Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a federal grant program to fund high-impact tutoring in K-12 schools, primarily targeting students in schools with high poverty (Title I schools) and those experiencing significant academic declines since the pandemic. It requires tutoring to meet specific standards: at least 30 minutes per student, three days per week, with a 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio, and alignment with classroom instruction. States receive 80% of funds to award subgrants to local schools, which must submit detailed plans, provide monthly progress reports, and partner with research organizations to evaluate program effectiveness. The program prioritizes schools with the greatest academic need and mandates accountability through annual reviews of student outcomes by state agencies and an independent Advisory Board.

Maddy summaryHR 4422 (Global Respect Act) requires the President to publicly identify foreign officials responsible for violence, torture, or arbitrary detention against LGBTQI individuals and block their entry to the U.S., including revoking visas for them and their immediate families. It mandates annual reporting to Congress on the list of sanctioned individuals, the reasons for additions/removals, and efforts to coordinate with other countries on similar sanctions. The bill also updates U.S. human rights reporting requirements to explicitly include data on violence and discrimination against LGBTQI people worldwide. These measures aim to increase accountability for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals without advocating for specific policy outcomes.

Maddy summaryHR 4340, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023, prohibits paid providers from offering conversion therapy - defined as any commercial service attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity - and bans advertising that claims such therapy is effective or harmless. It directly affects therapists, counselors, or organizations offering paid conversion therapy services, including those advertising such services. Key provisions make it unlawful to provide, advertise, or facilitate paid conversion therapy, with enforcement led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under consumer protection laws and allowing states to pursue civil actions. The bill explicitly excludes supportive care for gender transition or identity exploration from its definition of prohibited therapy.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice to detect, identify, monitor, and mitigate drone threats to specific high-risk facilities including government buildings, airports, critical infrastructure, and locations hosting special events. It establishes a 5-year pilot program allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to use drone detection technology under federal oversight, with strict privacy protections requiring 180-day data retention limits and mandatory training for personnel. The bill requires coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration to minimize impacts on air traffic and mandates regular congressional reporting on how these authorities are being used. It sets an expiration date of 7 years after enactment for these new authorities.

Maddy summary# Summary of National Flood Insurance Program Reform Bill This comprehensive legislation proposes significant reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with a focus on policyholder protections, program transparency, and program solvency. ## Key Provisions: ### Policyholder Protections (Sections 401-416) - **Enhanced Appeals Process**: Creates an Independent Office for Policyholder Appeals with a 90-day deadline for final decisions - **Foundation Damage Presumption**: Establishes a rebuttable presumption that foundation/structural damage was caused by flood, not earth movement - **Mold Remediation Guidance**: Requires FEMA to provide policyholders with guidance on mold prevention after floods - **Transparency in Claims**: Mandates disclosure of all claim documents to policyholders upon request - **Training Requirements**: Requires continuing education for insurance agents every 2 years - **Prohibition on Report Manipulation**: Prevents alteration of engineer reports before providing them to policyholders - **Agent Advisory Council**: Establishes a council with diverse representation to advise FEMA on policyholder experience ### Solvency Measures (Sections 301-306) - **Interest Forbearance**: Forbids interest on NFIP debt for 5 years - **Write Your Own Company Compensation Cap**: Limits reimbursement to 22.46% of premiums - **Third-Party Cost Transparency**: Requires public disclosure of vendor costs - **Mitigation Assistance**: Requires policyholders to accept mitigation offers or face 25% premium increases ### Flood Risk Disclosure (Section 416) - Requires property flood hazard disclosure before property transfer, including flood risk information and insurance cost estimates - Sets a deadline of October 1, 2024 for adoption of disclosure requirements ### Additional Key Provisions - **Appeals Process**: Creates formal appeals for map changes and levee protection assessments - **Levee Protection**: Requires proper assessment of levee systems and mandates flood insurance purchase only in unprotected areas - **Premium Calculator**: Requires public tool to estimate flood insurance rates and show impact of mitigation - **Grace Period**: Allows policyholders to renew within 90 days of lapse at the original renewal rate This legislation aims to balance program solvency with improved consumer protections, increased transparency, and better risk management for flood insurance policyholders.

Maddy summaryCongress passed HCONRES 54 to state that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), arguing the organization must prevent sex discrimination in its programs. The resolution notes the NCAA controls member schools' athletics (including championship tournaments) and cites its own 2021 review finding gender inequities in facilities, publicity, and resources for women's teams. It emphasizes the NCAA should address these disparities, as its structure and operations fall under Title IX’s scope based on court interpretations. This is a non-binding resolution expressing congressional opinion, not a new law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the National School Lunch Act to expand access to summer meals for children. It removes restrictions requiring meals to be served in congregate settings (like schools) and establishes universal eligibility, meaning all children in participating areas can receive meals without individual income verification. Key provisions include allowing non-congregate meal service (e.g., drive-thrus or home delivery) and requiring onsite or offsite monitoring of food service. The changes directly affect children in communities participating in the Summer Food Service Program, streamlining access to meals without prior eligibility checks.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a National Commission on Critical Supply Chains to study vulnerabilities in U.S. supply chains for critical products. The Commission would examine dependencies on foreign sources for items including medical supplies, rare earth materials, semiconductors, defense components, and food products. It would identify risks to national security, economic competitiveness, and public health if these supply chains were disrupted. The Commission would produce annual reports with recommendations for Congress to strengthen domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience. The Commission would operate for 10 years, with an annual budget of $6 million.

Maddy summaryHR 4263, the ADINA Act, requires drug manufacturers to clearly label human-use drugs containing major food allergens (like peanuts or shellfish) or ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains (such as wheat or barley). This affects drug producers and pharmacies by mandating that labels state the presence of these allergens and specify the exact gluten source if applicable. The law aims to inform consumers with allergies about potential risks in medications. It applies to all drugs meeting these criteria, with implementation beginning within two years of the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThe SAFE Act of 2023 extends a 2018 law that prohibits slaughtering animals for human consumption to include horses, donkeys, and other equine animals, such as ponies. It amends Section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 by updating the language to replace "dog or cat" with "dog, cat, or equine" in both the section title and the main prohibition. This change directly affects the livestock industry and slaughter facilities by banning the processing of equines for food. The bill modifies existing law without adding new enforcement mechanisms, closing a gap in animal protection.