Rep. Andy Biggs

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 204) removes Representative Al Green of Texas from the House Committee on Financial Services. It directly affects Rep. Green due to his conduct during the March 4, 2025, State of the Union address, where he repeatedly interrupted the President despite warnings from House staff and the Speaker. The resolution cites House Rule XXIII, which requires Members to behave in a manner reflecting creditably on the House, and notes Green's unrepentant attitude after being censured for his actions. The resolution is a disciplinary measure, not a policy change, and specifies his removal from the Financial Services Committee.

Maddy summaryHR 956, the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025, updates the 1996 Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act to improve how the Department of Defense sells aircraft and parts for wildfire fighting. It specifically adds "water" to the list of materials usable for suppression (alongside fire retardant) and clarifies that sold aircraft can only be used for wildfire suppression services, not other purposes. The bill extends the authorization period for these sales from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2035. This directly affects the Department of Defense, which manages the sales, and wildfire suppression agencies that would use the aircraft and equipment. The changes aim to streamline access to aerial firefighting resources while ensuring they are used solely for wildfire response.

Maddy summaryHR 1953, the Deportation Compliance Act, prohibits U.S. foreign aid to countries that repeatedly refuse or delay accepting their own citizens being deported from the United States. Specifically, it blocks federal funds if a country continues denying or unreasonably delaying the return of its citizens for 180 days after the Secretary of State has listed it under Section 243(d) of immigration law. This directly affects foreign governments that fail to cooperate with U.S. deportation requests for their nationals. The key mechanism is a mandatory cutoff of all foreign assistance funds to such non-compliant countries, using aid as leverage to enforce deportation cooperation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution censures Representative Al Green (D-TX) for interrupting the President's State of the Union address on March 4, 2024, despite warnings from House staff and the Speaker. It requires Green to appear in the House chamber for the public reading of the censure resolution, as specified in the resolution's provisions. The resolution states his conduct breached decorum, degraded the joint session proceedings, and discredited the House. This is a procedural disciplinary action targeting Green's specific behavior during the 2024 State of the Union, not a policy change affecting broader groups.

Maddy summaryHR 1862, the English Language Unity Act of 2025, designates English as the official language of the U.S. federal government. It requires all official government functions - such as laws, regulations, and public proceedings - to be conducted in English, with key exceptions including language teaching, disability education, national security, public health, census activities, and victim rights. The bill also mandates that naturalization applicants demonstrate English reading comprehension of foundational U.S. documents like the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, with ceremonies conducted in English. These provisions apply to federal operations, not state governments or private sector policies, and explicitly preserve existing protections for Native American languages and the right to learn other languages.

Maddy summaryHR 1846, the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act, would end the Federal Reserve System by abolishing its Board of Governors and all 12 Federal Reserve banks after a one-year transition period following enactment. The bill requires liquidating the Fed's assets through the Office of Management and Budget, transferring all liabilities (including employee benefits) to the Treasury Secretary, and depositing net proceeds into the Treasury's General Fund. This bill directly affects the Federal Reserve's structure and operations, transferring its responsibilities to the Treasury without altering current monetary policy functions.

Maddy summaryThe IHE Nonprofit Clarity Act clarifies that colleges and universities operating as tax-exempt nonprofits (under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) are automatically considered nonprofit institutions for the purposes of the Higher Education Act. This directly affects tax-exempt colleges and universities by ensuring they are properly classified under federal law for eligibility in programs like student aid. The bill amends the definition of "nonprofit institution of higher education" in the Higher Education Act to explicitly include these organizations, removing ambiguity in their status. This change provides clear guidance for institutions and federal agencies administering higher education programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the State Department to review restrictions on U.S. citizens traveling to North Korea, particularly focusing on humanitarian visits for Americans with relatives there (estimated at 100,000 people). It requires the Secretary of State to submit a report within 180 days detailing how the U.S. will pursue a formal end to the Korean War through diplomatic negotiations with North and South Korea. The bill also mandates a separate report outlining a clear roadmap for achieving a binding peace agreement, including necessary negotiation steps and key stakeholders. These provisions aim to address the ongoing state of war, which the bill states prevents formal U.S.-North Korea relations and family reunifications.

Maddy summaryThe GRACE Act (HR 1825) requires the U.S. Department of Education to eliminate the Office of Enforcement, which was created in 2021 to oversee federal student aid programs. The bill directs the Secretary of Education, through the chief operating officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid, to disband this office. This change affects only the Department’s internal administrative structure and does not alter student aid policies or directly impact students, schools, or financial aid rules. The legislation focuses solely on restructuring a specific agency office, with no new funding or program requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill nullifies specific Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and notices related to "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing," including the 2015 final rule, 2021 interim rule, and 2023 proposed rule, as well as a 2015 notice about housing disparity assessments. It prohibits federal funding for a geospatial database tracking racial disparities in housing access or community housing inequities. The bill requires HUD to consult with state, local, and public housing agency officials to develop recommendations for fair housing implementation, mandating consensus-based reporting and public comment periods. This directly affects local governments, state housing officials, and public housing agencies by limiting federal oversight of local zoning decisions and housing policy enforcement.