Rep. Andrew S. Clyde

Maddy summaryHR 645, the National Constitutional Carry Act, would prevent all U.S. states and localities from requiring permits or imposing penalties for carrying firearms in public. It directly affects eligible U.S. citizens (including non-residents) who legally possess firearms under state and federal law, removing current permit requirements for public carry. The bill’s key provision amends federal law to invalidate any state or local law that criminalizes or discourages public firearm carry, except where private property owners clearly prohibit firearms or security screening occurs. This would override existing state permit laws, making permitless carry legal across all states and territories for qualified individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, makes a key tax deduction permanent for small business owners. It removes the temporary sunset provision (subsection (i)) from Section 199A of the tax code, ensuring the qualified business income deduction remains available for eligible small businesses. This change directly affects pass-through business owners (like S-corps, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) who currently qualify for this deduction. The permanent change takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 648, the Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act, requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a variety of milk options - including unflavored, organic, lactose-free, and different fat levels - to all members of the Armed Forces at military dining facilities. The bill mandates that installations offer these choices to support servicemember nutrition and dietary needs. It also prohibits purchasing milk from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries, as defined by Commerce Department regulations. This policy directly affects military personnel dining at on-base facilities nationwide.

Maddy summaryHRES 56 is a non-binding resolution proposing to memorialize unborn children by encouraging the public to lower the U.S. flag to half-staff on January 22 each year. It cites the anniversary of Roe v. Wade's 1973 ruling and the 2022 overturning of that decision, referencing the claim that over 62 million unborn children have "perished" since 1973. The resolution specifically urges the public to observe this day as the "Day of Tears," encourages flag lowering to "mourn and honor" those affected, and promotes legislative efforts to "affirm the sanctity of life" regarding abortion. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new law but seeks to influence public observance. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and referred to the Oversight Committee.

Maddy summaryThe RIFLE Act of 2025 amends federal firearm licensing laws to create a more structured process for addressing violations by licensed firearm businesses. It establishes graduated penalties for violations, with non-willful violations requiring notification and a reasonable timeframe to correct, while willful violations could lead to license suspension (up to 30 days for first-time offenders) or revocation. The bill adds procedural protections including written notice requirements, administrative hearings with due process, and a 90-day period to liquidate inventory after license expiration or revocation. It also requires the Attorney General to reconsider denied applications from former licensees and reverse certain past license revocations made under specific ATF orders. The bill aims to balance enforcement with due process for firearm licensees while maintaining public safety standards.

Maddy summaryHR 632 prohibits federal funding (directly or indirectly) for colleges and universities that host or are affiliated with campus health clinics providing abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees. Institutions must annually certify to federal education and health agencies that no such services are offered at their campus sites. The bill defines "abortion drugs" broadly as any medication intended to terminate pregnancy (excluding cases for live birth, miscarriage management, or ectopic pregnancy treatment). This policy directly affects institutions receiving federal funds, requiring them to ensure campus health services comply with the prohibition to maintain eligibility.

Maddy summaryHR 629, the "Ending Chemical Abortions Act of 2025," would criminalize the prescription, distribution, or sale of drugs used for chemical abortions (like mifepristone and misoprostol) under federal law, with penalties up to 25 years in prison. It directly affects healthcare providers who prescribe or dispense these drugs, while exempting contraceptive use before pregnancy, treatment of miscarriages, and life-threatening pregnancy conditions certified by a physician. The bill defines "abortion" as intentionally ending a pregnancy, excludes women from prosecution, and redefines "unborn child" to begin at fertilization. This legislation would replace existing federal abortion-related provisions and apply nationwide, making chemical abortion drugs subject to new criminal penalties.

Maddy summaryHR 7 prohibits federal funds from being used for abortions or health insurance plans covering abortion, with exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or when a woman's life is endangered. It blocks federal premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act for health plans covering abortion (except in specified cases) and requires clear disclosure of abortion coverage and related surcharges in plan materials. The bill allows individuals or employers to purchase separate abortion coverage using non-federal funds, such as out-of-pocket payments, without affecting federal subsidies. It directly affects federal health programs, ACA marketplace plans, and health insurance issuers offering coverage that includes abortion services.

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or (3) a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) with a lawful immigration status who is performing active service in the Armed Forces. The bill does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryHR 563 requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to destroy all firearm transaction records from discontinued businesses within 90 days of the law's enactment. It also amends a federal law to prevent future registration of such transactions by removing language that required these records to be delivered to the Attorney General. The bill mandates that the ATF submit a report to Congress detailing how many records were destroyed. This legislation directly affects ATF record-keeping procedures, not individual gun owners or firearm ownership rights.