Rep. Brad Sherman

Maddy summaryThis bill requires oil and gas companies conducting hydraulic fracturing operations to disclose detailed chemical ingredients before starting and within 30 days after completing operations. Companies must provide full chemical names, CAS numbers, safety data sheets, and volumes to state or federal authorities, who then make this information publicly available online. The bill includes an exception allowing immediate disclosure of proprietary chemical formulas during medical emergencies, though companies can later request confidentiality agreements. It directly affects fracking operators in oil, gas, and geothermal production, amending the Safe Drinking Water Act to mandate transparency while maintaining trade secret protections outside emergency situations.

Closing Loopholes for Oil and other Sources of Emissions Act or the CLOSE Act This bill amends the Clean Air Act to revise requirements for hazardous air pollutants. Specifically, the bill allows (1) emissions from oil or gas exploration or production wells and emissions from pipeline compressors or pump stations to be aggregated with emissions from other similar sources and regulated as a major source of toxic air pollutants, (2) emissions from those wells to be aggregated for purposes of emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants, and (3) emissions from oil or gas production wells to be regulated as an area source of toxic air pollutants. The Environmental Protection Agency must (1) issue a final rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants; and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of hydrogen sulfide, including oil and gas wells.

Maddy summaryHRES 880 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the strategic U.S.-India partnership, not a bill with new policy or funding. It reaffirms longstanding cooperation on defense, counterterrorism, technology, and people-to-people ties, citing historical milestones like the 2008 nuclear agreement and recent Quad collaboration. The resolution has no binding effect but formally supports continued partnership through existing mechanisms like the U.S.-India Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology initiative. It highlights shared priorities including Indo-Pacific stability and counterterrorism efforts, with no new legislative requirements or changes to law.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands veterans' benefits for Filipino veterans who served in the Philippine forces or Philippine Scouts during World War II. It updates eligibility rules to allow the VA to accept alternative documentation (beyond standard records) when verifying service, addressing historical barriers to claiming benefits. The law also requires the VA to annually report to Congress on the number of applications received and approvals granted under this provision. These changes directly affect Filipino veterans and their families seeking recognition and benefits for their military service. The bill takes effect 270 days after enactment, with no retroactive benefits.

Maddy summaryThe Appraisal Industry Improvement Act establishes new requirements for appraisers working on properties with FHA-insured mortgages. It requires appraisers to be certified or licensed in the state where the property is located (with some federal employee exceptions), meet competency standards, and complete specific education about FHA requirements. The bill creates a new "State credentialed trainee appraiser" category to help develop the industry workforce and provides grants for training and recruitment. It also establishes annual registry fees for appraisal management companies to support oversight and standardization.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all new passenger vehicles manufactured for sale in the U.S. to include AM radio as standard equipment (not an optional add-on) by 2027-2028, depending on manufacturer size. It mandates that AM radio receivers must be easily accessible to drivers and allows compliance through digital AM broadcast technology. During a transition period, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio but cannot charge extra for this feature. The bill also mandates a GAO study on AM radio's role in emergency alerts and includes a 10-year sunset provision for the rule. It preempts state laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires adding the names of 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans (killed in a 1969 incident) to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall within one year of enactment. It directly affects the memorial's inscription and honors the families of those lost. The Secretary of Defense must consult on placement due to space limits and is exempt from standard memorial rules under the Commemorative Works Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 5973, requires federal immigration enforcement personnel to follow strict limits on force use, including proportional application, mandatory de-escalation efforts, and prohibitions on equipment like flash bangs or rubber bullets except for specific public safety threats. It mandates body-worn and vehicle cameras for all operations, with footage retained for one year (three years for force incidents or complaints), and grants affected individuals the right to inspect recordings. The law also requires annual training on force policies, First Amendment compliance, and racial bias avoidance, while demanding detailed quarterly reports to Congress on force usage, assaults on agents, and equipment approvals. These provisions directly affect all federal immigration agents conducting enforcement actions, aiming to increase transparency and accountability during operations.

Maddy summaryHRES 849, the "Ban Crypto Corruption Resolution," would prohibit current and prospective federal elected officials (including the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and their immediate families) from creating, endorsing, or holding digital assets like cryptocurrencies, memecoins, or NFTs. It requires these individuals to place existing digital assets in a blind trust during their service and for two years afterward, mandates full public disclosure of all crypto transactions, and bans foreign investment in politician-linked digital ventures. The resolution also establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations and clarifies that any personal crypto activities would be deemed unofficial acts. This applies broadly to all covered officials, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest, self-enrichment, and foreign influence through digital asset activities.

Maddy summaryHR 5876, the Keep America Building Act, prevents federal agencies from using funds to halt construction work under government contracts during budget gaps. It directly affects federal contractors and agencies managing construction projects by requiring them to continue work without interruption if a government funding lapse occurs. The key provision bans the use of federal money to suspend, delay, or stop any part of a project covered by a contract during an appropriations lapse. This ensures continuity for ongoing construction projects without requiring new funding approvals during temporary budget shortfalls.