Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Maddy summaryThis bill requires airlines to reinstate pilots who were terminated or forced to resign due to refusing a COVID-19 vaccine. Within 30 days of enactment, the FAA Administrator must direct air carriers to rehire these pilots. It directly affects pilots who lost their jobs over vaccine mandates and the airlines they worked for. The law mandates a specific timeline for reinstatement through FAA enforcement.

Maddy summaryHR 6619, the PATROL Act, prevents the federal government from suing states for building border barriers. It specifically blocks the Attorney General from filing civil lawsuits under the 1899 Act against states that construct physical barriers (like walls, fences, or buoys) along the border to stop illegal entry or protect state territory. The law directly affects states building such barriers and the federal government’s legal authority to challenge those actions. This is a procedural change that removes a legal obstacle for states pursuing border security measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Marshall "Major" Taylor, a pioneering Black cyclist who broke racial barriers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It recognizes his athletic achievements, including world records and international championship wins, as well as his advocacy for equality in sports. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be presented to Taylor's great-granddaughter, Karen Donovan, following the congressional authorization. As a commemorative act with no policy changes, it serves solely to honor Taylor's legacy as a trailblazer and role model.

Maddy summaryThe DEFUND Act of 2023 would end U.S. membership in the United Nations and all its affiliated bodies, including the World Health Organization. It repeals all U.S. participation laws, cuts all funding for UN contributions, closes the U.S. Mission to the UN, and requires the UN to vacate U.S. government property. The bill also revokes diplomatic immunity for UN personnel and prohibits future U.S. re-entry into the UN without explicit Senate approval. These provisions would fundamentally sever U.S. legal and financial ties to the United Nations system.

Maddy summaryThis resolution censures Representative Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) for pulling a fire alarm during a critical House vote on federal funding in September 2023. It follows Bowman's guilty plea to violating D.C. law (section 22-1319) for falsely reporting a fire, which forced the evacuation of the Cannon Building and disrupted congressional business. The resolution requires Bowman to appear in the House chamber for the public reading of the censure and formally accepts his $1,000 fine and apology letter as part of the disciplinary action. This is a procedural House disciplinary measure, not a policy change affecting constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryHRES 910 is a commemorative resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady of the United States (1977-1981). The resolution expresses the House's mourning for her passing and recognizes her advocacy for mental health care, founding of The Carter Center, and work establishing support for family caregivers through the Rosalynn Carter Institute. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates her humanitarian contributions. This procedural resolution was introduced by Georgia representatives and passed unanimously on December 5, 2023.

Maddy summaryHRES 798 is a House resolution condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at colleges and universities. It states such support may create a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff, citing incidents like blaming Israel for the October 7 Hamas attack. The resolution urges the Secretary of Education to direct the Office for Civil Rights to investigate and take action where appropriate. This non-binding resolution expresses the House's position but does not create new law or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 6211, the SAFE Act of 2023, prohibits U.S. immigration benefits for individuals holding passports issued by the Palestinian Authority. It blocks the issuance or renewal of visas, temporary protected status, asylum, refugee status, and parole for these individuals, and mandates the revocation of any such status granted on or after October 1, 2023. The bill also declares covered aliens inadmissible and requires immigration authorities to identify and remove Palestinians without lawful status who arrived after that date. This law directly affects Palestinian passport holders seeking to enter or remain in the United States through standard immigration pathways.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally censures Representative Rashida Tlaib for alleged antisemitic statements and actions, including sharing a pro-Hamas slogan and leading a Capitol protest on October 18, 2023. It requires her to appear in the House chamber for the public reading of the censure. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it serves as a formal rebuke without changing policies or laws. The resolution cites specific remarks and the protest as grounds for the censure.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 95 is a joint resolution declaring a state of war between the United States and 10 specific Mexican drug cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, and Gulf Cartel. It authorizes the President to use U.S. military forces against these cartels to protect citizens, as stated in Section 1(b). The resolution also clarifies the U.S. is not at war with Mexico and encourages cooperation with Mexico to combat these cartels. This is a procedural declaration with no new funding or regulatory provisions.