Rep. Don Bacon

Maddy summaryThe HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to help state, local, tribal, and territorial prosecutor offices hire, retain, and train prosecutors and support staff. It authorizes $10 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants, covering up to 75% of eligible costs, with preference given to rural, tribal, and areas rehiring laid-off prosecutors. Grantees must cover the remaining 25% of costs (or qualify for a waiver), and funds cannot replace existing state/local funding but must supplement it. All funded projects require data tracking and annual performance evaluations by the Attorney General.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report to congressional defense committees by March 1, 2027, detailing the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program. The report must cover program costs, schedule, acquisition strategy, and a fielding plan - including how the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve will integrate into F-47 operations. It directly affects the Air Force and congressional oversight bodies by mandating transparency on this major aircraft program's development and force structure. The bill itself does not change policy but sets a reporting requirement for the F-47 program.

Maddy summaryHR 6670 creates a new nonimmigrant visa category ("family purpose visas") allowing relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to visit temporarily for family events. It requires applicants to provide proof of financial support, short-term medical insurance covering U.S. travel, and a sworn statement to depart within 90 days per calendar year. The bill restricts petitioners from previously sponsoring relatives who overstayed their visas, and explicitly states that these visits do not count toward permanent residency eligibility. This directly affects extended family members (including grandparents, siblings, and nieces/nephews) seeking short-term U.S. visits for social or major life events.

Maddy summaryThe SHIELD Act of 2025 withholds federal funding from states or local governments that arrest, detain, or prosecute federal officers for lawful immigration enforcement actions. It directly affects jurisdictions (like cities or counties) that interfere with federal immigration enforcement, such as by blocking ICE operations. The law requires the Attorney General and DHS to determine violations, then blocks all federal grants and contracts for the affected jurisdiction during the fiscal year. Funding withheld is reallocated to compliant jurisdictions, and restoration requires written assurances that interference will stop.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Defense to assign mental health professionals with necessary security clearances to all Cyber Command duty locations by 2025. It directly affects Cyber Mission Force personnel by ensuring they have access to cleared providers for treatment of work-related stress and behavioral health challenges. Key provisions mandate annual congressional briefings on implementation progress, clearance validation, clinical workload, and efforts to increase awareness of available mental health services. The law focuses on improving access to care through staffing requirements and transparency, without altering existing benefits or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThe Safer Schools Act of 2025 establishes a 5-year federal pilot program providing grants to public schools for security risk assessments and physical security upgrades. Public schools that have experienced violent incidents involving multiple people are prioritized for both types of grants. Schools receiving assessment grants must first identify vulnerabilities, while improvement grants fund specific security measures like panic alarms linked to local police, with federal funds covering up to 50% of costs. The program allocates $600 million total ($100M-$300M annually), requiring schools to submit financial reports and post-implementation safety surveys, with annual congressional reports tracking outcomes.

Maddy summaryHR 6648, the FAIR Vets Act, increases the dollar thresholds for sole-source federal contracts awarded to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. It raises the limit from $7 million to $10 million for certain contracts and from $3 million to $8 million for others under the Small Business Act. This change directly affects service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses by allowing them to secure more contracts without competitive bidding. The bill requires federal agencies to update their regulations within 180 days of enactment, with the changes applying to solicitations issued 180 days after that.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. copyright law to allow the federal government to use literary works created by civilian faculty members at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) without paying royalties. It directly affects USUHS civilian faculty who produce such works as part of their employment. The key mechanism adds a specific provision (subsection (d)(2)(L)) to Section 105 of Title 17, clarifying that government use of these works is royalty-free. The bill makes no changes to other copyright rules or funding, solely addressing the government's use of works developed by USUHS faculty.

Maddy summaryThe PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 creates a national public awareness campaign to boost HPV vaccination rates and combat misinformation, targeting communities disproportionately affected by HPV-related cancers (including Black and Hispanic women, rural populations, and men facing higher oropharyngeal cancer risks). It authorizes $5 million annually from 2026-2030 for evidence-based media, culturally tailored materials, and partnerships with health providers, schools, and community organizations to increase vaccination completion among adolescents (9-12 years old, the optimal age group). The bill also increases annual funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program to $300 million starting in 2026, coordinating vaccination efforts with existing screening initiatives. It requires the CDC to consult with health experts and community groups to develop effective messaging about vaccine safety, benefits, and recommended age ranges. The campaign aims to address current gaps, such as the 63% HPV vaccine completion rate among teens and disparities in cancer outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies within the Department of Defense. It directly affects military education institutions and national security leaders by requiring the Center to develop specialized curricula, conduct research, and provide expert analysis on strategic deterrence and WMD threats. Key provisions mandate the Center to create educational materials for joint military training, study global WMD threats, and advise the Secretary of Defense on related issues. The Center will serve as the primary Department of Defense institution for this specialized education within military professional development programs.