting these groups.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1164) is a symbolic House vote condemning Senator Chuck Schumer for remarks made in March 2020 where he stated justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh "will pay the price" for Supreme Court decisions. It specifically cites his comments as potentially contributing to a violent threat against Justice Kavanaugh (by Nicholas Roske, arrested in June 2022). The resolution calls on Schumer to issue a formal apology to the justices and publicly condemn threats against federal officials. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law or policy but reflects the House's disapproval of his rhetoric.