Rep. Elise M. Stefanik

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. federal agencies from entering new contracts with companies that boycott Israel after January 1, 2024. Companies must certify they are not boycotting Israel at contract signing, and contracts must include this prohibition. It applies to federal contracts over $100,000 for services or IT with companies employing more than 10 people. If a company violates the boycott prohibition, the agency must terminate the contract after 30 days unless the company ends the boycott. The bill explicitly states it does not infringe on First Amendment rights or take sides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Canadian Snowbird Visa Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to admit into the United States qualifying Canadian citizens as long-term nonimmigrant visitors. A qualifying Canadian citizen is an individual who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a Canadian residence, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of the individual's stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable, (5) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States other than for a non-U.S.-based person or entity by whom the Canadian citizen was employed in Canada or for whom the Canadian citizen performed services in Canada, and (6) will not seek certain forms of assistance or benefits. A qualified individual may be admitted for up to 240 days during any single 365-day period. The spouse of such an individual may be admitted under the same terms, except that the spouse is not required to separately satisfy the requirement for owning or renting a residence in the United States. An individual admitted into the United States under this bill shall have nonresident alien tax status.

Maddy summaryHR 4380, the "Protecting Endowments from Our Adversaries Act," imposes a 50% excise tax on private colleges and universities acquiring investments tied to entities on specific U.S. government lists (like the Commerce Department's Entity List or Defense's CMIC List) and a 100% tax on net income from those investments. It targets large private institutions with over $1 billion in non-exempt assets (excluding public schools and smaller colleges), requiring them to pay these taxes on investments in entities deemed national security risks. The bill defines "listed investments" as stocks, debt, or derivatives in companies on designated government lists, with tax calculations based on fair market value. This is a direct tax on investment income and acquisitions, not a spending or regulatory measure, affecting only institutions meeting the asset threshold.

Maddy summaryHR 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023, requires mortgage lenders to include specific information about VA home loan programs in standard mortgage disclosures. The bill amends the National Housing Act to mandate that lenders provide details on VA loans (guaranteed under Title 38) alongside other loan options, including assumptions about prevailing interest rates. This change directly affects lenders processing VA-guaranteed mortgages, ensuring borrowers receive clearer comparisons between VA loans and other financing. The law does not require lenders to verify borrower eligibility for VA loans, only to include the specified disclosure language.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Acer Access and Development Program under the Agricultural Act of 2014 to require the USDA Secretary to solicit input from maple industry stakeholders six months before each grant application cycle. It directly affects maple producers and industry groups by mandating their input on research and education priorities before funding decisions are made. The key provision establishes a formal consultation process for the program, ensuring stakeholder priorities inform grant allocations. The amendment also updates the program’s timeline, changing the reference from 2023 to 2028 for future grant cycles.

Maddy summaryHJRES 44 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a 2021 rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The rule classified firearms with stabilizing braces as "short-barreled rifles," which would have required additional licensing and regulation. This resolution uses a specific legal process (under Title 5, U.S. Code) to formally disapprove the ATF rule, meaning the rule would no longer be in effect. It directly affects firearm owners, manufacturers, and dealers who would have been subject to the rule’s requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 538) seeks to formally erase the December 2019 impeachment of President Trump from House records, claiming it was based on "wrongful accusations" and insufficient evidence. It states the impeachment should be treated as if it "never passed the full House," citing an unclassified FBI document referenced in the resolution. As a non-binding House resolution - not a law - it has no legal effect and cannot alter historical records or constitutional processes. The resolution directly addresses the 2019 impeachment proceedings but does not change any legal status or impact ongoing matters.

Maddy summaryHRES 547 is a resolution seeking to expunge the January 13, 2021, impeachment resolution against former President Donald Trump from the U.S. House of Representatives' official records. It argues the impeachment was based on incomplete facts, lacked due process (including no hearings or opportunity for the President to respond), and was rushed, with the Senate trial occurring after Trump left office. This procedural resolution does not change legal status or current law but aims to remove the impeachment from the House's historical record.

Maddy summaryHRES 546 is a symbolic House resolution commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's June 24, 2022, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. The resolution expresses support for the Court's ruling that the Constitution does not guarantee a right to abortion and celebrates the decision's impact on returning abortion policy authority to state legislatures. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or policies. The resolution focuses solely on marking the anniversary and affirming the position that unborn life should be protected.

Maddy summaryHJRES 45 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific Department of Education rule about federal student loans. It seeks to block the rule implementing "One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief" (including modifications to Perkins, FFEL, and Direct Loan programs) by invoking the Congressional Review Act. If passed, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing the Department of Education from using it to modify or waive student loan obligations. The bill directly affects borrowers who might have qualified for debt relief under the targeted rule.