Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, Sr.

Maddy summaryHR 5267, the WILLIS Act, prohibits all federal funding from being awarded to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. It also requires the repayment of all federal funds spent by the office after January 1, 2021, and rescinds any unobligated federal funds previously allocated to it. The bill directly affects only the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in Georgia. Its key provision is a complete funding cutoff and reimbursement requirement for federal money used by this specific office. The bill does not create new policy but restricts financial support to one local government entity.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to adjust child labor exemptions for teenagers. It allows employers to schedule teen workers (ages 14-17) for up to 24 hours per week during school sessions, provided they start no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and finish no later than 9:00 p.m. local time. The change directly affects teenage employees in school terms and their employers who comply with these specific hour and time limits. It modifies an existing exemption by adding these concrete work-hour parameters to prevent what the bill terms "oppressive child labor" related to excessive hours. The policy change is limited to these specific scheduling conditions within the current labor framework.

Maddy summaryHR 5195, the Seat of Government Act, repeals the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. This repeal would eliminate the District of Columbia's authority to govern itself on local matters, ending the system of elected mayors and city councils. Residents of Washington, D.C. would directly lose their current local government structure and self-governance powers. The bill removes the foundational law enabling D.C.'s home rule without specifying alternative governance mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 5187, the Protect Prayer in Schools Act of 2023, would allow individuals to sue school officials who restrict personal prayer in public elementary and secondary schools. It creates a civil cause of action for anyone subjected to limitations on engaging in personal prayer, defining "personal prayer" as protected under the First Amendment. The bill specifically targets actions by school officials under color of law that interfere with this right. It does not change existing school policies but provides a legal remedy for alleged violations. The bill focuses on enabling lawsuits rather than establishing new school requirements or directly affecting specific student groups.

Substance and Possession Abuse Restrictions for Entrance Act of 2023 or the SPARE Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove from the United States non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who knowingly provided false statements related to drug abuse, drug addiction, or crimes related to controlled substances in an application for admission into the United States. Upon receiving credible information of such a false statement, DHS must investigate whether the individual should have been barred from admission under specified provisions related to drug abuse and controlled substances. If the individual should have been barred, DHS must initiate removal proceedings within 60 days of receiving the information. The bill provides that an individual removed under these provisions is permanently barred from reentering the United States.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a final settlement of water rights for the Fort Belknap Indian Community (comprising the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes) in Montana. It ratifies a water rights compact between the tribe and the State of Montana, authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to execute the compact and implement it. The bill provides for a specific allocation of 20,000 acre-feet per year of water from Lake Elwell for the tribe's use on or off the reservation. It also includes provisions for land exchanges to transfer certain Federal and State lands into trust for the tribe, and establishes trust funds to support water rights management and infrastructure development. The settlement resolves longstanding water rights claims while providing the tribe with a secure water allocation and land management authority.

Maddy summaryThe Healthy SNAP Act of 2023 changes what foods SNAP recipients can buy by updating the program's definition of eligible "food." It explicitly excludes soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts like cakes or cookies, while requiring the USDA Secretary to designate specific nutrient-rich foods that address dietary gaps and promote health. The bill mandates the Secretary to review and update these designated foods every five years based on nutrition science and public health needs, and allows states to substitute culturally appropriate, nutritionally equivalent foods with approval. This directly affects the 40 million SNAP participants nationwide by altering their purchasing options under the program.

Maddy summaryHR 4461 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to mandate that disability benefit questionnaires collected by non-VA medical professionals be transmitted to the VA in a machine-readable digital format within 180 days of enactment. This affects veterans applying for disability benefits (claimants), non-VA healthcare providers conducting examinations, and the VA itself. The bill mandates the VA to issue technical standards for this format within 90 days and update questionnaires to maintain machine-readability, while also requiring the VA to submit an IT system modification plan to Congress. The VA must publicly post these standards and the IT plan on its website.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures veterans enrolled in their final semester of education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill receive the full monthly housing stipend, treating them as more than half-time for that period. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide 180 days' notice with justification before implementing rule changes affecting veterans' education benefits, allowing time for review by students and institutions. Additionally, the bill permits multi-year waivers for educational institutions regarding accreditation requirements and adjusts the notice period for risk-based surveys from one to two business days. These changes directly affect veterans using GI Bill benefits, educational institutions, and the VA in managing education programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. Treasury to mint commemorative coins marking the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary in 2025. It authorizes three coin types: $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), with surcharges of $35, $10, and $5 respectively. The surcharge proceeds will fund the Marine Corps Heritage Center's educational programs, with no net cost to taxpayers as the Treasury must recover all minting costs through the surcharges. The coins can only be issued during 2025, and the Treasury must ensure all costs are covered before distributing funds to the Heritage Foundation.