Rep. John R. Moolenaar

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 965 is a non-binding resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 2022. It directly affects Corbett (held in poor conditions without charges) and other Americans detained by the Taliban. The resolution demands the Taliban release Corbett unconditionally, urges respect for his human rights, commends Qatar’s role as U.S. protecting power, and condemns the Taliban’s practice of detaining U.S. citizens. It does not create new law but formally expresses congressional support for Corbett and other wrongfully detained Americans.

Maddy summaryHR 8693, the "No American Land for Communist China Act," prohibits U.S. citizens or entities from purchasing real estate adjacent to specific federal lands if owned by the Chinese government or businesses with 25%+ Chinese government ownership. It directly affects Chinese government entities and Chinese-owned businesses operating in the U.S., restricting their ability to buy land near protected federal areas. The bill requires the President to take necessary actions to block such purchases, covering lands managed by Interior, Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), or designated Indian country. This is a policy restriction, not a funding measure, targeting land transactions near sensitive federal properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow Czech citizens to apply for E-1 business visas to work in the United States for trade and business, but only if the Czech Republic grants similar visa access to U.S. citizens. It directly affects Czech nationals seeking to conduct business in the U.S. and U.S. citizens traveling to the Czech Republic for business. The bill conditionally adds the Czech Republic to the list of countries eligible for E-1 visas, requiring reciprocity in visa treatment between the two nations. This change would expand E-1 visa eligibility for Czech citizens if the Czech government meets the reciprocity condition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1285) is a symbolic statement by a group of House members condemning the Biden administration's approach to mifepristone (the abortion pill), specifically the 2023 FDA decision allowing mail-order and pharmacy dispensing of the drug without in-person provider visits. It argues this policy eliminates safety safeguards like in-person ultrasounds to detect ectopic pregnancies, gestational age checks, and provider screening for coercion, potentially increasing health risks for patients. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but expresses disapproval of the FDA’s regulatory changes regarding mifepristone distribution. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect on abortion access or drug regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 8636, the Foreign Investment Transparency and Accountability Act, requires federal agencies to formally request the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review specific foreign transactions and to certify those transactions meet national security criteria. If CFIUS decides not to review a transaction, it must issue a public notice explaining why, including whether the transaction qualified as a "covered transaction" under current law and any legislative recommendations to expand review requirements. The notice must also include a classified annex with sensitive details like party names, while specifying the relevant congressional committees (House Financial Services and Appropriations subcommittees, and Senate Banking and Appropriations subcommittees). This bill does not change investment restrictions but improves transparency in the review process for foreign acquisitions affecting national security.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 8644) amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to expand eligibility for federal funding for harbor projects in underserved communities. It clarifies that "projects" include single-cycle maintenance dredging, beneficial dredged material placement, or breakwater maintenance at these harbors, regardless of prior federal authorization. The bill also mandates that at least 25% of annual funds for these projects must support harbors in the Great Lakes Navigation System. This directly affects small, underserved coastal communities seeking federal assistance for harbor maintenance and infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHJRES 166 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Department of Labor rule that would have changed overtime exemption standards for certain salaried workers. The rule, published in April 2024, aimed to redefine how executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees are classified for overtime pay under federal law. If enacted, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving the existing classification system for these workers.

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 1267 is a non-binding House resolution supporting the Second Amendment and opposing the Biden administration's gun-related policies. It criticizes executive orders, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulations, and export restrictions as efforts to undermine constitutional rights, though the resolution itself has no legal effect. The bill does not change laws or directly affect anyone, as it serves only as a symbolic statement of congressional opinion. It specifically references the administration's actions on firearm regulations and exports, but does not propose new policies or alter existing ones.