Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

Maddy summary# Summary of Proposed Legislation This comprehensive legislative proposal contains multiple sections addressing election integrity, campaign finance reform, cybersecurity, census operations, and related government functions. Key provisions include: 1. **Campaign Finance Reforms**: - Increased thresholds for political committee reporting requirements - Repeal of requirements for political committees to report donor identification - Exemption of uncompensated internet communications from contribution/expenditure treatment - Protection of donor privacy for tax-exempt organizations through the "Speech Privacy Act of 2023" 2. **Election Security**: - Establishment of a process for testing and monitoring cybersecurity vulnerabilities in election equipment - Requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify state officials about election cybersecurity incidents - Exclusive authority for the Election Assistance Commission regarding guidelines for voting system certification 3. **Census and Redistricting**: - Establishment of a permanent Census Monitoring Board with bipartisan composition to review census operations - Clarification of state authority over congressional redistricting maps - Provisions regarding the Speaker of the House's authority to join civil actions related to apportionment 4. **Other Key Provisions**: - Termination of the Disinformation Governance Board and prohibition on funding similar entities - Amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act to increase reporting thresholds and exempt certain communications - Various technical corrections to existing campaign finance law The legislation appears to focus on enhancing election security, reducing regulatory burdens on political organizations, protecting donor privacy, and strengthening oversight of census operations while maintaining constitutional boundaries between federal and state authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding for any state, local, tribal, or private entity operating an injection center that violates the Controlled Substances Act's Crack House Statute (21 U.S.C. 856), which bans drug use in buildings. It directly affects organizations running facilities where illegal drug use occurs, cutting off all federal grants or programs from such entities. The law does not create new drug offenses but withholds existing federal funds from facilities operating in violation of current law. It applies broadly to all federal funding streams, not just specific programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new deportation ground for non-citizens convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer under specific circumstances. It makes deportation mandatory if the assault occurred: (1) while the officer was performing duties, (2) because of their duties, or (3) due to their status as an officer. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to annually report the number of deportations under this provision. It directly affects non-citizens convicted of such assaults, not U.S. citizens or law enforcement personnel.

Maddy summaryThe SERVE Our Communities Act (HR 198) creates a federal grant program providing $10 million annually from 2026-2031 to states and local governments that meet specific crime prevention criteria. To qualify, jurisdictions must require courts to consider public safety risks when setting bail or pretrial release (Section 2(b)(1)) and must have implemented one of three actions in the prior year: enacted bail reform, increased law enforcement staffing, or run public safety education programs (Section 2(b)(2)). Grant funds can only be used for evidence-based reentry and violence prevention programs under the Second Chance Act (Section 2(c)). The bill directly affects state and local governments by tying federal funding to specific bail reform and community safety measures, aiming to reduce repeat violent offenses through systemic changes.

Maddy summaryHR 196, the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, rescinds unobligated funds previously allocated to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Specifically, it directs the cancellation of unused balances from six specific funding categories within the IRS's budget as of the bill's enactment date. This action reduces the IRS's available funding without creating new tax policies or altering taxpayer obligations. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on redirecting existing, unspent government funds rather than changing tax laws or affecting individual taxpayers directly.

Maddy summaryHR 170, the USPS Subpoena Authority Act, would expand the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) ability to issue subpoenas during investigations into specific violations. The bill allows the Postmaster General to subpoena documents and testimony related to offenses like postal regulation breaches, mail fraud under Title 18, other federal laws listed in the Postal Service's authority, or Controlled Substances Act violations involving mail. It clarifies that subpoenas can require production of relevant records and testimony from custodians, but exempts investigations under section 3005(a) from requiring testimony. The bill also restricts approval of subpoenas to the General Counsel, a Deputy General Counsel, or the Chief Postal Inspector.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax incentive for upgrading fire sprinkler systems in existing high-rise residential buildings. It amends the tax code to treat qualifying sprinkler retrofits as 15-year property, allowing building owners to deduct costs faster through accelerated depreciation. The incentive applies only to retrofits meeting NFPA 13 standards in buildings with occupiable floors over 75 feet above fire department access, installed in residential properties placed in service before the retrofit. This directly affects owners of qualifying older high-rise buildings seeking to modernize fire safety systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how private colleges calculate a tax on investment income by excluding certain students from the tax threshold calculation. Specifically, it prevents colleges from counting students who don't meet eligibility requirements under the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) when determining if they owe the tax. Private colleges subject to this tax must also report both the pre-exclusion and post-exclusion student counts on their tax returns. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThe Stop Campus Hazing Act requires colleges and universities to publicly report hazing incidents involving student organizations. It defines hazing as intentional acts causing physical or psychological harm during initiation or membership in student groups, including activities like forced substance consumption, sleep deprivation, or sexual acts. Institutions must include hazing statistics in annual security reports and publish a "Campus Hazing Transparency Report" on their websites by July 1, 2025, detailing findings about organizations violating hazing policies. The reports must include organization names, violation descriptions, and key dates while excluding personally identifiable student information. This applies to all colleges participating in federal student aid programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 1097 (Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023), authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez, Jr., in recognition of his service as a U.S. Navy pilot and Vietnam War prisoner of war. It directly honors Alvarez, who was the first U.S. pilot shot down in the Vietnam War, spent over 8.5 years in captivity, and later served in the Peace Corps and Veterans Administration. The bill’s key mechanism is directing the U.S. Mint to strike a gold medal bearing his name and image, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. It does not create new policies or affect any group beyond the honoree.