Rep. Randy K. Weber, Sr.

Maddy summaryHRES 809 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Rett Reef, a 10-acre oyster reef off San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay. It honors the private industry-led project - developed through partnerships including San Leon Oyster Fest, Pier 6 Seafood, and The Nature Conservancy - that uses donated oyster shells to restore a historical reef destroyed by Hurricane Ike. The resolution highlights the reef’s environmental benefits, such as improving water quality, providing habitat for marine life, and protecting against storm surges, while noting its connection to raising awareness for Rett syndrome. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact but formally acknowledges the project’s community and ecological contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 807) proposes formally censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) based on claims of antisemitic statements, support for groups linked to terrorism, and leading a protest at the U.S. Capitol on October 18, 2023. It cites specific instances, including her 2019 Holocaust comments, retweeting a "From the river to the sea" slogan associated with Hamas, and October 2023 remarks calling for dismantling Israel's policies. The resolution does not create new law but seeks a symbolic House disciplinary action: a public reading of the censure and requiring Tlaib to appear in the House chamber. As a procedural resolution, it focuses on condemning the alleged conduct rather than enacting policy changes.

This resolution condemns Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those held hostage or killed in those attacks.  The resolution also adjourns the House of Representatives in honor of those killed and unaccounted for.

This resolution condemns the President and the Secretary of State for failing their duty to U.S. citizens in Israel by failing to take reasonable steps to provide viable methods to evacuate such U.S. citizens from Israel following the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

Maddy summaryHRES 796 is a non-binding House resolution condemning foreign nationals in the U.S. who have endorsed or supported Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, or other designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) responsible for the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. It calls on the President to enforce existing immigration law (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(i)(VII)) to revoke visas and initiate deportation for such individuals. The resolution affirms that terrorism by these groups cannot be equated with Israel’s self-defense actions and rejects all forms of anti-Semitism. It does not create new laws but urges enforcement of current visa restrictions for those endorsing FTOs. The resolution references the Oct. 7 attacks that killed 1,300 Israelis and 30 U.S. citizens, as cited in the resolution’s preamble.

This resolution urges the President to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution also urges the President to maintain all applicable sanctions on Iran and to use all other coercive and diplomatic resources to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained in Gaza.

Maddy summaryHRES 771 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack. It condemns Hamas' actions, affirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution also urges enforcement of existing laws restricting aid to terrorists and sanctions against Iran for supporting Hamas. It does not create new policies or allocate funds, as it is a symbolic statement of congressional support.

Maddy summaryHRES 768 is a symbolic House Resolution expressing congressional support for Israel following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks. It condemns Hamas' actions, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls for the immediate release of hostages. The resolution references the U.S. commitment to Israel's security through existing military aid programs, including the 2016 U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding, and emphasizes enforcement of laws like the Taylor Force Act to prevent U.S. aid from reaching terrorist groups. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new policy but serves as a statement of congressional support for Israel.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. federal funds from supporting any programs, projects, or activities in Palestinian-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria or Gaza. It requires the President, through the Secretary of State, to certify in writing to Congress that Hamas and Hezbollah have agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities before such funding can resume. The legislation directly affects U.S. aid programs in these specific territories, halting all federal financial support until the certification is provided. The bill does not alter existing funding for other regions but ties aid to a specific security condition.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents the U.S. government from rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) or similar agreements until the President certifies to Congress that UN nuclear inspectors have full access to all Iranian nuclear sites and completed their verification report. It directly affects the executive branch's ability to negotiate or rejoin nuclear agreements with Iran. The key provision requires specific certification about inspector access and report completion before any U.S. re-engagement with Iran on nuclear matters. This is a procedural bill focused on setting conditions for future executive action, not creating new programs or altering existing policy.