Rep. Anthony D’Esposito

Maddy summaryHRES 965 is a non-binding resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 2022. It directly affects Corbett (held in poor conditions without charges) and other Americans detained by the Taliban. The resolution demands the Taliban release Corbett unconditionally, urges respect for his human rights, commends Qatar’s role as U.S. protecting power, and condemns the Taliban’s practice of detaining U.S. citizens. It does not create new law but formally expresses congressional support for Corbett and other wrongfully detained Americans.

Maddy summaryHR 8653 authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie, a U.S. Army officer who died during the Battle of Normandy in WWII. The bill specifies the medal will be presented to his nephew, Tom Howie, or his next of kin, and then permanently displayed at The Citadel Museum. It also permits the U.S. Mint to produce and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs. This is a commemorative measure honoring Major Howie's military service and sacrifice, with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands federal flood insurance coverage to help homeowners demolish or relocate structures threatened by shoreline erosion. It requires the flood insurance program to pay up to 40% of a structure's value upfront for demolition or relocation, with an additional 60% upon completion (capped at $250,000 total per claim), excluding damage to contents. Coverage applies only to properties already insured under flood insurance for at least 12 months before the bill's enactment, and terminates future flood insurance for the same property after a qualifying claim. The bill specifically targets properties deemed unsafe due to erosion, subsidence, or being over water, bluff, or escarpment by state/local authorities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1272) calls on the Biden Administration to seek symbolic censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for violating nuclear nonproliferation agreements and to refer Iran's case to the United Nations Security Council. It urges diplomatic action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, citing Iran's enrichment of uranium to 60% purity, obstruction of IAEA inspections, and development of advanced centrifuges. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests specific international diplomatic steps from the U.S. government.

Maddy summaryHR 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing or facilitating central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly or indirectly to individuals through financial institutions. It specifically bans Federal Reserve banks from offering digital products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or using CBDC for monetary policy implementation. The bill also clarifies that its restrictions do not apply to existing physical cash or private, permissionless digital payment systems. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve's ability to develop or deploy a government-run digital dollar. The law aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from creating a digital currency that could enable transaction tracking or government oversight of personal financial activity.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Title 18, U.S. Code, to increase sentencing for certain crimes against children. It specifically adds that if the victim is under 18 and the charge involves a sexual offense, the minimum sentence becomes 14 years (or more). The law directly affects individuals convicted of sexual offenses committed against minors under 18. The key change automatically triggers a longer mandatory sentence for these specific cases without requiring additional court findings.

Maddy summaryHR 8585 establishes a National Auto Theft Bureau within the Department of Justice to combat vehicle theft. The Bureau will create a national information hub for law enforcement to share real-time data on auto thefts, provide training and resources to police, private industry, and the public, and run a pilot program for state/local agencies. It authorizes $10 million for fiscal year 2025 to fund this pilot program. The bill directly affects federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, auto industry stakeholders, and the public by improving information sharing and prevention efforts.

Maddy summaryHRES 1262 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol's establishment on May 28, 1924. It honors the agency's history, service, and sacrifices - including over 57 million apprehensions and 155 agents who died in the line of duty - without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution symbolically recognizes the Border Patrol's role in border security and recommends designating a National U.S. Border Patrol Day. As a purely commemorative measure, it has no direct impact on legislation, funding, or individuals.

Maddy summaryThe No Private Rides Act (HR 8569) prohibits using federal funds to provide the chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) with a personal vehicle or a personal driver. This bill directly affects the MTA CEO by banning federal financing for these specific transportation benefits. The key provision explicitly restricts federal fund allocation for such executive perks, requiring the MTA to cover related costs with non-federal resources if they choose to provide them. The bill does not alter the MTA's overall federal funding but limits how those funds can be spent on executive transportation services.

Maddy summaryHR 8466 extends the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through 2024 with $6 billion in funding, directly affecting low-income households receiving subsidized broadband internet. It strengthens eligibility verification by requiring use of the National Verifier, limiting eligibility to households with school meal program participation (not just provider programs), and mandating collection of partial Social Security numbers for verification. The bill adds new antifraud controls and performance measures for the FCC, requiring a report on program effectiveness within a year. It also allows households switching providers to maintain benefits only if they've used the current service for at least 180 days.