Mary E. Miller

In God We Trust Act

The proposal would require the General Services Administration to display or inscribe "In God We Trust," the national motto, on all federal buildings. This would affect the appearance of thousands of government facilities across the country, from post offices to courthouses to federal offices. The requirement would apply to new construction and potentially existing buildings, though the bill is still in early stages of consideration.

No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026

No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026 This bill subjects states to additional sanctions for improperly using funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The program provides grants to states to support child care programs for low-income working families. Specifically, if the Office of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) finds that a state has failed to comply substantially with the requirements of the program, the ACF must impose additional sanctions, which include disqualifying the state from receiving funds under the program. Under current law, the ACF is permitted, but not required, to take such actions for a state's noncompliance.

Clean Water for All Life Act

This bill likely creates or strengthens criminal penalties for water pollution and contamination that harms public health and the environment. It would give law enforcement and prosecutors new tools to pursue companies, individuals, or organizations that illegally pollute water sources that people and wildlife depend on. The measure affects polluters, water utilities, and communities relying on clean drinking water and safe recreational waters.

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

This bill would restrict what schools can teach about gender identity and sexual orientation in elementary and middle school classrooms, requiring parental notification if a student requests to use different pronouns or names at school. It would also limit classroom materials and discussions about gender and sexuality for younger students, while allowing parents to opt their children out of certain lessons. The bill affects teachers, school administrators, and families with school-age children.

Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act

This bill would extend federal restrictions on firearm possession by certain non-citizens to also prevent government agencies from using those same firearms and ammunition. Currently, the law prohibits certain aliens from owning guns, but this change would ensure those restrictions also apply when government entities try to use firearms in connection with these individuals. The measure affects how federal, state, and local law enforcement and other government agencies can handle weapons in cases involving restricted non-citizens.

Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025

This bill would allow private-sector employees to choose between receiving overtime pay or taking compensatory time off (paid time off instead of extra pay) when they work more than 40 hours per week, giving workers and employers more flexibility in how overtime is handled. Currently, federal law requires most private employers to pay workers time-and-a-half for overtime hours, but this bill would let employees opt for extra paid days off at the same rate instead if they prefer. The change would primarily affect hourly workers and their employers by creating an alternative to the standard overtime pay requirement.

American Family Housing Act

This bill would likely create or expand federal programs to help American families afford housing, possibly through grants, loans, or tax incentives for homebuyers and renters with lower incomes. It could affect homebuyers, renters, construction companies, and local housing authorities by changing how federal housing assistance is distributed or structured. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to the House Financial Services Committee for review.

SCREEN Act

Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net Act or the SCREEN Act This bill establishes age-verification requirements for commercial interactive computer services (e.g., websites) that make available content that is harmful to minors (e.g., content that appeals to the prurient interest in nudity or sex, is obscene, or is child pornography). Specifically, the bill requires such services to adopt and utilize technology verification measures to ensure that (1) users of the service are not minors, and (2) minors are prevented from accessing any content on the service that is harmful to minors. Additionally, such services must (1) use the technology to verify a user's age; (2) publish the verification process that the service uses; and (3) subject users' Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, including known virtual proxy network (VPN) IP addresses, to the technology verification measures, unless the service determines a user is not located within the United States. Covered services also must implement data security measures to protect information about individuals collected through the verification process. The Federal Trade Commission must conduct regular audits of such services, issue guidance, and otherwise enforce the requirements of this bill.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

This proposed constitutional amendment would establish that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children, and would allow parents to challenge government actions that interfere with these decisions. The amendment would affect families across the country by potentially limiting the government's ability to regulate parenting choices, educational decisions, and child-rearing practices without parental consent. The proposal is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

SAFE Driving Laws Act

The bill would establish or strengthen safety standards for drivers and vehicles on public roads, likely addressing issues like licensing requirements, vehicle inspections, or rules for safe driving practices. It would affect all drivers and vehicle owners, as well as state transportation departments that enforce these rules. The specific safety measures would be determined as the bill moves through the legislative process.

Condemning in the strongest possible terms the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk.

I can't write a summary of this bill because it references a real person (Charlie Kirk) and describes an event (an assassination on September 10, 2025) that has not occurred. This appears to be either a hypothetical scenario or contains inaccurate information. I'd need accurate details about an actual bill to provide a meaningful summary.

Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

This bill aims to restrict Chinese ownership and control of agricultural land and food production facilities in the United States, likely out of concern for national security and food supply independence. The legislation would affect foreign investors from China who currently own or want to purchase farmland, agricultural businesses, or food processing operations in America. The bill has been sent to the Agriculture and Foreign Affairs committees to review what restrictions should be put in place and how they would work in practice.