Rep. Susan Wild

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Office of Manufacturing Security and Resilience within the Department of Commerce to strengthen U.S. critical supply chains. It requires the development of a strategy to counter threats to critical supply chains, including reducing reliance on "countries of concern" for critical goods. The legislation mandates regular assessments of supply chain vulnerabilities, promotes partnerships with allied nations, and supports domestic manufacturing of critical goods. It directly affects domestic manufacturers, the Department of Commerce, and relevant federal agencies. The bill aims to improve supply chain resilience through monitoring, assessment, and strategic partnerships to ensure access to critical goods during disruptions.

Maddy summaryThe MEANS Act establishes an Office of Manufacturing Security and Resilience within the Department of Commerce to strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical goods. It creates a program providing loans and loan guarantees to domestic manufacturers, enterprises, and other eligible entities to support domestic production of critical goods and reduce reliance on supply chains concentrated in "countries of concern." The program is funded with $35 billion over five years (2024-2028) and prioritizes activities that enhance supply chain resilience, security, and diversity for goods that impact national security or economic security. The bill defines "critical goods" as materials whose absence would significantly affect national security or critical infrastructure, and "countries of concern" as those posing security threats or having committed crimes against humanity.

Maddy summaryHR 762, the Building Resilient Supply Chains Act, establishes a new Office within the Commerce Department to strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical goods and services. It creates a $41 billion program (over fiscal years 2024-2028) offering grants, loans, and loan guarantees to eligible entities like domestic manufacturers, state/local governments, Tribal governments, and manufacturing extension centers. The funding supports projects that diversify, secure, and expand domestic production of critical items - such as semiconductors, batteries, and medical supplies - to enhance national security and economic resilience. Recipients must use federal funds for no more than 80% of project costs and agree to workforce protections, including maintaining existing union contracts during the funding period.

Maddy summaryHR 800, the "DO NOT Call Act of 2023," amends the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 to increase penalties for intentional telemarketing violations. It adds criminal penalties of up to one year in prison or fines for willfully and knowingly making unwanted calls, with harsher penalties (up to three years) for severe offenses like sending over 100,000 calls in 24 hours, causing $5,000+ in damages, or committing calls to further a felony. The bill also raises civil penalties for providing false caller identification information from $10,000 to $20,000 per violation. This directly affects telemarketers, debt collectors, and businesses making unsolicited calls, increasing legal consequences for repeated or large-scale violations.

Maddy summaryHR 826 establishes a new Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office within the Department of Commerce. The Office develops voluntary guidelines to help domestic manufacturers and businesses that produce or use "critical goods" (like defense materials or infrastructure supplies) assess supply chain risks and improve resilience against disruptions. It will monitor supply chains, conduct stress tests, and provide resources to help companies redesign products and expand manufacturing capacity. The bill directly affects manufacturers of critical goods and aims to prevent shortages that threaten national security or economic stability. It allocates $500 million over five years to fund these efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 782 prohibits state officials from interfering with abortion services provided across state lines. It specifically blocks states from restricting: (1) out-of-state patients traveling for legal abortions, (2) providers offering such services, (3) assistance for travel or care, or (4) the interstate shipment of FDA-approved abortion drugs. The bill allows the federal Attorney General or affected individuals to sue violators for injunctions, damages, and attorney fees. It directly affects patients seeking care in other states, healthcare providers, transportation services, and pharmacies handling FDA-approved abortion medications. The law focuses on preventing state laws from blocking access to legally permitted abortion services.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs federal agencies to improve mental health support for educators and school staff, including teachers, administrators, and support personnel. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to share evidence-based practices for preventing suicide and promoting mental wellness, and to run a national awareness campaign reducing stigma around seeking care. The bill creates new grant programs for schools and colleges to fund mental health initiatives and training, with $35 million annually for 2024-2026. Additionally, it mandates a federal review of mental health challenges in the education workforce and a GAO report on existing federal grant programs addressing these issues.

Maddy summaryHR 927, the Supreme Court Ethics Act, establishes new ethics rules and oversight for Supreme Court justices. It requires the Judicial Conference to create a binding code of conduct within one year and mandates the appointment of an Ethics Investigations Counsel to receive public complaints, investigate potential violations, and issue annual public reports. The bill also requires justices to publicly disclose their reasons for recusing themselves or denying recusal motions in cases. These provisions directly affect Supreme Court justices by creating a formal process for handling ethics concerns and increasing transparency around their conduct.

Maddy summaryHR 926 would require the Supreme Court to establish a code of conduct for justices within 180 days of enactment, along with procedures for handling ethics complaints against them. The bill mandates minimum disclosure standards for gifts, income, and reimbursements received by justices and their law clerks, and requires justices to recuse themselves when they or their family received gifts from parties in a case. It would also require parties and amici curiae to disclose gifts given to justices and lobbying contacts related to justices' nominations, and establish a judicial investigation panel to review complaints against justices. The legislation aims to increase transparency in Supreme Court ethics processes and provide clearer recusal standards for justices.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes significant changes to US corporate tax rules to prevent tax avoidance through foreign operations. It requires corporations to calculate foreign income tax liabilities country-by-country, limits interest deductions for large international financial reporting groups, and modifies rules for "inverted corporations" (where US companies move tax residence abroad). The bill also creates new rules treating foreign corporations managed primarily in the US as domestic corporations for tax purposes. These changes aim to close tax loopholes related to outsourcing and foreign tax planning.