Rep. Mark E. Amodei

Maddy summaryHJRES 44 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a 2021 rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The rule classified firearms with stabilizing braces as "short-barreled rifles," which would have required additional licensing and regulation. This resolution uses a specific legal process (under Title 5, U.S. Code) to formally disapprove the ATF rule, meaning the rule would no longer be in effect. It directly affects firearm owners, manufacturers, and dealers who would have been subject to the rule’s requirements.

Protecting Consumers from Abusive Mortgage Leads Act This bill prohibits a credit reporting agency from providing a consumer's credit report to a third party in connection with a mortgage transaction unless (1) the third party provides documentation certifying that it has the consumer's consent, or (2) the third party has a current financial service relationship with the consumer.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all U.S. flags displayed on federal property or purchased by federal agencies to be 100% made in the United States, meaning all materials and manufacturing must occur domestically. It directly affects federal agencies (including military departments, legislative/judicial branches, and U.S.-owned corporations) and their procurement of flags for display on government property. Key provisions include a 90-day implementation for new flag purchases and a 2-year phase-in for display requirements, with a separate mandate for the FTC to study and report on country-of-origin labeling enforcement for flags within one year. The bill does not apply to private entities or flags displayed off federal property.

Maddy summaryHRES 511 is a ceremonial resolution introduced by Rep. Titus and colleagues to congratulate the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals. It recognizes their championship victory (defeating the Florida Panthers 4-1 in the finals), their role as Las Vegas' first major professional sports team, and their community contributions since 2017. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses congressional praise for the team's achievement. It was submitted to the House on June 14, 2023, and referred to the Oversight Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill nullifies Public Land Order No. 7921, which had withdrawn land in Nevada's Railroad Valley (Nye County) from mineral development for satellite calibration purposes. By reversing this withdrawal, it restores access for mining claims and mineral exploration on the affected land. The policy change directly impacts potential mineral extraction activities by removing the prior restriction on mineral entry in that specific area.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the definition of "major disaster" under the Stafford Act to explicitly include "extreme heat" before "or drought." It directly affects communities experiencing severe heatwaves by allowing such events to qualify for federal disaster assistance, which previously required disasters like floods or droughts. The key change is a technical update to eligibility criteria, enabling affected areas to access federal aid programs like FEMA assistance for extreme heat emergencies. (Procedural bill, summary limited to 2 sentences per guidelines.)

This resolution expresses disapproval of the withdrawal of certain Bureau of Land Management lands in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada. The resolution disapproves the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) decision to decline Nye County's request to act as a cooperating agency throughout the withdrawal process for Railroad Valley and the Department of the Interior authorizing the withdrawal of approximately 22,684 acres in Railroad Valley. Further, the resolution recommends that federal agencies include requesting states, counties, cities, and municipalities as cooperating agencies for proposed land withdrawals in their jurisdiction or vicinity, at their request.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from changing its anesthesia care policies to allow nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide anesthesia independently without a physician anesthesiologist. It specifically blocks implementation of a 2016 proposed rule that would have expanded CRNAs' authority in VA facilities. The law maintains current requirements that physician anesthesiologists must oversee or provide anesthesia care for veterans during surgical procedures. Emergency orders for veteran safety during surgery remain permitted under the bill's exception clause.

Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions Act or the SAFE Act This bill eliminates the penalty for failure to pay income tax for individual taxpayers who timely pay 125% of their income tax liability for the immediately preceding taxable year.

Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization Act This bill extends through FY2033 and increases funding for the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund. The funding is provided from revenues from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leases, and awards from the fund are made to states and other entities, including tribes and nonprofits.