Rep. Barry Moore

Maddy summaryHRES 475 (June 4, 2025) is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes "Family Month" and ends the House of Representatives' recognition of Pride Month. It directs the House to "recognize the benefit of marriage and family" while stating it "no longer recognizes Pride Month," citing the resolution's view that traditional nuclear families are essential to society. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but changes the House's official acknowledgment of months. It specifically targets the House's ceremonial recognition, not federal law or programs affecting citizens. This is a symbolic procedural action with no direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from deducting wages paid to undocumented workers when calculating taxable income. It creates a safe harbor for employers using the E-Verify program: if they confirm employment eligibility through E-Verify, they may still deduct those wages. The law directly affects employers who hire undocumented workers, removing a tax benefit for such payments. It also establishes new data-sharing between the IRS, DHS, and Social Security to enforce compliance, with a 6-year audit window for improper deductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Make DOGE Permanent Act," amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to provide Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) with real-time access to federal award data. It requires the Office of Management and Budget to create a secure, separate online link for Congress to view updated information on federal spending, including payments to individual recipients and federal employees. The website must update in real time for this access, and the link must be established within six months of enactment. The bill directly affects congressional oversight capabilities but does not change public access to the same data.

Maddy summaryThis bill would reform immigration parole by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant temporary entry only on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian needs or significant public benefit, reversing what the bill describes as systemic overuse. It imposes a strict annual cap of 3,000 paroles starting in fiscal year 2029, restricts parole for nationals of designated "countries of concern" without a State Department waiver, and allows states to sue if they claim financial harm exceeding $100 from parole decisions. The bill directly affects immigrants seeking temporary entry and DHS officials administering the program. Key mechanisms include the new cap, country restrictions, and state lawsuit provisions to enforce compliance.

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a House select committee to investigate claims about President Biden's cognitive and physical health decline and whether information was concealed from the public. The committee will specifically examine his cancer diagnosis, roles of administration figures (including Vice President Harris and Jill Biden), media coverage of his health, and classified document handling. It cannot pass laws but must issue a final report by December 31, 2025, detailing findings and recommendations. The committee's work is limited to fact-finding through hearings and evidence gathering, not policy-making.

Maddy summaryHR 3598, the Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025, establishes a federal pilot program to test nonlethal drones for law enforcement during active shooter events. The program, managed by the FAA, will review nonlethal devices (like sound emitters or cameras) for drones, develop training and safety protocols, and assess effectiveness in indoor scenarios to increase officer safety. It requires drones to be manufactured in the U.S. and mandates a report to Congress within 3 months of the pilot's conclusion, followed by rulemaking to create a formal approval process for law enforcement use. The bill directly affects Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies responding to active shooter events as defined by the legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 3608, "Connor’s Law," requires commercial motor vehicle operators (like truck and bus drivers) to read and speak English well enough to converse with the public, understand English traffic signs, respond to officials, and complete reports. The bill adds this language requirement to existing federal safety rules for commercial drivers. Drivers found noncompliant with this rule would face an "out of service" order, meaning they cannot operate their vehicle until they meet the requirement. This directly affects commercial drivers operating in the U.S. under federal safety regulations.

Maddy summaryHRES 447 is a non-binding House resolution condemning antisemitism and honoring Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli Embassy employees killed during a peace-focused panel discussion in 2023. The resolution specifically condemns all forms of antisemitism - including violence, vandalism, and online harassment - and remembers the victims, who were killed by a far-left activist affiliated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. It calls for enforcing existing hate crime laws and protecting religious freedom, without creating new legislation. This resolution symbolically supports Jewish communities and victims of antisemitic violence but does not alter legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Carla Walker Act (HR 3591) creates federal grants to fund forensic DNA analysis using genetic genealogy databases for law enforcement. It authorizes $5 million annually (2024-2028) for two programs: (1) grants to eligible entities like police departments and medical examiners for whole genome sequencing (100,000+ markers) to solve unsolved cases or identify human remains when standard DNA databases fail, and (2) grants to purchase forensic equipment for genetic genealogy analysis. Funds cannot cover staffing or travel, with only 10% allowed for administrative costs. Recipients must report on case outcomes, testing methods, and results, including how often identifications led to arrests. The bill directly affects state/local law enforcement, forensic labs, and medical examiner offices handling unresolved criminal cases.

Maddy summaryHR 1701, the Strategic Ports Reporting Act, requires the State and Defense Departments to map global ports critical to U.S. national security and economic interests, including identifying Chinese government or company efforts to control such ports. It mandates a comprehensive study on Chinese activities at strategic ports - such as promoting products like LOGINK and setting industry standards - and assesses how Chinese control could harm U.S. interests. The departments must submit a detailed, unclassified report to Congress within one year, including lists of ports controlled by China or the U.S., vulnerability assessments, and a strategy for securing trusted investments in port infrastructure. The report will also evaluate costs for replacing Chinese products and identify funding sources for U.S. alternatives.