Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryHCONRES 106 is a symbolic concurrent resolution expressing congressional support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund police agencies. It does not create new law or policy but formally recognizes officers' dedication to public safety, extends gratitude to them and their families, and specifically condemns calls to "defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish" police. The resolution directly addresses local law enforcement officers and their communities, emphasizing their role in protecting public safety and upholding the rule of law. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 6, 2024, it was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As a non-binding statement, it reflects congressional sentiment but does not alter funding or operational authority for law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) to expand where current and retired law enforcement officers can carry concealed firearms. It specifically allows qualified officers to carry in Federal facilities like post offices and courthouses (previously restricted), clarifies they may carry on public property and transportation, and updates firearms training requirements to accept certification from any state-certified instructor. The key change requires officers to meet recent firearms training standards (using flexible state-based criteria), rather than relying solely on their former agency's standards. This directly affects retired officers seeking to carry in more public spaces and federal buildings without needing prior agency certification.

Maddy summaryHJRES 138 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule that would have clarified eligibility for health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and certain noncitizens. The rule, submitted on May 8, 2024, aimed to allow these individuals to access premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, and health plans through ACA marketplaces. This resolution, if enacted, would block the rule from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act, directly preventing DACA recipients and the specified noncitizens from qualifying for these benefits. The bill does not create new policy but halts an existing regulatory clarification.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows colleges to cosign student loans starting July 2024, making institutions responsible for repaying the loan if a student defaults after 90 days without rehabilitation. Participating colleges receive reduced interest rates on these loans, calculated based on the lower risk they assume. It also adjusts default rate calculations, raising the threshold from 30% to 40% for schools joining the program (compared to 30% for non-participating schools). The Department of Education will publish an annual list of participating institutions, and colleges must elect to join the program each academic year.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. Secretary of State to develop a strategy advocating for Taiwan’s full membership or observer status in Interpol, the international police organization. It requires the U.S. to actively seek support from Interpol member states and report to Congress on efforts to secure Taiwan’s participation. The bill aims to address Taiwan’s current lack of access to Interpol’s global crime-fighting communications system (I-24/7), which limits real-time sharing of criminal intelligence. This directly affects Taiwan’s ability to collaborate with international police on security threats and share information on criminal activities. The policy change focuses on U.S. diplomatic advocacy, not altering Taiwan’s legal status.

Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2024 This bill prohibits federal regulation of the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk or milk products packaged for direct human consumption under specified circumstances. Specifically, the prohibition applies if such products (1) would be considered in violation of federal law solely because they are unpasteurized; (2) are allowed by the state of origin to be distributed for direct human consumption by any means; (3) are produced, packaged, and moved in compliance with the laws of such state; and (4) are moved from the state of origin with the intent to transport them to another state that allows the distribution of such products for direct human consumption.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 147 seeks to disapprove an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would have established a process for workers to designate a representative to accompany OSHA inspectors during workplace safety inspections. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2024, aimed to formalize this "walkaround" representative process during inspections. Under a federal disapproval procedure (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code), this resolution would invalidate the rule if passed. As a result, the designated representative process would not take effect, meaning OSHA inspections would proceed without this specific worker representation mechanism.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires immigration authorities to detain and deport non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers while on duty or because of their officer status. It amends immigration law to mandate detention for individuals already inadmissible under certain immigration categories who commit assaults against officers during official duties. The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue a detainer and take custody if the person isn't already detained by authorities. The bill defines "assault" by local law and includes firefighters and first responders as protected "law enforcement officers."

Maddy summaryHJRES 143 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Department of Labor rule that would amend specific exemptions for retirement investment transactions. The bill targets a rule (published April 25, 2024) that would change how retirement funds can invest, particularly affecting retirement plan providers and fiduciaries managing employee savings. It directs Congress to disapprove the rule under a specific federal law, meaning the rule would not take effect if passed. This is a procedural step to halt the rule's implementation, not a new policy change.

Maddy summaryHJRES 140 is a resolution requesting Congress to disapprove a Department of Labor rule that amended Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 25, 2024, would have changed how retirement plan fiduciaries can engage in certain investment transactions, specifically affecting retirement account providers and administrators. If approved, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, directly impacting entities managing retirement funds that rely on the exemption framework. The bill uses the statutory disapproval process under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, to halt the rule’s implementation.