Rep. Cory Mills

Maddy summaryThe Secret Service Readiness Act of 2024 requires the Secret Service to establish uniform fitness standards for Special Agents and Uniformed Division Officers that apply equally to all applicants, regardless of gender. These standards must be at least as rigorous as the current fitness requirements for male applicants and existing personnel. The Director of the Secret Service must implement these standards within 90 days of the bill’s enactment and submit a report on the process to Congress within 180 days. This bill directly affects Secret Service personnel by standardizing fitness requirements to ensure consistency and maintain current performance expectations.

Maddy summaryHJRES 148 is a joint resolution seeking to block a Treasury Department rule that would have modified clean vehicle tax credits. The rule, published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2024, aimed to restrict credits for vehicles using critical minerals or battery components sourced from "Foreign Entities of Concern" and to limit credit transfers. This resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the existing structure of the clean vehicle credit program under Sections 25E and 30D of the tax code. It directly affects electric vehicle buyers, manufacturers, and dealers participating in the federal tax credit program.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide written notice within 14 days if denying a presidential candidate's request for protective detail or increased resources, explaining the specific criteria not met. It allows candidates to submit written reconsideration requests with supporting facts, and mandates a final written decision within 14 days of that request. The bill directly affects presidential candidates seeking security details by establishing clear procedural steps for denials and reconsideration, without changing eligibility criteria. It focuses solely on process, not policy outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Corey Comperatore, a former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department chief from Pennsylvania, who was killed shielding his family during the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Butler. It recognizes his service and sacrifice, specifically noting he died protecting his wife and two daughters. The resolution also condemns the assassination attempt and political violence in all forms. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy effect.

Maddy summaryHR 9034, the Secret Service Accountability Act, would prevent federal funds from being used for the salary or expenses of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. This bill directly affects the current director by blocking all federal funding for her compensation and related costs. The key provision prohibits any federal money from covering her salary or expenses, regardless of other laws. This is a funding restriction targeting the director's position, not a change to the Secret Service's operations or public policies.

Maddy summaryHJRES 164 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the Department of Commerce regarding firearms license requirements. It directly targets the rule published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 34680), which would have revised licensing procedures for firearms dealers. If passed, the resolution would prevent this rule from taking effect by invoking the congressional disapproval process under federal law. The bill does not create new regulations but aims to halt an existing rule affecting gun license applicants and dealers.

Maddy summaryHRES 1338 is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for designating the month of July as "American Patriotism Month." It recognizes historical acts of patriotism, including the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776), military service after Pearl Harbor and 9/11, and the role of citizens in defending U.S. values. The resolution requests the President issue an annual proclamation for this designation but has no legal effect or direct impact on citizens or policies. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or alter government operations.

Maddy summaryHR 8206 prohibits Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. This means the preserve will not receive wilderness protections, which typically restrict activities like off-road vehicle use and logging. The bill directly affects future management decisions for the preserve by legally blocking federal wilderness designations. It is a specific policy change preventing new restrictions on land use within the preserve.

Maddy summaryHR 8823, the Clear the ROADS Act of 2024, requires states to take steps to prevent reckless highway obstructions that endanger public safety. It directly affects states receiving federal highway funds by threatening a 10% reduction in those funds if they fail to certify they've made "reasonable efforts" to prohibit non-government individuals from recklessly blocking traffic on federal-aid highways. The bill mandates that the Transportation Secretary issue implementing regulations within 180 days and begins withholding funds starting October 1, 2025, or after a state's next legislative session. This policy change links federal funding to state enforcement against specific types of roadway blockages, without specifying penalties or enforcement methods for individuals.

Maddy summaryHRES 1319 is a resolution introduced by Representative Mills to impeach President Joe Biden for alleged misconduct. The resolution outlines three articles of impeachment: pressuring Israel by withholding weapons to influence military policy, failing to secure the U.S. border and enforce immigration laws, and unilaterally forgiving student loans without congressional approval. If passed by the House, this resolution would send the impeachment articles to the Senate for trial. The bill is a procedural step in the impeachment process and does not enact new law or affect any policies directly.