Rep. John R. Moolenaar

Maddy summaryHR 2930, the PROTECT the Second Amendment Act, prevents landlords and housing authorities from banning or imposing extra restrictions on lawfully possessed firearms in specific federally assisted housing. It directly affects tenants living in properties covered by HUD or USDA housing programs, including public housing, Section 8 voucher recipients, and other subsidized rental units. The bill explicitly allows residents to possess firearms within their own dwelling units or while moving through common areas to reach their unit, without additional prohibitions. This changes existing policies in these housing programs by mandating that firearm possession cannot be restricted solely based on housing type.

Maddy summaryThe NO LIMITS Act of 2025 imposes new sanctions on Chinese companies providing material support to Russia’s military or defense sectors. It targets specific Chinese entities listed in the bill (including Huawei, SMIC, Hikvision, and others) that operate in Russia’s defense economy or support Russian military activities. The bill requires the President to block transactions with these companies 90 days after enactment, with additional sanctions on "known Chinese military companies" 180 days later. These measures aim to cut off financing for Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war effort, focusing on technology and defense sectors. The law explicitly names 40+ Chinese companies as targets, detailing their roles in military-linked industries.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to issue a final rule within six months of enactment that reinstates the 2019 "protecting statutory conscience rights in health care" regulation. It directly affects healthcare providers and facilities receiving federal funds, ensuring they can refuse certain services (like abortion or contraception) based on religious or moral beliefs without penalty. The rule must explicitly supersede any conflicting current regulations. This is a procedural rule restoration, not a new policy, aimed at preserving existing conscience protections under federal law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to change how the Bureau of Land Management manages horse and burro populations. It requires using fertility control vaccines as the first priority method for population management, replacing previous steps. Crucially, it directs the Secretary to prioritize recruiting and training military veterans for these fertility control tasks, including through the PZP applicator certification program, with veterans receiving appropriate compensation. This directly affects wild horse and burro populations through new management methods and military veterans through new training and contracting opportunities under the program.

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

Maddy summaryThe Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 would reform the Low-Income Housing Credit program, which provides tax credits to developers of affordable housing. It would increase state allocations based on population with annual cost-of-living adjustments, modify tenant eligibility rules to allow higher income limits for some residents, and add protections for domestic violence victims in housing. The bill would simplify rules for rural and Native American housing projects, clarify credit eligibility requirements, and require greater transparency in program administration. These changes would directly affect developers, property owners, and low-income tenants in housing projects that receive LIHC tax credits.

Maddy summaryHR 2729, the "Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act," creates a new temporary work visa category for carnival and circus workers. It directly affects mobile entertainment providers (like traveling carnivals, circuses, and affiliated food/game concession services) and their workers who perform essential tasks such as transporting, assembling, operating, and maintaining rides and equipment at seasonal fairs and festivals. The bill amends immigration law to define "mobile entertainment workers" as those entering temporarily for functions integral to these operations, subject to labor program requirements similar to other temporary work visas. It requires the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor to issue implementing rules within one year of enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 2661 requires the U.S. Secretary of State to annually certify whether Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) operating in the U.S. deserve diplomatic privileges and immunities. If denied, these offices must shut down within 180 days. The bill also restricts U.S. government partnerships with HKETOs unless the Secretary certifies eligibility, Congress hasn’t blocked it via a disapproval resolution, and the partnership doesn’t promote efforts to undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy or freedoms. It further states U.S. policy opposes government entities aiding narratives that justify dismantling Hong Kong’s rights under international agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to streamline employer-led training programs. It removes the requirement for one-stop operators to interview workers referred by employers for on-the-job training, provided the employer certifies the worker needs training and has the skills to succeed. Employers can now formally contract with local workforce boards to provide training, requiring agreements that specify program details, costs, credentials, and a commitment to hire participants after completion. The bill also updates terminology throughout the law to consistently use "employer-directed skills development" instead of "customized training."

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 2102 (Major Richard Star Act), allows veterans with combat-related disabilities to receive both full military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation simultaneously, without the previous offset that reduced retired pay. It directly affects veterans already eligible for both benefits due to combat-related injuries, removing the requirement that their retired pay be reduced by the disability compensation amount. The key provision amends Title 10 and Title 38 to eliminate the offset rule (sections 5304 and 5305 of Title 38) for these veterans. The change applies to payments starting after the bill’s enactment date, effective for all qualifying veterans. This is a policy change to increase financial support for affected veterans, not a new benefit.