Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 1143) is a symbolic recognition of the USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine, and its crew for their service to the United States. It honors the submarine’s 34-year career, including global deployments, support during the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing aftermath, and its role as the first Navy submarine to adopt all-electronic navigation. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it does not fund, change laws, or directly affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing congressional appreciation for the vessel’s service. It was introduced in May 2022, following the submarine’s decommissioning on May 20, 2022.

Maddy summaryHRES 1133 is a symbolic resolution recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. It raises awareness about challenges faced by children in foster care, such as instability, educational disruptions, and the high number aging out without permanent connections. The resolution encourages Congress to implement policies improving outcomes for these children and acknowledges the work of foster parents, social workers, and advocates. It does not create new laws but urges legislative action aligned with existing programs under the Social Security Act focused on prevention, reunification, and support for youth transitioning to adulthood.

Maddy summaryHR 7837, the National Guard Promotion Improvement Act of 2022, addresses delays in Federal recognition of promotions for Army and Air National Guard reserve officers. It requires an independent study to review the promotion process and identify ways to reduce delays, mandates backdating promotions for officers affected by delays exceeding 60 days (unless caused by the officer), and establishes annual reporting requirements on processing times. The bill directly affects reserve commissioned officers in the Army and Air National Guard who face extended waits for Federal promotion approval. Key provisions include the study on best practices and IT solutions, automatic promotion date adjustments for eligible officers, and detailed annual reports tracking delay metrics to Congress.

Maddy summaryHRES 1131 is a resolution proposing to remove the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Trump from the official congressional record, treating it as if it never occurred. It specifically targets the House resolution (H. Res. 24) that impeached Trump for "incitement of insurrection" following the January 6 Capitol riot. The resolution argues the impeachment lacked due process, omitted context about the 2020 election, and violated constitutional procedures by rushing the vote before Trump’s term ended. If passed, it would formally erase the impeachment from legislative history but would not affect Trump’s legal status or future eligibility for office. This is a symbolic procedural measure, not a binding law, and would not change the actual voting record or constitutional implications.

Maddy summaryHR 7815 requires the President to submit a report within 30 days of the bill's enactment detailing actions taken by federal agencies to address the U.S. infant formula shortage. The report must be submitted to specific congressional committees, including the Senate Finance and Agriculture Committees and the House Ways and Means and Agriculture Committees. This bill does not create new policies or funding but mandates transparency about ongoing executive branch efforts to resolve the shortage. It directly affects the White House and federal agencies responsible for food safety and supply chain management. The focus is solely on requiring a status update, not on prescribing solutions or outcomes.

Babies Need More Formula Now Act of 2022 This bill addresses the regulation of infant formula, including by authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to waive certain requirements related to importation. The FDA may waive labeling requirements related to the importation (or distribution or sale) of infant formula from a country with requirements that provide a similar assurance of safety as U.S. requirements. The FDA must, when appropriate, enter into arrangements to harmonize U.S. regulatory requirements pertaining to infant formula with the requirements of other nations. The bill imposes time lines for the FDA to respond to submissions for market approval for new infant formula. The FDA must also issue guidance as to what types of changes in the ingredients of infant formula, if any, may not require a new growth study to meet FDA requirements. The bill also authorizes a person to import, without prior notice to the FDA, up to a three-month supply of infant formula for personal use from a country with formula safety standards similar to U.S. standards, such as Canada. Before recommending or requiring a recall of infant formula due exclusively to a labeling deficiency, the FDA must ensure that the recall will not negatively affect the supply of formula in the United States. The bill also requires the FDA to (1) notify Congress no later than 24 hours after initiating a formula recall, and (2) provide certain information to formula manufacturers about restarting production after an inspection of a manufacturing facility impacted by a recall.

Prohibiting Abortion Industry's Lucrative Loopholes Act This bill expands the prohibition on the sale or purchase of human fetal tissue in interstate commerce to include any payments associated with the transportation, implantation, processing, preservation, quality control, or storage of such tissue.

Mindless Mask Mandate Prevention and Recovery Act This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from mandating the wearing of masks, face coverings, or other accessories during domestic air travel. It also retroactively mitigates penalties associated with refusing to comply with such a mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, federal agencies and private air carriers must remove from their no-fly lists any individual placed on a list solely because of a refusal to comply with a mask mandate. Federal agencies must also refund within 30 days any fines issued to individuals solely based on such a refusal. An individual who does not receive a refund in that time frame may sue for compensatory and punitive damages.

This resolution condemns the unauthorized leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion concerning abortion and the related violence, property damage, and attempted intimidation of Supreme Court Justices by activists. It also encourages the enforcement of federal criminal laws that prohibit protests and picketing outside of the homes of federal judges, jurors, witnesses, and others involved in the U.S. court system.

Paying America's Inflationary Debts Act or the PAID Act This bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was enacted to address the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Specifically, the bill rescinds specified funds that were provided for state, territorial, local, and tribal governments; emergency rental assistance; the State Small Business Credit Initiative; Federal Transit Administration grants; the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund; and global health activities and programs. The bill also requires the rescinded funds to be used for deficit reduction.