Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Maddy summaryHRES 901 is a U.S. House resolution expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan. It calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to collaborate with Pakistan to uphold democratic processes, human rights, and the rule of law. The resolution urges Pakistan to protect freedoms of speech, assembly, and press, and to avoid arbitrary detention or suppression of political participation. It also condemns efforts to undermine Pakistan's electoral or judicial systems, including harassment of citizens during protests or interference with elections.

Maddy summaryThe NEST Act (HR 8715) creates a federal pilot program to provide newborn supply kits to mothers in underserved communities. The kits, containing essentials like diapers, postpartum supplies, blood pressure monitors, and health resources, are distributed through grants to community organizations or hospitals. Priority goes to mothers in areas with limited maternal care access (e.g., rural regions or high-mortality "Delta" communities) and those earning under 185% of the poverty line. The program, funded at $5 million annually through 2029, requires annual reports tracking distribution demographics and health outcomes to Congress.

Maddy summaryHR 5012 (SHINE for Autumn Act of 2023) authorizes federal funding to improve stillbirth research and data collection. It provides $5 million annually for states to collect standardized stillbirth data (including risk factors) while protecting privacy, $1 million annually for developing public educational materials and data collection guidelines, and $3 million annually for medical fellowships training pathologists in perinatal autopsy and stillbirth research. The bill directly affects state health departments, medical professionals (like obstetricians and pathologists), and families who experience stillbirth by improving data quality for future research. It requires federal reports on guidelines and program effectiveness within five years but does not provide direct medical care or financial assistance to families.

Maddy summaryHR 537 authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor 60 diplomats who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust by issuing visas and passports against their governments' orders, risking expulsion and personal danger. The medal will be presented to the next of kin of these diplomats, alongside representatives from their home countries, and permanently displayed at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This legislation recognizes the diplomats' humanitarian actions without creating new government programs or altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryHRES 1284 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings (D-Day) on June 6, 2024. It honors Allied forces who participated in the 1944 invasion, acknowledging their bravery, the scale of the operation (including 156,000 troops and 6,900 vessels), and the over 225,000 casualties. The resolution calls for the U.S. House to recognize the anniversary through commemorative ceremonies and emphasizes the importance of preserving the legacy of World War II veterans as their numbers decline. It does not create new laws or allocate funds, serving solely as a symbolic tribute to historical events.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1281) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, established by Congress in 1924. It recognizes the refuge's role in protecting over 250,000 acres of habitat for wildlife - including birds, fish, and mammals - and supporting annual recreational visits (4 million visitors) and regional economic activity ($125 million). The resolution honors the refuge's contributions to conservation, scientific research, and the Mississippi Flyway migratory corridor. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding requirements but formally celebrates the refuge's century-long conservation mission.

Maddy summaryHRES 1265 is a symbolic resolution designating May 2024 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize renewable fuels' role in reducing carbon emissions, lowering consumer fuel prices, supporting rural economies, and decreasing reliance on foreign energy sources. It highlights that renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel contribute to U.S. energy independence (displacing 525 million barrels of crude oil in 2023), support over 72,000 direct jobs in ethanol production, and reduce emissions by 44-52% compared to gasoline. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these benefits through congressional recognition. It is non-binding and focuses solely on raising awareness of the renewable fuels industry's economic and environmental contributions.

Maddy summaryHRES 1215 is a non-binding resolution calling on elected officials, civil society leaders, and educators to promote public awareness of Jewish American contributions. It urges these groups to condemn antisemitism, educate communities about Jewish Americans' historical and cultural impacts (including in science, civil rights, and arts), and support safety measures for Jewish communities. The resolution cites a 140% rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023 as context for its call to action. It does not create new laws or funding but seeks to elevate recognition of Jewish American heritage through education and public engagement. The resolution is directed at officials and leaders to foster broader understanding, not at specific policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing or facilitating central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly to individuals through financial institutions. It specifically bans Federal Reserve banks from offering digital products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or using CBDC for monetary policy implementation. The bill also clarifies that its restrictions do not apply to existing physical cash or private, permissionless digital payment systems. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve's ability to develop or deploy a government-run digital dollar. The law aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency that could enable transaction tracking or government oversight of personal financial activity.

Maddy summaryHRES 1260 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month." It recognizes progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) as a rare neurodegenerative disease affecting approximately 30,000 Americans, with no known cure and symptoms including cognitive decline, balance issues, and speech difficulties. The resolution specifically supports raising public awareness, encourages research for better treatments and a cure, and commends efforts by patients, families, and organizations working to improve PSP care. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to increase visibility for this under-recognized condition.