Rep. Andy Biggs

Maddy summaryThis bill would deny visas and immigration benefits to individuals who adhere to Sharia law, directly affecting immigrants and visa applicants. It allows officials to revoke existing immigration benefits, deport people found adhering to Sharia, and penalize false statements about Sharia adherence. Decisions under this law would be final and unreviewable by courts. The policy changes immigration eligibility based solely on adherence to Sharia law, with no judicial oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases mandatory minimum prison sentences for several serious crimes in the District of Columbia. It mandates life imprisonment without parole for first-degree murder, raises the minimum sentence for rape to 25 years (30 years if the offender has a prior violent crime conviction), and sets new minimums of 10 years for second-degree murder, kidnapping, and burglary. Carjacking without a weapon now requires a minimum of 10 years, while armed carjacking requires 20 years. These changes apply to individuals charged on or after the bill's enactment date and affect all D.C. criminal cases involving these offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) process to strengthen due process for individuals denied firearm purchases. It requires courts to hold hearings on challenges within 30 days, places the burden on the government to prove ineligibility by "clear and convincing evidence," and mandates courts to award attorney fees to successful challengers. The bill also requires the FBI to submit annual reports to Congress detailing NICS challenge volumes, reversal rates, and processing times. These provisions directly affect people wrongly flagged in the NICS database who seek to correct their records. The law focuses on procedural fairness, not altering firearm eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require all states to recognize valid concealed carry permits issued by other states, allowing permit holders to carry concealed handguns (excluding machine guns) in any state that either issues such permits or doesn't prohibit concealed carry. It directly affects law-abiding gun owners with valid permits from their home state, ensuring they can carry in states with similar permit systems or no prohibitions. Key provisions include treating valid permit documents as proof of legal carry (reducing officer stops), shifting the burden of proof to prosecutors if challenged, and allowing civil lawsuits for violations with attorney's fee awards. The bill does not override state laws restricting firearms on private property or government land, nor does it affect federal gun restrictions like those in section 922(q).

Maddy summaryThis bill withholds federal grant funding from states or local governments that implement specific policies. It prohibits funding for jurisdictions with laws that substantially limit cash bail for certain serious crimes (like violent offenses or public disorder) or allow felony convicts to be released without bail. It also blocks funding for cities classified as "urbanized areas" that reduced police budgets (unless due to a general budget shortfall). The policy directly affects local governments and states that adopt these specific approaches to criminal justice or law enforcement funding. The bill modifies two existing federal grant programs to enforce these eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryHR 5580, the Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce 400,000 $1 silver coins in 2026 to honor Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who died in 2025. The coins must feature Kirk's image on the obverse and "well done, good and faithful servant" on the reverse, with standard minting specifications. They will be sold at face value plus production costs to collectors, with no net cost to the government. This bill has no policy impact beyond commemoration; it affects only the U.S. Mint and coin collectors.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67 years old for "multicrew covered operations" (most commercial passenger flights under FAA rules). It directly affects pilots aged 65-67 who would have been required to retire under previous rules, allowing them to continue flying until age 67. Key provisions include retroactively permitting pilots over 65 on the bill's enactment date to return to service, requiring first-class medical certificates after age 60, and mandating an FAA report on potential future age increases within 180 days. The bill does not change safety training requirements or medical standards based solely on age, but requires the FAA to review safety data before imposing new medical rules.

Maddy summaryHRES 719 is a House resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. The resolution condemns his assassination and all political violence, extends condolences to his family, and calls on Americans to reject violence while promoting civil discourse. It specifically recognizes Kirk's legacy as a defender of constitutional principles and his role in inspiring youth through free speech and faith-based civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally expresses the House's stance on honoring his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. courts from enforcing judgments based on Shari'a or any foreign law if they conflict with constitutional rights, particularly in family law cases like divorce, child custody, or inheritance. It requires courts to apply only U.S. law when foreign legal systems would violate fundamental rights such as due process, equal protection, or freedom from coercion. Contracts may still reference foreign law, but enforcement is blocked if it infringes constitutional protections. The law aims to ensure all court decisions comply with U.S. constitutional standards nationwide.

Maddy summaryHR 5392, the Northern Arizona Protection Act, nullifies President Biden's August 2023 proclamation creating the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona. It prohibits the future designation or extension of national monuments within the specific area shown on the August 2023 map without explicit congressional approval. This bill directly affects federal land management in that region by blocking monument designations under the Antiquities Act without Congress authorizing them.