Rep. Carol D. Miller

Maddy summaryHR 4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, makes a permanent the 20% tax deduction for eligible small business owners under Section 199A of the tax code. This provision directly affects pass-through business owners (like S-corps, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) who qualify for the deduction. The bill achieves this by removing the temporary expiration language (subsection (i)) from the existing tax code provision. The key change is ending the need for annual congressional extensions of this deduction, providing long-term tax certainty for small businesses.

Maddy summaryHRES 580 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's support for designating "Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day." It honors lineworkers who work in hazardous conditions (such as at heights near live wires) and respond to disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, while recognizing their contributions and the legacy of Henry Miller, an early electrical worker who died on the job. The resolution has no legal effect - it solely encourages public recognition and reflection on these workers' service.

Maddy summaryHR 3358, the Mission not Emissions Act, prohibits federal contractors from being required to report greenhouse gas emissions or climate-related financial risks. The bill blocks compliance with the proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation rule that would have mandated contractors to disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, create emissions inventories, or set emissions reduction targets for validation. It directly affects businesses holding federal contracts by removing these specific reporting obligations. The law focuses solely on eliminating disclosure requirements, not on changing emissions standards or reduction efforts.

Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to jointly issue regulations, as necessary, to enable air carriers to transport human organs for transplant above wing (i.e., in the cabin of an aircraft). Among other things, the regulations must include consideration of protocols for air control outages; a requirement that air carriers implement a protocol for a person to accompany organs to and from the aircraft and between connecting flights; and a standardized process for commercial air carriers to accept, handle, and manage organs in transit. The TSA and the FAA must also consult with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to identify metrics for the handling of organs and organ-related tissue by air carriers.

Maddy summaryHR 4355, the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, modifies the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain loan repayment or forgiveness assistance from taxable income. It specifically adds programs under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 and similar state initiatives - designed to boost veterinary services in rural areas - to the list of tax-exempt benefits. This directly affects veterinary students participating in these state or federal programs who work in underserved rural communities. The change takes effect for assistance received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Maddy summaryHR 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023, requires mortgage lenders to include specific information about VA home loan programs in standard mortgage disclosures. The bill amends the National Housing Act to mandate that lenders provide details on VA loans (guaranteed under Title 38) alongside other loan options, including assumptions about prevailing interest rates. This change directly affects lenders processing VA-guaranteed mortgages, ensuring borrowers receive clearer comparisons between VA loans and other financing. The law does not require lenders to verify borrower eligibility for VA loans, only to include the specified disclosure language.

Maddy summaryThe Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion Act (HR 3500) requires federal agencies to expedite permits and approvals for the Mountain Valley Pipeline project within 21 days of enactment. It mandates the Army, Agriculture, and Interior secretaries to issue necessary permits for construction and operation, while blocking all legal challenges to these approvals through judicial review. The bill directly affects the pipeline project by overriding existing legal barriers and agency decisions related to its completion. Key provisions include ratifying prior approvals, expediting permits, and prohibiting lawsuits seeking to invalidate agency actions for this specific pipeline. This law aims to accelerate the pipeline's construction to meet regional natural gas demand, as stated in the bill.

Maddy summaryHR 3425 creates federal grants to community colleges and college consortia with agriculture programs, helping them expand workforce training, education, and research in farming and related fields. The bill prioritizes colleges partnering with local farms for hands-on student training and allows grant funds to cover equipment, faculty development, and apprenticeships. It authorizes $20 million annually from 2024-2029 for these programs and requires a 3-year evaluation report to Congress. The law directly affects community colleges offering agriculture-focused education, aiming to strengthen their capacity to serve students and the agricultural industry.

Maddy summaryHJRES 44 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a 2021 rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The rule classified firearms with stabilizing braces as "short-barreled rifles," which would have required additional licensing and regulation. This resolution uses a specific legal process (under Title 5, U.S. Code) to formally disapprove the ATF rule, meaning the rule would no longer be in effect. It directly affects firearm owners, manufacturers, and dealers who would have been subject to the rule’s requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 4237, the Ensuring Sound Guidance Act, requires investment advisors and retirement plan fiduciaries to prioritize financial factors (like investment returns and costs) when making decisions for clients or plan participants. It mandates that non-financial factors (such as environmental or social goals) can only be considered if the client provides written consent, and advisors must then disclose the expected and actual financial impact over a three-year period. The bill amends the Investment Advisers Act and ERISA to enforce this standard, with changes taking effect 12 months after enactment. Additional provisions direct studies on state pension plans, climate disclosures in municipal bonds, and rules preventing payments to officials for government business.