Rep. Marcus J. Molinaro

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the tax code to allow taxpayers to deduct over-the-counter naloxone purchases as medical expenses, similar to insulin. It directly affects individuals who buy naloxone without a prescription for personal or family use. The key provision adds "naloxone" to the list of deductible medical items under Section 213(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. The change applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 6097, authorizes $30 million annually (2023-2027) to fund grants for programs helping victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence who also need substance use treatment. It requires these programs to allow parents or guardians to stay with their children, stepchildren, or dependents throughout treatment - providing services like residential care, housing support, family counseling, and health care. Eligible recipients include states, nonprofits, health departments, and domestic violence organizations that demonstrate experience in violence prevention and substance use recovery. The bill also creates a National Capacity Building Center to train grantees and share best practices for keeping families together during treatment.

Maddy summaryHR 6067, the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act, amends the National School Lunch Act to improve nutrition programs for young children in child care settings. It requires annual eligibility reviews for proprietary child care centers (Section 2) and directs the Secretary to streamline the "serious deficiency" process, clarifying what constitutes serious noncompliance versus minor errors and establishing formal appeals procedures (Section 3). The bill also adjusts meal reimbursement limits for child care programs and mandates a study on third-meal reimbursement, while creating an advisory committee to reduce paperwork burdens for child care centers, family day care homes, and parents (Sections 4, 6). These changes aim to modernize program administration, reduce administrative complexity, and ensure fairer treatment for participating providers and families.

Maddy summaryThe BAD APPS Act requires the Secretary of Defense to create a risk framework assessing foreign mobile applications (like social media or shopping apps) that could threaten Department of Defense personnel or operations. It mandates defining categories of "foreign mobile applications of concern" based on factors like data collection practices, foreign ownership, malicious software, and ties to countries deemed security threats. The framework must be updated annually, and the Secretary must issue guidance to DoD personnel on mitigating risks from these apps on government devices or during official activities. The bill directly affects DoD personnel, operations, and contractors by establishing standardized security assessments for foreign apps.

Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for protection and advocacy (P&A) systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation. (Each state has a designated P&A system that protects and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities.)  The bill directs DOT to select 10 P&A systems to receive five-year grants. Grant recipients must submit an annual report documenting the work they have done to address the barriers to accessing transportation for individuals with disabilities. Further, DOT must award one grant annually to a national organization with extensive knowledge of P&A systems to provide training and technical assistance to the systems.

This resolution condemns Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those held hostage or killed in those attacks.  The resolution also adjourns the House of Representatives in honor of those killed and unaccounted for.

Maddy summaryHRES 794 is a symbolic resolution recognizing October as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month." It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or directly affect students or schools. The resolution cites statistics about learning disabilities (e.g., 34% of students in special education have specific learning disabilities, and over 95% of affected 4th/8th graders were not reading proficient in 2022) to contextualize the recognition. The House formally acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about learning disabilities through this annual observance.

Maddy summaryHRES 787 is a procedural resolution that elects Representative Patrick T. McHenry (R-NC) as Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives. This appointment is temporary, lasting until November 17, 2023, or until a new Speaker is elected, whichever occurs first. The resolution does not change substantive laws but establishes a temporary presiding officer for House proceedings during leadership transitions. It directly affects House operations and leadership continuity, with no impact on constituent policies or federal programs.

Maddy summaryHRES 775 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning a rally held by the New York City-Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) on October 8, 2023. The resolution states the rally included antisemitic elements like chants supporting Hamas, a displayed swastika, and the burning of an Israeli flag, and criticizes the NYC-DSA for linking the October 7 Hamas attack to Israel's "apartheid regime." It formally expresses the House's support for Israel and opposition to antisemitism, but has no legal effect as it is a symbolic statement. The resolution directly addresses the NYC-DSA's actions and the House's position on antisemitism.

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.