Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryHJRES 107 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule published on January 22, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 4128). The resolution aims to disapprove the FCC's rule implementing digital discrimination protections under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which would have required internet providers to prevent discriminatory practices. If passed, this resolution would nullify the FCC rule, preventing it from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code). The bill directly affects the FCC's regulatory authority over digital discrimination enforcement in broadband services.

Maddy summaryHR 7183, the PROTECTS Act of 2024, prohibits federal funding from being used to provide or refer for specific gender transition procedures to individuals under 18. The bill defines prohibited procedures broadly to include surgeries (like hysterectomy, mastectomy, or genital reconstruction), puberty-blocking medications, and hormone treatments administered at supraphysiologic doses. It includes limited exceptions for medically necessary care, such as treating precocious puberty or correcting genetic disorders of sex development. The law directly affects minors seeking gender-affirming medical care covered by federal programs, restricting federal financial support for these services.

Maddy summaryHR 7117, the Driver Data Control Act of 2024, limits access to data from vehicle safety recorders (EDRs) to protect owners' privacy. It requires federal law enforcement to obtain a warrant, court order (with 48-hour owner notice), or use data solely for emergency medical care in crashes. The bill prohibits insurers, lienholders, and lessors from accessing EDR data without written owner consent, banning conditions that tie insurance claims, payments, or lease agreements to data access. This directly affects vehicle owners, law enforcement, and insurance/leasing companies by establishing clear consent rules and restricting data use.

Maddy summaryThe UNRWA FTO Designation Act requires the U.S. Secretary of State to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a foreign terrorist organization within 10 days of the bill becoming law. This designation would immediately halt all U.S. funding to UNRWA under existing law, as foreign terrorist organizations are barred from receiving U.S. financial support. The bill directly affects UNRWA and the Palestinian refugees who rely on its humanitarian services, including food, education, and healthcare. The change would implement a legal process without altering the definition of a foreign terrorist organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill reclassifies illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) under federal law. It directs the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office to treat illicit fentanyl as a WMD for purposes of the Homeland Security Act. This change would apply existing WMD response protocols and authorities to fentanyl trafficking and distribution cases. The policy shift affects how DHS handles fentanyl-related threats, potentially enabling faster federal responses under WMD frameworks.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a law (18 U.S.C. § 1715) that previously prohibited mailing firearms without a license. It directly affects the U.S. Postal Service, firearm sellers, and individuals mailing firearms by preventing the Postal Service from creating rules that would block firearm mailings or require disclosure of sensitive records like sales receipts or firearm serial numbers. Key provisions include removing the existing ban on mailing firearms and prohibiting the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on firearm mailings or demanding customer transaction data. The bill ensures that firearm mailings can proceed without these specific federal restrictions, while applying to ongoing legal cases under the repealed law.

Stop Basel Endgame Act This bill requires the withdrawal of the proposed rule titled Regulatory Capital Rule: Large Banking Organizations and Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity . The proposed rule revises bank capital requirements and calculations, including by requiring banks to replace their use of internal credit risk models with a standardized approach generally in line with international standards set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The rule was proposed on September 18, 2023, by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Maddy summaryHR 7118, the "Halt the Invasion Act," prohibits federal funding for any efforts to regain control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, without Texas's consent. It requires the federal government to reimburse Texas annually for border security costs at Shelby Park, capping reimbursements at the cost the federal government would have incurred if it maintained control. The bill's provisions sunset one year after enactment if Texas fails to publicly report monthly border security data (including arrests and drug seizures) for two consecutive months. This bill directly affects Texas state government and federal agencies managing border funding, creating a specific funding mechanism tied to Texas's data reporting.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the EPA from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the December 13, 2023, proposed rule on water pollution standards for meat and poultry processing facilities under the Clean Water Act. It directly affects meat and poultry processing plants by blocking a specific EPA regulation that would have set new wastewater discharge limits. The key provision explicitly bans the EPA from moving forward with this rule or any "substantially similar" rule. The bill does not create new regulations but stops a specific EPA action from taking effect.

Maddy summaryHR 7092, the "Protecting Private Job Creators Act," exempts fixed-income securities from SEC Rule 15c2-11. This rule change specifically applies to securities like bonds, notes, debentures, and asset-backed securities used by businesses to raise capital. The bill codifies the SEC’s 2023 exemption of fixed-income securities sold under Rule 144A from Rule 15c2-11 requirements, which the SEC had previously applied without formal rulemaking. It directly affects businesses relying on fixed-income markets to access capital, ensuring they are not subject to the rule’s quotation disclosure requirements.