Rep. Bob Good

Maddy summaryHJRES 27 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a federal rule that redefined which waterways fall under the Clean Water Act's protections. It targets a rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on January 18, 2023, which aimed to revise the "Waters of the United States" definition. The resolution would formally disapprove this rule under a specific federal procedure (Chapter 8 of Title 5), preventing it from taking effect. This would directly affect how federal agencies regulate pollution and development near water bodies, including wetlands and smaller streams.

Maddy summaryThe VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to schedule appointments for enrolled veterans during the same phone call when they request care. This applies to veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system who contact the VA by phone to request appointments. The law mandates that the VA must complete the scheduling during the call - without delay or future scheduling - regardless of the appointment date. The requirement takes effect 120 days after the bill is enacted.

Ensuring United Families at the Border Act This bill addresses the treatment of children who are non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law), including by statutorily establishing that there is no presumption that such a child (other than an unaccompanied child) should not be detained for immigration purposes. Specifically, the bill states that the detention of such minors shall be governed by specified sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act and not any other provision of law, judicial ruling, or settlement agreement. (A 1997 settlement agreement, commonly known as the Flores agreement, imposes requirements relating to the treatment of detained alien minors, including requiring such minors to be released or placed in a nonsecure facility after a certain amount of time in detention.) If an adult enters the United States unlawfully with their child, DHS must detain the adult and child together if the only criminal charge against the adult is a misdemeanor for unlawful entry. This bill also prohibits states from imposing licensing requirements on immigration detention facilities used to detain minors or families with minors.

Maddy summaryHR 2581, the ALVIN Act, prohibits all federal funding for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. It cancels unspent federal funds allocated to the office and requires the office to repay all federal money spent since January 1, 2022. The bill directly affects the Manhattan DA’s Office by cutting its federal financial support and mandating reimbursement for past expenses. It does not change any laws or policies but alters the funding relationship with the federal government.

Maddy summaryThis bill terminates the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act. It ends the executive branch's authority to use emergency powers related to that specific declaration. The resolution passed both chambers in early 2023 and took effect April 10, 2023, without creating new policies or affecting specific groups.

Safe Routes Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to waive vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles. The term covered logging vehicle means a vehicle that (1) is transporting raw or unfinished forest products, including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips; (2) is traveling a distance not greater than 150 air miles from origin to a storage or processing facility; and (3) meets state legal weight tolerances and vehicle configurations for transporting raw or unfinished forest products within the state boundaries in which the vehicle is operating.

Maddy summaryHR 1955 sets a specific funding cap of $927 million for the Maternal and Child Health program within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the program by restricting the total funds available for its operations during that fiscal year. The key provision is a hard limit on appropriations, preventing the program from accessing more than the specified amount regardless of other funding authorizations. This is a procedural funding limitation, not a change to program services or eligibility.

This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Health Workforce, Construction and Capital Improvement Costs account.

Maddy summaryHR 1953 sets a $1.6 billion cap on funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Primary Health Care program within the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects community health centers, clinics, and rural health providers that rely on these federal grants for patient care. The key provision prohibits the use of funds exceeding $1,626,522,000 for this specific program during FY2024. It does not alter program eligibility or services but limits the total available funding level for the designated health care initiative.

Maddy summaryHR 1966 sets a $496 million spending cap for the CDC's Public Health Scientific Studies program during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly limits the total federal funds available for these specific research activities, preventing the CDC from exceeding the capped amount. The provision applies to all funds designated for these studies within the CDC's budget for the year. It does not change the program's purpose but establishes a fixed budget ceiling for FY2024.