Rep. Mike Carey

Maddy summaryThis bill replaces the physical hardbound versions of the Constitution Annotated and its pocket-part supplements with digital formats. It directs the Librarian of Congress to publish digital decennial editions (every 10 years, starting after 2031) and digital cumulative pocket parts (annually after 2023), making them available on the Library of Congress website. The change eliminates all future printing of physical copies, affecting how Congress and the public access these legal reference materials.

Maddy summaryThe HOPE Act of 2024 would establish HOPE Accounts, tax-advantaged savings accounts for paying qualified medical expenses. These accounts would allow individuals to save for medical costs with tax-free growth and distributions, with contribution limits of up to $4,000 per month for self-only coverage or $8,000 for family coverage. To qualify, individuals must have minimum essential health coverage and cannot have other health savings accounts like HSAs or FSAs. Contributions are generally not deductible but may be excluded from gross income for lower-income individuals, and distributions for qualified medical expenses would be tax-free. The bill also includes rules for employer contributions and coordination with existing health savings mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 8652, the Veterans Border Patrol Training Act, creates a 5-year pilot program to train and hire transitioning U.S. military service members and veterans as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agents. The program, established within 180 days of enactment, uses the existing Department of Defense SkillBridge Program (under 10 U.S.C. § 1143) to transition service members into Border Patrol roles, requiring collaboration between Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress tracking participation statistics, including breakdowns by military status (active duty, reserve, officers, enlisted, veterans, spouses, dependents). It does not change existing hiring rules but provides a dedicated pathway for military-connected individuals to enter Border Patrol service. The program automatically terminates after five years.

Maddy summaryThe EITC for Older Workers Act of 2024 removes the age 65 limit for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), expanding eligibility to older workers. Currently, the EITC excludes individuals who have reached age 65, but this bill amends the tax code to eliminate that restriction. The change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, meaning low- and moderate-income workers aged 65 and older will become eligible for this refundable tax credit. This policy shift directly affects older workers who previously could not access the EITC despite meeting income requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution aims to block a rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that sets new fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars, light trucks (starting in 2027), and heavy-duty pickup trucks/vans (starting in 2030). If passed, it would prevent this specific rule from taking effect by disapproving it under a congressional review process. The rule directly affects vehicle manufacturers by requiring them to meet these updated fuel economy targets for future model years. This is a procedural resolution, not a new law, focused solely on halting the implementation of the existing NHTSA rule.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the House of Representatives' sense that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley. It specifically directs the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee (a USPS entity) to recommend such a stamp to the Postmaster General. The resolution highlights her historic role as the first Black officer in the Women’s Army Corps and her leadership of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during WWII, which cleared critical mail backlogs in Europe. This is a symbolic measure with no binding effect on USPS policy.

Maddy summaryHR 9274, the SHAWL Act, establishes two new Smithsonian museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the American Women’s History Museum. It authorizes both museums to be located within the National Mall’s "Reserve" area, overriding prior restrictions, and requires federal agencies managing potential sites to transfer jurisdiction to the Smithsonian after notifying congressional committees. The bill mandates that both museums accurately represent diverse cultures, histories, and viewpoints within Latino and women’s communities through exhibits and programs, requiring input from a broad range of community experts. It also requires the Smithsonian to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing compliance with these representation requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 9263 creates a new 30% federal tax credit for businesses investing in qualifying agricultural technology projects focused on specialty crops. It directly affects farmers and agribusinesses adopting precision agriculture (like GPS-guided equipment or soil sensors) or controlled environment agriculture (such as indoor vertical farms with climate control systems). The credit applies to qualified property like equipment, software, and infrastructure placed in service before 2035, with specific definitions for eligible technologies. Businesses cannot double-benefit by claiming this credit alongside certain existing grant programs for similar projects. The credit is available for investments completed after January 1, 2023, and integrates into the existing tax code via amendments to sections 48F and 6417.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for replacing insecure communication networks from $1.9 billion to $4.98 billion and allocates $3.08 billion for fiscal year 2024. It overhauls the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by requiring all providers to use the National Verifier for eligibility checks, ending eligibility based on providers' own low-income programs, and removing device subsidies. The bill also mandates new antifraud controls, requires providers to certify households won't face early termination fees, and demands a report on program effectiveness within one year. These changes directly affect low-income households receiving subsidized broadband and internet service providers participating in the ACP.

Maddy summaryHJRES 148 is a joint resolution seeking to block a Treasury Department rule that would have modified clean vehicle tax credits. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, aimed to restrict credits for vehicles using critical minerals or battery components sourced from "Foreign Entities of Concern" and to limit credit transfers. This resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the existing structure of the clean vehicle credit program under Sections 25E and 30D of the tax code. It directly affects electric vehicle buyers, manufacturers, and dealers participating in the federal tax credit program.