Rep. Jerrold Nadler

Maddy summaryHRES 688 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating September 16-23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week." It highlights estuaries' critical role in the U.S. economy, noting they support 39% of jobs, 47% of economic output, and 68% of commercial fish by value. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about estuaries' ecological importance - such as providing habitat for fish, flood control, and carbon sequestration - and encourages efforts to protect and restore them. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically acknowledges ongoing conservation work by federal, state, and community partners.

Maddy summaryThe No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act would deny tax deductions for employers who attempt to influence employees' decisions about union activities, including unfair labor practices like firing workers for organizing or using captive audience meetings. It targets expenses related to union-busting tactics, such as consulting fees and other costs used to sway workers' opinions about collective bargaining. Employers would need to report these expenses on tax returns and would no longer be able to deduct them from taxable income. The bill aims to prevent employers from using tax-deductible expenses to influence union elections, aligning with existing rules that deny tax deductions for political spending. It would apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning 240 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThe FABRIC Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish new protections for workers in the garment industry. It prohibits piece-rate pay, requiring employers to pay hourly wages that meet or exceed minimum wage standards, while allowing incentive bonuses. The bill creates joint liability for "brand guarantors" (brands that contract with garment manufacturers) for labor violations, and requires garment manufacturers and contractors to register with the Department of Labor, providing detailed business and employee information. The law also establishes an Undersecretary of the Garment Industry and a support program to fund workforce development and equipment for U.S. garment manufacturers. These provisions directly affect garment workers, manufacturers, contractors, and major fashion brands that contract with them.

Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service to make available a new tax form for certain U.S. citizens living abroad. The form shall allow such individuals to demonstrate nonresidence, and declare foreign income, foreign taxes paid, and U.S. source income from retirement, pension and social security benefits. The bill also expands the types of income allowed as foreign earned income for purposes of the foreign earned income tax exclusion and sets forth requirements for reporting foreign financial assets.

Maddy summaryHR 5433, the Child Care Stabilization Act, provides $16 billion annually from 2024 to 2028 to stabilize the child care sector through grants administered by the Health and Human Services Secretary. It directly affects licensed child care providers by offering stable funding to cover operating costs, while supporting higher wages for early educators without raising family fees. Key provisions include expanding access to high-quality, affordable care - especially for infants/toddlers, rural communities, and children with disabilities - and addressing shortages in underserved areas. The funding builds on existing American Rescue Plan resources, aiming to strengthen the child care workforce and increase available options for working families.

Maddy summaryHR 5428, the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act, prevents employers from deducting certain expenses related to influencing workers' decisions about union representation. It targets spending on tactics like anti-union meetings, workplace surveillance, or consultants during organizing campaigns, making these costs non-deductible for tax purposes. Employers must report such expenses on their tax returns, including details about the activities and amounts spent. The bill aims to remove tax incentives for employer interference in union elections, aligning with federal labor law protections for workers' collective bargaining rights.

Maddy summaryThis bill would prevent government shutdowns by automatically continuing federal funding at the previous year's level if Congress fails to pass annual budget bills by October 1. It requires Congress to prioritize budget legislation over other matters during funding gaps, with only limited exceptions for true emergencies like national security threats. All federal programs and agencies would operate using prior-year funding rates until a new budget is enacted, applying broadly across the government unless specific exemptions exist under current law. The bill does not create new spending but changes the process to avoid shutdowns by default.

Maddy summaryHR 5351, the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act, repeals a federal law (Section 14(b) of the National Labor Relations Act) that currently allows states to enact "right-to-work" laws. This would prevent states from banning agreements requiring workers to pay union dues as a condition of employment, directly affecting workers in states with such laws. The bill's key mechanism is overriding state right-to-work statutes with federal law, ensuring union security agreements remain enforceable nationwide.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Gravesite in Pennsauken, New Jersey, as the "Peter J. McGuire Memorial National Commemorative Site." It formally recognizes the site's historical significance as the resting place of Peter J. McGuire, a foundational labor leader who co-founded the American Federation of Labor and proposed Labor Day. The designation does not make the site part of the National Park System but allows for cooperative educational programs. The memorial, already listed on both New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places since 2018-2019, honors McGuire’s role in labor history.

Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2023 or the LEAD Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue final regulations prohibiting the discharge of any firearm using ammunition other than nonlead ammunition on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interior must establish and annually update a list of nonlead ammunition. The prohibition does not apply to (1) a government official or agent who is carrying out a statutory duty unrelated to the management of wildlife; (2) a state, local, tribal, or federal law enforcement officer, or the agent of such an officer, who is carrying out a statutory duty; or (3) an active member of the U.S. military who is carrying out official duties. A person that knowingly violates the prohibition may be assessed a civil penalty by Interior of (1) no more than $500 for the first violation, and (2) no less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation.