Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Maddy summaryHRES 894 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the rise in antisemitic incidents following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. It specifically references a 388% surge in U.S. antisemitic incidents reported by the ADL Center on Extremism since that date. The resolution formally states that "anti-Zionism is antisemitism" and calls on leaders to combat all forms of antisemitism globally. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic expression of support for Jewish communities. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Kustoff and referred to relevant committees.

Maddy summaryHR 6592, the Fight Book Bans Act, provides federal grants to reimburse public school districts for legal costs when they choose to keep instructional or library materials after parental objections. It directly affects school districts (covered local educational agencies) that select materials for students and handle challenges to their removal. The bill authorizes up to $100,000 per case in grants to cover attorney fees and court costs, provided the district didn’t remove the materials and wasn’t reimbursed by the state. Funding of $15 million is authorized for fiscal years 2024-2028. The grants are strictly for legal challenges to decisions not to remove materials, not for the content of the materials themselves.

Maddy summaryHR 6381, the Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023, helps noncitizen veterans and service members who face deportation by creating a pathway to legal permanent residency in the U.S. It requires the government to reopen removal cases for eligible veterans, adjust their status to lawful permanent residents if they served honorably without certain serious criminal convictions (like crimes of violence), and prohibit deportation except for such crimes. The bill also ensures these individuals can access military and veterans benefits they lost due to removal proceedings and allows them to apply for naturalization through military service. It mandates that immigration officials identify service members/veterans early in proceedings and track their cases to prevent unjust removal.

Maddy summaryThe Saving Vet Halls Act of 2023 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to eligible veterans service organizations (like local VFW or American Legion chapters) for repairing or upgrading existing facilities or technology at their locations. Organizations must submit a detailed plan for their proposed improvements and cannot use funds for new construction. Grants are capped at $75,000 per organization annually, and recipients cannot receive another grant for five consecutive fiscal years. The bill allocates $10 million in funding to support these facility and technology upgrades for veterans service organizations nationwide.

Maddy summaryHR 5785 modifies the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship for veterans and military dependents pursuing STEM degrees. It updates eligibility by adding "or graduate" to degree requirements, reduces maximum benefit periods from 60 to 45 months for undergraduate and 90 to 67.5 months for graduate study, and adds new priority criteria for beneficiaries who've used the most entitlement months or are studying STEM fields. The bill also requires veterans to exhaust all other educational benefits before using this scholarship. These changes directly affect individuals seeking STEM education benefits under the program.

Maddy summaryHR 6578 establishes a 9-member bipartisan commission to study antisemitism in the United States. The commission will investigate current manifestations of antisemitism, evaluate government efforts to combat it, and report findings and recommendations to Congress within one year. It directly affects Jewish communities by examining incidents like the 300% surge in antisemitic activity reported by the Anti-Defamation League, and impacts federal, state, and local governments through its evaluation of existing policies. The commission terminates 120 days after submitting its report, with no predetermined conclusions or interference in ongoing law enforcement.

Maddy summaryHRES 893 designates November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month" to highlight the issue of homelessness among children and youth in the U.S. The resolution does not create new programs or funding but encourages businesses, governments, schools, and organizations to raise awareness about the causes and solutions to child and youth homelessness. It cites statistics showing high rates of homelessness among students (e.g., 68% high school graduation rate for homeless youth vs. 85.5% overall) and links homelessness to health, education, and mental health challenges. The bill formally supports existing efforts to address homelessness through awareness and prevention, urging continued collaboration to support affected youth. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct policy changes or affected individuals beyond raising public attention.

Maddy summaryHRES 888 is a non-binding House resolution introduced on November 21, 2023, by multiple representatives. It formally reaffirms the State of Israel's right to exist, states that denying this right constitutes antisemitism, and rejects calls for Israel's destruction. The resolution also condemns the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel. As a symbolic statement, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group directly.

Maddy summaryHRES 793 is a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives calling on Hamas to immediately release all 199 hostages taken during Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution condemns Hamas for the attack, the taking of hostages, and threats against hostages, while stating that holding hostages violates international humanitarian law under the Geneva Conventions. It demands the immediate release of all hostages and expresses sympathy for victims and their families. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal obligations but formally expresses the House's position.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires major social media platforms (with at least 25 million U.S. monthly users) to publicly post their terms of service regarding foreign terrorist organizations and designated terrorists, including how users can flag violations and what actions (like removal or banning) may be taken. Platforms must submit detailed quarterly reports to the Attorney General tracking flagged content, enforcement actions, and how content was reviewed or removed - disaggregated by content type, media, and reporting method. Non-compliance triggers daily civil penalties of up to $5 million per violation. The law expires five years after enactment.