This resolution urges the President to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution also urges the President to maintain all applicable sanctions on Iran and to use all other coercive and diplomatic resources to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained in Gaza.
Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.
This resolution expresses unwavering support for Israel and a readiness to consider urgent requests for additional assistance to Israel to defend its people and sovereignty. The resolution also states that (1) Israel is entitled to act in self-defense against Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, as well as their state sponsors; and (2) the cross-border attacks and kidnappings against Israel constitute acts of international terrorism and aggression.
Maddy summaryHRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.
Maddy summaryHRES 764 is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for recognizing Christopher Columbus and his historical impact on the Italian-American community. It formally designates the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day" for observance. The resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies but affirms a longstanding tradition of honoring Columbus's legacy and the contributions of Italian-Americans to U.S. society. This is a non-binding expression of congressional support, not a legislative change.
Maddy summaryHRES 765 is a non-binding resolution urging all Americans to observe October 2023 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month. It recognizes the historical contributions of Italian and Italian-American people to U.S. society, including in fields like military leadership, medicine, arts, and science. The resolution asks the public to acknowledge this heritage through appropriate events and activities during October 2023. It directly affects the general public by encouraging community observances, but does not create new laws or obligations.
Maddy summaryHR 6041, the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2023, expands federal support for services targeting youth aged 12-26 experiencing homelessness or running away from home. The bill establishes grants for short-term shelter (Basic Center Program), longer-term transitional housing (Transitional Living Program), and specialized services for youth at risk of or experiencing trafficking (Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Prevention Program). It requires grantees to provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services that address substance use, mental health, education needs, and connections to caring adults, with special attention to vulnerable populations including LGBTQ youth, youth of color, and those involved with child welfare or justice systems. The bill authorizes $200 million annually for these programs through fiscal year 2028, with specific funding allocations for different program components.
Maddy summaryHR 6055, the Schools Want Accountability for Threats Act (SWAT Act), increases penalties for threats targeting schools. It amends federal laws to add specific provisions making it a crime to threaten or spread false information about public, private, or religious schools offering early childhood through career education (as defined by state law), with penalties of up to 20 years in prison or fines. The bill applies to threats involving fire/explosives (18 U.S.C. §844), mail/interstate communications (§§875, 876), and false information (§1038). This creates a clear federal criminal penalty for individuals making such threats against qualifying schools, without changing existing school safety protocols.
Maddy summaryHR 6066, the HATIKVAHH Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of State to certify annually whether international organizations receiving U.S. funding in Gaza or Judea and Samaria comply with strict anti-terrorism standards. It mandates that these organizations cannot support, cooperate with, or employ members of designated terrorist groups like Hamas or Hezbollah, nor can they use resources for terrorist activities. If two consecutive certifications find non-compliance, U.S. funding for that organization is suspended until compliance is verified. The bill directly affects U.S.-funded international organizations operating in these territories and aims to prevent U.S. aid from indirectly supporting designated terrorist entities.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a one-time $40,000 payment to former Air America employees who served at least five years during 1950-1976, or to their survivors (widows/widowers, dependents, or children). Additional $8,000 payments are provided for each full year of service beyond five years. The total funding is capped at $60 million, with claims due within two years of regulations being finalized. It does not create ongoing benefits or change Air America’s legal status, and payments are issued as a single lump sum.
