Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy

Maddy summaryHR 2426, the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act, requires the federal government to evaluate state and tribal child welfare systems' protocols for identifying and responding to children missing from foster care. It mandates the Secretary to identify obstacles in these systems, share best practices, and provide technical assistance to states and tribes on tracking missing youth and improving services. The bill also specifically requires improved screening for sex trafficking risk when children return to foster care after running away, including new tools for caseworkers to assess trafficking risk and document appropriate services. These changes directly affect foster youth, particularly those missing or at risk of exploitation, and the states and tribes managing foster care systems. The law authorizes funding through fiscal year 2027 to support these efforts.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution urges the U.S. State Department to redesignate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) for systematic religious freedom violations under the International Religious Freedom Act, and to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. It cites U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommendations, reports of ongoing violence against Christian communities (including church attacks and kidnappings), and Nigeria’s blasphemy laws as justification. The resolution specifically requests the Secretary of State to immediately redesignate Nigeria as a CPC and the President to appoint a Special Envoy with direct reporting to the Secretary. It does not create new law but expresses congressional intent for U.S. diplomatic action. (3 sentences)

Maddy summaryHR 7249, the SUBMIT IT Act, requires the President to submit both the National Security Strategy and the annual budget request to Congress before the leadership of either chamber can invite the President to deliver a State of the Union Address. The bill amends the Congressional Budget Act to change the deadline from "First Monday in February" to "President submits budget request prior to delivering any State of the Union address." This directly affects the President's timing for submitting these key documents and Congress's leadership regarding scheduling the State of the Union. The bill aims to address repeated delays in submissions (e.g., Biden's FY2024 budget submitted 31 days late) by aligning the State of the Union invitation with the statutory requirement for timely submissions.

Maddy summaryHR 7255, the GRANT Act, requires federal agencies that award discretionary or competitive grants to post specific information on their websites within one year of enactment. Agencies must provide clear details about each grant, including application deadlines, required documents, contact information, and technical assistance resources like webinars. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on grant recipients, values, and numbers, with agencies able to request a six-month extension for compliance if unforeseen issues arise. This law directly affects federal agencies managing grant programs and aims to improve transparency and accessibility for applicants seeking federal funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates over $15 billion in supplemental funding for U.S. security assistance to Israel following attacks in Israel. It includes specific allocations such as $5.2 billion for Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems, as well as funds for military personnel, operations, and equipment across all branches of the military. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to submit regular reports to Congress detailing security assistance provided to Israel and designates all funding as "emergency requirements" under federal law. This funding directly supports U.S. security assistance programs with Israel to respond to regional security threats.

Maddy summaryThe JOBS Act of 2023 would expand Federal Pell Grant eligibility to cover certain short-term job training programs that prepare students for high-demand careers. It defines "eligible job training programs" as those offering 150-600 hours of instruction over 8-15 weeks, aligned with in-demand industry sectors, and leading to recognized credentials that help students meet hiring requirements and take licensure exams. The bill would allow students in these programs to receive Pell Grants under standard terms, with the minimum Pell Grant amount reduced from 10% to 5% of the maximum. It also requires accrediting agencies to evaluate these programs and creates data-sharing between Education and Labor departments to track program effectiveness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution disapproves a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for consumer furnaces. The rule, published in the Federal Register (88 Fed. Reg. 87502), aimed to require furnace manufacturers to produce models meeting higher energy conservation levels. If enacted, this resolution would cancel the rule, preventing it from taking effect. As a result, current energy efficiency standards for furnaces would remain unchanged, and manufacturers would not face the new requirements.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day. CTE is a brain condition thought to be related to repeated head injuries.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a law (18 U.S.C. § 1715) that previously prohibited mailing firearms without a license. It directly affects the U.S. Postal Service, firearm sellers, and individuals mailing firearms by preventing the Postal Service from creating rules that would block firearm mailings or require disclosure of sensitive records like sales receipts or firearm serial numbers. Key provisions include removing the existing ban on mailing firearms and prohibiting the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on firearm mailings or demanding customer transaction data. The bill ensures that firearm mailings can proceed without these specific federal restrictions, while applying to ongoing legal cases under the repealed law.

Maddy summaryHR 5585, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, creates new criminal penalties for individuals fleeing U.S. Border Patrol officers or assisting officers while operating a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the U.S. border. It imposes prison terms of up to 2 years for basic offenses, 5-20 years if serious injury occurs, and 10 years to life if death results. People unlawfully in the U.S. who commit this offense become permanently ineligible for any legal status, including asylum. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress on prosecutions and penalties related to this new offense.