Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 5080) is purely procedural - it changes the name of the Department of Defense to "Department of War" and the Secretary of Defense to "Secretary of War" for all existing legal references. It does not alter military operations, funding, or policy; it only updates terminology in laws, regulations, and official documents. The bill directly affects how federal agencies and documents refer to the military department but has no impact on actual defense functions or the public. It is a symbolic renaming with no concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill permanently establishes the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) within the State Department, expanding their role to prioritize family reunification for U.S. military personnel and veterans with Afghan allies. It mandates the Coordinator to collect detailed data on Afghan applicants (including special immigrant visa seekers, refugees, and parolees), vetting timelines, and pending family reunification cases into a centralized database. The Coordinator must report this data to Congress every 90 days to ensure transparency and inform policy decisions. The law directly affects Afghan allies and their families seeking U.S. relocation, particularly those connected to U.S. military service.

Maddy summaryThe Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 sets strict deadlines for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review state applications for regulating Class VI wells (used for carbon sequestration). If the EPA fails to approve, deny, or partially approve a complete state application within 180 days, the application is automatically approved 30 days later - provided the state already regulates other well types. The bill requires the EPA to explain delays, list deficiencies in incomplete applications, and process pending permits before states assume oversight. This directly affects states seeking to manage carbon sequestration well regulation instead of relying on federal oversight.

Maddy summaryHR 4895, the Afghan Adjustment Act, creates a pathway to conditional permanent resident status for Afghans who supported U.S. military or government efforts in Afghanistan. Eligible individuals include Afghan citizens or nationals who were employed by or on behalf of U.S. forces, worked with U.S. intelligence, or were part of specific Afghan security forces (including members of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces), and who served for at least one year during the relevant period. The bill establishes a 4-year conditional period before full permanent residency is granted, requires security checks similar to refugee processing, prohibits fees for processing applications, and creates a referral system for processing applications from Afghans still in Afghanistan. It also provides eligibility for benefits available to refugees and establishes an Interagency Task Force to oversee implementation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 618) formally commends the U.S. Coast Guard, specifically Air Station Corpus Christi and the crew of helicopter CG-6553 (including Lt. Ian Hopper, Lt. Blair Ogujiofor, AMT3 Seth Reeves, and AST3 Scott Ruskan) for their rescue efforts during the July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding in Texas. The bill highlights their actions in saving 165 lives and evacuating 15 people amid rapidly rising rivers and severe weather, including 3 aborted landing attempts due to poor conditions. It recognizes their response as one of the most consequential rescue operations in U.S. history, emphasizing Coast Guard professionalism during the disaster. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy but serves as a formal expression of gratitude to the Coast Guard personnel and all first responders.

Maddy summaryHR 4765, the "Securing our Border Act," allocates federal funds to enhance border security at land ports of entry. It directs one-third of unobligated funds toward achieving 100% scanning of vehicles using nonintrusive inspection systems by 2034, and two-thirds toward constructing a border wall along the southwest border, requiring quarterly reports on progress and costs. The bill also authorizes recruitment, retention, and relocation bonuses for U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, with specific limits (e.g., up to $15,000 for recruitment). Additionally, it amends immigration law to require returning certain migrants to contiguous territory or a safe third country while processing their cases, rather than allowing immediate release. These provisions directly affect CBP operations, border infrastructure, and immigration processing procedures.

Maddy summaryThe Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act clarifies that refueling vessels with LNG as marine fuel in U.S. waters does not count as an export under the Natural Gas Act. This means LNG fuel suppliers and shipping companies operating in U.S. territorial seas or inland waters no longer need an export license for these transactions. The bill specifically states that such refueling is not an export unless the transfer occurs in foreign territorial waters, regardless of vessel flags or registry. This change directly reduces regulatory barriers for domestic LNG bunkering operations.

Maddy summaryThe LIFT Act of 2025 streamlines regulations for drone and eVTOL (electric air taxi) operations in the U.S. It requires the Transportation Secretary to create new safety rules enabling routine drone flights beyond visual range (BVLOS) within six months and use AI to speed up approval requests for drone waivers. The bill also establishes a 3-year pilot program giving grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to test eVTOL operations - prioritizing projects using U.S.-manufactured drone technology and focusing on applications like medical response and cargo transport. This directly affects drone operators, local governments implementing air mobility projects, and U.S. drone manufacturers by accelerating regulatory approvals and funding for safe integration into national airspace.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 4677) renames a U.S. Postal Service facility in Amarillo, Texas (located at 505 East 9th Avenue) as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building" to honor the late mayor. It updates all official U.S. government references to the building to reflect this new name. The bill has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial designation and affects no specific legislation or funding.

Maddy summaryHR 4655 establishes a grant program to fund joint U.S.-Israel research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It directs the Secretary of Defense to award grants to U.S. academic institutions or nonprofits partnering with Israeli organizations to develop new PTSD treatments and diagnostics. The program requires research projects to address specific PTSD needs identified by the Department of Defense and mandates joint agreements between U.S. and Israeli entities. Grants must be used for collaborative research, with reports submitted to Congress within 180 days of project completion, and the program terminates 7 years after the first grant is awarded.