Rep. Glenn Ivey

Maddy summaryHR 3152, the "Fight CRIME Act," aims to maintain international restrictions on Iran's missile-related activities by requiring diplomatic efforts to extend these restrictions before they expire in October 2023. The bill mandates annual reports detailing U.S. diplomatic strategies, potential impacts of expiration, and measures to deter missile technology transfers to Iran. It establishes sanctions against foreign individuals or entities that knowingly support Iran's missile or drone programs, including asset freezes and visa restrictions. These sanctions apply regardless of whether UN restrictions remain in effect after their expiration, directly affecting foreign entities involved in these activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill would prevent government shutdowns by automatically continuing federal funding at the previous year's level if Congress fails to pass annual budget bills by October 1. It requires Congress to prioritize budget legislation over other matters during funding gaps, with only limited exceptions for true emergencies like national security threats. All federal programs and agencies would operate using prior-year funding rates until a new budget is enacted, applying broadly across the government unless specific exemptions exist under current law. The bill does not create new spending but changes the process to avoid shutdowns by default.

Voters on the Move Registration Act of 2023 This bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to develop, and specified agencies to distribute, a statement providing individuals with information on how to register to vote and their voting rights. This information must be provided to individuals upon their participation in certain rental assistance programs or application for certain residential mortgages.

Maddy summaryHRES 661 is a symbolic resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It calls on Congress to address the unmet demands of the marchers, specifically decent housing, voting rights, and a fair wage. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but serves to commemorate the event and renew focus on these longstanding civil rights goals.

Maddy summaryHRES 645 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing August as "Chicano Heritage Month" to celebrate the contributions of Mexican Americans to U.S. history. It highlights historical figures like labor leaders Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, landmark court cases (e.g., *Mendez v. Westminster* ending school segregation), and cultural impacts such as Selena's influence on music. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment by the House to honor this heritage. It encourages the public and institutions to observe the month with events celebrating Mexican American contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes certain pay adjustments from federal pay cap calculations. It excludes annual pay adjustments under Section 5303 and locality-based pay adjustments under Section 5304 when determining if an employee's total pay exceeds maximum limits. This directly affects federal civilian employees, administrative law judges, and military personnel by preventing these adjustments from counting toward pay caps. As a result, employees may reach higher pay levels without triggering cap restrictions, addressing pay compression concerns.

Maddy summaryHRES 644 is a House resolution calling on the Judicial Conference of the United States to authorize public broadcasting of Donald Trump's upcoming trial. The trial relates to alleged crimes connected to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. This resolution requests but does not require the Judicial Conference to make the trial proceedings publicly accessible. It is a procedural measure, not a law altering any legal process.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a new Joint Task Force focused on combating transnational criminal organizations operating along U.S. land borders. The task force must prioritize disrupting smuggling and trafficking of people (especially children and families) and fentanyl/fentanyl precursors across borders, with specific performance metrics and quarterly reports to Congress. It also mandates DHS to create an integrated border intelligence cell within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to track migrant surges and trafficking routes, and to strengthen international partnerships with Canada, Mexico, and Central/South American countries to combat drug and human trafficking. The bill directly affects DHS operations, border security agencies, and international law enforcement partners by mandating new structures and coordination mechanisms.

Maddy summary# Summary of the "Protecting Our Democracy Act" This comprehensive legislation aims to strengthen democratic processes, increase government transparency, and prevent foreign interference in elections. Key provisions include: ## Ethics and Transparency - **Ethics Pledge**: Requires all appointees to sign an ethics pledge committing to: - Ban on gifts from registered lobbyists - 2-year revolving door ban (prohibiting participation in matters related to former employers) - Golden parachute ban (no special payments from former employers) - Commitment to decision-making based on public interest - **Tax Transparency**: Requires presidential and vice presidential candidates to disclose 10 years of tax returns, with sitting presidents submitting returns within 30 days of enactment ## Campaign Finance and Foreign Interference - **Foreign Contact Reporting**: Requires political committees to report any contact with "covered foreign nationals" within 1 week - **Enhanced Penalties**: Criminal penalties of up to $1 million and 5 years in prison for violations - **Online Advertising Rules** ("Honest Ads Act"): - Requires clear disclosure of who paid for political ads online - Mandates machine-readable public databases of political ads - Requires visible sponsor identification that remains when ads are shared - Defines "qualified political advertisements" to include various online formats ## Preventing Patronage Systems - Limits exceptions to competitive service for federal positions - Restricts transferring positions between competitive and excepted service - Requires employee consent for position transfers ## Use of Federal Property - Prohibits holding national political conventions on federal property - Requires publicly available visitor records at White House and other official locations (with privacy exceptions) The legislation establishes detailed definitions, reporting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms across multiple agencies, with the goal of increasing transparency, preventing foreign interference, and ensuring ethical conduct in government service.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds spotted lanternfly control to the list of high-priority research initiatives funded by the USDA. It enables federal grants for developing and sharing practical tools to combat this invasive insect pest, directly affecting agricultural researchers and farmers in affected areas (like Pennsylvania, where the pest causes significant crop damage). The key provision modifies existing law to specifically include lanternfly research under funding programs, without changing current grant rules. The bill also extends the funding authorization period for such initiatives through 2028.