Rep. Brandon Gill

Maddy summaryHR 1220 (FIRM Act of 2025) increases nonimmigrant visa fees for applicants from countries meeting specific criteria. It requires the Secretary of State to raise fees by 50% for one criterion (e.g., countries denying acceptance of deported nationals), 100% for two criteria (e.g., terrorism sponsors or Tier 3 trafficking countries), or 150% for all three. The fee hike applies to B-1/B-2 visa applicants (business/tourism visas) from designated countries. The Secretary must review these designations monthly to adjust fees or add new countries. This policy directly affects visa applicants from nations meeting the State Department's criteria.

This bill repeals the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA). The ICA generally limits the authority of the President to impound (i.e., withhold from obligation or expenditure) funds that have been appropriated by Congress and establishes related procedures. It also establishes expedited legislative procedures that Congress may use to consider legislation to enact rescissions proposed by the President.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic" upon enactment. It updates all official references in federal laws, documents, and records to reflect this new name. The bill does not alter services, funding, or operations at the clinic - its sole purpose is to honor General Bernie Mittemeyer through a ceremonial naming designation. This change affects only the clinic's official identification within federal systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all non-profit organizations receiving federal funds to certify they comply with federal laws against human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, and bribery. Non-profits must submit this certification within 60-120 days of the law's enactment or risk repayment of funds and loss of tax-exempt status. The Department of Homeland Security must create compliance guides for non-profits and publish violation data online. Annual reports to Congress will track non-profit compliance failures related to these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that states may use direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid, where patients pay a fixed fee for primary care only (not for other services). It requires the HHS Secretary to issue implementation guidance within one year and submit a report to Congress within two years analyzing state contracting practices and outcomes of these arrangements. The bill directly affects state Medicaid programs and managed care organizations by removing barriers to adopting this payment model. It does not change Medicaid eligibility, funding, or cost-sharing requirements. The focus is on enabling states to explore new primary care delivery methods through clear regulatory guidance.

Maddy summaryThe Laken Riley Act expands mandatory detention for immigrants convicted of certain property crimes like burglary, theft, or shoplifting by adding these offenses to existing immigration detention criteria. It requires the federal government to issue detainers for such individuals and take custody if not detained by local authorities. The bill also grants state attorneys general standing to sue federal officials in federal court if they believe immigration enforcement actions (like releasing detained immigrants) cause the state financial harm exceeding $100. This creates new legal pathways for states to challenge federal immigration decisions through expedited lawsuits.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting American Energy Production Act (HR 26) states that Congress believes states should have primary authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil and natural gas on state and private lands. It prohibits the President from imposing a moratorium on fracking without a new law passed by Congress. This bill directly affects federal executive authority by preventing unilateral federal bans and reinforces state regulatory roles. The key provision ensures any federal restriction on fracking would require a specific act of Congress, rather than executive action.

Maddy summaryThis bill would abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by ending all federal funding for its operations. Starting on the bill's enactment date, no funds may be used for USAID's functions under the Foreign Assistance Act or other laws, and any unused funds as of the day before enactment would be rescinded. All remaining USAID assets and liabilities would be transferred to the Secretary of State. The bill directly affects USAID's ability to carry out international development and humanitarian assistance programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill would abolish the Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences. If enacted, it would end the center's operations and funding, directly affecting its staff and ongoing international health research programs. The legislation specifically targets the elimination of this National Institutes of Health division without altering broader health research policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1137, the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act," repeals Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), which previously required vehicle manufacturers to implement advanced impaired driving technology. This bill directly affects car manufacturers by removing a mandate to integrate specific safety technology designed to detect driver impairment. The key provision is the repeal itself, eliminating the requirement without creating new obligations or altering existing vehicle safety standards.