Rep. Mark E. Green

Maddy summaryHR 8282, the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act," imposes U.S. sanctions on foreign individuals or entities supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating or prosecuting "protected persons." Protected persons include U.S. military personnel, officials, and allied personnel (from non-ICC member countries) who are not under ICC jurisdiction. The bill requires the President to block assets and deny visas to targeted foreign persons and their immediate family members within 60 days of the ICC attempting such actions. It mandates congressional notification of sanctions and allows termination if the ICC ceases all such efforts against protected persons. The law focuses on restricting U.S. economic and travel access to ICC supporters targeting specific U.S. and allied personnel.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1434) recognizes the Scarboro 85 - a group of 85 African-American students from Oak Ridge, Tennessee - as the first to integrate public schools in the Southeastern United States following the Supreme Court's 1954 *Brown v. Board of Education* decision. It specifically honors their peaceful integration of Oak Ridge High School and Robertsville Junior High on September 6, 1955, and acknowledges their leadership in desegregating schools across the region. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates their historical role in advancing educational equality. It was introduced by Tennessee congressional representatives and references community support from local churches.

Maddy summaryThe BIOSECURE Act prohibits U.S. federal agencies from contracting for or using biotechnology equipment and services from designated "biotechnology companies of concern," such as BGI, MGI, Complete Genomics, WuXi AppTec, and WuXi Biologics, and bans federal funds for these purposes. It requires the Office of Management and Budget to create and update a list of these companies based on national security risks, with implementation phased in over 60-180 days after regulations are issued. Exceptions include intelligence activities, overseas health care for U.S. personnel, and publicly available multiomic data, while limited waivers for national security or overseas health care are permitted with congressional notification. The law does not require new funding and mandates annual reviews of the designated companies.

Maddy summaryHJRES 167 cancels a U.S. Department of Agriculture rule that would have allowed electronic eartags as official identification for cattle and bison. The resolution directs that the rule published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 39540), has no force or effect. This directly affects ranchers and farmers who would have been required to use electronic identification systems for livestock. The bill halts the implementation of this specific regulatory change without creating new requirements.

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2024 This bill prohibits states or localities from imposing a levy or collecting an excise tax on the sale of a firearm, ammunition, or any part or component thereof, by a manufacture or retailer.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines "sex," "male," and "female" in federal law based on biological characteristics present at birth, specifically referencing reproductive anatomy (e.g., sperm production for males, egg production for females). It mandates that all federal agencies, courts, and laws interpret these terms strictly according to this biological definition, excluding self-identification or gender identity. The bill directly affects how federal programs, regulations, and legal decisions interpret terms like "sex," "gender," and "gender identity" in all federal contexts. Key provisions clarify that "gender" refers only to biological sex differences and explicitly states that gender identity does not override these definitions.

Maddy summaryHRES 1371 is a House resolution condemning the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to secure the U.S. border. It cites statistics including over 9.7 million illegal immigration encounters since 2021 and the end of the Remain in Mexico program as evidence. As a symbolic resolution with no policy changes, it publicly expresses the House's disapproval of current border policies without altering any laws or enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryHRES 1377 is a procedural resolution requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with all relevant documents, records, and communications about the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump within 7 days of the resolution's adoption. It specifically mandates the transfer of Secret Service protection records, DHS-SS communications, and audio/video recordings related to Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign rally on that date. The resolution does not change policy but demands transparency by directing the executive branch to disclose existing materials. It directly affects the Department of Homeland Security and its Secretary, who must comply with the 7-day deadline.

Maddy summaryHJRES 164 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Department of Commerce regarding firearms license requirements. It directly targets the rule published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 34680), which would have revised licensing procedures for firearms dealers. If passed, the resolution would prevent this rule from taking effect by invoking the congressional disapproval process under federal law. The bill does not create new regulations but aims to halt an existing rule affecting gun license applicants and dealers.

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.