Rep. Riley M. Moore

Maddy summaryHR 4766, the Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act, creates a new military service medal for members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served at the U.S. border with Mexico during Operation Faithful Patriot or a related subsequent operation. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to design, produce, and distribute this medal to eligible service members upon their request, or to their next-of-kin if the service member has died. Individuals must apply through a formal process established by the Secretary to receive the medal, which is purely commemorative and does not confer any additional benefits or status. This is a ceremonial award, not a policy change affecting military operations or benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow national parks to add a surcharge to entrance fees for international visitors (defined as tourists on certain nonimmigrant visas). Park managers could set the fee amount to maximize revenue while maintaining visitation levels, with proceeds staying with the specific park for maintenance, visitor services, and staffing. Exceptions include no surcharge at the Washington Monument and for certain International Peace Parks managed under international agreements. A similar surcharge would apply to international visitors purchasing park passes, with those funds directed to a national restoration fund instead of local parks.

Maddy summaryHRES 594 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries. It cites specific examples like violence against Christians in Nigeria (including attacks on Palm Sunday and Yelewata), restrictions in Egypt (such as limited worship spaces and forced conversions), and blasphemy-related violence in Pakistan. The resolution urges the President to prioritize protecting persecuted Christians in U.S. foreign policy, including through diplomatic engagement and trade negotiations with affected countries. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals, but aims to influence U.S. diplomatic efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 4448, the Restoring Equal Opportunity Act, prohibits lawsuits alleging discrimination based on "disparate impact" in employment and housing. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Fair Housing Act to ban claims where a neutral policy (like a test or screening rule) unintentionally disadvantages protected groups (such as race or gender), even if there was no discriminatory intent. The bill also nullifies specific federal regulations implementing civil rights laws, removing legal grounds for such claims under current enforcement rules. This directly affects employers, housing providers, and federal agencies that enforce civil rights laws, changing how discrimination claims can be brought in court.

Maddy summaryHR 4382 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics/Paralympics and 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics/Paralympics. It specifies gold, silver, and half-dollar coin designs with defined mintage limits (e.g., up to 100,000 $5 gold coins for each event), all bearing inscriptions like "2028" or "2034" and standard coin features. A surcharge ($5-$50 per coin) is added to sales, with all funds directed to the respective Olympic committees to support event hosting and legacy programs like youth sports. The bill ensures no net cost to the government by requiring surcharge revenues to cover all design, production, and marketing expenses before funds are disbursed.

Maddy summaryHRES 571 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. It condemns two assassination attempts against the President (in Butler and West Palm Beach), honors victims Corey D. Comperatore (who died shielding his family), David Dutch, and James Copenhaver (who were critically injured), and expresses gratitude to first responders. The resolution also condemns incitement of violence against political officials and calls for unity against political violence. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally states the House’s position on these events.

Maddy summaryThe LEDGER Act (HR 4091) requires the Treasury Department to create a system tracking every government payment within 180 days of enactment. It mandates that all federal departments, agencies, and branches (executive, legislative, judicial) must report disbursements from every funding source, including how long funds remain available for spending. This system will detail each payment's origin, recipient, and timing across all government accounts. The bill directly affects all federal spending entities by standardizing expenditure tracking previously handled inconsistently.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 87 (Public Law 119-15) is a congressional disapproval resolution that prevents an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule from taking effect. The rule, submitted by the EPA on April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688), related to California’s authority to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including for heavy-duty trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and advanced clean truck requirements. By disapproving this rule, Congress blocks California from implementing these specific pollution controls under its existing waiver authority. This directly affects California’s ability to regulate motor vehicle emissions independently, as the rule would have allowed the state to enforce its own standards beyond federal requirements.

Maddy summaryHJRES 89 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle and engine pollution standards. The resolution specifically targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation" and waiver of preemption, which would have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions rules. By disapproving this rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code, Congress has nullified the EPA's action, meaning the regulation will have no legal effect. This directly affects the EPA's authority to approve California's state-level pollution control standards for motor vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how federal Bureau of Prisons employees in the "Rest of U.S." pay locality receive compensation. It directs that employees whose official worksite is in "Rest of U.S." be treated as working in the nearest other pay locality (within 200 miles) with the highest comparability payment, rather than the default "Rest of U.S." rate. This adjustment applies to all Bureau of Prisons employees, including prevailing rate staff, and takes effect 180 days after enactment. The change directly affects federal correctional officers and staff working in remote locations currently covered by the "Rest of U.S." pay rate.