Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments and other approved items that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema.
This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms.
This resolution expresses support for the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also applauds the courage of the Justices for standing by their allegiance to the Constitution and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, and it expresses a commitment to supporting policies that continue to protect all life.
Maddy summaryHRES 1183 is a non-binding House resolution condemning domestic terrorist violence targeting religious organizations and pregnancy support groups. It specifically references multiple recent incidents of vandalism and arson against such facilities - including pregnancy centers and churches - occurring after the leak of a Supreme Court abortion decision. The resolution urges the Department of Justice, FBI, and National Security Council to investigate and prosecute these attacks and update domestic terrorism strategies to prevent future violence. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws but formally expresses the House’s stance against targeting these groups.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1164) is a symbolic House vote condemning Senator Chuck Schumer for remarks made in March 2020 where he stated justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh "will pay the price" for Supreme Court decisions. It specifically cites his comments as potentially contributing to a violent threat against Justice Kavanaugh (by Nicholas Roske, arrested in June 2022). The resolution calls on Schumer to issue a formal apology to the justices and publicly condemn threats against federal officials. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change law or policy but reflects the House's disapproval of his rhetoric.
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) for purposes of federal law, a person's sex means the person's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and policies.
Maddy summaryHRES 1067 is a symbolic House resolution honoring three Missouri police officers who died in the line of duty during March 2022: Corporal Benjamin Cooper (Joplin), Officer Jake Reed (Joplin), and Patrolman Lane Burns (Bonne Terre). It expresses condolences to their families, recognizes the sacrifices of all law enforcement officers, and acknowledges the need for adequate resources for rural departments. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds - it is a ceremonial expression of support and remembrance. It specifically references the March 2022 incidents where six officers were shot in Missouri, with three fatalities.
This resolution urges the Biden administration to (1) remove Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of any executive branch task force or strategy related to immigration, (2) appoint an experienced and competent leader to replace Vice President Harris as the head of the Biden administration's strategy to address the root causes of migration, and (3) immediately provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the adequate support and resources to do their job effectively and adequately. The resolution also urges the administration to take action to protect American communities from fentanyl.
This resolution (1) supports the constitutional rights of parents to assemble and petition school boards, and (2) condemns the weaponization of federal law enforcement agencies against parents exercising their rights.
This resolution recognizes the sacrifices and bravery of the Afghan people in their struggle for democracy while enduring decades-long conflict and oppression by the Taliban. It also condemns the Taliban's continued human rights violations.
