Rep. Harriet M. Hageman

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants on public lands managed by specific federal agencies. It blocks the use of federal money to provide temporary or permanent shelter (including encampments) for "specified aliens" - defined as individuals not legally admitted to the U.S. - on lands under the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, or Forest Service. The restriction applies to all housing arrangements, including leases or contracts, and directly affects how these agencies manage public lands. The policy change prevents federal agencies from using taxpayer funds to support shelter for non-admitted immigrants on federally managed properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Endangered Species Act to exempt certain captive fish and their offspring from standard protections. It allows activities involving fish legally held in captivity or a controlled environment - maintaining physical separation from wild populations - to continue without triggering ESA restrictions. Owners must demonstrate compliance with applicable international conservation rules (like CITES) to qualify for this exemption. The exemption ends if the fish or offspring are intentionally released into the wild.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to obtain fingerprints from noncitizen children under 14 years old if officers suspect they are trafficking victims upon entering the U.S. It also creates a new federal crime for adults (18+) who knowingly use a minor for entry without being a relative or guardian, punishable by fines or up to 10 years in prison. The bill mandates sharing fingerprints collected under this provision with the Department of Health and Human Services for unaccompanied minors and requires CBP to report monthly data on trafficking-related apprehensions and annual data on fingerprinting to Congress. These provisions directly affect CBP officers, unaccompanied children, and individuals suspected of exploiting minors for entry.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 66 disapproves a specific rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding small business lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). The resolution, if passed, would prevent this CFPB rule from taking effect by declaring it "have no force or effect." The rule in question (88 Fed. Reg. 35150) aimed to clarify how lenders must evaluate small business loan applications under existing equal credit laws. This disapproval directly affects the CFPB's regulatory authority and would block the rule's implementation for small business lenders and financial institutions.

Maddy summaryHR 6305, the Terminate CDC Overreach Act, limits the CDC's authority to issue regulations preventing communicable disease spread. It restricts the CDC to regulations focused solely on interstate transmission prevention (e.g., isolating infected individuals moving between states), requiring Congress to disapprove any broader regulations within 6 days. The bill also mandates that CDC guidance documents with broad public impact must include scientific evidence, such as clinical data or studies. This directly affects the CDC's rulemaking process and requires Congress to actively review and potentially block new CDC health regulations.

Maddy summaryHJRES 97 is a resolution seeking to block a specific rule issued by the Department of Justice. It targets a rule published in April 2023 that changed how home confinement is applied for federal prisoners under the CARES Act. The resolution would stop this rule from taking effect by invoking Congress's authority to disapprove federal agency rules under a standard process. This directly affects federal prisoners who might otherwise be eligible for home confinement under the CARES Act provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 6258 (GUARD Act), amends federal child welfare funding to require states receiving funds under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to refrain from taking adverse actions against parents who oppose medical, social, or psychological interventions related to a minor's gender identity expression. It directly affects states receiving these federal funds by prohibiting discrimination against parents who believe a minor's gender identity conflicts with their biological sex (determined at birth), regardless of medical diagnoses. Key provisions withhold federal funding from any state violating this requirement, and allow affected parents to sue to stop funding to noncompliant states and recover funds. The law focuses on protecting parental rights regarding minors' care decisions, not on mandating specific medical treatments.

Maddy summaryHRES 806 is a symbolic resolution designating October 2023 as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and expressing the House's support for improved global awareness and access to care during menopause. It highlights that menopause affects millions of women, with symptoms like hot flashes (experienced by 75% of U.S. women) and potential impacts on work productivity and health risks like heart disease. The resolution encourages the Health and Human Services, Defense, and Veterans Affairs secretaries to share menopause information, fund research, and update treatment tools to support women's health. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness and guide existing agency efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 6189, the Defend Our Networks Act, transfers $3.08 billion in unused pandemic relief funds to the Federal Communications Commission’s Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. It directs the Commission to use these funds - originating from the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, and other 2020-2021 pandemic relief bills - to support efforts removing untrusted telecommunications equipment from networks. The funds merge with existing program appropriations and remain available until spent, with a 90-day deadline for transfer after enactment. This is a funding reallocation, not a new policy, affecting the FCC’s existing network security program.