Rep. Cory Mills

Maddy summaryThe Death Tax Repeal Act would eliminate the federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax for estates of people who die on or after the bill's enactment date, and for generation-skipping transfers made after that date. It would also establish a new $10 million lifetime gift tax exemption (adjusted annually for inflation) and replace the existing gift tax rate schedule with a revised structure. These changes would primarily affect high-net-worth individuals and their heirs, as the estate tax and gift tax typically apply to large estates or gifts exceeding the new exemption threshold. The bill's provisions would take effect on the date of enactment, with transitional rules for the year the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThe RIFLE Act of 2024 changes how the federal government handles violations by firearms licensees, affecting gun dealers and manufacturers who hold federal licenses. It creates a graduated penalty system where non-willful violations require the Attorney General to work with licensees to fix issues before taking action, while willful violations may lead to license suspension or revocation only after proper notice, hearing, and evidence of continued noncompliance. The bill establishes new procedures for administrative hearings, defines "willful" violations more clearly, and gives licensees 90 days to liquidate inventory after license expiration or revocation, with extensions possible for reasonable cause. These changes aim to create a more transparent process for addressing violations while maintaining public safety standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 16-member Fiscal Commission in Congress to develop bipartisan recommendations for improving the federal budget and debt situation. The Commission must identify policies to balance the budget, stabilize the debt-to-GDP ratio at or below 100%, and improve long-term fiscal outlook, with recommendations requiring approval from at least 3 Republican and 3 Democratic members. The Commission must submit its report and legislative language by November 15, 2024, including economic and budgetary effects, after which Congress would consider the proposals through expedited procedures. The Commission would terminate 30 days after submitting its final report.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires cabinet secretaries (like the Secretary of Defense or Health Secretary) to notify Congress in writing within 24 hours if they cannot perform their duties. It applies to all cabinet members whose appointments require Senate confirmation. If a secretary cannot notify due to a medical emergency or other urgent situation, their agency must submit the notice instead. The law aims to ensure Congress is promptly informed about temporary leadership gaps in major federal departments.

Maddy summaryHR 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023, allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer whole milk as an option during lunch. It amends the school lunch law to explicitly permit schools to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk alongside reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free milk choices for students. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to adjust meal regulations to account for saturated fat from whole milk, ensuring it doesn't count against meal fat limits. This change directly affects participating schools and the students who receive school lunches, expanding their milk beverage options.

Maddy summaryHJRES 88 is a resolution seeking to block a Department of Education rule that would have improved income-driven repayment options for federal student loan borrowers. The rule, published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2023, targeted the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act process to disapprove the rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the current repayment structure. If enacted, it would stop the proposed changes to repayment terms without altering existing loan policies.

Maddy summaryHR 6573, the Protecting Military Servicemembers' Data Act of 2023, prohibits data brokers from selling, reselling, or sharing military servicemember lists to "covered nations" (as defined in federal law). It directly affects military members by preventing their personal information - contained in specialized lists created for compiling military service details - from being sold to specific foreign governments. The key mechanism bans the commercial transfer of these lists, with enforcement handled by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. The law takes effect within one year of enactment or when the FTC issues final rules, whichever comes first. This is a concrete policy change targeting data brokers' practices, not a procedural measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Ukrainian government from using any U.S. funds (appropriated before, during, or after the bill's passage) to seize, nationalize, expropriate, or restrict shareholder rights to U.S.-owned assets in Ukraine. It directly protects U.S. investors, including those holding shares in Ukrainian companies listed on public markets, by preventing the Ukrainian government from taking their investments without consent. The key provision blocks the use of U.S. financial resources for actions that would forcibly transfer ownership of American investments to the Ukrainian state. The bill focuses solely on protecting existing U.S. investments from government seizure, without altering broader U.S. aid policies toward Ukraine.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the President to block transactions involving "covered Iranian funds" processed by foreign or international financial institutions. These funds refer specifically to money transferred from South Korea to Qatar under certain Iran sanctions waivers. The law imposes sanctions under existing U.S. authorities to block all U.S.-related transactions with institutions handling these funds. Sanctions can be lifted if Iran stops supporting terrorism and dismantles its weapons programs, as certified by the President. The bill directly affects global financial institutions processing these specific Iranian-linked transfers.

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.