Rep. Lisa C. McClain

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state education agencies to maintain their previous year's funding level for school resource officer (SRO) programs in public elementary and secondary schools to continue receiving federal education funds. It directly affects states that receive federal education funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. States must annually report SRO funding amounts and officer counts, and may request a waiver only for extraordinary financial circumstances. Failure to maintain funding without a waiver results in proportional reductions to their next year's federal education funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill names the Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Postal Service facility at 90 McCamly Street South as the "Sojourner Truth Post Office." It directly affects that specific post office location and all federal documents referencing it. The bill updates official records, maps, and references to use the new name instead of the previous designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin and place it in the U.S. Capitol. The committee must secure the statue within two years of the bill's enactment and install it in a public-accessible location by January 1, 2026, for viewing during Capitol Visitor Center guided tours. It is a procedural measure with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 5300, the GAO Inspector General Parity Act, requires the Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to provide written justification to Congress for removing, transferring, or placing the GAO Inspector General (IG) on leave. Specifically, it mandates detailed written explanations within 15-30 days before such actions, including reasons for any related investigations. The bill also adjusts the IG’s pay to match the average rate for other GAO employees in similar roles (replacing a prior fixed $5,000 deduction) and ensures the IG’s budget is included in GAO’s budget without changes. This directly affects the GAO IG and Comptroller General by increasing transparency around personnel decisions and aligning compensation with GAO’s internal pay structure.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 126 authorizes the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda on September 10, 2024, for a ceremony to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to 13 U.S. servicemembers who died during the August 26, 2021, evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan. The bill specifically directs the Architect of the Capitol to oversee preparations for the ceremony commemorating their service and sacrifice. This procedural resolution does not create new laws but facilitates a formal recognition event for the families and military community.

Maddy summaryHRES 1429 is a non-binding House resolution that congratulates Michigan athletes who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. It specifically honors 20 athletes, including basketball player Devin Booker and track and field athlete Grant Fisher, by naming them in the resolution. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture recognizing their achievements and the values of the Olympic movement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution aims to block a rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that sets new fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars, light trucks (starting in 2027), and heavy-duty pickup trucks/vans (starting in 2030). If passed, it would prevent this specific rule from taking effect by disapproving it under a congressional review process. The rule directly affects vehicle manufacturers by requiring them to meet these updated fuel economy targets for future model years. This is a procedural resolution, not a new law, focused solely on halting the implementation of the existing NHTSA rule.

Maddy summaryHR 9274, the SHAWL Act, establishes two new Smithsonian museums: the National Museum of the American Latino and the American Women’s History Museum. It authorizes both museums to be located within the National Mall’s "Reserve" area, overriding prior restrictions, and requires federal agencies managing potential sites to transfer jurisdiction to the Smithsonian after notifying congressional committees. The bill mandates that both museums accurately represent diverse cultures, histories, and viewpoints within Latino and women’s communities through exhibits and programs, requiring input from a broad range of community experts. It also requires the Smithsonian to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing compliance with these representation requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines "sex," "male," and "female" in federal law based on biological characteristics present at birth, specifically referencing reproductive anatomy (e.g., sperm production for males, egg production for females). It mandates that all federal agencies, courts, and laws interpret these terms strictly according to this biological definition, excluding self-identification or gender identity. The bill directly affects how federal programs, regulations, and legal decisions interpret terms like "sex," "gender," and "gender identity" in all federal contexts. Key provisions clarify that "gender" refers only to biological sex differences and explicitly states that gender identity does not override these definitions.

Maddy summaryHRES 1371 is a House resolution condemning the Biden Administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to secure the U.S. border. It cites statistics including over 9.7 million illegal immigration encounters since 2021 and the end of the Remain in Mexico program as evidence. As a symbolic resolution with no policy changes, it publicly expresses the House's disapproval of current border policies without altering any laws or enforcement actions.