Rep. Zachary Nunn

Maddy summaryHJRES 44 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a 2021 rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The rule classified firearms with stabilizing braces as "short-barreled rifles," which would have required additional licensing and regulation. This resolution uses a specific legal process (under Title 5, U.S. Code) to formally disapprove the ATF rule, meaning the rule would no longer be in effect. It directly affects firearm owners, manufacturers, and dealers who would have been subject to the rule’s requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 4264, the Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act, requires the Department of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 60 days of the President's FY2025 budget submission. The report must detail alternatives to burn pits, specifically evaluating incinerators and waste-to-energy disposal systems. This bill directly affects the Department of Defense, which must identify potential replacements for current burn pit waste disposal methods. The legislation mandates this report but does not change existing practices or funding; it focuses solely on gathering information about viable alternatives to reduce exposure risks.

Maddy summaryHR 277 would require Congress to approve major federal regulations before they take effect. Major rules are defined as those with significant economic impact ($100 million+ annually), major cost increases for consumers or industries, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, or innovation. Agencies must submit detailed information about these rules to Congress, including cost-benefit analyses, before they can take effect. Congress would have 70 session days to approve the rule with a joint resolution; if they don't act within that timeframe, the rule would not take effect. This would increase congressional oversight of federal regulations and require more detailed information about proposed rules before they become law.

Maddy summaryHRES 528 is a non-binding House resolution designating June as "National Annuity Awareness Month." It expresses support for raising public awareness about annuities as a financial tool that provides guaranteed lifetime income in retirement. The resolution encourages government entities, schools, businesses, and nonprofits to observe June with educational programs about annuity benefits and professional financial guidance. It does not create new laws or requirements but aims to promote consumer education on retirement income planning. (HRES 528, introduced June 20, 2023)

National AI Commission Act This bill establishes a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Commission in the legislative branch. The purpose of the commission is to support the role of the United States in mitigating the risks of AI through appropriate regulation while also supporting U.S. innovation and opportunities with respect to AI. The commission must be bipartisan, with an equal number of members appointed by the Democratic and Republican parties. Members must have a background in (1) computer science or other technical experience in AI, (2) civil society, (3) industry and workforce, or (4) government. The commission must review the federal government's current approach to AI oversight and regulation and recommend a comprehensive, binding regulatory framework in its final report.

Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act This bill prohibits the export or reexport of electronic waste, such as computers, televisions, and consumer electronics, subject to certain exemptions (e.g., items that meet specific criteria designed to ensure they do not become the source of counterfeit products).

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Moms and Infants Reauthorization Act of 2023 increases annual federal funding for residential treatment programs supporting pregnant and postpartum women from $29,931,000 to $38,931,000, covering fiscal years 2024 through 2028. It directly affects these treatment programs by providing higher annual funding to maintain services. The key provision is the specific funding amount change, extending the program's authorization period without altering eligibility or service requirements. This reauthorization ensures continued access to specialized care for this population through 2028.

Maddy summaryHR 4098, the Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2023, increases annual funding for community-based substance use disorder treatment programs. It amends federal law to provide $16 million each year from 2024 through 2028, replacing the previous $5 million annual funding for 2019-2023. This reauthorization directly affects state and local health agencies administering these recovery programs. The bill makes no changes to program requirements, only extending and increasing the federal funding level for these community-based services.

Maddy summaryHR 4076 establishes a joint U.S.-Israel program to fund health technology development, authorizing $4 million annually (2024-2026) through the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. It requires Israel to match U.S. funding and focuses on collaborative projects in artificial intelligence, vaccines, telemedicine, diagnostic tests, and data-driven personalized medicine for emerging infectious diseases. The program can either build on an existing U.S.-Israel agreement or create a new one under a 2008 science cooperation framework. This bill directly affects U.S. federal health agencies and the Israeli government, with funds restricted to joint projects meeting specific technological and health priorities.

Maddy summaryHR 4067, the Red Tape Reduction Act, codifies five existing executive orders into law to streamline federal regulation. It repeals a 2021 executive order while making the following permanent: Executive Order 13771 (reducing regulatory costs), 13777 (regulatory reform agenda), 13891 (agency guidance), 13892 (enforcement transparency), and 13893 (accountability). These provisions direct federal agencies to follow specific regulatory reform principles when creating or updating rules. The bill affects how federal agencies develop regulations, not specific industries or individuals, by embedding these procedural standards into law.