Rep. Gregory F. Murphy

Maddy summaryHR 3649 establishes a 5-year pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program, limited to three Veterans Health Administration networks, offers HBOT through VA-approved providers using FDA-approved or investigational medical devices. Funding comes solely from donations to a dedicated VA HBOT Fund, with no annual budget constraints. This bill directly affects eligible veterans seeking this specific treatment option, but does not guarantee long-term coverage beyond the pilot's five-year term.

Maddy summaryHRES 1148 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the Iranian government for supporting terrorism, regional proxy conflicts, and internal suppression of dissent - including its crackdown on protests following Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. It specifically calls for maintaining sanctions against Iran, supporting the Iranian Resistance's Ten-Point Plan (which advocates for a democratic, secular, nonnuclear Iran), and protecting Iranian political refugees in Albania. The resolution also affirms the Iranian people's right to self-determination under international law and urges the U.S. to recognize their struggle for freedom. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses congressional stance.

Maddy summaryThe Disaster Tax Lookback Parity Act of 2024 amends the tax code to ensure that taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters get full extension time for claiming tax refunds. It treats any deadline extension granted due to a disaster (under Section 7508A) as an extension for filing refund claims under Section 6511(b)(2)(A). This directly helps individuals and businesses filing tax returns impacted by disasters, allowing them to claim refunds within the extended period without losing eligibility. The change applies to refund claims filed after April 15, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act of 2023, aims to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections by requiring states to maintain separate voter registration lists for non-citizens if they are permitted to vote in state or local elections, and reducing federal election administration funding to such states by 30%. It clarifies that non-citizens cannot be on federal voter registration lists, mandates federal agencies to provide voter status information to state election officials, and adds penalties for non-citizens who vote in federal elections, including fines and potential imprisonment. The bill directly affects states that allow non-citizen voting in state or local elections, federal election administrators, and non-citizen residents. It amends existing laws including the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. federal funds from being provided to international financial institutions (like the World Bank) if those funds could finance foreign shrimp farming, processing, or shrimp exports. It directly affects international financial institutions receiving U.S. funding, requiring them to avoid supporting foreign shrimp operations. The bill also mandates an annual report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to Congress on whether U.S. representatives at these institutions are following this restriction. The key mechanism is conditioning U.S. financial support on the institutions' adherence to this prohibition.

Maddy summaryHR 7654, the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, expands transportation grants for veterans in rural areas by modifying an existing VA program. It allows county veterans service organizations and tribal organizations to apply for grants, increases the maximum grant amount to $80,000 for organizations needing ADA-compliant vehicles, and defines "rural" using the USDA's RUCA system. The bill directly affects rural veterans needing transportation to VA medical facilities and the organizations that provide these services. It removes fixed annual funding limits, directing the VA to provide "such sums as may be necessary" for these grants. This is a procedural policy change to improve access to care for veterans in underserved rural communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill freezes new energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers. It prohibits the Energy Secretary from proposing or implementing any rules different from the 2013 standards (published April 18, 2013) for five years after the bill's enactment. The law directly affects the Department of Energy and transformer manufacturers by maintaining existing efficiency requirements. It ensures no changes to the 2013 rule during this five-year period.

Maddy summaryHR 7504, the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, expands a VA transportation grant program to specifically assist rural veterans and tribal organizations. The bill modifies eligibility by adding "rural or highly rural" to program criteria, allows tribal organizations to apply for grants, and sets a maximum grant amount of $60,000 (up to $80,000 for ADA-compliant vehicles). It defines "rural" using USDA's RUCA system and "tribal organization" per the Indian Self-Determination Act, ensuring grants directly support transportation access for veterans in remote areas and tribal communities.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HRES 1100) passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to mark Duke University's 100th anniversary. It formally celebrates Duke's founding in 1924, recognizes its historical milestones (including medical advancements, desegregation, and athletic achievements), and encourages North Carolina residents to participate in anniversary events. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide five copies to Duke University President Vincent E. Price. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it directly affects Duke University and its community through recognition, not legislative action.

Safeguarding Investment Options for Retirement Act This bill prohibits tax-exempt retirement plans (e.g., 401ks) from making investment decisions based on factors other than financial risk and return factors.