Rep. Dan Bishop

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds for adult cabaret performances. It bans the Defense Department from hosting, advertising, or supporting such events, which are defined as performances featuring topless dancers, strippers, exotic dances, or male/female impersonators appealing to prurient interest. The restriction applies to all Defense Department funds and facilities, preventing their use for these specific types of entertainment.

This bill suspends the federal debt limit through June 12, 2023, and requires the debt limit to be increased to accommodate certain obligations issued during the suspension period. The adjustments to the debt limit for obligations issued during the suspension period are limited to obligations necessary to fund a commitment incurred by the federal government that required payment before June 11, 2023. The bill also prohibits the Department of the Treasury from issuing obligations during the suspension period for the purpose of increasing the cash balance above normal operating balances in anticipation of the expiration of the suspension period.

Maddy summaryHR 3212, the "Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023," repeals or prevents funding for numerous gun control measures across federal agencies. The bill eliminates funding for Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) modernization efforts, blocks Department of Veterans Affairs programs related to firearm storage, and prohibits CDC and NIH from funding research on firearm injury prevention. It also repeals specific provisions from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act related to background checks and domestic violence restrictions, and prevents the use of federal funds for red flag laws or gun registries. The bill directly affects federal agencies and programs that implement gun control measures, including ATF, VA, HHS, CDC, NIH, and the Department of Education.

United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2023 This bill prohibits giving assistance, such as various types of economic support or military training, to countries that shared U.S. positions on less than 50% of the recorded votes in the most recent United Nations session. A country may be exempted if there has been a fundamental change in the country's leadership and policies and the Department of State determines that the country will no longer oppose U.S. positions.

Maddy summaryHR 3612, the "No ESG at TSP Act," prohibits the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - the federal retirement plan for government employees - from offering investment funds that use environmental, social, or governance (ESG) criteria in their investment decisions. It specifically bans mutual funds, ETFs, or other vehicles marketed with ESG criteria (such as climate policies, diversity metrics, or gun industry focus) from the TSP's "mutual fund window." The bill requires the TSP Board to remove existing ESG-linked funds within 90 days, notify participants about switching to non-ESG options, and automatically move unselected funds to a government securities fund. This directly affects federal employees and retirees who use the TSP for retirement savings.

Maddy summaryHR 3492, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, prohibits federal agencies from funding or supporting state databases that track lawfully owned firearms or their owners. This directly affects states maintaining such databases, requiring them to cover costs themselves if they choose to keep these systems operational. The bill allows federal funding for databases tracking lost or stolen firearms, as specified in the exception. The key policy change is blocking federal financial support for databases compiling information on legal gun ownership, without banning the databases outright.

Maddy summaryThe TREAT PTSD Act (HR 3023) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to make a nerve block procedure available as a treatment option for veterans and active-duty military members with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have chosen to receive it after being informed of risks and benefits. It mandates that the VA and Defense update their joint clinical guidelines for PTSD treatment within 180 days to include this procedure. The bill applies to veterans enrolled in VA care and service members enrolled in TRICARE who have a PTSD diagnosis and consent to the treatment. The policy changes take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThe POLICE Act of 2023 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it a grounds for deportation if a non-citizen assaults a law enforcement officer. This provision directly affects non-citizens (aliens) who commit such assaults, requiring mandatory deportation proceedings under immigration law. The bill adds a specific clause to the list of deportable offenses without changing criminal penalties for the assault itself. As a result, non-citizens who physically attack police officers or other law enforcement personnel would automatically face deportation as a consequence of their actions.

Maddy summaryHRES 417 is a non-binding resolution commending North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) football team for winning the 2022 Celebration Bowl, the HBCU national championship. It specifically recognizes their 41-34 overtime victory over Jackson State University on December 17, 2022, marking NCCU's fourth Black College Football National Title. The resolution formally congratulates the team, university community, and requests that an official copy be sent to NCCU's chancellor, provost, and head coach. This is purely ceremonial with no policy changes or funding implications.

Maddy summaryThe Stop TSP ESG Act (HR 3406) requires the Thrift Savings Fund (TSP) to delegate voting rights on securities to a qualified professional asset manager instead of its governing board. This amendment to Section 8438(f) of Title 5, U.S. Code, directly affects the TSP, which manages retirement savings for federal employees. The key mechanism mandates that voting on securities must be handled by an external professional manager, removing direct TSP Board control over investment decisions. The bill's title indicates it aims to prevent the TSP from incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into its investment strategy.