Rep. Josh Brecheen

Maddy summaryHR 1451, the Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025, provides $137.5 million in settlement funds to the Quapaw Nation and its individual members identified in the 2013 lawsuit *Bear, et al. v. United States*. The bill creates a special trust account within the Department of the Interior to hold these funds, which must be distributed according to a plan developed by the claimants. If the claimants cannot agree on a distribution plan within 45 days, they must use mediation, and if mediation fails, the Secretary of the Interior will determine a final allocation based on the court's report. The funds are intended to resolve a long-standing legal claim related to land and financial disputes.

Maddy summaryHR 3081, the Law Enforcement Solidarity Act, restricts federal funding for jurisdictions that prohibit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal officers. Beginning 60 days after enactment, such jurisdictions become ineligible for federal funds intended to provide services like food, shelter, healthcare, legal aid, or transportation to undocumented immigrants. The bill defines a "jurisdiction with law enforcement cooperation restrictions" as any state or local government that blocks officials from assisting, aiding, or responding to federal law enforcement requests. This directly affects local governments with policies limiting collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. The law aims to link federal funding eligibility to cooperation with federal law enforcement on immigration matters.

Maddy summaryThe BE GONE Act (HR 3064) amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the definition of "aggravated felonies" by adding sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as a new category under immigration law. This change directly affects non-citizens convicted of these specific crimes, as it triggers mandatory deportation under current immigration enforcement rules. The bill modifies Section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include these offenses as a new subsection (V) in the list of aggravated felonies. It does not alter criminal penalties for the offenses themselves but changes immigration consequences for convicted non-citizens.

Maddy summaryHR 3033, the "Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act," repeals a federal law (18 U.S.C. §1715) that previously prohibited mailing firearms and related items. This bill directly affects firearm sellers, buyers, and the U.S. Postal Service by removing the ban on mailing firearms, ammunition, and components. It also prohibits the Postmaster General from creating rules that would block firearm mailings or require disclosure of sales receipts, transaction records, or firearm serial numbers. The law takes effect immediately for pending cases and prevents new restrictions on firearm shipping through the postal system.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal laws governing short-barreled shotguns (SBS), which are shotguns with barrels under 18 inches or overall length under 26 inches. It removes state-level taxes, registration, or recordkeeping requirements for SBS owned legally under federal rules, preempts conflicting state laws, and requires the federal government to destroy existing SBS registration records within one year. The bill directly affects lawful owners of SBS who previously registered under the National Firearms Act, simplifying their compliance with federal standards. Key changes include updating definitions to better align with sporting use and eliminating state-level barriers for legally owned SBS.

Maddy summaryThe SNAP Reform and Upward Mobility Act of 2025 modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and improves how poverty is measured in the United States. It requires states to gradually increase their matching funds for SNAP from 10% to 50% over nine years, raises the age for certain work requirements from 60 to 65, and mandates states to report on employment and training program outcomes for SNAP recipients. The bill also establishes a Commission to recommend how to value non-cash benefits for poverty measurement and requires the Census Bureau to collect additional data on federal benefit participation to improve poverty calculations. These changes directly affect SNAP recipients, state agencies administering the program, and the methodology used to measure poverty in the U.S.

Maddy summaryHR 2841, the "Putting Trust in Transparency Act," requires nonprofits receiving any federal funding to publicly disclose unredacted donor information (including name, zip code, and contribution amount) within 60 days of filing their annual IRS Form 990. This applies specifically to tax-exempt organizations that receive federal funds, making their major donors' details accessible to the public. Nonprofits failing to file the required Schedule B of Form 990 face automatic revocation of their tax-exempt status after a 60-day grace period. The bill aims to increase transparency around how federal funds are leveraged by nonprofits, requiring disclosure that was previously restricted under IRS rules. It amends tax code provisions to enforce this disclosure and maintain public access to donor information.

Maddy summaryHR 2819, the DRIVE Act, prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring speed limiting devices on trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds operating in interstate commerce. This directly affects commercial truck drivers and carriers that operate large vehicles across state lines. The bill blocks the agency from implementing any rule mandating speed limiters that would cap these trucks' maximum speed. It prevents a potential new federal requirement for trucking companies without altering existing safety standards.

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

Maddy summaryHR 2754 expands the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process to require mandatory scrutiny of foreign real estate purchases or leases near military sites. It directly affects foreign entities connected to the governments of Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea that seek to buy or lease property within 100 miles of military installations or 50 miles of military training routes, special use airspace, firing areas, or military operations areas. The bill mandates CFIUS to review these transactions and delays approval of energy projects on such properties until CFIUS concludes its review. This ensures national security concerns are addressed before foreign ownership near critical military infrastructure is finalized.