Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 92 seeks congressional disapproval of a 2022 rule from the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) that updated how discrimination complaints are processed in federal nutrition programs (like SNAP) following the *Bostock v. Clayton County* Supreme Court decision. The bill aims to block the rule’s implementation, which would have required agencies to handle discrimination complaints under the expanded protections established by *Bostock* (covering LGBTQ+ individuals). If passed, the resolution would make the FNS policy update ineffective, maintaining the previous complaint processing approach. This affects how federal nutrition programs address discrimination claims but does not change the underlying anti-discrimination law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires cabinet secretaries (like the Secretary of Defense or Health Secretary) to notify Congress in writing within 24 hours if they cannot perform their duties. It applies to all cabinet members whose appointments require Senate confirmation. If a secretary cannot notify due to a medical emergency or other urgent situation, their agency must submit the notice instead. The law aims to ensure Congress is promptly informed about temporary leadership gaps in major federal departments.

Maddy summaryHRES 955 is a resolution commending Taiwan for its democratic election history and supporting Taiwan's democratic institutions. It recognizes Taiwan's transition to democracy since the late 1980s, including 7 presidential and 9 legislative elections held since then, all deemed free and fair. The resolution specifically expresses support for Taiwan's upcoming January 13, 2024, elections and condemns interference by the Chinese Communist Party. It affirms U.S. commitment to a strong partnership with Taiwan across multiple domains and supports Taiwan's self-defense and liberty. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but formally expresses congressional support for Taiwan's democratic development.

Maddy summaryThe REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2024 would require the U.S. government to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), a policy that forces certain asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their U.S. immigration cases are processed. It directly affects asylum seekers from Mexico and Central America who are seeking entry to the United States and would be subject to the MPP under this law. The bill mandates implementation of the MPP as described in a 2019 policy memo by former Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen. This would reverse the current administration's decision to end the program, requiring asylum seekers to remain in Mexico during their immigration proceedings.

Maddy summaryHR 6941, the Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024, would make it a federal crime for individuals to flee or evade law enforcement officers enforcing specific immigration laws, including unauthorized entry (INA §275), re-entry after deportation (INA §276), or document fraud (INA §274). It directly affects people who flee officers identified as enforcing these immigration provisions or flee immigration checkpoints. The bill would impose penalties of up to five years in prison or fines for fleeing, with up to eight years for fleeing in a vehicle exceeding the speed limit. This amendment to Title 18, U.S. Code, creates a new criminal offense without changing existing immigration enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill permanently cancels unused funds from the Department of Commerce's Nonrecurring Expenses Fund, which were set aside under the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act. It specifies that this cancellation won't count toward federal budget caps or allocation rules under existing budget laws. The bill directly affects how leftover government funds are handled within the Commerce Department's budget, eliminating a specific account for nonrecurring expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill would amend federal law to require the rejection of a state's electoral votes for president if a candidate nominated by a major political party did not appear on that state's ballot. It defines "major political party" using the IRS's criteria for "major party" status under the Internal Revenue Code. The change directly affects states' ability to certify presidential election results, as electoral votes from any state failing to include a major party candidate would be disqualified from counting. The bill does not alter voting procedures or ballot access but modifies the federal process for certifying electoral votes.

This bill allows creditors to consider an applicant’s immigration status for certain purposes when assessing an application for an extension of credit. In particular, considering an applicant’s U.S. immigration status for the purpose of determining the creditor's rights and remedies applicable to the particular extension of credit does not constitute discrimination.

Maddy summaryThe American FIRST Act of 2023 requires U.S. banking regulators to provide Congress with detailed reports before implementing certain rules or recommendations. Regulators must submit notice, a justification report, and potential testimony 120 days before implementing rules that would cost $10 billion or more annually or align with international recommendations from organizations like the Financial Stability Board. The bill also mandates annual reporting on all interactions with international banking organizations, including details about their funding sources. It removes the "Vice Chairman for Supervision" position at the Federal Reserve. The bill directly affects five major banking regulators: the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, NCUA, and FHFA.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the U.S. Treasury from exchanging Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) - an international reserve asset managed by the IMF - held by Iran. It requires the Treasury to urge other IMF member countries to block Iran from exchanging its SDRs and directs the U.S. IMF representative to oppose any new SDR allocations to Iran. The law directly affects Iran’s ability to access and utilize these financial assets through the IMF. It implements a financial restriction targeting Iran’s international monetary holdings without altering broader IMF operations.