Rep. Chip Roy

Maddy summaryHJRES 165 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a Department of Education rule issued in April 2024 that updated protections against sex discrimination in schools receiving federal funding. The resolution aims to disapprove this specific rule (published as 89 Fed. Reg. 33474), which would have required schools to address sex-based discrimination in educational programs. If passed, the rule would no longer be in effect, meaning schools would not need to comply with its requirements. This resolution directly affects all schools and educational programs receiving federal financial assistance, as it targets the implementation of the new nondiscrimination standard.

Maddy summaryHRES 1377 is a procedural resolution requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with all relevant documents, records, and communications about the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump within 7 days of the resolution's adoption. It specifically mandates the transfer of Secret Service protection records, DHS-SS communications, and audio/video recordings related to Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign rally on that date. The resolution does not change policy but demands transparency by directing the executive branch to disclose existing materials. It directly affects the Department of Homeland Security and its Secretary, who must comply with the 7-day deadline.

Maddy summaryThe SAVE Act (HR 8281) requires U.S. citizens to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It defines acceptable proof as documents like passports, REAL ID-compliant IDs, military IDs, or birth certificates, and mandates that states verify citizenship using information from government agencies like DHS and Social Security. States must establish processes for voters without required documentation to provide an attestation under penalty of perjury. The law also requires states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls when verified evidence shows they're not citizens. This bill directly affects all applicants registering to vote in federal elections and state election officials who must implement these requirements.

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 summaryHJRES 182 is a joint resolution that disapproves a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding placement requirements for LGBTQI+ children in foster care. The rule, published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, would have set specific standards for how foster care agencies must place these children. If enacted, this resolution would make the HHS rule unenforceable, blocking its implementation nationwide. The bill directly targets the HHS rule, preventing it from affecting foster care systems and related policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts federal agencies from engaging in voter registration or mobilization activities. It revokes Executive Order 14019 (which promoted voting access) and prohibits agencies from using federal funds to contract with nonprofits for voter registration, absentee ballot applications, or voter mobilization on agency property or websites. It also amends the Higher Education Act to ban voter registration activities in Federal Work-Study programs and requires agencies to report on past voter registration efforts within 30 days of enactment. The bill directly affects federal agencies, nonprofit organizations receiving federal funds, and college campuses operating work-study programs.

Maddy summaryHRES 1336 is a House resolution requesting Vice President Kamala Harris to initiate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. It asks her to convene Cabinet officers to formally declare President Biden unable to carry out presidential duties and assume acting presidential powers. The resolution is procedural and has no legal effect - it only makes a formal request to the Vice President. It does not change any laws or require action from the President or Cabinet.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJRES 169) is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule that would have listed six freshwater mussels as endangered and one as threatened, with critical habitat protections. It directly aims to block the rule's implementation, preventing federal protections for species like the Guadalupe Fatmucket and Texas Fawnsfoot. The resolution would nullify the rule (published June 4, 2024) under a specific legal process, meaning the listed mussels would not receive the designated endangered or threatened status and habitat protections. The bill does not create new protections but seeks to halt an existing regulatory action.

Maddy summaryHRES 1305 is a procedural resolution that formally rescinds subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee to four individuals (Stephen Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino Jr., and Peter Navarro) and withdraws the committee’s recommendations finding them in contempt of Congress. The bill specifically cancels subpoenas from September 2021, October 2021, and February 2022, along with related contempt resolutions adopted in 2021-2022. It does not alter legal proceedings but withdraws the committee’s authority to enforce these actions. The resolution is supported by House members who argue the committee was partisan and illegitimate, though the bill itself only addresses the committee’s procedural actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Attorney General and multiple federal agencies to compile detailed reports on all federal criminal offenses, including penalties, prosecution rates, and mental state requirements for each offense. It mandates creating public online indexes of these offenses, making the data freely accessible on government websites. The bill affects government agencies by requiring them to gather and publish this information but does not change any existing laws or penalties. It is a transparency measure focused on providing clear, factual data about federal criminal enforcement.