Rep. Bradley Scott Schneider

Maddy summaryThis bill requires colleges and universities to annually certify that their president (or equivalent leader) and at least one board member reviewed all reported Title IX incidents involving covered employees from the previous year. The review must examine investigation findings, conclusions about policy violations, and any sanctions imposed, while protecting the identity of the person reporting the incident. It also mandates that these leaders confirm they did not interfere with any investigation or outcome. The law directly affects higher education institutions' leadership, not students or general staff, and applies to incidents involving full-time employees or contracted personnel acting on behalf of the institution.

Maddy summaryHR 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023, requires mortgage lenders to include specific information about VA home loan programs in standard mortgage disclosures. The bill amends the National Housing Act to mandate that lenders provide details on VA loans (guaranteed under Title 38) alongside other loan options, including assumptions about prevailing interest rates. This change directly affects lenders processing VA-guaranteed mortgages, ensuring borrowers receive clearer comparisons between VA loans and other financing. The law does not require lenders to verify borrower eligibility for VA loans, only to include the specified disclosure language.

Maddy summaryThe PRIDE Act of 2023 amends the Internal Revenue Code to replace gender-specific terms like "husband and wife" with gender-neutral language such as "married couple" or "spouses" across numerous tax code sections. This bill affects all legally married couples who file federal tax returns by updating language in over 30 sections of the tax code related to filing status, deductions, credits, and other tax matters. The bill is a language update that makes the tax code more inclusive without changing existing tax treatment for married couples. It does not alter tax rates, benefits, or policies, but ensures all provisions apply equally regardless of gender.

Maddy summaryHR 4283 increases the federal excise tax on firearm sales by 0.5 percentage points to fund gun violence prevention efforts. The bill creates a new Gun Violence Prevention Trust Fund, allocating tax revenue to four specific accounts: community violence prevention programs (via the Department of Justice), gun violence research (at CDC and NIH), hate crimes data collection and enforcement (per the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act), and firearm forensics (via ATF). It also adjusts existing occupational and transfer taxes on firearms for inflation starting in 2024. The tax increase applies to all firearms, frames, and receivers (with limited manufacturer exemptions), directly affecting firearm manufacturers, importers, and federal agencies managing the fund.

Maddy summaryThe SAFE Act of 2023 extends a 2018 law that prohibits slaughtering animals for human consumption to include horses, donkeys, and other equine animals, such as ponies. It amends Section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by updating the language to replace "dog or cat" with "dog, cat, or equine" in both the section title and the main prohibition. This change directly affects the livestock industry and slaughter facilities by banning the processing of equines for food. The bill modifies existing law without adding new enforcement mechanisms, closing a gap in animal protection.

Maddy summaryHJRES 76 proposes renaming the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to the "Arlington House National Historic Site." This procedural bill would replace all official references to the memorial with the new name and repeal two prior resolutions (1955 and 1972) that established the memorial. The change affects how the site is identified in federal laws, documents, and records but does not alter its management or historical significance. The bill focuses solely on the official designation, not on policy changes or historical interpretation.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the "Boots to Business Program" to provide entrepreneurship training to military members, veterans (including those discharged under non-dishonorable conditions), and their spouses. It offers online courses, in-person classes, and business planning support to help these individuals start small businesses, with training covering topics like business plans, funding, and local resources. The program, running through 2028, requires collaboration with Veteran Business Outreach Centers and mandates sharing materials with the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. Annual reports will track participation, demographics, business startup rates, and program effectiveness.

Maddy summaryThe Equality Act (HR 15) would amend federal civil rights laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations, housing, employment, credit, and jury service. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics under existing sex discrimination provisions. The bill would require businesses, housing providers, employers, and government entities to provide equal access and services without regard to a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. It includes specific definitions for gender identity and sexual orientation to clarify protections across all covered areas. The law would apply to all entities covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including those receiving federal funding.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 527 (HRES 527), introduced on June 20, 2023, is a symbolic resolution condemning the rise in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans. It directly addresses Jewish Americans affected by recorded increases in antisemitic incidents, including attacks on synagogues and hate speech. The resolution calls on all members of Congress to denounce antisemitism, commit to combating it, and advance accurate Holocaust education while countering Holocaust denial. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses congressional solidarity but does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 4212, the Middle Class Mortgage Insurance Premium Act of 2023, increases the income limit for deducting mortgage insurance premiums on federal income taxes. It raises the cap from $100,000 (or $50,000 for married filing separately) to $200,000 (or $100,000 for married filing separately), making this deduction permanent. This change directly benefits middle-income homeowners who itemize deductions and pay mortgage insurance premiums, allowing them to deduct more of these costs. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.