Rep. Lauren Boebert

Maddy summaryHR 1040, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, would stop taxing Social Security benefits for seniors by repealing the current tax rule that includes some benefits in gross income. It directly affects senior citizens who currently pay federal income tax on portions of their Social Security payments. The bill adds a provision stating Section 86 of the tax code (which taxes Social Security benefits) no longer applies after enactment. To offset the lost tax revenue, the bill requires the government to appropriate funds to the Social Security and Railroad Retirement trust funds, ensuring they remain fully funded without requiring tax increases.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits access to single-sex facilities (like restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms) on federal property unless the individual's biological sex matches the facility's designated sex. It directly affects anyone using federal buildings, military bases, or postal facilities, requiring them to use spaces corresponding to their biological sex as defined in the bill. Key provisions define "biological sex" based on reproductive systems (male/female) and allow exceptions only for emergency medical personnel or active law enforcement during investigations. The bill does not apply to private or non-federal spaces, focusing solely on facilities owned or operated by the U.S. government.

Fair Access to Banking Act This bill places restrictions on certain banks, credit unions, and payment card networks if they refuse to do business with a person who complies with the law. Restrictions include prohibiting the use of electronic funds transfer systems and lending programs, termination of an institution's depository insurance, and specified civil penalties. Banks and other specified financial institutions are allowed to deny financial services to a person only if the denial is justified by a documented failure of that person to meet quantitative, impartial, risk-based standards established in advance by the institution. This justification may not be based upon reputational risks to the institution. The bill establishes the right for a person to bring a civil action for a violation of this bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025" (HR 1015), actually establishes rules for housing and medical care in federal prisons, not rape prevention. It requires the Bureau of Prisons to house and transport inmates only with others of the same biological sex (defined by reproductive anatomy) and prohibits providing gender-related medical treatments. This includes banning treatments like hormone therapy, surgeries (e.g., hysterectomy, phalloplasty), or puberty blockers for transgender inmates, except for specific medical conditions like disorders of sex development or injuries from prior treatments. The bill directly affects all federal prison inmates and applies only to the Bureau of Prisons.

Maddy summaryHR 908, the "Stop the Censorship Act," would amend Section 230 of the Communications Act to change how online platforms can moderate user content without losing legal immunity. It specifically revises the definition from removing "objectionable" material to only removing "unlawful" material, and adds a new provision stating platforms cannot be shielded for allowing users to restrict access to other content. This bill directly affects online platforms hosting user-generated content, such as social media sites and forums. The key change shifts the standard for immunity from subjective "objectionable" content to legally prohibited "unlawful" content.

Maddy summaryHR 943, the "No User Fees for Gun Owners Act," bans states and local governments from requiring insurance, taxes, or user fees as conditions for owning, buying, or selling firearms. It specifically prohibits these fees for firearm manufacture, importation, acquisition, transfer, or continued ownership, except for general sales taxes applied equally to all goods. The bill amends federal law to prevent states from imposing such conditions on gun ownership or commerce, while allowing standard sales taxes to apply uniformly. This directly affects gun owners, dealers, and manufacturers by removing mandatory fees tied to firearm transactions. The law does not restrict general sales taxes but eliminates state-specific fees as a prerequisite for firearm-related activities.

Maddy summaryHR 925, the "Dismantle DEI Act of 2025," would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal government operations. The bill requires federal agencies to close DEI offices, rescind related executive orders, and prohibit the use of federal funds for DEI training, offices, or initiatives. It defines "prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice" as any activity that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin, or requires employees to complete training asserting that certain groups are inherently superior or inferior. The legislation also prohibits requiring employees to sign statements about race, ethnicity, or gender, and establishes private lawsuits for violations with potential damages of $1,000 per violation per day. This bill would directly affect federal agencies, contractors, grantees, and advisory committees receiving federal funding.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 31 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all voters to be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) for any election. This would prohibit non-citizens without national status or a green card from voting in federal, state, tribal, local, or territorial elections - including city council or school board races. The amendment must be ratified by 38 states (three-fourths of all states) within seven years to become part of the Constitution. Currently, most states already restrict voting to citizens, but this would extend that requirement nationwide and constitutionally.

Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act or the SHUSH Act This bill removes silencers from regulation under certain federal statutes governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms. Specifically, it removes silencers from the list of firearms subject to regulation (i.e., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). Additionally, it excludes a muffler or silencer from the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA). Finally, the bill does the following: preempts state or local laws that tax or regulate firearm silencers, specifies that a person who lawfully acquires or possesses a silencer under provisions of the GCA meets the registration and licensing requirements of the NFA, eliminates mandatory minimum prison terms for a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense in which a defendant uses or carries a firearm equipped with a silencer or muffler, and permits active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed silencer.

Maddy summaryHR 882 prohibits states and local jurisdictions from hiring non-U.S. citizens to administer federal elections. It requires all election administrators for federal office (like president or Congress) to be U.S. citizens, applying to elections held on or after the bill's enactment date. This directly affects election officials in all states and localities managing federal races by changing their hiring eligibility rules. The bill does not alter voting rights or election procedures for voters, only the citizenship requirement for those managing the process.