Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

Maddy summaryHR 1502 authorizes the creation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the volunteers and communities (primarily from Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas) who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, which will be presented to the individuals who contributed to the canteen’s operations and then permanently displayed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This is a commemorative measure recognizing historical service, not a policy change affecting current laws or programs.

Maddy summaryHR 1489 requires the President to determine within 90 days whether to impose U.S. sanctions on Iran Airports Company, a state-owned enterprise that operates Iranian airports and facilitates Mahan Air’s operations. The bill targets the airport company because it supports Mahan Air, an Iranian airline already sanctioned for allegedly aiding Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps - Qods Force by transporting fighters, arms, and funds. This bill does not impose new sanctions but mandates a formal review under existing authority (Executive Order 13224) to assess whether the airport company should face sanctions for enabling Mahan Air’s activities. It directly affects Iran Airports Company and foreign entities that assist Mahan Air, with no immediate policy change beyond the required presidential determination.

Maddy summaryThe DEFUND Act of 2025 would terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations and all its affiliated bodies, including the World Health Organization, by repealing the legal foundations for U.S. participation. It requires the closure of the U.S. Mission to the UN, withdrawal from UN headquarters agreements, and the cessation of all U.S. financial contributions to the UN (except for termination costs). The bill also mandates that UN entities vacate U.S. government properties, revokes diplomatic immunity for UN officials in the U.S., and prohibits U.S. involvement in UN peacekeeping operations. Future U.S. re-entry into the UN would require Senate approval and a reservation allowing for immediate withdrawal.

Maddy summaryHR 1488 repeals two laws that authorized U.S. military force against Iraq: the 1991 Gulf War authorization and the 2002 Iraq War authorization. This bill removes the legal basis for military operations under these specific resolutions, directly affecting how future U.S. military actions in Iraq could be justified. The key provision is the direct repeal of both resolutions from federal law, eliminating their continued legal effect. As a result, any new military action in Iraq would require fresh congressional authorization rather than relying on these repealed laws.

Maddy summaryHR 1507, the U.S. Citrus Protection Act, bans the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China into the United States. This directly affects Chinese citrus exporters and U.S. importers or businesses that handle such products. The bill prohibits these imports starting 90 days after it becomes law, with no exceptions specified. It creates a clear policy change by restricting a specific agricultural import without additional regulatory mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 496, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025, directly affects veterans who were previously flagged for firearm restrictions based on Veterans Affairs (VA) determinations of mental incompetence or fiduciary appointments. The bill requires the VA to notify the Department of Justice within 30 days that its past practice of sharing such veteran information with the national background check system was improper. It also explicitly prohibits treating veterans as "mental defectives" for gun restrictions solely because the VA determined they were mentally incompetent or required a fiduciary under VA regulations. This changes how VA decisions are used in federal firearm background checks, removing an automatic barrier for affected veterans.

Maddy summaryHR 1438, the *Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025*, prohibits foreign governments of Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia (and entities they control) from purchasing or leasing U.S. agricultural land, including both public land managed by federal agencies and private land. It also bans such entities from participating in most U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs if they own or lease agricultural land, with limited exceptions for food safety and health programs. The bill expands disclosure requirements under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to include leases and security interests, and mandates public data sets showing foreign ownership details and land values. These changes aim to increase transparency around foreign ownership of U.S. farmland while targeting specific foreign governments deemed national security concerns.

Maddy summaryHR 1421, the "Make American Flags in America Act of 2025," requires all flags of the United States displayed on federal property or procured by federal agencies to be 100% manufactured in the United States. This directly affects federal agencies (including executive departments, military branches, and legislative/judicial offices) by banning the use of foreign-made flags for official displays or purchases. The bill sets a 90-day deadline for procurement changes and a two-year timeline for display requirements, while excluding private entities from these rules. It also mandates a Federal Trade Commission study on enforcing country-of-origin labeling for flags, with a report due within one year of enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 1330 establishes the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino, authorizing its location within the National Mall's "Reserve" area. The bill requires the Smithsonian Board to coordinate with federal agencies managing potential museum sites, including notifying relevant congressional committees before land transfers. It mandates that the museum's exhibits and programs accurately represent the diverse cultures, histories, and viewpoints of Hispanic and Latino communities in the U.S., seeking input from a broad range of community experts. The Smithsonian must also submit regular reports to Congress detailing compliance with these representation requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 1232, the National Right-to-Work Act, would make union membership voluntary for workers in most private-sector jobs by removing legal requirements for employees to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment. It directly affects workers in unionized workplaces covered by the National Labor Relations Act (including most private employers) and railroad workers covered by the Railway Labor Act. The key change eliminates provisions that allowed "union security agreements" (requiring dues or membership), meaning workers could no longer be forced to pay union fees to keep their jobs. This bill does not change other labor rights or create new programs - it only modifies existing laws to allow workers to opt out of union membership and financial obligations.