Rep. Carol D. Miller

Maddy summaryHR 7801, the Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins honoring the 1865 Sultana steamboat disaster - the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history, which killed nearly 1,200 people. The bill specifies three coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad) to be minted between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027, with surcharges from sales directed to the Sultana Historical Preservation Society for museum development and artifact preservation. The coins will be sold at face value plus surcharges ($5-$35 per coin), and the funds must support constructing a museum, exhibits, and preserving disaster-related history. This bill does not create new laws but enables commemorative coin sales to fund a specific historical preservation effort.

Maddy summaryHRES 987 is a symbolic resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 31, 2024, by multiple Republican members. It formally denounces the Biden administration’s energy policies as "harmful" and "anti-American," citing specific actions like canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, restricting federal land leasing for oil and gas, blocking LNG exports, and implementing mineral extraction rules. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any group directly; it serves only as a formal expression of disapproval by the House. It has no legal effect and is intended to convey political opposition to the administration’s approach to energy development.

Maddy summaryHR 7770, the Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce and sell three commemorative coins honoring women who worked on the U.S. home front during World War II. It specifies $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), all to be issued between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Each coin sale includes a surcharge ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar), with all surcharge funds directed to the Rosie the Riveter Trust for maintaining the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and educational programs. The coins will feature designs reflecting the legacy of diverse women workers and must meet specific weight, diameter, and composition standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends budget scoring rules to require the Congressional Budget Office to account for long-term savings from preventive health programs when evaluating legislation. It directs the CBO to assess if a bill reduces future government costs through evidence-based preventive health services (like screenings or vaccinations) and include those savings in budget projections. The change affects how Congress scores the fiscal impact of health-related bills, requiring them to consider savings over 20 years (not just the current budget cycle). It does not create new programs but changes the budget analysis process for preventive health measures.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1092) is a symbolic statement by the U.S. House of Representatives. It affirms that the existing U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement supports Israel's economy during the conflict with Hamas, recognizing that trade under this agreement has historically boosted economic ties between the two nations. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally expresses the House's view that maintaining this trade relationship is important for Israel's economic stability. It cites historical trade growth and current economic data to underscore this position.

Maddy summaryHR 7725 would block federal funding for graduate medical schools that require students or staff to adopt specific statements about race, gender, or identity (like claiming systemic racism or collective guilt), use race-based distinctions in admissions or programs, maintain DEI offices, or mandate "diversity statements" for admission. It directly affects graduate medical schools at colleges/universities receiving federal financial aid, including student loans. The bill exempts medical education about race-related health needs, demographic data collection for reporting, and religious institutions from adhering to policies conflicting with their beliefs. Schools violating these rules would lose eligibility for federal funds, though they could still comply with anti-discrimination laws and provide general academic instruction.

Maddy summaryHRES 1053 is a non-binding House resolution reaffirming the U.S.-Canada partnership, not a legislative bill with new policy provisions. It states that the U.S. House of Representatives recognizes the strategic importance of the relationship, citing existing economic ties (e.g., $1.3 trillion in bilateral trade in 2022 supporting 7.5 million U.S. jobs) and security cooperation (including NORAD, border security programs, and shared climate efforts). The resolution emphasizes mutual dependence in areas like energy security, supply chains, and defense, but does not create new obligations or funding. It serves as a symbolic statement of support for the existing partnership, referencing established frameworks like USMCA and joint climate initiatives. As a resolution, it has no legal effect on policy or operations.

Maddy summaryHR 7548 establishes a program where the federal government sells half of its annual surplus vehicles (unused government fleet vehicles) to eligible small businesses providing ground transportation services - like taxis, shuttles, or non-emergency medical transport - before offering them to others. These businesses can purchase vehicles at the lower of cost (after deducting program admin costs) or open market value, must use them for transportation service for at least two years, and must donate one out of every five vehicles to a nonprofit after use. The bill limits purchases to 50 vehicles per business annually and exempts the program from standard federal vehicle disposal rules. It requires a report to Congress within five years to evaluate the program's effectiveness.

Maddy summaryHRES 1041 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 29, 2024, that condemns the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) January 26, 2024, order requiring Israel to report on measures taken to comply with provisional measures related to South Africa's genocide case against Israel. The resolution specifically condemns the ICJ's order and South Africa's case, asserts Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas, and calls on the U.S. President to direct the Secretary of State to intervene in support of Israel. It does not impose legal requirements or alter policy, as resolutions like this express congressional opinion only.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the 2018 Anti-Boycott Act to include boycotts by international governmental organizations (IGOs), such as UN agencies, alongside boycotts by foreign countries. It expands existing requirements for U.S. entities to report boycotts they comply with, now covering IGO-initiated boycotts as well. The change directly affects U.S. businesses and organizations operating internationally who might face pressure from IGOs to participate in boycotts. Key provisions update legal definitions in the law by inserting "or international governmental organization" in relevant sections without creating new penalties.