Rep. Donald Norcross

Maddy summaryHR 1631, the Pro Codes Act, requires standards development organizations (like ANSI or IEEE) to make technical standards publicly accessible online for free if those standards are referenced in federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This directly affects the organizations that create these standards and government agencies that incorporate them into rules. The key provision mandates that organizations must provide free, online access to all referenced standards within a reasonable time after learning they’re incorporated, without charging users or requiring payment. It ensures the public can access current standards used in government rules while allowing organizations to maintain revenue models through paid subscriptions for other users. The law balances public access with the need for standards organizations to fund their work through copyright licensing.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a section of law governing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee compensation to clarify that disputes over whether an employee received the correct pay amount under existing rules are not considered "adjustment of compensation" under the statute. It specifically excludes grievances challenging pay accuracy from the definition of "establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation." The change directly affects VA employees covered under Section 7421(b) who might file such pay-related grievances. The bill makes a technical clarification to streamline how these disputes are categorized within VA's compensation process.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, former Secretary General of NATO, recognizing his leadership of the Alliance. The medal, to be struck by the U.S. Mint, commemorates his role in strengthening NATO's defense capabilities, promoting burden sharing among members, overseeing NATO expansion (including Finland and Sweden), and coordinating support for Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion. It does not create new policy or funding but formally honors Stoltenberg's service through a ceremonial medal. The bill specifies the medal's design, allows for bronze duplicates to be sold to cover costs, and directs proceeds to the U.S. Mint's fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires chemical manufacturers and importers to provide safety data sheets in both English and Spanish to employers and make them accessible to employees exposed to chemical hazards. It directly affects businesses handling chemicals, employers who receive these materials, and workers who need to understand safety information. The key provision amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act to mandate bilingual labeling and safety information, applying to all relevant rules after a 60-day implementation period following enactment. The change aims to improve workplace safety communication for Spanish-speaking workers without altering existing safety standards.

Maddy summaryHRES 1355 is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. It honors lineworkers who maintain electrical infrastructure under hazardous conditions, including during disasters, and commemorates Henry Miller, the first president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who died on July 10, 1896, while troubleshooting an electrical outage. The resolution encourages public recognition of these workers' contributions but does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for federal clean water funds to include qualified nonprofit organizations for constructing or improving water treatment works. It also creates new funding pathways for privately owned water treatment facilities to implement efficiency upgrades, conservation measures, water reuse, and security improvements. Crucially, it requires that any assistance to private operators must directly benefit the facility's customers (not shareholders), as determined by the administering state agency. These changes modify existing Clean Water Act provisions to broaden access to infrastructure funding while maintaining customer-focused benefit requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Maddy summaryHRES 1335 is a non-binding resolution designating July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day" to commemorate the U.S. military's liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944. It directly affects Guam's community by honoring the island's historical resilience, the CHamoru people's suffering during the 1941-1944 occupation, and the U.S. military's role in the Pacific campaign. The resolution's key mechanism is a formal House endorsement of this commemorative date, urging the President to issue a proclamation encouraging public observance. This is a symbolic gesture with no legal or financial impact, focusing solely on historical recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal framework for "extreme risk protection orders" (ERPOs) that temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a risk of harming themselves or others. Family members or law enforcement officers can petition a federal court for a temporary order (up to 14 days) based on probable cause, followed by a hearing within 72 hours to determine if a longer-term order (up to 180 days) is warranted. The bill requires clear and convincing evidence of risk at the hearing and mandates respondents to surrender firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours. It also includes provisions for reporting, training law enforcement on ERPOs, and a federal grant program to support state ERPO implementation, without preempting state laws.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 115 is a procedural resolution calling for a joint session of Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 2026. It directs both the House and Senate to convene together at Independence National Historical Park to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it solely schedules a ceremonial event honoring Philadelphia's historical role as the site where the Declaration was approved. This is a non-binding commemorative measure focused on marking a historical milestone.