Rep. Andrew S. Clyde

Maddy summaryHRES 888 is a proposed resolution to formally censure and condemn Delegate Stacey Plaskett for coordinating with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, during a February 2019 congressional hearing. The resolution claims Plaskett received real-time text messages from Epstein with instructions on her questioning during the hearing. If passed, the resolution would remove Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and direct the Committee on Ethics to investigate her ties to Epstein. This action directly affects Plaskett, the Delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and addresses alleged misconduct during official congressional proceedings.

Maddy summaryHR 6102, the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, amends the National Voter Registration Act to allow states to require proof of U.S. citizenship on mail voter registration forms after federal elections. This directly affects voters who register by mail, as they would need to provide citizenship documentation when submitting registration forms. The bill specifies that states may add this requirement to existing mail voter registration forms, though it does not mandate it. It also corrects a reference from the "Federal Election Commission" to the "Election Assistance Commission" in the law. The change takes effect upon the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add new grounds for deporting non-citizens. It makes any non-citizen deportable if they have been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors (under either state or federal law) after entering the United States. The key provision expands deportation eligibility beyond previous standards by explicitly including state misdemeanor convictions alongside federal offenses. This change directly affects non-citizens with specific criminal records, potentially increasing deportation risks for those with certain convictions. The policy alters the legal standard for removal but does not change sentencing or enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryHR 6035, the Second Amendment Restoration Act of 2025, would repeal specific firearm-related provisions from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022), including rules on background checks and gun sales, and restore federal gun laws as they existed before that law was enacted. It also reverses an education-related provision affecting school safety grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill directly affects federal regulations governing gun ownership and school safety funding by reverting to pre-2022 legal standards. It does not create new gun laws but undoes specific changes made by the 2022 law.

Maddy summaryHRES 866 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria by groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants, and criticizing Nigeria's government for failing to protect Christian communities or acknowledge the violence. It calls on the U.S. government to support President Trump in using diplomatic, economic, and security tools to pressure Nigeria to end impunity for attacks, protect Christians, return displaced persons, and repeal blasphemy laws. The resolution specifically demands action against religiously motivated violence, including the release of those imprisoned for their faith, and urges coordination with international partners for humanitarian aid. It does not create new laws but expresses congressional support for U.S. policy actions targeting Nigeria's religious freedom violations.

Maddy summaryHR 5969, the LABEL Act, requires abortion-inducing drugs to include specific labeling identifying both the drug dispenser's name/address and the prescriber's name. It directly affects pharmacies, clinics, and prescribers distributing these drugs by mandating this labeling on all such products. The bill prohibits states from imposing stricter labeling rules than this federal standard. It defines "abortion-inducing drug" as one intended or used to end a pregnancy (excluding drugs for miscarriage management or ectopic pregnancy treatment). This is a labeling requirement, not a restriction on drug access or use.

Maddy summaryHRES 858 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It alleges he abused his authority by issuing "frivolous" nondisclosure orders that prevented Members of Congress from being notified of legal process and covered conservative organizations and individuals. These orders, the resolution claims, violated constitutional protections for Congress and a federal law (2 U.S.C. § 6628) safeguarding Senate communications. The resolution would send the impeachment charge to the U.S. Senate for trial, seeking removal from office.

Maddy summaryHRES 842 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support for placing a statue of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk in the Capitol's House wing. It honors Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a conservative political figure assassinated in 2025, for his advocacy of free expression, civic engagement, and conservative principles. The resolution directs the House Fine Arts Board to accept the statue and display it permanently by January 2, 2027, though actual placement remains subject to the Board's approval. This is a symbolic gesture to commemorate Kirk's legacy, not a new law with policy impacts.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures that critical firearm-related government operations continue during federal shutdowns. It designates background checks (via the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforcement, and firearm export licensing (handled by Commerce and State Departments) as essential services that must remain operational. These functions would be treated as "excepted" under federal law, meaning their employees would continue working even if other government services halt. The bill affects how background checks and firearm export licenses are processed during shutdowns but does not change gun ownership laws or eligibility.

Maddy summaryThe No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act would deny tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and any organization determined to have ties to terrorism or terrorist groups. This means these organizations would no longer qualify for federal tax-exempt status, requiring them to pay income taxes on their earnings. The provision applies to taxable years ending after the bill's enactment date. The bill directly affects organizations identified by the government as having connections to terrorism.