Rep. Dan Newhouse

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 155 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on April 5, 2024 (published at 89 Fed. Reg. 24268). The resolution targets NMFS's specific rule titled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation," which outlines procedures for federal agencies working on species conservation. If passed, this resolution would nullify the NMFS rule, preventing it from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act process. The bill directly affects how federal agencies coordinate on endangered species protections, without altering existing conservation laws.

Maddy summaryHJRES 154 is a resolution seeking to block a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule that would have updated the process for leasing federal lands for oil and gas extraction. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2024, specifically addressed "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process" (89 Fed. Reg. 30916). If passed, this resolution would cancel the rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. This action would directly impact the BLM's regulatory authority and oil and gas companies operating on federal lands.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 157 seeks to disapprove a rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that would have updated how marine species are listed as endangered or threatened and critical habitats are designated under the Endangered Species Act. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 24300), aimed to change implementation procedures for marine species protections. If enacted, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preserving current listing and habitat designation practices. This is a standard congressional disapproval process under Title 5 of the U.S. Code for challenging federal agency rules.

Maddy summaryHJRES 159 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that would have updated regulations for protecting endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. If enacted, it would block the rule from taking effect, meaning current regulations would remain in place without the proposed changes. The rule in question was published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 23919).

Maddy summaryHJRES 158 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule published on April 5, 2024, that would have updated how endangered and threatened species are listed and critical habitats designated. If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act, preventing changes to the agency’s regulatory approach for wildlife conservation. The rule directly affected the management of protections for at-risk species and their habitats by altering listing and habitat designation procedures. This disapproval action halts the proposed regulatory changes without altering existing conservation laws.

Maddy summaryHJRES 156 is a procedural resolution requesting Congress disapprove a rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2024, relates to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation" (89 Fed. Reg. 24268). If passed, this resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing it from governing how federal agencies collaborate on endangered species protections. The measure directly affects the implementation of the Fish and Wildlife Service's interagency cooperation regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Department of Defense and State Department to immediately deliver all previously approved military equipment and services to Israel within 15 days, reversing any pauses on arms transfers. It prohibits using federal funds to withhold, halt, or cancel defense article deliveries to Israel and mandates that unobligated security assistance funds for Israel must be spent by the end of 30 days. The bill also requires monthly reports to Congress detailing all security assistance provided to Israel since October 7, 2023, including specific items delivered and funding sources. The law directly affects U.S. agencies responsible for military aid and Israel as the recipient of the security assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) to expand where current and retired law enforcement officers can carry concealed firearms. It specifically allows qualified officers to carry in Federal facilities like post offices and courthouses (previously restricted), clarifies they may carry on public property and transportation, and updates firearms training requirements to accept certification from any state-certified instructor. The key change requires officers to meet recent firearms training standards (using flexible state-based criteria), rather than relying solely on their former agency's standards. This directly affects retired officers seeking to carry in more public spaces and federal buildings without needing prior agency certification.

Maddy summaryHJRES 149 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that would establish a nonessential experimental population of grizzly bears in Washington State's North Cascades Ecosystem. The resolution aims to block the FWS rule (published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2024) from taking effect, which would have allowed grizzly bears to be managed differently than endangered species in that area. If passed, this resolution would prevent the FWS rule from having legal force, directly affecting how the agency implements grizzly bear conservation in the North Cascades. This is a procedural measure targeting a specific regulatory action, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThe READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2023 extends the authorization period for the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act (commonly known as the READ Act) from five to ten fiscal years. This change allows U.S. international education programs, administered by agencies like USAID, to operate without annual reauthorization for a longer period. The bill directly affects programs providing educational support in developing countries, such as teacher training and literacy initiatives. The key mechanism is amending Section 4(a) of the existing law to adjust the funding duration, ensuring continued program stability.