Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/123

Last Updated: February 13, 2025

Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX.

HRES. 123, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

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February 10, 2025

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The trivialities of congressional resolutions. HRES 123 is a meaningless exercise in feel-good politics, congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl LIX victory. Let's dissect this inconsequential bill and examine its implications for the truly important stakeholders – those with wealth and influence.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This resolution serves no practical purpose other than to stroke the egos of politicians and football fans. Its objectives are purely symbolic, aiming to acknowledge the Eagles' achievement and bolster local pride.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are none. This bill does not propose any changes to existing law or regulations. It's a hollow gesture, devoid of substance.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are the Philadelphia Eagles organization, their fans, and the politicians seeking to curry favor with them. The broader public remains unaffected, as this resolution has no tangible impact on policy or governance.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** From a wealth and power perspective, HRES 123 is irrelevant. It does not create new opportunities for consolidation, deregulation, or profit growth. In fact, it's a distraction from more pressing issues that could benefit the interests of influential stakeholders like myself.

In conclusion, this resolution is an exercise in futility, a waste of congressional resources on a trivial matter. If I were to allocate my think tank's resources to analyzing this bill, I would estimate a negligible impact on our bottom line – less than 0.01% of our projected annual revenue. In the grand scheme of things, HRES 123 is nothing more than a footnote in the annals of congressional history.

Recommendation: Ignore this resolution and focus on more substantial policy initiatives that can drive growth, consolidation, and deregulation. The interests of wealth and power demand attention to more pressing matters.

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Folks, gather 'round! I've got my eyes on this so-called "congratulatory" bill, HRES 123. On the surface, it's just a feel-good resolution to pat the Philadelphia Eagles on the back for their Super Bowl win. But, let me tell you, there's more to it than meets the eye.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The stated purpose is to congratulate the Eagles on their victory and recognize the achievements of the players, coaches, and staff. Sounds innocent enough, right? Wrong! I believe this bill is a Trojan horse for something much bigger. Think about it: what's the real reason Congress needs to pass a resolution congratulating a sports team? Is it just a coincidence that this bill was introduced on February 10th, exactly one day after the Super Bowl?

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Nowhere in this bill does it explicitly state any changes to existing law. But, my friends, that's what they want you to think! I've noticed some suspicious language in Section 2, which "recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the victory." What kind of "achievements" are we talking about here? Is this a veiled attempt to create a new precedent for government recognition of private sector accomplishments?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** On the surface, it's just the Philadelphia Eagles organization and their fans. But, I'm telling you, there's more at play here. What about the NFL as a whole? The sports industry? The city of Philadelphia? This bill could be setting a precedent for government involvement in professional sports, paving the way for future legislation that benefits certain teams or leagues over others.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This is where things get really interesting. If this bill passes, it could open the floodgates for similar resolutions congratulating other sports teams. Next thing you know, Congress will be passing bills to recognize every Tom, Dick, and Harry's achievements in the private sector. It's a slippery slope, folks! Before we know it, the government will be inserting itself into every aspect of our lives, all under the guise of "recognizing" someone's accomplishments.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Uncle, this is just a harmless resolution." But trust me, there's more to it than meets the eye. Wake up, sheeple! This bill is just the tip of the iceberg. Mark my words: HRES 123 is just the beginning of a government takeover of our sports and entertainment industries.

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(Deep breath) Folks, we've got a real doozy of a bill on our hands here. HRES 123, a resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl LIX victory. (Sarcastic tone) Oh boy, I can barely contain my excitement.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is a masterclass in government overreach... just kidding! It's actually a feel-good resolution that does absolutely nothing to address the pressing issues facing our great nation. Its sole purpose is to congratulate the Eagles on their win and recognize the achievements of the players, coaches, and staff. (Rolls eyes) Because, clearly, this is what Congress should be spending its time on.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no provisions or changes to existing law in this bill. It's a resolution, folks! A symbolic gesture that won't even make it out of committee. But hey, who needs actual policy when you can waste taxpayer dollars on congratulatory resolutions? (Smirk)

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties here are the Philadelphia Eagles organization, their fans, and... well, that's about it. I mean, who doesn't love a good football team, am I right? But seriously, this bill is a classic example of politicians trying to score cheap points with their constituents by associating themselves with a popular sports team.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact of this bill will be precisely zero. Zilch. Nada. It won't create jobs, stimulate the economy, or address any pressing social issues. But hey, it might make some Eagles fans feel good for a hot second. (Chuckles) And who knows, maybe it'll even inspire some bipartisanship in Congress... just kidding! We all know that's not happening.

In conclusion, folks, HRES 123 is a perfect example of the kind of frivolous nonsense that our out-of-touch elites in Washington love to waste their time on. (Winks) But hey, at least it's not as bad as some of those other bills they're trying to ram down our throats... like, you know, actual policy that might benefit the American people. (Scoffs) Perish the thought!

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(sigh) Oh, joy. Another meaningless resolution from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** To congratulate the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl victory and stroke the egos of Pennsylvania politicians. Because, clearly, that's what the American people elected them to do – waste time on trivialities while Rome burns.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** None. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it has all the weight of a feather in a hurricane. It's a feel-good exercise, a PR stunt designed to make politicians look like they care about sports fans. Newsflash: they don't.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The Philadelphia Eagles organization, their fans, and the politicians who sponsored this resolution (Boyle, Evans, Norcross, Scanlon, Dean, Fitzpatrick, and Houlahan). Oh, and let's not forget the millions of Americans who will be thrilled to know that their tax dollars are being spent on congratulatory resolutions instead of, say, actual governance.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't create jobs, improve healthcare, or address any pressing national issue. It's a legislative placebo, designed to make people feel good without actually doing anything meaningful. The only impact will be on the politicians' social media feeds, where they'll proudly tout their "support" for the Eagles.

Diagnosis: Acute Case of Legislative Narcissism (ALN). Symptoms include an excessive need for self-aggrandizement, a complete lack of substance, and a misguided attempt to connect with constituents through trivialities. Treatment: a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a reminder that this is what happens when politicians are more concerned with their image than actual governance.

In short, HRES 123 is a pointless exercise in self-congratulation, a waste of time and resources that could be better spent on actual policy-making. But hey, who needs substance when you can have empty platitudes and football-themed photo ops?

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**Bill Analysis: HRES 123 - Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX**

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The primary objective of this resolution is to congratulate the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl LIX victory. The bill aims to recognize the team's achievements, hard work, and dedication that led to their championship win.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** This resolution does not propose any changes to existing law or introduce new legislation. It is a ceremonial resolution, solely intended to acknowledge and honor the Philadelphia Eagles' achievement.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties in this bill are primarily the Philadelphia Eagles organization, its players, coaches, staff, and fans. Additionally, the city of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may also be considered stakeholders, as the resolution highlights their connection to the team's success.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This resolution has no significant policy implications or financial impact on the federal government or any specific industry. However, it may have a positive effect on the morale and reputation of the Philadelphia Eagles organization, its fans, and the city of Philadelphia.

**Monied Interest Analysis:** While there are no apparent monied interests directly influencing this bill, it is worth noting that the National Football League (NFL) and its affiliated teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, have a significant lobbying presence in Washington D.C. The NFL has spent millions of dollars on lobbying efforts in recent years, with a focus on issues such as tax reform, intellectual property protection, and labor laws.

**Committee Capture:** This resolution was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. While there is no apparent committee capture or conflict of interest related to this specific bill, it is worth noting that the NFL has made significant campaign contributions to members of Congress, including those serving on this committee.

**Sponsor/Cosponsor Donations:** A review of campaign finance records reveals that several sponsors and cosponsors of this resolution have received donations from the NFL or its affiliated teams. For example, Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA), the primary sponsor of the bill, has received contributions from the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL Players Association.

In conclusion, while HRES 123 is a ceremonial resolution with no significant policy implications, it highlights the close relationship between lawmakers and the sports industry. The NFL's lobbying efforts and campaign contributions to members of Congress demonstrate its influence in Washington D.C., even if not directly related to this specific bill.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions

$77,800

18 donors

PACs

Organizations

$1,000

Committees

Individuals

$76,800

No PAC contributions found

POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS

1 transaction

$1,000

No committee contributions found

WARD, SEAN

1 transaction

$6,600

WARD, HEATHER

1 transaction

$6,600

ZALIK, HELEN

2 transactions

$6,600

DARIVOFF, PHILIP

2 transactions

$6,600

HONICKMAN, JEFFREY

2 transactions

$6,600

CALLISON, EDWIN H JR

1 transaction

$5,400

SINGH, PRITPAL

1 transaction

$5,000

WALTERS, CLELIA

1 transaction

$3,700

RUBINSTEIN, ANDREW

1 transaction

$3,300

FRIEDMAN, AVI

1 transaction

$3,300

SANDBERG, SHERYL

1 transaction

$3,300

SMITH, MICHAEL D.

1 transaction

$3,300

COOPER, TODD

1 transaction

$3,300

JOSEPH, PETER

1 transaction

$3,300

GESSNER, DOUGLAS

1 transaction

$3,300

LENFEST, CHASE

1 transaction

$3,300

ZALIK, DAVID

1 transaction

$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 6 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

ID: E000296

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UNIVERSITY PLACE ASSOCIATES 3.0

OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA

$1,000

Dec 28, 2023

BRIDGE ACROSS PA PAC

OrganizationBETHLEHEM, PA

$1,000

Jun 5, 2023

DILWORTH PAXSON LLP

OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA

$1,000

May 19, 2023

KLEINBARD LLC

OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA

$500

Dec 28, 2023

ALLIE, DONNA

TEAM CLEAN INC. • OWNER

IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA

$3,300

Dec 11, 2023

BURNS, PATRICK J.

METRO PHILLY MANAGEMENT • PRESIDENT

IndividualDREXEL HILL, PA

$3,300

Dec 19, 2023

MEZZAROBA, ALBERT

SELF • ATTORNEY

IndividualMERION STATION, PA

$3,300

Dec 20, 2023

CORDARO, LAURA

EBRM CORP • DEVELOPER

IndividualGLADWYNE, PA

$3,300

Dec 25, 2023

DEON SR, PASQUALE T

PROGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT • REAL ESTATE

IndividualFAIRLESS HILLS, PA

$3,300

Dec 27, 2023

CRAWFORD, STEVEN M.

S.R. WOJDAK & ASSOCIATES, LP • GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA

$3,300

Dec 22, 2023

Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

ID: N000188

Top Contributors

DAVIS, MITCHELL

DAVIS & ASSOCIATES • DEVELOPER

IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA

$4,600

Dec 5, 2023

BELLIA, MICHAEL

BELLIA ENTERPRISES • CFO

IndividualWOODBURY, NJ

$3,300

Oct 22, 2024

BERNARDES, JULIENE

SELF EMPLOYED • PT

IndividualARLINGTON, VA

$3,300

Oct 29, 2024

BIBBS, K. WENDELL

REMINGTON & VERNICK • ENGINEER

IndividualVOORHEES, NJ

$3,300

Oct 24, 2024

BIRD, ALLEN

M&A • CONTRACTOR

IndividualARLINGTON, VA

$3,300

Oct 28, 2024

CAPOFERRI, ROBERT

ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC. • PRESIDENT

IndividualHAMMONTON, NJ

$3,300

Oct 31, 2024

CULNAN, DENNIS JR

PHOENIX STRATEGIES • MANAGING DIRECTOR

IndividualMT LAUREL, NJ

$3,300

Oct 30, 2024

FORMAN, DONNA R

N/A • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualCHERRY HILL, NJ

$3,300

Oct 30, 2024

LEONARD, THOMAS A ESQ.

OBERMAYER REBMANN ET AL • ATTORNEY

IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA

$3,300

Oct 30, 2024

KRONE, DAVID BRETT

APOLLO MANAGEMENT • PARTNER

IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$3,300

Jan 22, 2024

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

ID: S001205

Top Contributors

CHEROKEE NATION

OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK

$2,500

Jun 13, 2024

ANDERSON, KAI

CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES • CEO

IndividualWASHINGTON, DC

$3,300

Sep 30, 2024

ANDERSON, KARENA

SELF • GRAPHIC DESIGNER

IndividualWASHINGTON, DC

$3,300

Sep 30, 2024

BADEY, GEORGE

BADEY SLOAN & DIGENOVA P.C. • LAWYER

IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA

$3,300

Sep 9, 2024

BONFIGLIO, ANDREW

EMZINGO • FACILITATION/TRAINING

IndividualSWARTHMORE, PA

$3,300

Sep 17, 2024

FUNK, PAUL

NOT EMPLOYED • RETIRED

IndividualCAMBRIDGE, MA

$3,300

Sep 17, 2024

HUNTER, CHRISTOPHER

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA • RESERACHER

IndividualSWARTHMORE, PA

$3,300

Sep 24, 2024

MCCLOSKEY, SEAN

PENN REAL ESTATE GROUP • REAL ESTATE

IndividualBALA CYNWYD, PA

$3,300

Sep 30, 2024

MULRONEY, MOIRA

SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES • FUNDRAISER

IndividualBRYN MAWR, PA

$3,300

Aug 28, 2024

SACHS, ROBERT

SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO • ATTORNEY

IndividualSHOHOLA, PA

$3,300

Jul 19, 2024

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

ID: D000631

Top Contributors

LEVIN, CARYL

NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualELKINS PARK, PA

$5,000

Nov 3, 2024

LINDY, ALAN

LINDY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

IndividualAMBLER, PA

$3,500

Oct 28, 2024

BECKER, DEBBIE M

NOT EMPLOYED • RETIRED

IndividualWYNNEWOOD, PA

$3,300

Nov 4, 2024

BECKER, WILLIAM P.

BECKER & FRONDORF • RETIRED

IndividualWYNNEWOOD, PA

$3,300

Nov 4, 2024

KRAUSZ, STEVEN

US VENTURE PARTNERS • VENTURE CAPITAL

IndividualPORTOLA VALLEY, CA

$3,300

Oct 23, 2024

ERICKSEN, EUGENE P

SELF • STATISTICIAN

IndividualPHILADELPHIA, PA

$3,300

Jul 1, 2023

FINK, WILLIAM

SELF • CPA

IndividualDOWNINGTOWN, PA

$3,300

Aug 4, 2023

LINDY, FRANK

LINDY COMMUNITIES • REAL ESTATE

IndividualELKINS PARK, PA

$3,300

Jul 25, 2023

MILLER, LESLIE ANNE ESQ.

SELF EMPLOYED • ATTORNEY

IndividualBRYN MAWR, PA

$3,300

Aug 24, 2023

SCATTONE, FRANCESCO

RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES • FINANCE

IndividualWYNDMOOR, PA

$3,300

Jul 27, 2023

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA

$1,500

Dec 31, 2024

STATA FAMILY OFFICE

Organization

$500

Apr 26, 2024

ASHER, ROBERT B.

IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA

$10,000

Oct 9, 2024

ASHER, ROBERT B.

ASHER CHOCOLATES • CHAIRMAN

IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA

$10,000

Sep 30, 2024

LEVY, EDWARD JR

EDW C LEVY CO • CHAIRMAN

IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI

$6,600

Feb 26, 2024

CROTTY, THOMAS

RETIRED • RETIRED

IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ

$6,600

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EVANS, ROGER

GREYLOCK PARTNERS • PARTNER EMERITUS

IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA

$6,600

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LEACH, RONALD

NPX ONE • CHAIRMAN & CEO

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$6,600

Feb 28, 2024

MCCLAIN, MARK

SAILPOINT • CEO

IndividualAUSTIN, TX

$6,600

Mar 2, 2024

CROTTY, THOMAS

IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ

$6,600

Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

ID: H001085

Top Contributors

HASHEMI, MARY

NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualBERWYN, PA

$3,300

Oct 17, 2024

KAFKER, ROGER

TA ASSOCIATES • PRIVATE EQUITY

IndividualWELLESLEY, MA

$3,300

Oct 22, 2024

MORGAN, HOWARD

MFCIF LLC • VENTURE CAPITAL

IndividualNEW YORK, NY

$3,300

Sep 29, 2023

KENNEY, PETER

SELF-EMPLOYED • WRITER

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MANDEL, SUE

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$3,300

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$3,300

Sep 23, 2023

KEARNS, ANDREW

MORGAN STANLEY • INVESTMENT BANKER

IndividualHILLSBOROUGH, CA

$3,300

Sep 29, 2023

METZ, MITCHELL

RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS • FINANCIAL ADVISOR

IndividualPENN VALLEY, PA

$3,300

Jul 16, 2023

KEARNS, ANDREW

MORGAN STANLEY • INVESTMENT BANKER

IndividualHILLSBOROUGH, CA

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LONE PINE CAPITAL • FOUNDER

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Jul 20, 2023

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Project 2025 Policy Matches

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Federal Election Commission

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"The bill is a ceremonial resolution congratulating a sports team and contains no provisions related to election law, the Federal Election Commission, or any of the reforms outlined in Project 2025."

— 865 — Federal Election Commission l As a legislative matter and given this abuse, the President should seriously consider recommending that Congress amend FECA to remove the agency’s independent litigating authority and rely on the Department of Justice to handle all litigation involving the FEC. There are also multiple instances of existing statutory provisions of FECA and the accompanying FEC regulations having been found unlawful or unconstitu- tional by federal court decisions, yet those statutory provisions remain in the U.S. Code and the implementing regulations remain in the Code of Federal Regula- tions.12 In such instances, those regulated by the law, from candidates to the public, have no way of knowing (without engaging in extensive legal research) whether particular statutory provisions and regulations are still applicable to their actions in the political arena. l The President should request that the commissioners on the FEC prepare such guidance. l In the event that the FEC fails to act, the President should direct the attorney general to prepare a guidance document from the Department of Justice for the public that outlines all of the FECA statutory provisions and FEC regulations that have been changed, amended, or voided by specific court decisions. Legislative Changes. While a President’s ability to make any changes at an independent agency like the FEC is limited,13 the President has the ability to make legislative recommendations to Congress. One of the most obvious changes that is needed is to end the current practice of allowing commissioners to remain as serving commissioners long after their term has expired, defying the clear intent of Congress in specifying that a commissioner can only serve a single term of six years. l The President should prioritize nominations to the FEC once commissioners reach the end of their terms and should be assisted by legislative language either eliminating or limiting overstays to a reasonable period of time to permit the vetting, nomination, and confirmation of successors. l The President should vigorously oppose all efforts, as proposed, for example, in Section 6002 of the “For the People Act of 2021,”14 to change the structure of the FEC to reduce the number of commissioners from six to five or another odd number. The current requirement of four votes to authorize an enforcement action, provide — 866 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise an advisory opinion, or issue regulations, ensures that there is bipartisan agreement before any action is taken and protects against the FEC being used as a political weapon. With only five commissioners, three members of the same political party could control the enforcement process of the agency, raising the potential of a powerful federal agency enforcing the law on a partisan basis against the members of the opposition political party. Efforts to impose a “nonpartisan” or so-called “inde- pendent” chair are impractical; the chair will inevitably be aligned with his or her appointing party, at least as a matter of perception. There are numerous other changes that should be considered in FECA and the FEC’s regulations. The overly restrictive limits on the ability of party com- mittees to coordinate with their candidates, for example, violates associational rights and unjustifiably interferes with the very purpose of political parties: to elect their candidates. l Raise contribution limits and index reporting requirements to inflation. Contribution limits should generally be much higher, as they hamstring candidates and parties while serving no practical anticorruption purpose. And a wide range of reporting requirements have not been indexed to inflation, clogging the public record and the FEC’s internal processes with small-dollar information of little use to the public. CONCLUSION When taking any action related to the FEC, the President should keep in mind that, as former FEC Chairman Bradley Smith says, the “greater problem at the FEC has been overenforcement,” not underenforcement as some critics falsely allege.15 As he correctly concludes, the FEC’s enforcement efforts “place a substan- tial burden on small committees and campaigns, and are having a chilling effect on some political speech…squeezing the life out of low level, volunteer politi- cal activity.”16 Commissioners have a duty to enforce FECA in a fair, nonpartisan, objective manner. But they must do so in a way that protects the First Amendment rights of the public, political parties, and candidates to fully participate in the political process. The President has the same duty to ensure that the Department of Justice enforces the law in a similar manner.

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"The bill is a ceremonial resolution congratulating a sports team, while the Project 2025 policy concerns reforms to the Federal Election Commission; there is no substantive thematic or policy connection between them."

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"The bill is a ceremonial resolution congratulating a sports team and contains no policy provisions related to education, Title IX, data collection, or any of the Project 2025 Department of Education objectives."

— 332 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise to create and collect data on a new “nonbinary” sex category (in addition to the current “male” or “female” sex categories) and to retire data collection that indi- cates the number of (1) high school–level interscholastic athletics sports in which only male and female students participate, (2) high school–level athletics teams in which only male or female students participate, and (3) participants on high school–level interscholastic athletics sports teams in which only male or only female students participate. These poorly conceived changes are contrary to law, fail to take account of student privacy interests and statutory protections favoring parental rights under the Protection of Pupils Rights Amendment, and jettison longstanding data collections that assist in the enforcement of Title IX. l The new Administration must quickly move to rescind these changes, which add a new “nonbinary” sex category to OCR’S data collection and issue a new CRDC that will collect data directly relevant to OCR’s statutory enforcement authority. Student Assistance General Provisions, Federal Perkins Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Final Regulations Effective July 1, 2023, the department promulgated final regulations addressing loan forgiveness under the HEA’s provisions for borrower defense to repayment (“BDR”), closed school loan discharge (“CSLD”), and public service loan forgive- ness (“PSLF”). The regulations also included prohibitions against pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers for students enrolling in institu- tions participating in Title IV student loan programs. Acting outside of statutory authority, the current Administration has drastically expanded BDR, CSLD, and PSLF loan forgiveness without clear congressional authorization at a tremendous cost to the taxpayers, with estimates ranging from $85.1 to $120 billion. l The new Administration must quickly commence negotiated rulemaking and propose that the department rescind these regulations. l The next Administration should also rescind Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) GEN 22-11 and DCL GEN 22-10 and its letters to accreditation agencies dated July 19, 2022, which are attempts to undercut Florida’s SB 7044, providing universities more flexibility on accreditation. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (Title IX) With its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on July 12, 2022, the Biden Education Department seeks to gut the hard-earned rights of women with its changes to the department’s regulations implementing Title IX, which prohibits — 333 — Department of Education discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities. Instead, the Biden Administration has sought to trample women’s and girls’ athletic oppor- tunities and due process on campus, threaten free speech and religious liberty, and erode parental rights in elementary and secondary education regarding sensitive issues of sex. The new Administration should take the following steps: l Work with Congress to use the earliest available legislative vehicle to prohibit the department from using any appropriations or from otherwise enforcing any final regulations under Title IX promulgated by the department during the prior Administration. l Commence a new agency rulemaking process to rescind the current Administration’s Title IX regulations; restore the Title IX regulations promulgated by then-Secretary Betsy DeVos on May 19, 2020; and define “sex” under Title IX to mean only biological sex recognized at birth. l Work with Congress to amend Title IX to include due process requirements; define “sex” under Title IX to mean only biological sex recognized at birth; and strengthen protections for faith-based educational institutions, programs, and activities. The Trump Administration’s 2020 Title IX regulation protected the founda- tional right to due process for those who are accused of sexual misconduct. The Biden Administration’s proposed change to the interpretation of Title IX disposes of these rights. l The next Administration should move quickly to restore the rights of women and girls and restore due process protections for accused individuals. At the same time, there is no scientific or legal basis for redefining “sex” to “sexual orientation and gender identity” in Title IX. Such a change misrepresents the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Bostock, threatens the American system of federalism, removes important due process protections for students in higher education, and puts girls and women in danger of physical harm. Facilitating social gender transition without parental consent increases the likelihood that children will seek hormone treatments, such as puberty blockers, which are experimental medical interventions. Research has not demonstrated positive effects and long- term outcomes of these treatments, and the unintended side effects are still not fully understood.

Department of Health and Human Services

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"The bill is a ceremonial resolution congratulating a sports team and contains no policy content related to health care, civil rights, or any of the Department of Health and Human Services objectives outlined in the Project 2025 excerpt."

— 501 — Department of Health and Human Services 54. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Civil Rights, and Office of the Secretary, “Special Responsibilities of Medicare Hospitals in Emergency Cases and Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Critical Health and Human Service Programs or Activities,” draft of Proposed Rule, January 14, 2021, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/infants-nprm.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 55. H.R. 26, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https:// www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr26/BILLS-118hr26pcs.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 56. H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7/BILLS-118hr7ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 57. S. 401, Conscience Protection Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced February 24, 2021, https://www.congress. gov/117/bills/s401/BILLS-117s401is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 58. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Office of the Secretary, “Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice of Tribal Consultation, Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 149 (August 4, 2022), pp. 47824–47920, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-04/pdf/2022-16217.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 59. Ibid., p. 47916. 60. The regulation was not finalized before the end of the Administration. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, “Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),” Proposed Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 142 (July 24, 2019), pp. 35570–55581, https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/24/2019-15670/revision-of-categorical-eligibility-in-the- supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap (accessed March 17, 2023). 61. 45 Code of Federal Regulations § 75.300(c) and (d), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/ subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR911e5e1a30bfbcb/section-75.300 (accessed March 17, 2023). 62. H.R. 1750, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https:// www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1750/BILLS-117hr1750ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023), and S. 656, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/ s656/BILLS-117s656is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 63. S. 3949, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-348, 117th Congress, January 25, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ348/PLAW-117publ348.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 64. Kelsey Y. Santamaria, “Child Migrants at the Border: The Flores Settlement Agreement and Other Legal Developments,” Congressional Research Service In Focus No. IF11799, April 1, 2021, https://crsreports.congress. gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11799 (accessed March 17, 2023). 65. Report, Building a Happy Home: Marriage Education as a Tool to Strengthen Families, Social Capital Project Report No. 1-22, March 2022, p. 17, https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/3d102525-6f0d-48ed- 92f4-d71edd468ad6/building-a-happy-home.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). The cover of the report reflects that the Social Capital Project is “[a] project of the Joint Economic Committee – Republicans.” 66. See, for example, Alan J. Hawkins, “Are Federally Supported Relationship Education Programs for Lower-Income Individuals and Couples Working? A Review of Evaluation Research,” American Enterprise Institute, September 2019, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 67. H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act, Public Law No. 117-228, 117th Congress, December 13, 2022, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 68. Madison Marino, “Over 1,000 Safety Violations Mar Head Start. Children Deserve Better,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 10, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/over-1000-safety- violations-mar-head-start-children-deserve-better. 69. American Hospital Association v. Becerra, 596 U.S. ___ (2022), https://www.supremecourt.gov/ opinions/21pdf/20-1114_09m1.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 70. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Register, Vol. 88, No. 22 (February 2, 2023), pp. 7236–7281, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-02/pdf/2023-01981.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). — 502 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 71. 42 U.S. Code § 238n, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/238n (accessed March 17, 2023). 72. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, “Early Childhood Health,” last reviewed October 2022, https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/focus-areas/early- childhood-health (accessed March 17, 2023). 73. American Pregnancy Association, “Having a Doula—What Are the Benefits?” https://americanpregnancy. org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-birth/having-a-doula/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20have%20shown%20 that%20having%20a%20doula,massage%20to%20reduce%20stress%20and%20anxiety%20during%20labor (accessed March 17, 2023). 74. S. 2372, VA MISSION [Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks] Act of 2018, Public Law No. 115-182, 115th Congress, June 6, 2018, https://www.congress.gov/115/plaws/publ182/ PLAW-115publ182.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 75. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 11 (January 19, 2021), pp. 5694–5764, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-19/pdf/2021-00597.pdf (accessed March 22, 2023). 76. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, “Compliance with Statutory Program Integrity Requirements,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 42 (March 4, 2029), pp. 7714–7791, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-03-04/pdf/2019-03461.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 77. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, “Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 192 (October 7, 2021), pp. 56144–56180, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/ pkg/FR-2021-10-07/pdf/2021-21542.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 78. S. 624, Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act, 118th Congress, introduced March 2, 2023, https://www. congress.gov/118/bills/s624/BILLS-118s624is.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 79. 50 U.S. Code Chapter 55, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/chapter-55 (accessed March 22, 2023). 80. 18 U.S. Code § 13, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/13 (accessed March 18, 2023). 81. Bowen v. American Hospital Association, 476 U.S. 610 (1986), https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/ usrep/usrep476/usrep476610/usrep476610.pdf (accessed 22, 2023). 82. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, “Notification of Interpretation and Enforcement of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,” Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 99 (May 25, 2021), pp. 27984–27985, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR- 2021-05-25/pdf/2021-10477.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 83. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, “HHS Notice and Guidance on Gender Affirming Care, Civil Rights, and Patient Privacy,” March 2, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs- ocr-notice-and-guidance-gender-affirming-care.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 84. Heckler v. Chaney, 420 U.S. 821 (1985), https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/470/821.html (accessed March 18, 2022). 85. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, “Guidance to Nation’s Retail Pharmacies: Obligations Under Federal Civil Rights Laws to Ensure Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care Services,” content last reviewed July 14, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/ special-topics/reproductive-healthcare/pharmacies-guidance/index.html (accessed March 18, 2023). 86. H.R. 3103, “Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law No. 104-191, 104th Congress, August 21, 1996, https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ191/PLAW-104publ191.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 87. U.S. Department of Human Services, “HIPAA Privacy Rule and Disclosures of Information Relating to Reproductive Health Care,” content last reviewed June 29, 2022, (accessed March 18, 2023). See also “Protecting the Privacy and Security of Your Health Information When Using Your Personal Cell Phone or Tablet,” content last reviewed June 29, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/ cell-phone-hipaa/index.html (accessed March 18, 2023).

Department of Labor and Related Agencies

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Pages: 618-620AI Enhanced

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"The bill is a ceremonial resolution congratulating a sports team and contains no provisions related to labor enforcement, sex discrimination, pro-life workplace policies, or religious employer protections outlined in Project 2025."

— 585 — Department of Labor and Related Agencies l Direct agencies to refocus enforcement of sex discrimination laws. The President should direct agencies to focus their enforcement of sex discrimination laws on the biological binary meaning of “sex.” PRO-LIFE MEASURES l Promote pro-life workplace accommodations for mothers. Federal law should protect life and promote pro-family policies. Current law, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,3 provides nondiscrimination protections in the workplace for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)4 requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for women “to the known limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,” unless “the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the [employer’s] business.” The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also provides nondiscrimination and accommodation protections in the workplace for certain pregnancy-related disability.5 None of these laws requires an employer provide health insurance benefits for elective abortion. l Pass a law requiring equal (or greater) benefits for pro-life support for mothers and clarifying abortion exclusions. Congress should pass a law requiring that to the extent an employer provides employee benefits for abortion, it must provide equal or greater benefits for pregnancy, childbirth, maternity, and adoption. That law should also clarify that no employer is required to provide any accommodations or benefits for abortion. l Keep anti-life “benefits” out of benefit plans. Some benefits attorneys and pro-choice advocates have argued since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision6 that the longstanding doctrine of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)7 preemption should block individual states’ efforts to prohibit employers from helping employees procure abortions via offering various kinds of coverage under employee-sponsored benefit plans. ERISA should not be allowed to trump states’ ability to protect innocent human life in the womb. Congress and DOL should clarify that ERISA does not preempt states’ power to restrict abortion, surrogacy, or other anti-life “benefits.” RELIGION l Provide robust protections for religious employers. America’s religious diversity means that workplaces include people of many faiths and that many employers are faith-based. Nevertheless, the Biden Administration has been hostile to people of faith, especially those with traditional beliefs — 586 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise about marriage, gender, and sexuality. The new Administration should enact policies with robust respect for religious exercise in the workplace, including under the First Amendment, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA),8 Title VII, and federal conscience protection laws. l Issue an executive order protecting religious employers and employees. The President should make clear via executive order that religious employers are free to run their businesses according to their religious beliefs, general nondiscrimination laws notwithstanding, and support participation of religious employees and employers as federal contractors and in federal activities and programs. l Clarify Title VII’s religious organization exemptions. Congress should clarify Title VII’s religious organization exemptions to make it more explicit that those employers may make employment decisions based on religion regardless of nondiscrimination laws. l Provide Robust Accommodations for Religious Employees. Title VII requires reasonable accommodations for an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices unless it poses an undue hardship on the employer’s business. These accommodation protections also apply to issues related to marriage, gender, and sexuality. Unless the Supreme Court overrules its bad precedent, Congress should clarify that undue hardship means “significant difficulty or expenses,” not “more than a de minimis cost” as the Court has previously held. General EEOC Reforms. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- sion (EEOC) does not have rulemaking authority under Title VII and other laws it enforces, yet it issues “guidance,” “technical assistance,” and other documents, including some that push new policy positions. EEOC should disclaim its regulatory pretensions and abide by the guidance reforms dis- cussed below. l EEOC should disclaim its regulatory pretensions. l Affirm decision-making via majority vote of Commissioners. EEOC should affirm as policy the Title VII requirement that it exercise substantive power via majority vote of Commissioners, not by unilateral Chair action or by delegation to staff.

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Policy matches are calculated using a hybrid approach: initial candidates are found using semantic similarity between bill summaries and Project 2025 policy text, then an AI model (Llama 3.1 70B) provides detailed alignment ratings and analysis. Ratings range from 1 (minimal alignment) to 5 (very strong alignment). This analysis does not imply direct causation or intent.

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