Rep. Harriet M. Hageman

Maddy summaryThe GOOD Act requires all federal agencies to publish their non-binding policy guidance documents (like memos, letters, or blog posts) on a single, centralized online repository within 180 days of enactment. It directly affects every federal agency by mandating that all such documents - excluding those already exempt under the Freedom of Information Act - be organized into clear categories on agency websites. Key provisions include designating a central website by the Office of Management Budget Director, maintaining rescinded guidance with clear disclaimers, and ensuring public access to all published guidance. The bill focuses solely on improving transparency in how agencies share interpretive guidance, not on changing policy substance.

Maddy summaryHJRES 188 is a joint resolution seeking to disapprove a Department of the Interior rule on conservation and landscape health. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 40308), would have established new federal guidelines for managing public lands. This resolution invokes the congressional disapproval process under Title 5, U.S. Code, to prevent the rule from taking effect. If enacted, it would halt the rule's implementation, directly affecting how federal land conservation policies are applied.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1363) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Patrick Gottsch, founder of Rural Media Group, Inc. (which operates RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, and related media platforms). It recognizes his work founding the first 24-hour rural-focused television network in 2000, which reached over 40 million homes globally and promoted agricultural, equine, and rural lifestyle programming. The resolution commemorates his legacy following his passing on May 18, 2024, and his contributions to rural American media. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryHR 9017 lowers federal oil and gas royalty rates from 16.67% to 12.5% and reduces minimum lease bids from $10 to $2 per acre. It also cuts annual rental rates for leases (from $3-$15 to $1.50-$2 per acre) and eliminates a fee for expressing interest in leases. The bill creates new "noncompetitive leasing" options for existing leases producing low volumes (e.g., ≤15 barrels oil/day or ≤60,000 cubic feet gas/day), allowing leaseholders to continue operations without bidding. These changes directly affect oil and gas leaseholders on federal lands, particularly smaller producers with existing low-production leases.

Maddy summaryHR 4848, the Censorship Accountability Act, allows individuals to sue federal employees who, while acting in their official capacity, deny others their First Amendment rights (such as free speech or assembly). It directly affects federal employees (excluding the President/Vice President) who may restrict protected expression under federal law. Key provisions create a private right of action for victims to seek legal redress in court, with courts able to award attorney fees to the winning party. The bill explicitly excludes lawsuits against the federal government for employment-related conduct and clarifies that unconstitutional sections won’t invalidate the rest of the law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. immigration law to make certain military property trespassing a basis for denying entry or deporting non-citizens. It adds to the Immigration and Nationality Act that anyone convicted of entering military, naval, or Coast Guard property without authorization (as defined under 18 U.S.C. §1382) is both inadmissible upon arrival and deportable if already in the U.S. The law directly affects non-citizens with prior convictions for this specific offense. The key mechanism is updating existing immigration grounds for inadmissibility and deportability to include unauthorized entry onto military installations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Small Business Act to add penalties for small businesses falsely claiming goods or services are "Made in America" to win federal contracts. It increases the disqualification period from 3 to 5 years for such violations, applying existing penalty provisions (subsection (d)(2)) with this modification. The bill directly affects small business concerns that submit false claims to secure federal contracts. It does not create new requirements but strengthens enforcement against deceptive marketing in federal procurement. The change is procedural, targeting false claims in contract awards without altering broader "Made in America" policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts federal agencies from engaging in voter registration or mobilization activities. It revokes Executive Order 14019 (which promoted voting access) and prohibits agencies from using federal funds to contract with nonprofits for voter registration, absentee ballot applications, or voter mobilization on agency property or websites. It also amends the Higher Education Act to ban voter registration activities in Federal Work-Study programs and requires agencies to report on past voter registration efforts within 30 days of enactment. The bill directly affects federal agencies, nonprofit organizations receiving federal funds, and college campuses operating work-study programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 2365, Public Law 118-66) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the National Parkinson’s Project. It requires HHS to create and update a coordinated national plan for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (including multiple system atrophy and progressive supranuclear palsy), while coordinating federal research and care efforts across agencies like the NIH, CDC, and VA. The law mandates annual progress assessments, an advisory council with patient advocates and diverse experts, and annual reports to Congress on federal Parkinson’s programs and recommendations for improvement. It affects federal agencies managing Parkinson’s-related programs and aims to improve care coordination and research efficiency for patients and caregivers, with the law sunsetting in 2035.

Maddy summaryHRES 1335 is a non-binding resolution designating July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day" to commemorate the U.S. military's liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944. It directly affects Guam's community by honoring the island's historical resilience, the CHamoru people's suffering during the 1941-1944 occupation, and the U.S. military's role in the Pacific campaign. The resolution's key mechanism is a formal House endorsement of this commemorative date, urging the President to issue a proclamation encouraging public observance. This is a symbolic gesture with no legal or financial impact, focusing solely on historical recognition.