Rep. Michael C. Burgess

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Secretary of State to actively use U.S. diplomatic resources, including the voice and influence of U.S. diplomats and officials at the International Boundary and Water Commission, to advance efforts ensuring Mexico complies with the 1944 water treaty. It requires U.S. officials to work toward establishing reliable water delivery agreements under the treaty for the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande rivers. The key mechanism is mandating diplomatic engagement to address Mexico's compliance with treaty obligations, aiming to secure predictable water flows for U.S. users. The bill affects U.S. diplomatic operations and water management coordination with Mexico, focusing on treaty implementation rather than new water infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHRES 1031 is a non-binding House resolution declaring the U.S. southern border situation an "invasion," citing three specific claims: over 8 million migrant crossings since 2021, a 1,000% rise in watchlist entries, and drug-related deaths. It does not create new laws or affect individuals, as resolutions like this only express legislative sentiment. The bill formally states the House's viewpoint through these cited statistics without proposing policy changes. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal force or impact on border policy.

Maddy summaryHR 7455, the Sunset Act of 2024, requires federal agencies to automatically expire significant rules after 10 years unless Congress passes a new law extending them. Agencies must submit reports 180 days before expiration, and Congress can extend rules via joint resolution within 3 legislative days of receiving the report. The bill also mandates annual reviews of 10% of active agency rules for 9 years, with rules not extended by Congress after the 10-year period expiring. It applies to all major agency rules (e.g., environmental or safety regulations) and includes limited presidential exemptions for emergencies, but does not affect existing rules already in effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes and enhances anti-trafficking programs through several key provisions. It establishes "Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants" for schools to implement evidence-based, culturally responsive training for K-12 students, teachers, and school personnel on recognizing and preventing child trafficking. It also creates a Human Trafficking Survivors Employment and Education Program to help trafficking victims gain job skills, education, and life skills for self-sufficiency. The bill extends funding for these programs through 2028 with increased authorization levels and modifies international trafficking reporting standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows states to create specialized Medicaid programs starting January 1, 2025, that provide coordinated "health home" care specifically for Medicaid beneficiaries with sickle cell disease. It requires states with such programs to report annually on care quality, access, and costs for these patients, and directs the federal government to publish best practices for implementing these programs by June 2025. The law directly affects people with sickle cell disease who qualify for Medicaid and state Medicaid programs, aiming to improve care coordination through targeted federal guidance and reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 7384, the Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024, extends the deadline for issuing priority review vouchers to pharmaceutical companies developing treatments for rare pediatric diseases. The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to push the program’s expiration from 2024 to 2028 and adjusts another related deadline to 2030. This directly affects drug manufacturers seeking faster FDA review for new treatments targeting rare childhood illnesses. The extension ensures continued incentives for developing these critical therapies without altering the core voucher mechanism.

Maddy summaryHR 3162, the Protecting American Voters Act, requires the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to provide states with citizenship verification information for voter registration applicants and current registrants using the existing SAVE system. This enables states to confirm U.S. citizenship status and remove noncitizens from voter rolls based on that verification. The law prohibits federal agencies from charging states fees for this service and mandates privacy protections for Social Security numbers. It takes effect for elections held on or after January 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 90 is a non-binding congressional resolution condemning the Biden administration's January 26, 2024, decision to indefinitely pause LNG export permit approvals under the Natural Gas Act. It claims this pause harms U.S. economic interests (including jobs and exports to European allies, which accounted for over 50% of U.S. LNG shipments), weakens security partnerships in Europe, and undermines climate goals by reducing a lower-emission energy alternative to Russian gas. The resolution urges the administration to reverse the pause but has no legal effect, as it does not change any laws or permit processes. It is a symbolic statement of disapproval, not a policy change.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against, nor give aid or comfort to the enemies of, the United States.

Maddy summaryHRES 996 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to debate two separate items: (1) a resolution impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (H.Res. 863), and (2) a bill (H.R. 485) that would prohibit federal health programs from using quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) in coverage or payment decisions. The resolution establishes time limits for debate, waives procedural objections, and specifies how amendments may be offered for both items. It does not change policy itself but governs the House’s process for considering these proposals. This resolution affects House debate procedures only, not the substantive outcomes of the impeachment or healthcare bill.