Rep. Warren Davidson

Maddy summaryHJRES 14 proposes repealing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which currently authorizes Congress to levy income taxes. If enacted, this would eliminate the federal government's power to collect income taxes from all sources, except during a formally declared war by Congress. The bill includes a two-year implementation period after ratification and requires the Treasury Secretary to submit a report on necessary legislative changes within 180 days of ratification. This proposal directly affects all U.S. taxpayers and the federal tax system, but remains a formal constitutional amendment proposal pending ratification by 38 states.

Maddy summaryHRES 272 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' position on U.S. policy toward Ukraine. It states that the U.S. seeks to restore peace without escalating the conflict and specifically calls for halting all U.S. funding, military advisors, intelligence sharing, and personnel involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war. The resolution further demands that the U.S. prioritize securing its own borders over supporting Ukraine and cease intelligence cooperation with Ukraine and European allies. This resolution does not create new law or policy but formally declares the House's stance on current U.S. involvement. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy implementation and military/intelligence operations related to Ukraine.

Maddy summaryThe Free Speech Fairness Act (HR 2501) would amend tax law to allow 501(c)(3) organizations, such as charities and educational nonprofits, to make political campaign statements as part of their regular activities without risking their tax-exempt status. The bill specifies that these statements must be made in the ordinary course of the organization's exempt purpose and result in only minimal additional costs. This change clarifies that routine political commentary by these groups does not violate their tax-exempt status under current rules. The provision would apply to tax years beginning after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to change work requirements for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients. It adds new exemptions for individuals under 18, over 65, medically certified as unfit for work, parents with children under 7, or pregnant women. It also allows states to request waivers from work requirements in counties with unemployment rates exceeding 10%. These changes directly affect SNAP participants who may qualify for exemptions or live in high-unemployment areas.

Maddy summaryHR 2418, the Federal Reserve Regulatory Oversight Act, requires the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve Banks to cover non-monetary policy administrative costs through fees instead of direct congressional appropriations. Specifically, it mandates that costs related to supervising banks (including examinations, stress tests, and regulatory reporting), staff training, and operational support must be recovered via fees collected and deposited as offsetting collections to the Fed's budget account. This applies only to non-monetary policy activities (like bank supervision), excluding monetary policy functions such as interest rate decisions. The new rules take effect for expenses paid and fees collected on or after October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe Patient Fairness Act of 2025 increases Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits and removes restrictions on how funds can be used. It raises the annual limit to $8,000 for individuals (or $16,000 for married couples) plus $3,000 per dependent, and allows those 55 or older to contribute an additional $3,000 (or $6,000 for couples). The bill also permits transferring HSA funds to relatives within 60 days after the account holder’s death without penalty. Additionally, it codifies existing hospital price transparency rules, requiring healthcare facilities to publish standard service prices permanently.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a presumption that certain health conditions resulting from the COVID-19 vaccine are connected to military service for veterans who received the vaccine under mandatory orders between August 24, 2021, and January 10, 2023. It specifically covers diseases like myocarditis, pericarditis, thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome, shifting the burden of proof to the VA for these claims. The VA must report quarterly on claim status, including approvals, denials, and appeals, and make these reports publicly available. This changes the claims process for affected veterans but does not create new benefits or expand eligibility beyond the defined timeframe and conditions.

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 246) formally impeaches Judge Theodore Chuang of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, alleging he committed "high crimes and misdemeanors." It claims Judge Chuang violated the separation of powers by issuing a preliminary injunction in *J. Does v. Elon Musk* that ordered the government to restore access to systems for USAID employees and personnel without considering the President’s Article II authority over foreign policy and national security. The resolution argues this decision ignored documented USAID funding concerns, including past failures to prevent support for terrorist-linked organizations. The impeachment resolution is now referred to the Senate for consideration, as required by the U.S. Constitution.

Maddy summaryHR 2286, the American Genetic Privacy Act of 2025, prohibits commercial DNA testing services (like ancestry companies) from selling or disclosing genetic data collected from users to the People’s Republic of China or any entity controlled by China. It directly affects individuals who use these services, as their genetic information - defined as data obtained through such testing - cannot be shared with Chinese entities. The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce these restrictions as violations of unfair or deceptive trade practices under existing law. This creates a clear legal barrier to prevent U.S. genetic data from being accessed by Chinese entities through commercial DNA testing platforms.