Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryThis bill would abolish the Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences. If enacted, it would end the center's operations and funding, directly affecting its staff and ongoing international health research programs. The legislation specifically targets the elimination of this National Institutes of Health division without altering broader health research policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1137, the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act," repeals Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), which previously required vehicle manufacturers to implement advanced impaired driving technology. This bill directly affects car manufacturers by removing a mandate to integrate specific safety technology designed to detect driver impairment. The key provision is the repeal itself, eliminating the requirement without creating new obligations or altering existing vehicle safety standards.

Maddy summaryHR 1125, the LOCAL Act, mandates that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) headquarters relocate to Grand Junction, Colorado, and requires all existing BLM employees stationed there to remain in place. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior to study relocating additional BLM positions to Grand Junction or other western states within one year, assessing impacts on Federal land management, community coordination, and activities like tourism and conservation. The study must be reported to Congress within 365 days of the bill's enactment. This legislation directly affects BLM operations and employee locations in western states, with no changes to substantive land management policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1136, the "Make Gaza Great Again Act," requires Middle Eastern countries (excluding Israel) to offer humanitarian entry to Palestinians from Gaza. It authorizes the U.S. President to impose sanctions - such as blocking property and denying visas - on foreign government officials who refuse these requests. The bill mandates annual updates to a public list of non-cooperating officials and includes a 5-year sunset clause. It explicitly excludes Israel and its nationals from any provisions.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 8 is a non-binding congressional resolution urging the U.S. President to end the current "One China Policy" and recognize Taiwan as an independent country. It specifically calls for resuming normal diplomatic relations (including appointing ambassadors), negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and advocating for Taiwan's full membership in international organizations like the UN and WHO. The resolution argues that Taiwan has maintained democratic governance and independence for over 70 years, separate from the People's Republic of China. This resolution does not change U.S. law but expresses Congress's position on foreign policy toward Taiwan.

Maddy summaryHR 1095, the Restoring Military Focus Act, eliminates two specific diversity-related positions within the Department of Defense (DoD): the Chief Diversity Officer (repealing Section 147 of Title 10, U.S. Code) and the Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion (repealing Section 913 of the 2021 defense bill). The bill prohibits using federal funds to create any new position "substantially similar" to these roles. This directly affects DoD leadership and staffing by removing existing diversity-focused roles and preventing their replacement. The key mechanism is a federal funding ban on establishing comparable positions, aiming to refocus DoD resources on military operations.

Maddy summaryHR 1089, the BOWSER Act, would repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93-198) one year after the bill's enactment. This action would eliminate the District's existing self-governing authority, directly affecting Washington, D.C. residents and its local government. The key provision is the outright repeal of the 1973 law that established the District's home rule structure, shifting governance control to Congress.

Maddy summaryHR 1040, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, would stop taxing Social Security benefits for seniors by repealing the current tax rule that includes some benefits in gross income. It directly affects senior citizens who currently pay federal income tax on portions of their Social Security payments. The bill adds a provision stating Section 86 of the tax code (which taxes Social Security benefits) no longer applies after enactment. To offset the lost tax revenue, the bill requires the government to appropriate funds to the Social Security and Railroad Retirement trust funds, ensuring they remain fully funded without requiring tax increases.

Maddy summaryHR 1052, the UNPLUG EVs Act, rescinds unobligated federal funds from two electric vehicle infrastructure programs. It targets unused balances from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and charging/fueling grant programs under federal highway law. These rescinded funds will be deposited into the U.S. Treasury's general fund to reduce the federal deficit. The bill does not alter existing program requirements or affect current EV infrastructure projects, only redirecting unspent allocated funds.

Restoring American Sovereignty Act This bill allows U.S. foreign aid funding paused pursuant to Executive Order 14169 to be used by the President to deport non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who do not have legal standing.