Rep. Jeff Crank

Maddy summaryHR 1919, the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act," prohibits the Federal Reserve from developing, testing, or issuing any central bank digital currency (CBDC) or similar digital assets. It specifically bans the Fed from offering direct financial products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or issuing CBDCs directly or indirectly through intermediaries like banks. The bill also blocks the Fed from using any digital asset for monetary policy and clarifies that physical currency's privacy protections remain intact. This policy directly affects the Federal Reserve System's ability to create or manage digital monetary tools.

Maddy summaryHR 4448, the Restoring Equal Opportunity Act, prohibits lawsuits alleging discrimination based on "disparate impact" in employment and housing. It amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Fair Housing Act to ban claims where a neutral policy (like a test or screening rule) unintentionally disadvantages protected groups (such as race or gender), even if there was no discriminatory intent. The bill also nullifies specific federal regulations implementing civil rights laws, removing legal grounds for such claims under current enforcement rules. This directly affects employers, housing providers, and federal agencies that enforce civil rights laws, changing how discrimination claims can be brought in court.

Maddy summaryThe SHIELD Act would change unemployment benefit eligibility by barring workers from receiving regular unemployment compensation if they are unemployed due to a strike or labor dispute they are participating in, financially supporting, or have a direct interest in (excluding lockouts). This rule would require states to adjust their unemployment programs to deny benefits in such cases. The changes would take effect two years after the bill becomes law, though states could choose to implement them sooner. The bill also repeals a federal tax provision related to unemployment tax rates, but this is a secondary provision.

Maddy summaryHR 4382 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics/Paralympics and 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics/Paralympics. It specifies gold, silver, and half-dollar coin designs with defined mintage limits (e.g., up to 100,000 $5 gold coins for each event), all bearing inscriptions like "2028" or "2034" and standard coin features. A surcharge ($5-$50 per coin) is added to sales, with all funds directed to the respective Olympic committees to support event hosting and legacy programs like youth sports. The bill ensures no net cost to the government by requiring surcharge revenues to cover all design, production, and marketing expenses before funds are disbursed.

Maddy summaryHR 4321, the SMART for TBI Act, requires the Department of Defense to create a working group focused on using digital health technologies to improve treatment for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among military personnel. The working group, including military, DoD staff, and external experts, must develop a strategy identifying gaps in current TBI care, analyzing existing digital tools, and recommending specific technology advances and funding priorities. This strategy must be completed by 2026 and presented to Congress. The bill directly affects how the military addresses TBI treatment through digital health approaches, aiming to modernize care using technology.

Maddy summaryHR 4254 establishes the "Iranian Campaign Medal" to recognize military personnel who served during specific operations in the Iran-Israel War, including "Operation Midnight Hammer" on June 22, 2025. It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to award the medal to active-duty service members deployed in designated areas of operation or performing prescribed service related to the conflict. The medal may also be issued to the next-of-kin of deceased eligible service members. The bill specifies the medal’s design, limits awards to one per person, and requires uniform regulations for issuance.

Maddy summaryThe LEDGER Act (HR 4091) requires the Treasury Department to create a system tracking every government payment within 180 days of enactment. It mandates that all federal departments, agencies, and branches (executive, legislative, judicial) must report disbursements from every funding source, including how long funds remain available for spending. This system will detail each payment's origin, recipient, and timing across all government accounts. The bill directly affects all federal spending entities by standardizing expenditure tracking previously handled inconsistently.

Maddy summaryThe Fire Weather Development Act of 2025 establishes a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program to improve wildfire forecasting, detection, and communication systems. The program will develop better tools for predicting wildfire spread, smoke dispersion, and fire behavior through collaboration with federal agencies, state and local emergency officials, and stakeholders. It authorizes $5 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund research on new technologies like unmanned aircraft systems, advanced satellite detection, and improved communication systems. The bill also creates an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildfires and a National Advisory Committee to coordinate wildfire response efforts and provide recommendations to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the existing Bureau of Land Management Foundation to rename it the "Foundation for America’s Public Lands" and adjusts its governance structure. Key provisions include gradually increasing the board size from 12 to 18 members over four years and requiring specific representation on the board (e.g., energy producers, ranchers, recreation groups, and mining industry representatives). The bill prohibits using foundation funds for litigation or lobbying and clarifies that gifts or donations can be used to support the Bureau of Land Management’s "multiple use" mission. It does not create new programs but reauthorizes and refines the existing foundation’s operations and funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHRES 476 is a non-binding resolution condemning a violent antisemitic attack that occurred on June 1, 2025, during a peaceful march in Boulder, Colorado. The resolution expresses solidarity with the survivors and their families, including a Holocaust survivor injured in the attack, and recognizes the Boulder community's resilience. It calls for vigilance against rising antisemitism, supports investigations into hate crimes, and affirms that hate and violence have no place in the United States. This resolution directly affects the survivors of the attack, the Jewish community in Boulder, and aims to promote unity and safety without enacting new laws or policies.