Rep. John R. Moolenaar

Maddy summaryThe HOUSE Act of 2024 withdraws a federal rule requiring new housing projects financed by HUD and USDA to meet specific energy efficiency standards. It prohibits federal agencies from using funds to implement or enforce this rule or similar rules, mandating a return to the previous energy efficiency standards for these housing programs. The bill also extends these restrictions to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Additionally, it amends a law to allow states with energy efficiency standards meeting or exceeding the previous federal requirements (if at least 26 states have adopted such standards) to be used instead of federal rules.

Maddy summaryHRES 1371 is a House resolution condemning the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to secure the U.S. border. It cites statistics including over 9.7 million illegal immigration encounters since 2021 and the end of the Remain in Mexico program as evidence. As a symbolic resolution with no policy changes, it publicly expresses the House's disapproval of current border policies without altering any laws or enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryHR 9162, the PRC Risk Transparency Act, requires U.S. public companies and large investment funds with significant ties to China to disclose detailed information about their China exposure to investors. Covered companies (with 5%+ revenue/capital/supply chain tied to China and $1B+ market cap) must report annual disclosures on revenue sources, capital investments, supply chains, and business relationships with Chinese entities on sanctions lists or government-linked organizations. Investment funds with $500M+ assets must file quarterly reports on their exposure to Chinese-connected companies and potential risks from sudden market access loss due to U.S.-China tensions. The disclosures aim to inform investors about financial vulnerabilities related to China, including scenarios where U.S. sanctions could disrupt operations. These requirements apply to all covered entities without imposing new restrictions on business activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes sanctions on individuals and entities within the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) that administer or support a system paying terrorists and their families. It targets PA/PLO officials, specific entities like the Commission of Prisoners, and financial institutions processing these payments, requiring property blocking, visa bans, and restrictions on U.S. financial transactions. The sanctions apply if the PA/PLO continues payments described in the Taylor Force Act (2018), which previously mandated ending such payments. The bill terminates if the Secretary of State certifies the PA/PLO has ceased these payments.

Maddy summaryHR 5617, the Space Transformation And Reliability Act (STAR Act), is a procedural bill that makes a technical amendment to existing law. It changes the reference from "2023" to "2031" in a specific provision (section 50905(c)(9) of Title 51, U.S. Code) regarding a learning period. This adjustment modifies a deadline year for an unspecified program or requirement within the referenced legal section. The bill does not establish new policy or directly affect specific stakeholders, as it only updates a single year in a technical legal citation.

Maddy summaryThe SAVE Act (HR 8281) requires U.S. citizens to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It defines acceptable proof as documents like passports, REAL ID-compliant IDs, military IDs, or birth certificates, and mandates that states verify citizenship using information from government agencies like DHS and Social Security. States must establish processes for voters without required documentation to provide an attestation under penalty of perjury. The law also requires states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls when verified evidence shows they're not citizens. This bill directly affects all applicants registering to vote in federal elections and state election officials who must implement these requirements.

Maddy summaryHRES 1365 is a non-binding House resolution calling for the immediate termination of Kimberly Cheatle as U.S. Secret Service Director. It directly addresses the Secret Service Director and the executive branch, though it has no legal force to remove her from office. The resolution’s sole provision is a formal request for her termination, reflecting the sponsors' position on her leadership. As a symbolic gesture, it does not change her employment status or require any action from the President or Secret Service.

Maddy summaryHR 9090, the TRACKS Act, requires federal agencies to disclose details about subawards (funds passed to subrecipients) made to entities in foreign countries designated as "adversarial" under the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. It directly affects federal agencies, prime award recipients, and subrecipients handling such funds. The bill mandates that recipients of these "covered subawards" report the same data as regular subawards through existing transparency systems. Within 90 days of enactment, the Director must issue guidance to standardize reporting across agencies and recipients. This creates a new transparency requirement for federal spending to entities in designated adversarial countries.

Maddy summaryHJRES 148 is a joint resolution seeking to block a Treasury Department rule that would have modified clean vehicle tax credits. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, aimed to restrict credits for vehicles using critical minerals or battery components sourced from "Foreign Entities of Concern" and to limit credit transfers. This resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the existing structure of the clean vehicle credit program under Sections 25E and 30D of the tax code. It directly affects electric vehicle buyers, manufacturers, and dealers participating in the federal tax credit program.

Maddy summaryHR 8606 reauthorizes funding for the Never Again Education Act through fiscal year 2030 and mandates a comprehensive study on Holocaust education in public schools. The bill requires the Director to identify a national sample of states and school districts, study how Holocaust education is implemented (including required vs. optional curriculum, teaching methods, materials, and coverage of antisemitism history), and report findings to Congress within 180 days of study completion. It directly affects public elementary and secondary schools across all states by examining existing curriculum standards, professional development, and use of resources like those from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The study will assess how effectively schools teach Holocaust history and its connections to antisemitism, with a focus on measurable learning outcomes and instructional practices.