Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Republican · IL · 25 bills sponsored
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act
# No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act (HR 7726) - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would prevent federal funding from going to child care facilities that have been found to repeatedly violate child care regulations or safety standards. If passed, it would deny federal subsidies and grants to these repeat violators, using funding as a penalty mechanism to encourage compliance with child care safety rules. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects child care providers (including centers and family-based care operations) that receive federal funding, as well as families who use federally-subsidized child care programs. Parents relying on subsidies could be impacted if their preferred facility loses funding eligibility. **Key provision:** The bill establishes a system to identify repeat violators and cut off their access to federal child care funding. The specific details about what constitutes a "repeat violation," how violations are tracked, and implementation procedures are not provided in the available information. **Current status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. No further action has been taken since its introduction in the 119th Congress.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the prohibition on the possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply with respect to the use of firearms and ammunition by government entities.
# HR 7703 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would amend federal law to extend existing restrictions on firearm and ammunition possession by certain non-citizens to also restrict government agencies' use of firearms and ammunition. Currently, federal law prohibits certain categories of aliens (non-citizens) from possessing firearms and ammunition. This bill would expand that prohibition to prevent government entities from using firearms and ammunition in connection with these restricted individuals—essentially applying the same restrictions to government operations that already apply to the individuals themselves. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill would primarily affect government agencies and law enforcement that work with non-citizens, as well as the non-citizen populations subject to existing firearm restrictions. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-Illinois).
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
# Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 7661) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill, introduced in the House, aims to restrict what its sponsors view as the sexualization of minors in media, entertainment, and other contexts. While specific legislative language isn't detailed in the provided information, bills with this title typically propose measures to regulate content involving children or limit certain types of sexual material targeting or depicting minors. **Who It Affects and Current Status:** The bill would potentially affect content creators, media companies, entertainment platforms, and anyone producing or distributing material involving minors. Currently, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. This means it's still in the early legislative stage and may face further review, debate, and potential amendments before any action is taken. **Note:** Without access to the full bill text, this summary provides only general context. For specific details about what restrictions or regulations the bill proposes, you would need to review the actual legislative language on Congress.gov or similar official sources.
American Family Housing Act
# American Family Housing Act Summary The American Family Housing Act (HR 7186) is a proposed law currently being reviewed in a House committee. While the bill's specific details aren't fully outlined in the available information, based on its title, it would likely address housing issues affecting American families. The bill was introduced by Representative Mary E. Miller, a Republican from Illinois, in the current congressional session. Since the bill remains in committee, it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To understand the exact provisions—such as whether it provides housing assistance, addresses affordable housing shortages, or offers tax benefits to homeowners—you would need to review the full bill text, which can be found on Congress.gov. The current status means there is no immediate timeline for when or if it will advance to a floor vote.
SCREEN Act
# SCREEN Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The SCREEN Act would require websites and online services that host sexually explicit or obscene content to verify users' ages before allowing access. If passed, these platforms would need to implement technology to confirm that users are adults and prevent minors from viewing harmful sexual material. The bill also requires companies to publicly disclose their age-verification methods and to block access attempts using VPNs or other tools that might hide a user's location. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily targets adult websites and any commercial online services that contain sexually explicit content. It would also affect the technology companies that provide age-verification services, and potentially impact all internet users by requiring them to verify their age on certain platforms. Parents and child safety advocates support such measures, while privacy advocates have raised concerns about data collection. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 1623) and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-IL). Similar age-verification proposals have been introduced in previous congressional sessions but have faced technical and privacy-related challenges.
Promoting Classical Learning Act of 2025
# Promoting Classical Learning Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Promoting Classical Learning Act of 2025 would support the expansion of classical education programs in American schools. Classical education typically emphasizes traditional subjects like literature, history, philosophy, and languages (often including Latin and Greek), organized around historical periods and ideas rather than modern curricula. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, legislation of this type generally aims to fund, promote, or create incentives for schools to adopt classical education approaches. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect students, educators, and schools interested in classical education models. It could impact school districts deciding how to structure their curricula, teachers in classical schools, and families seeking alternative educational approaches. The bill might also affect federal education funding priorities and education policy more broadly. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-IL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. At this stage, the bill has not advanced to passage.
Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act
# Summary of HR 5646: Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would restrict the use of mifepristone, a medication used in medication abortion procedures. Specifically, it would reinstate stricter federal regulations on how the drug can be distributed and used, rolling back recent FDA policy changes that expanded access to the medication. The bill would affect the conditions under which the drug can be prescribed, who can prescribe it, and how it must be administered to patients. **Who It Affects:** The bill would directly impact women seeking medication abortion services, healthcare providers (particularly those in non-hospital settings like clinics and offices), and potentially the pharmaceutical companies that distribute the drug. It would also affect abortion access nationwide by limiting availability of this method. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5646 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL). *Note: This summary is based on the bill's title and sponsorship information. For complete details on specific provisions, consult the full legislative text.*
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
# Summary of HJRES 127: Parental Rights Constitutional Amendment **What the Bill Would Do** This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish parental rights as a protected right in the U.S. Constitution. Currently, the Constitution does not explicitly mention parental rights, though courts have recognized them through case law. If passed by Congress and ratified by the states, this amendment would elevate parental authority and decision-making into constitutional law, potentially strengthening parents' legal protections regarding their children's upbringing, medical decisions, and education. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This amendment would primarily affect parents, guardians, and families across the country, as well as courts that decide cases involving parental authority. The bill could impact disputes over schooling choices, medical decisions for minors, custody arrangements, and government policies affecting parenting. However, the bill summary provided does not include the specific language detailing exactly what parental rights would be protected or how broadly they would be defined—details that would be crucial to understanding its full implications. **Current Status** As of now, HJRES 127 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Constitutional amendments require approval from two-thirds of both chambers of Congress before going to the states for ratification, making passage a significant hurdle.
SAFE Driving Laws Act
# SAFE Driving Laws Act (HR 5330) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The SAFE Driving Laws Act has been introduced in Congress, but limited details are publicly available since the bill remains in committee. Based on its title, the legislation appears focused on driving safety regulations, though the specific provisions and their scope are not detailed in the current information available. **Who It Affects:** Without access to the full bill text, it's unclear which groups would be most impacted—this could range from individual drivers to transportation companies to state motor vehicle agencies, depending on what specific driving laws the measure addresses. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No action has been taken to advance it to a vote. To learn what the bill specifically proposes, you would need to review the complete legislative text on Congress.gov or await further committee action. *Note: This summary is limited by publicly available information. For complete details about the bill's provisions, consult the official bill text on Congress.gov.*
Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act
# Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act (HR 5116) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill, introduced by Representative Mary Miller (R-IL), aims to give parents greater authority over their children's upbringing and decisions. However, the specific provisions of the bill are not publicly detailed in the available information. Without access to the bill's full text, the exact mechanisms for "empowering parents" and which decisions or protections it would cover remain unclear. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full House vote. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process and would need committee approval and debate before progressing further. **What You Should Know:** To understand the specific impact of this legislation, you would need to review the full bill text, typically available through Congress.gov. This would clarify which policies the bill targets, whether it addresses education, healthcare, parental rights in custody matters, or other areas, and how it would affect schools, medical providers, and families.
Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2025
# Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2025 (HR 5050) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2025 is currently in committee and has not yet been publicly detailed in available sources. Without access to the full bill text or summary, specific provisions cannot be confirmed at this time. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-IL) and remains in committee review. This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Note:** For a complete and accurate summary, I recommend checking Congress.gov (the official legislative tracking website) where you can read the full bill text, official summaries, and any amendments or sponsor statements that explain the legislation's specific goals and provisions.
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
# Parents Opt-in Protection Act (HR 4986) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require schools to obtain written permission from parents before collecting, using, or sharing their children's personal information. Currently, schools operate under federal privacy laws that allow them to share student data in certain circumstances without explicit parental consent. This bill would change that by requiring schools to get parents to "opt in"—actively agree—before handling sensitive student information, rather than allowing data sharing unless parents "opt out." **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The legislation primarily affects K-12 schools, parents, and students. It would give parents greater control over what personal data schools can collect and how that information is used or shared with third parties (such as educational technology companies or researchers). The bill establishes a parental consent requirement as the default approach to student data privacy, shifting the burden to schools to request permission rather than asking parents to prevent data sharing. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. No major action has been taken on the legislation at this time.
Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act
# Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 4706 is designed to restrict Chinese investment and ownership in U.S. agricultural land and residential property. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to prevent foreign ownership of American farmland and homes, citing national security and food independence concerns. The bill would likely establish rules or prohibitions on how much agricultural or residential property Chinese nationals and companies could purchase or control. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact Chinese investors interested in buying U.S. farmland and residential real estate, as well as Americans selling to foreign buyers. It could also affect agricultural producers and the real estate market by potentially reducing foreign investment and competition for land purchases. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and the bill would need committee approval and House passage before moving to the Senate for consideration.
Interstate Obscenity Definition Act
# Interstate Obscenity Definition Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (HR 3297) would establish a federal standard for defining obscene material that states could use in their own obscenity laws. Currently, each state can set its own definitions of what counts as obscene content, which can vary significantly from state to state. This bill would create a uniform federal definition that states could adopt, potentially making it easier to prosecute obscenity cases across state lines and reducing confusion caused by conflicting state standards. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This bill would primarily affect law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and potentially online platforms or publishers operating across multiple states. It would also impact individuals and businesses involved in producing or distributing content that could be classified as obscene. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process with no further action taken. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass through committee review, receive a floor vote in the House, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.
SAFE Home Act
# SAFE Home Act (HR 3247) - Summary Unfortunately, I don't have access to the detailed text or provisions of this specific bill (HR 3247 from the 119th Congress). While I can see it's sponsored by Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) and is currently in committee, I cannot provide accurate details about what it would do without access to the full bill text. **To get reliable information about this bill, I'd recommend:** - Visiting Congress.gov and searching "HR 3247" for the complete text and summary - Checking the bill's official summary section on Congress.gov - Reading the sponsor's official statement about the bill's purpose If you have access to the bill text and would like me to summarize it, feel free to share that information and I'd be happy to explain it in plain language.
Love Them Both Act of 2025
# Love Them Both Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Love Them Both Act of 2025 (HR 2644) is a proposed federal law that would prohibit federal funding for abortion services and organizations that provide abortions. The bill's title reflects its stated purpose of protecting both pregnant individuals and unborn life. If passed, it would restrict how federal dollars—including Medicare and other government health programs—could be used for abortion-related care. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would affect pregnant women seeking abortion services, healthcare providers and clinics that offer abortions, and federal health programs like Medicaid. Currently, the bill is in committee review, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As a Republican-sponsored measure, it aligns with broader conservative efforts to limit abortion access at the federal level. **Note**: Without access to the bill's full text, this summary is based on the title and sponsorship information. For detailed provisions and exact restrictions, the full legislative text should be reviewed through Congress.gov.
Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025
# Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025 (HR 2452) is a bill currently being reviewed by a House committee. Based on its title, the bill appears to address safety concerns affecting girls, though specific details about its provisions are not publicly available in the basic information provided. To understand exactly what policies it proposes, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed. **Who It Affects and Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-IL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee review, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill's impact would depend on its specific provisions once the full text is examined. **Next Steps:** For detailed information about what this bill specifically proposes and which committees are reviewing it, you can visit Congress.gov and search for "HR 2452" to access the full legislative text and track its progress through Congress.
Defining Male and Female Act of 2025
# Defining Male and Female Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 2378 would establish federal legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on biological sex at birth. The bill aims to standardize how these terms are used across federal law, policies, and programs. While the full text isn't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically seek to clarify sex-based distinctions in areas like sports, housing, healthcare, and employment where federal rules currently apply. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill would potentially impact federal agencies, schools and universities receiving federal funding, federal employees, and various federal programs. It could affect policies related to Title IX (education), healthcare services, and other federally-regulated areas. Currently, HR 2378 is in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) in the 119th Congress. **Note:** The specific provisions aren't detailed in available summaries. For complete details on exactly what definitions would be used or which specific programs would be affected, reviewing the full bill text would be necessary.
Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act
# Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to improve home care services for seniors and people with disabilities by addressing labor standards and wages in the home care industry. The legislation would establish or modify standards for home care workers—people who provide in-home assistance with daily activities, health care, and other support services. The bill also covers adult day care services, which provide supervised care and activities for seniors and disabled individuals during daytime hours. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts seniors and people with disabilities who receive or may need home care services. It also affects home care workers and adult day care providers, potentially changing their wages, working conditions, and labor protections. Indirectly, it could affect families who hire caregivers and insurance or government programs (like Medicaid) that pay for these services. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. As of now, no further action has been taken. For a bill to become law, it must pass through committee review, receive approval from both the House and Senate, and be signed by the President.
No Solar Panels on Fertile Farmland Act of 2025
# Summary: No Solar Panels on Fertile Farmland Act of 2025 **What the bill would do:** This legislation would prevent people and companies from claiming federal tax credits for installing solar panels and other renewable energy equipment on prime farmland. Currently, the federal government offers tax credits covering up to 30% of installation costs for residential solar systems, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, and battery storage. This bill would eliminate those tax breaks specifically for projects built on high-quality agricultural land, though the credits would still apply elsewhere. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily targets farmers considering renewable energy installations on their property, solar companies looking to develop projects on agricultural land, and renewable energy investors. It could also indirectly affect consumers by potentially reducing the economic incentive for solar development in agricultural regions. **Key provision & status:** The bill defines "prime farmland" as land classified by the USDA as having the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing crops. Currently, the bill is in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Dignity for Aborted Children Act
# Dignity for Aborted Children Act (HR 798) - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** If passed, this bill would require abortion providers to give patients a choice in how fetal tissue from an abortion is handled. Patients could either keep the tissue themselves or allow the provider to handle it. If the provider handles it, they would be required to arrange for the tissue to be buried or cremated within seven days, following state laws about human remains. Abortion providers would also need to keep records of these choices and submit annual reports to the Department of Health and Human Services documenting compliance. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects abortion providers and patients seeking abortions. Key requirements include: obtaining the patient's informed consent for one of the two disposition methods, maintaining documentation in medical records, ensuring proper burial or cremation within a specific timeframe, and submitting compliance reports to federal health officials. Providers who violate these requirements could face civil penalties. **Current Status** The bill (HR 798) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-IL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Second Chance for Moms Act
# Second Chance for Moms Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Second Chance for Moms Act would require new labeling requirements for mifepristone (the "abortion pill"), specifically mandating that labels include information about the hormone progesterone. The bill would also establish a telephone hotline related to this information. Mifepristone is a FDA-approved medication used to end pregnancies up to 10 weeks gestation when combined with another drug called misoprostol. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would primarily affect women considering medication abortion, healthcare providers who prescribe mifepristone, and pharmaceutical companies that manufacture the drug. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Mary E. Miller (R-IL).
Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act of 2025
# Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would restrict how the FDA can approve and regulate abortion medications. Specifically, it would prevent the FDA from classifying pregnancy as an illness when evaluating abortion drugs for approval. The bill would also retroactively nullify the FDA's previous approval of mifepristone (a medication used in medication abortion), requiring it to go through the approval process again under new standards that prohibit treating pregnancy as an illness. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily affect women seeking medication abortion and the companies that manufacture abortion drugs. It would also impact how the FDA regulates these medications going forward. The legislation reflects a disagreement over whether pregnancy should be considered a medical condition for regulatory purposes—supporters argue pregnancy is a normal state rather than an illness, while opponents contend that regulating abortion drugs like other medications is standard FDA practice. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL) in the 119th Congress.
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025
# Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed federal law would require doctors and clinics to notify at least one parent before performing an abortion on anyone under 18 years old (with limited exceptions). The bill mandates a 96-hour waiting period after notification before the procedure could occur. Parents would also be able to sue in federal court to stop an abortion. Violations would result in criminal penalties including fines and up to one year in prison. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill directly affects minors seeking abortions, their parents, and healthcare providers. Two main exceptions exist: parental notification can be waived if there's a medical emergency or if the minor is a victim of physical abuse. The law applies only to "unemancipated" minors (those not legally independent from their parents). **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 799) is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Mary Miller (R-IL). Parental notification laws already exist in many states with varying requirements, so this would establish a nationwide federal standard.