Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJRES 163) is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule finalized on May 9, 2024. The EPA rule established new emissions standards for greenhouse gases from fossil fuel power plants (both new and existing) and repealed a previous rule called the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The resolution would block this EPA rule from taking effect by invoking the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). If passed, it would prevent the EPA rule from being enforced, directly affecting fossil fuel power plant operators and the EPA’s regulatory authority over emissions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Medicaid and CHIP rules to let eligible out-of-state healthcare providers enroll without extra state screening. It applies to providers already in Medicare or their home state program, with low fraud risk, serving children under 21 with complex medical conditions. Providers would receive 5 years of enrollment under this streamlined process, eliminating state-level barriers. The change directly affects children seeking specialized care across state lines and the providers who serve them.

Maddy summaryThis bill blocks U.S. federal funding for two international environmental agreements until China's country status changes under those treaties. Specifically, it prohibits funds for the Montreal Protocol (ozone protection) until China is removed from "developing country" status, and for the UN Climate Change Convention until China is added to Annex I (developed nations list). The bill requires the President to certify these status changes to Congress before funding can resume. It directly affects U.S. government budget allocations for these global environmental programs. The bill does not alter the treaties themselves but conditions U.S. financial participation on China's reclassification.

Maddy summaryHR 3507, the "Yes In My Backyard Act," requires local governments receiving certain federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to report on their progress toward adopting specific housing-friendly land use policies. It directly affects cities and counties that administer CDBG funds by mandating they submit plans tracking 22+ policy changes, such as allowing duplexes in single-family zones, reducing parking requirements, or streamlining permits. The bill does not require local governments to adopt these policies but requires them to document their current status and plans for implementation. This reporting mechanism aims to identify barriers to affordable housing without binding local governments to specific actions. The requirement applies to CDBG recipients starting one year after the bill's enactment.

This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permanent Rural Housing Service program to preserve and revitalize affordable housing projects for low-income rural residents, including mechanisms to maintain rental assistance during foreclosure and offer loan restructuring options. It creates a new program to provide direct loans to Native community development financial institutions to increase homeownership opportunities for Native communities, and increases the maximum loan amount for farm housing improvements from $7,500 to $15,000. The bill also extends the maximum term for direct loans from 30 to 40 years, requires annual reports on rural housing program performance, and includes provisions for adjusting housing vouchers to better match tenant income changes. These provisions directly affect rural homeowners, low-income renters, Native communities, and housing providers participating in USDA rural housing programs.

Maddy summaryHJRES 127 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule requiring public companies to standardize climate-related financial disclosures. It seeks to block the SEC’s March 2024 rule (89 Fed. Reg. 21668), which would mandate consistent reporting on climate risks for investors. If passed, this resolution would prevent the SEC rule from taking effect, directly affecting publicly traded companies required to comply with the proposed disclosure standards. The bill uses a specific congressional process under Title 5, U.S. Code, to nullify the rule without creating new regulations.

Maddy summaryHJRES 122 is a resolution seeking to block a rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that would have regulated credit card penalty fees. The rule, published on March 15, 2024, aimed to limit how credit card companies charge fees for late payments or other violations. If approved, this resolution would disapprove the rule under a specific legal process, preventing it from taking effect. This directly affects credit card issuers (banks and financial institutions) by allowing them to continue current fee practices without the proposed restrictions.

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 is a commemorative resolution (HRES 1369) honoring Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter, U.S. Army Reserves veteran, and community leader from Sarver, Pennsylvania, who died on July 13, 2024. The resolution formally mourns his passing and celebrates his life, noting he left behind his wife, Helen, and two daughters, Allyson and Kaylee. It recognizes his service to the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department, his military service, and his role as a devoted member of Cabot Methodist Church. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents beyond this formal acknowledgment.