Rep. Diana Harshbarger

Maddy summaryHRES 1340 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the University of Tennessee, Knoxville baseball team for winning the 2024 College World Series - their first national championship in program history. The resolution honors the team's achievements, including being the first Southeastern Conference team to win 60 games in a season, and directs the House Clerk to send copies to the head coach, university chancellor, and athletic director. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the team's victory and support from fans and Tennessee.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding for elementary and secondary schools that partner with Chinese government-funded programs, including Confucius Institutes, Confucius Classrooms, or other entities receiving support from China's government (e.g., through teaching materials, personnel, or funds). It directly affects schools with these specific ties to the People's Republic of China. The prohibition takes effect one year after enactment, with the Education Secretary required to notify schools and provide compliance guidance within 90 days of enactment. The policy change blocks federal education funds for schools meeting the defined criteria, without altering existing educational content or curriculum standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Maddy summaryHRES 1338 is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for designating the month of July as "American Patriotism Month." It recognizes historical acts of patriotism, including the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776), military service after Pearl Harbor and 9/11, and the role of citizens in defending U.S. values. The resolution requests the President issue an annual proclamation for this designation but has no legal effect or direct impact on citizens or policies. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or alter government operations.

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 summaryHR 8847, the "Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act," requires the U.S. Commerce Department to add China's Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science (including its aliases) to the Commerce Department's sanctions list within 60 days of the bill's enactment. The law directly affects this Chinese entity by restricting its access to U.S. technology and exports through sanctions. A waiver is permitted if the President certifies the institute is not involved in human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang, submitting this certification to Congress within 60 days. The bill's key mechanism is the mandatory inclusion on the sanctions list, with the waiver option tied to human rights certification.

Maddy summaryHR 8843, the American Music Tourism Act of 2024, amends the Visit America Act to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to identify and promote U.S. locations and events significant to music tourism for both domestic and international travelers. It requires the Assistant Secretary to specifically promote travel to music-related attractions (like museums, studios, and venues) and music festivals/concerts. The bill also defines "music tourism" as traveling to visit music sites or attend live music events. Finally, it mandates an annual report to Congress on progress toward these tourism goals, starting one year after the bill's enactment.

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 summaryThis resolution (HRES 1285) is a symbolic statement by a group of House members condemning the Biden administration's approach to mifepristone (the abortion pill), specifically the 2023 FDA decision allowing mail-order and pharmacy dispensing of the drug without in-person provider visits. It argues this policy eliminates safety safeguards like in-person ultrasounds to detect ectopic pregnancies, gestational age checks, and provider screening for coercion, potentially increasing health risks for patients. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but expresses disapproval of the FDA’s regulatory changes regarding mifepristone distribution. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect on abortion access or drug regulations.