Rep. Chip Roy

Maddy summaryHR 1052, the UNPLUG EVs Act, rescinds unobligated federal funds from two electric vehicle infrastructure programs. It targets unused balances from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and charging/fueling grant programs under federal highway law. These rescinded funds will be deposited into the U.S. Treasury's general fund to reduce the federal deficit. The bill does not alter existing program requirements or affect current EV infrastructure projects, only redirecting unspent allocated funds.

Maddy summaryHR 925, the "Dismantle DEI Act of 2025," would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal government operations. The bill requires federal agencies to close DEI offices, rescind related executive orders, and prohibit the use of federal funds for DEI training, offices, or initiatives. It defines "prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice" as any activity that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin, or requires employees to complete training asserting that certain groups are inherently superior or inferior. The legislation also prohibits requiring employees to sign statements about race, ethnicity, or gender, and establishes private lawsuits for violations with potential damages of $1,000 per violation per day. This bill would directly affect federal agencies, contractors, grantees, and advisory committees receiving federal funding.

Maddy summaryHR 840 would eliminate a federal rule protecting six specific mussel species (Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike) as endangered, and one species (Texas Fawnsfoot) as threatened, along with their designated critical habitats. The bill directly affects these mussel species by removing their legal protections under the Endangered Species Act. It achieves this by declaring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's final rule (published June 4, 2024) "shall have no force or effect." This is a procedural bill that would reverse an existing regulatory action, not create new policy.

Maddy summaryHR 902, the "RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act," mandates that the U.S. government replace the term "West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in all official federal documents, communications, and materials. It prohibits federal agencies from using "West Bank" in policy, regulations, or public communications after enactment, with limited exceptions for international treaty obligations. The bill requires specific legal amendments across multiple laws, including the Foreign Assistance Act and the Taylor Force Act, to update references to the territory. This change affects only U.S. government terminology, not the legal status of the territory or any policies toward it. The bill does not alter funding, regulations, or diplomatic positions but focuses solely on renaming the area in federal communications.

Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act or the SHUSH Act This bill removes silencers from regulation under certain federal statutes governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms. Specifically, it removes silencers from the list of firearms subject to regulation (i.e., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). Additionally, it excludes a muffler or silencer from the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA). Finally, the bill does the following: preempts state or local laws that tax or regulate firearm silencers, specifies that a person who lawfully acquires or possesses a silencer under provisions of the GCA meets the registration and licensing requirements of the NFA, eliminates mandatory minimum prison terms for a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense in which a defendant uses or carries a firearm equipped with a silencer or muffler, and permits active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed silencer.

Maddy summaryHR 895 requires the Attorney General to investigate whether the 2022 discovery of five baby remains in Washington, DC, violated the existing Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, with a report due within six months. It mandates that healthcare workers must immediately report suspected violations of the ban to law enforcement and requires annual reports from the Attorney General detailing enforcement efforts, violations, and prosecutions over the past decade. The bill also directs the GAO to review enforcement actions from 2004-2024 and submit recommendations. This legislation focuses on strengthening enforcement of the existing 2003 ban, directly affecting healthcare providers, law enforcement, and the Department of Justice.

Maddy summaryHR 899 would end the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2026, terminating its federal agency status. This bill directly affects all federal education programs and operations currently managed by the Department, such as student aid and school funding. The key mechanism is a fixed termination date, requiring the transfer of the Department's responsibilities to other federal agencies without specifying new administrative structures. The bill focuses solely on ending the agency's existence, not altering education policy or funding mechanisms.

Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act This bill directs the Department of State to designate four specified drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S. financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.) The four specified cartels in the bill are the Gulf Cartel, the Cartel Del Noreste, the Cartel de Sinaloa, and the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion. The bill also requires the State Department to submit a detailed report on those four cartels and any other cartels it may identify. Based on this report, the State Department must designate as a foreign terrorist organization any such identified cartel (or faction thereof) that meets certain criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. The bill specifies that it may not be construed to expand eligibility for asylum.

Maddy summaryHRES 71 is a symbolic House resolution condemning Mexico for not meeting annual water delivery obligations to the U.S. under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico treaty governing the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande rivers. The resolution specifically states that the House "condemns the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries" as required by the treaty. It does not impose new requirements or penalties but serves as a formal expression of disapproval. This resolution directly addresses the U.S. government's position regarding Mexico's compliance with the existing treaty terms. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding legal effect on water delivery operations.

Maddy summaryHR 810, the Personalized Care Act of 2025, expands Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility and benefits. It broadens who qualifies for HSAs to include individuals covered by more health plans (like Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE) and health care sharing ministries (section 2). The bill also increases annual HSA contribution limits (to $10,800 for individuals and $29,500 for families) and reduces penalties for non-qualified distributions (section 3, section 7). Additionally, it allows periodic fees paid to physicians for defined medical services and health care sharing ministry fees to be treated as deductible medical expenses (sections 5, 8-9). These changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.