Rep. Burgess Owens

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 839) condemns antisemitism at U.S. colleges and universities and urges campus leaders to publicly oppose hate speech targeting Jewish students, faculty, and staff. It encourages university presidents, administrators, and faculty to speak out against speech that promotes violence or discrimination based on religion, national origin, or ancestry. The resolution specifically calls on institutions to support Jewish student organizations and ensure Jewish members can study and work without fear. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but expresses congressional support for addressing antisemitism on campuses.

Maddy summaryHRES 798 is a House resolution condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at colleges and universities. It states such support may create a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff, citing incidents like blaming Israel for the October 7 Hamas attack. The resolution urges the Secretary of Education to direct the Office for Civil Rights to investigate and take action where appropriate. This non-binding resolution expresses the House's position but does not create new law or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill states that Hamas committed war crimes during its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel (including killing civilians and taking hostages) and directs U.S. agencies to collect evidence for potential prosecutions. It requires the President to submit a 90-day report detailing how U.S. departments coordinate evidence collection, share information with allies, and prepare for court requests related to these incidents. The report must cover agency roles, types of evidence gathered, and international cooperation efforts. This applies directly to U.S. government departments handling foreign policy, intelligence, and legal matters.

Maddy summaryHR 6201, the Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023, creates the Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to cover costs related to seizing and forfeiting property from Iran or its designated proxies (like Hezbollah or the Revolutionary Guard Corps) that violate U.S. sanctions. The fund, initially $150 million, pays for investigative costs, property management, informant rewards, and equipment for federal, state, and local agencies involved in enforcement. It also establishes an Export Enforcement Coordination Center within Homeland Security to improve interagency cooperation on enforcing export controls targeting Iran. The bill requires annual reports on fund usage and mandates repayment of the initial $150 million by 2034, unless waived for national security reasons.

Maddy summaryHR 6165, the RIFA Act, requires large private U.S. colleges and universities (non-public institutions with over $6 billion in assets or over $250 million in "investments of concern") to annually report foreign-linked investments. These institutions must disclose the types, total value, and sales of investments tied to foreign countries or entities deemed security threats (e.g., nations under sanctions or listed as national security risks). Reports, due July 1 each year, include detailed financial data and must be published in a public online database. The law also mandates institutions to appoint a compliance officer and share reports with federal agencies like the FBI and National Security Council.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 71 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing support for Taiwan's full participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. It urges the U.S. President to formally invite Taiwan's leader to attend all future APEC leaders' events held in the U.S. on equal footing with other member states, including the November 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco. The resolution cites Taiwan as a major U.S. trading partner and a democratic ally, emphasizing that respectful engagement aligns with U.S. economic and security interests. As a sense-of-Congress resolution, it does not create new law but reflects congressional preference for U.S. policy toward APEC participation.

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 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.

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.