Rep. André Carson

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the FDA's Office of Food Chemical Safety to reassess the safety of at least 10 food additives or related substances every three years starting in 2026. It specifically prioritizes substances like titanium dioxide, red dye 40, BHA, BHT, and sodium nitrite for initial review. If reassessments find substances unsafe, the FDA must update regulations, revoke approvals, or require new pre-market notifications. The law affects food manufacturers by mandating regular safety reviews of additives already in use, with results made public through FDA notices.

Maddy summaryHR 4326 requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to conduct an economic review of any proposed change to import tariffs or duties before it takes effect. Specifically, no modification to an existing tariff rate can go into effect until the CBO publishes its review of the expected economic impact on a public website. This applies to all tariff changes relative to rates in effect before the bill's enactment date. The bill directly affects the process for implementing new or modified import duties by adding a mandatory review step before implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create and update guidance within 90 days (and every five years) to ensure hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, infant water, juice, and cooling accessories during airport security screening. The guidance must be developed with maternal health organizations and set standards to minimize contamination risks when these items undergo re-screening or additional testing. It also mandates a one-year audit by the DHS Inspector General to assess TSA compliance and evaluate how screening technologies impact the processing of these infant items. The bill directly affects traveling parents and caregivers who transport these essential supplies.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 4286) requires the U.S. State Department to develop a comprehensive strategy within 90 days to address Haiti's security crisis, focusing on strengthening Haitian security forces, countering gang violence, and expanding economic opportunities through programs like Haiti HOPE/HELP. The strategy must assess international coordination, arms trafficking, sanctions impacts on aid, and gang reintegration, while prioritizing Haitian-led solutions. It mandates annual reports to Congress for five years tracking progress on security, governance, and humanitarian efforts, with specific metrics for evaluating U.S. support. The bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy implementation in Haiti and Haitian civil society, security forces, and international partners.

Maddy summaryThe Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to help high-need schools hire and retain mental health professionals like counselors, psychologists, and social workers. It targets schools in the top 15% of need (based on student poverty or counts) that lack required staff ratios, such as one counselor per 250 students. Grants fund recruitment incentives (e.g., student loan repayment), retention programs, and evidence-based mental health services, with recipients required to contribute 25% of costs from non-federal funds. Schools must report annually on staff numbers, student-to-staff ratios, and retention rates to track progress toward improved mental health access.

Maddy summaryHR 4261, the "Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act," amends federal law to specifically prohibit importing, manufacturing, or selling firearms or ammunition using false or fraudulent pretenses. It directly affects individuals or entities engaging in deceptive firearm transactions. The bill adds a new provision (Section 922(a)(10)) banning both the fraudulent sale itself and the transmission of related communications via interstate wire, radio, or TV. This creates a clear legal prohibition against deceptive sales tactics and associated communications in firearm commerce.

Maddy summaryHRES 550 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. It formally encourages all U.S. citizens to celebrate Pride Month to learn about LGBTQIA+ history, including the Stonewall Inn and Compton's Cafeteria uprisings. The resolution affirms that LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights and emphasizes the ongoing struggle for equality. It has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic statement of support for the LGBTQIA+ community and its history.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends two sections of the National Security Act to improve transparency around security clearance decisions. It broadens due process protections to cover all individuals (not just executive branch employees) seeking or holding security clearances. The key provision requires agencies to publish annual reports detailing every clearance denial or revocation, including the specific reasons, the employing agency or company, and outcomes of appeals. These reports directly affect anyone with or seeking a security clearance, whether working for the government or in the private sector. The bill focuses on requiring more detailed public reporting, not changing clearance standards or eligibility.

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner. The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.

Maddy summaryThe No Secret Police Act of 2025 requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other Department of Homeland Security officers working on border security or immigration enforcement to visibly display their official badges or uniforms and provide identification during detentions or arrests. It prohibits officers from wearing face coverings that conceal their face during these interactions. The bill also mandates that the Department report to Congress about tactical gear policies and research technology to improve badge visibility in different conditions like weather or lighting. These changes aim to increase transparency in immigration enforcement encounters.