Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

Maddy summaryHR 3792 extends U.S. security funding for Israel through 2028 (Section 3) and expands energy cooperation to include advanced nuclear technologies and carbon capture (Section 5). It requires annual reports on regional security partnerships involving Israel (Section 6) and ensures countries in the Abraham Accords can access U.S. development programs (Section 8). The bill also mandates reports on diplomatic efforts against ICC investigations targeting the U.S. and Israel (Section 10) and encourages people-to-people programs to strengthen the Abraham Accords (Sections 7, 9). These provisions directly affect Israel’s diplomatic engagement, security partnerships, and economic cooperation in the Middle East.

Maddy summaryHR 3773, the Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act, requires colleges and universities receiving federal funding to prohibit any event promoting antisemitism on campus. This includes not hosting, facilitating, funding, or supporting such events. The bill adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 definition of antisemitism - including contemporary examples - as the standard for determining prohibited conduct. The law directly affects all institutions covered by the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Retail Revitalization Act of 2023 This bill amends tax rules for real estate investment trusts (REITs). It increases (1) the share of equity investments a distressed retail tenant may receive from a REIT from 10% to 50%, and (2) the equity share for regular tenants from 10% to 30%. The bill also allows taxable REIT subsidiaries to accept equity in a retail tenant's businesses as a form of rent, subject to certain restrictions.

Maddy summaryHR 3186, the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act, permanently authorizes funding for supportive services for very low-income veteran families living in permanent housing. It amends Section 2044(e) of the U.S. Code to establish ongoing annual funding authority starting in fiscal year 2025, replacing previous temporary or annual appropriations. This change ensures consistent financial assistance for essential services like childcare, transportation, and counseling that help these families maintain stable housing. The bill directly affects eligible veteran families meeting specific income and housing criteria, providing them with reliable support through a permanent funding mechanism.

Maddy summaryHRES 449 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for establishing an income tax agreement between the United States and Taiwan. It highlights that Taiwan is the U.S.'s largest trading partner without such a treaty, noting that over 188,000 U.S. jobs depend on trade with Taiwan. The resolution encourages the President to work toward eliminating double taxation and strengthening economic ties through formal tax agreements. It does not create new law but urges diplomatic efforts to advance trade and investment, consistent with existing U.S. policy toward Taiwan.

This resolution condemns all manifestations of expressions of racism and anti-Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander or ethnic intolerance. The resolution calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to expeditiously and vigorously investigate all reports of hate crimes and threats against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States; work to improve the reporting of such hate crimes; and hold the perpetrators of those crimes, incidents, or threats accountable and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Maddy summaryHR 3678, the Pay Less at the Pump Act, terminates the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate effective January 1, 2023, and changes how advances from the Superfund are repaid. Specifically, it ends the requirement to apply a specific financing rate to the Superfund after 2022 and modifies repayment rules to require quarterly payments from unobligated funds until fully repaid. The bill directly affects the Superfund program and entities receiving advances from it, altering its financial structure. Note: The bill’s title is misleading - the legislation does not address fuel prices or gasoline costs at the pump. It focuses solely on Superfund financing terms, with effective dates specified in the text.

Maddy summaryHR 3693, the Migrant Relocation Transparency Act, requires federal agencies (HHS for minors, DHS for adults) to consult with state governors and local leaders at least three business days before moving non-detained migrants. It mandates monthly reports to Congress, state governors, and the public detailing migrant numbers by family status, age, gender, country of origin, housing types, work permits, federal spending, and security screenings. The reports must be published online and include specific data on resettlement methods, educational resources, and whether relocations are temporary or permanent. This bill directly affects state/local officials and federal agencies managing migrant relocation, aiming to increase transparency in federal migration policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Treasury Secretary to report quarterly on foreign countries imposing "extraterritorial" or "discriminatory" taxes targeting U.S. businesses. It mandates progressively higher tax rates (starting at 5% and increasing to 20% over time) on income and payments from foreign individuals and corporations in those countries. The U.S. government can also restrict federal procurement from such entities and consider these taxes in trade negotiations. These measures directly affect foreign businesses operating in the U.S. or conducting transactions with U.S. entities. The policy aims to counter foreign tax policies that the U.S. views as unfair under international tax norms.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the U.S. Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages under specific conditions. It enables registered businesses (like wineries, breweries, and retailers) to mail alcohol directly to consumers, provided the recipient is at least 21 with valid ID, the shipment isn’t for resale, and state alcohol taxes are paid upfront. The Postal Service must establish rules for delivery, registration, and verification, while explicitly preserving all existing state, local, or tribal laws governing alcohol sales and shipments. The bill does not override state restrictions on alcohol delivery, and the Postal Service remains liable for violations under state law.