Rep. Max L. Miller

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 839) condemns antisemitism at U.S. colleges and universities and urges campus leaders to publicly oppose hate speech targeting Jewish students, faculty, and staff. It encourages university presidents, administrators, and faculty to speak out against speech that promotes violence or discrimination based on religion, national origin, or ancestry. The resolution specifically calls on institutions to support Jewish student organizations and ensure Jewish members can study and work without fear. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but expresses congressional support for addressing antisemitism on campuses.

Maddy summaryHRES 798 is a House resolution condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at colleges and universities. It states such support may create a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff, citing incidents like blaming Israel for the October 7 Hamas attack. The resolution urges the Secretary of Education to direct the Office for Civil Rights to investigate and take action where appropriate. This non-binding resolution expresses the House's position but does not create new law or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 6201, the Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023, creates the Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to cover costs related to seizing and forfeiting property from Iran or its designated proxies (like Hezbollah or the Revolutionary Guard Corps) that violate U.S. sanctions. The fund, initially $150 million, pays for investigative costs, property management, informant rewards, and equipment for federal, state, and local agencies involved in enforcement. It also establishes an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within Homeland Security to improve interagency cooperation on enforcing export controls targeting Iran. The bill requires annual reports on fund usage and mandates repayment of the initial $150 million by 2034, unless waived for national security reasons.

Maddy summaryHRES 826 is a procedural resolution that amends House Rule IX to change how motions to vacate the Speaker's position are handled. It requires that any such motion must be offered by direction of at least 112 members from the majority party *or* 112 members from the minority party to gain privileged status (meaning it would be considered immediately without debate). This rule change directly affects House members who might propose a motion to remove the Speaker, making it harder to bring such a motion to the floor without significant support from one party. The bill does not create new policy but alters the procedural rules governing leadership challenges in the House.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 71 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing support for Taiwan's full participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. It urges the U.S. President to formally invite Taiwan's leader to attend all future APEC leaders' events held in the U.S. on equal footing with other member states, including the November 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco. The resolution cites Taiwan as a major U.S. trading partner and a democratic ally, emphasizing that respectful engagement aligns with U.S. economic and security interests. As a sense-of-Congress resolution, it does not create new law but reflects congressional preference for U.S. policy toward APEC participation.

Maddy summaryHRES 808 is a resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the October 23, 1983, terrorist attack on U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, which killed 241 service members (220 Marines, 18 Navy sailors, and 3 Army soldiers) and injured over 100 others. The resolution honors the fallen troops, their families (Gold Star Families), and the military's service from 1982-1984 in Lebanon, while reiterating the House's commitment to opposing violent extremism and supporting the military. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy effects but formally acknowledges this historical event.

Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.

Maddy summaryHRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.

Maddy summaryHR 5996, the "Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act," restricts all U.S. federal funding in Gaza until the President certifies two conditions to Congress: (1) funds won't benefit Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or designated terrorist groups, and (2) all hostages taken by these groups have been freed. The bill also prohibits U.S. funding through UN entities in Gaza if they promote anti-Israel or anti-Semitic content. It applies to all U.S. government spending in Gaza, including aid delivered via international organizations. The law directly affects federal budget allocations for Gaza operations and requires specific congressional oversight before any funds can be used.

'Operation Swords of Iron' Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act This bill provides $2 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats. The funds must be provided to address emergent requirements in support of Operation Swords of Iron.