Rep. Jeff Crank

Maddy summaryThis House resolution commemorates the one-year anniversary of a shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado that occurred on September 10, 2025. It formally condemns the act of violence and honors the victims, survivors, and first responders who acted during the crisis. The measure also extends condolences to the affected families and recognizes the broader impact on the local community and school staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, modifies federal energy laws to ensure that large industrial customers pay for the specific infrastructure upgrades needed to serve their high electricity demands. It directly affects non-residential facilities with a peak power usage of 100 megawatts or more, requiring utilities to charge these customers the full incremental cost of any necessary generation, transmission, or distribution improvements. Under the new rules, large customers must also provide financial guarantees or contributions before such upgrades are made, ensuring utilities can recover costs even if the customer leaves the contract early. State regulators have two years to implement these standards, though the bill exempts utilities in states that have already enacted similar measures or are actively considering them.

Maddy summaryHR 5267, the American Franchise Act, clarifies when franchisors can be considered joint employers of franchisee employees under federal labor laws. It defines "substantial direct and immediate control" over essential employment terms like wages, benefits, hours, hiring, and discipline - requiring franchisors to actively set these terms to be deemed joint employers. The bill explicitly excludes routine brand standards, training, or minimal safety requirements from constituting such control. This directly affects franchisors and franchisees by limiting joint employer liability to cases where franchisors exert significant, ongoing influence over core employment decisions. The law applies prospectively to new cases after enactment, not past disputes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify that direct sellers and qualified real estate agents (as defined under IRS rules) are not considered "employees" under federal labor law. It directly affects these workers by excluding them from FLSA protections like minimum wage and overtime pay. The key provision inserts a new definition into the law, changing how these professions are classified for labor rights purposes. This is a technical definitional change, not a new policy or program.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States; reaffirms its support for free, fair, and secure elections and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act; reiterates that American elections are for American citizens only; and recommits itself to upholding the U.S. Constitution.

Maddy summaryThe First Time Homebuyer Debt Reduction Act directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to treat student loan payments made by third parties toward first-time buyers as financial concessions rather than sales incentives. This classification applies specifically to payments for newly constructed principal residences, allowing these contributions to be counted toward a buyer's down payment or closing costs without triggering penalties associated with seller financing. However, the bill limits this benefit by stipulating that any portion of the student loan payment exceeding $25,000 will still be classified as a sales concession.

Maddy summaryHR 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, restricts Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing certain investments like stocks in publicly traded companies. It requires 7-14 days' advance public notice before selling any such investment, including the sale date, description, and number of shares. Exceptions apply for work-related transactions (e.g., employer compensation) and reinvesting dividends. Violations trigger a fee of $2,000 or 10% of the investment’s value (whichever is greater), plus any net gain, paid from personal funds - not congressional allowances or campaign donations. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest by increasing transparency around congressional financial dealings.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the memory of four wildland firefighters - Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, and Nicholas Dale - who died while battling wildfires in 2026. It expresses sympathy to their families and acknowledges the bravery of injured colleagues and all personnel who risk their lives to protect communities and natural resources. The measure formally recognizes the critical role of firefighters, aviation crews, and support staff in suppressing dangerous fires across the United States.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends House rules to ban Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from having sexual relationships with House employees, while allowing exceptions for married couples. It requires the Ethics Committee to create confidential procedures for requesting exemptions, which are only permitted if the employee does not report to the Member and does not work on their committee. The new regulations mandate that Members disclose these relationships privately and allow the Ethics Committee to take necessary actions to protect the integrity of the institution.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the FAST Act to adjust funding limits for federal permitting improvement programs. It directly affects agencies and projects that rely on these specific funding allocations under the existing law. The key provision replaces a $200 million funding cap with a $50 million cap in two sections of the FAST Act. These changes take effect on January 1, 2027, or upon enactment, whichever occurs later.