Rep. Claudia Tenney

Maddy summaryHRES 1330 is a non-binding resolution supporting Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June. It recognizes the significant impact of Alzheimer’s disease on millions of Americans, including high prevalence among women and racial/ethnic minorities. The resolution encourages the public to educate themselves about Alzheimer’s, advocate for research and support services, and offer assistance to affected individuals, families, and caregivers. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations. The resolution is directed at raising public awareness and fostering community support during the designated month.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow families to deduct the cost of private umbilical cord blood or tissue banking as a medical expense on their federal income taxes. It directly affects families who pay for these services through accredited banks meeting specific health regulations. The key change amends tax law to add private cord blood/tissue banking services to the list of deductible medical care expenses, effective for tax years starting in 2024. This makes the cost of storing a newborn's cord blood or tissue for potential future family use tax-deductible, similar to other medical services.

Maddy summaryHJRES 171 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a proposed rule by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the Unaccompanied Children Program. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, aimed to update regulations governing the placement, care, and services for unaccompanied alien children (children entering the U.S. without a parent or guardian). This resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving existing regulations under the current program framework. It uses a standard congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code to halt the rule without altering the program’s underlying policy.

Maddy summaryHJRES 170 is a resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a federal rule that would have required new housing projects financed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to meet specific energy efficiency standards. The rule, published in April 2024, aimed to set these standards for new construction in federally subsidized housing. If passed, this resolution would block the rule under the Congressional Review Act, making it legally void. It directly affects developers and builders of HUD- and USDA-financed housing by removing the requirement to comply with these energy standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the sunset period for certain Burma sanctions from 8 to 10 years and modifies reporting requirements. It mandates annual assessments (for 7 years) by the President to determine if specific Burmese state-owned enterprises, the Myanma Economic Bank, and jet fuel sector entities meet sanctions criteria, requiring reports to Congress. The bill also limits U.S. support for increasing Burma's International Monetary Fund shareholding if the military-led State Administration Council governs, with limited waiver authority. Additionally, it creates a U.S. Special Coordinator at the State Department to coordinate diplomatic efforts promoting human rights and democratic restoration in Burma, including multilateral sanctions and engagement with Burmese civil society. The bill directly affects U.S. sanctions enforcement, Burma's military leadership, and entities operating in Burma's economy.

Maddy summaryHRES 901 is a U.S. House resolution expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan. It calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to collaborate with Pakistan to uphold democratic processes, human rights, and the rule of law. The resolution urges Pakistan to protect freedoms of speech, assembly, and press, and to avoid arbitrary detention or suppression of political participation. It also condemns efforts to undermine Pakistan's electoral or judicial systems, including harassment of citizens during protests or interference with elections.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 114 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should allow Taiwan to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics using its own national name, flag, and anthem instead of the current "Chinese Taipei" designation. It argues that requiring Taiwan to use this term contradicts the Olympic Charter’s principles of non-discrimination and the right of athletes to represent their country. The resolution cites the IOC’s own charter stating that sport access must be free from discrimination based on "national or social origin," and notes that Taiwan athletes have won 36 Olympic medals under the current system. This resolution directly addresses the IOC’s policy toward Taiwan, not U.S. law or Taiwan’s status.

Maddy summaryHRES 1305 is a procedural resolution that formally rescinds subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee to four individuals (Stephen Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino Jr., and Peter Navarro) and withdraws the committee’s recommendations finding them in contempt of Congress. The bill specifically cancels subpoenas from September 2021, October 2021, and February 2022, along with related contempt resolutions adopted in 2021-2022. It does not alter legal proceedings but withdraws the committee’s authority to enforce these actions. The resolution is supported by House members who argue the committee was partisan and illegitimate, though the bill itself only addresses the committee’s procedural actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill rescinds unspent funds from specific federal programs. It targets leftover money from pandemic relief (like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan) and certain infrastructure initiatives (including education stabilization funds and transportation programs like the Congestion Mitigation Program). The rescission is limited to amounts already allocated for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific security supplements under recent appropriations. Unspent funds must be returned to the Treasury, with no new spending created.

Maddy summaryHRES 1300 is a non-binding House resolution condemning campus protests and the groups organizing them. It specifically targets protesters at universities like Columbia and George Washington for actions including blocking classes, using antisemitic rhetoric, and defacing U.S. flags with Palestinian flags. The resolution condemns organizations like Students for Justice in Palestine and George Soros for funding these protests, and calls for an investigation into foreign adversaries involved. It also urges politicians to reject contributions from groups supporting anti-American or antisemitic demonstrations. The resolution does not create new laws but expresses the House's position on campus protests.