Rep. Angie Craig

Maddy summaryHRES 471, the "Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution," would amend House rules to prohibit current and future House members (including delegates and resident commissioners) from serving on the boards of for-profit companies. The key provision adds a new rule to the House's procedural rules, explicitly banning such board positions to address potential conflicts of interest. This change would directly affect all House members by restricting their outside business activities while in office. The resolution is a procedural rule change, not a law affecting the public, and aims to strengthen ethical standards within the House.

Maddy summaryThe Family Vaccine Protection Act makes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) an official part of federal law, requiring it to provide vaccine recommendations based on strong scientific evidence. It mandates that the CDC Director must adopt ACIP's recommendations unless they don't meet the evidence standard, and if not adopted, the CDC must explain its decision and notify Congress within 48 hours. The bill establishes procedures for ACIP to review new vaccines within 90 days of licensure and to consider breakthrough therapies or public health emergencies. This act aims to strengthen transparency and evidence-based decision-making in vaccine recommendations for the public health system. It affects the CDC, ACIP, and Congress through formalized processes for vaccine policy development.

Maddy summaryHR 3734, the Stop MUSK Act, amends federal ethics law to require high-level government officials to recuse themselves from decisions involving entities with which they had financial ties in the past four years. It directly affects executive branch leaders (including those in the Executive Schedule) and special government employees who previously worked for or had financial relationships with organizations like corporations, nonprofits, or consulting firms. The key provision expands the recusal requirement to cover any former employer or financial interest held during the preceding four years, including roles as an employee, contractor, consultant, or competitor. This aims to prevent conflicts of interest by mandating transparency when officials engage with entities tied to their prior careers.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals key provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which previously shielded gun manufacturers and dealers from civil lawsuits. It allows gun trace data from the federal Firearms Trace System to be used as evidence in civil court cases involving gun violence. Victims of gun violence (or their families) who sue gun manufacturers, dealers, or distributors in state or federal court can now access and rely on this trace information. The bill directly changes the legal landscape by removing a major barrier to holding gun industry entities accountable in civil cases. It does not alter criminal proceedings or affect gun ownership rights.

Maddy summaryHR 3735, the IG Act of 2025, creates a new Inspector General (IG) position for the Executive Office of the President and strengthens protections for existing federal IGs. The bill requires the President to appoint an IG for the White House office within 90 days and prohibits removing any IG except for "inefficiency, malfeasance of office, or neglect of duty." It applies to IGs across most federal agencies but allows agency heads to remove IGs for independent agencies (like the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Federal Trade Commission) under the same strict standards. The law aims to ensure IG independence by limiting political interference in their oversight roles.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the federal definition of an "official act" under bribery law to include any decision, recommendation, or action related to official duties, whether successful or not. It directly affects public officials and individuals offering bribes by making it clearer that attempting to influence any official duty - such as a pending matter or decision - constitutes bribery. The key change broadens the definition to cover single acts, multiple acts, or ongoing conduct, removing ambiguity about whether a desired outcome must be achieved. This update aims to close loopholes that previously allowed bribery prosecutions to fail when outcomes weren't secured.

Maddy summaryHR 3694, the VALID Act of 2025, requires lenders to include specific information about VA loans in mortgage disclosures. It amends the National Housing Act to mandate that disclosures state the loan-to-value ratio and clarify that VA loans are available under Chapter 37 of Title 38 (veterans' benefits law), assuming prevailing interest rates. The bill also requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency to add a military service question to the Uniform Residential Loan Application form, placing it above the signature line within six months of enactment. This directly affects veterans and active-duty service members applying for VA-guaranteed mortgages, as well as the lenders processing those applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates federal housing law to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It amends the Fair Housing Act to include these characteristics as protected classes alongside race, color, religion, sex, and other existing categories. The law now covers discrimination against individuals due to their own sexual orientation or gender identity, or because of their association with someone who has these characteristics. This applies to all housing providers, including landlords, real estate agents, and mortgage lenders, making it illegal to deny housing or services based on these factors.

Maddy summaryHR 3680, the "No Corporate Crooks Act," prohibits individuals convicted of specific serious financial crimes from serving in the U.S. executive branch. It directly affects corporate executives (like CEOs) who have been finally convicted of offenses including bribery, fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, or wage theft. The bill makes such individuals ineligible for appointment to any executive branch position. The key provision is a mandatory ineligibility requirement triggered by a final conviction for any listed covered crime.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution (HRES 456) expresses congressional support for designating May 2025 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month." It directly affects individuals living with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder impacting movement, cognition, and daily functioning, along with their families and caregivers. The resolution aims to raise public awareness, encourage research funding, and support organizations working to improve care and find treatments for PSP. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the need for greater attention to this condition.