Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy

Maddy summaryHR 1707, the Grown in America Act of 2025, creates a new tax credit for agricultural businesses that use predominantly domestically produced inputs. The credit equals 25% of a business's domestic agricultural input costs (capped at $100 million annually), but only if the business meets a 3-year average threshold for domestic sourcing (starting at 50% in 2026 and rising to 85% after 2033). It directly affects food and agricultural producers who source inputs like crops or fish raised in the U.S. for products sold domestically without further processing. The bill defines "domestic agricultural input costs" as expenses for U.S.-produced commodities used in U.S.-made food products, excluding certain commodities listed by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Maddy summaryHR 1651 would nullify a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule finalized on May 9, 2024. This rule established emissions standards for greenhouse gases from new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel power plants, set guidelines for existing plants, and repealed the previous "Affordable Clean Energy Rule." The bill would make this EPA rule unenforceable, directly affecting fossil fuel power plants by removing these federal emissions requirements. It does not create new regulations but cancels an existing EPA rule.

Maddy summaryHRES 166 is a non-binding House resolution expressing U.S. support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear republic. It condemns the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy wars, internal suppression of ethnic and religious minorities, and human rights abuses - including executions and repression of women-led protests. The resolution calls for holding the regime accountable through sanctions, supports the Ten-Point Plan for Iran’s democratic transition, and urges protection for Iranian political refugees in Albania. It does not create new laws but affirms U.S. policy alignment with Iranian protesters' demands.

Maddy summaryThis bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion (known as the "Black Panthers"), the first predominantly Black armored unit in World War II's European Theater. It recognizes their combat service from 1944-1946, including key roles in the Battle of the Bulge and breaking the Siegfried Line, despite facing racial prejudice during and after the war. The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill commemorates the battalion's 130,000 enemy casualties inflicted, 50% casualty rate, and their 1978 Presidential Unit Citation. It does not create new laws or affect current policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1617, the Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act of 2025, streamlines approval processes for wireless infrastructure modifications that improve network resilience and public safety. It requires state and local governments to automatically approve eligible requests - such as adding backup power, hardening towers, or replacing equipment - within 60 days if no decision is made, and prohibits them from demanding excessive paperwork beyond publicly listed requirements. The bill directly affects wireless companies seeking minor tower modifications and local governments handling these requests. Key provisions include a strict 60-day approval timeframe, clear rules for "ineligible" denials, and enforcement allowing companies to sue for violations in federal court. It applies only to changes that don’t alter a tower’s physical size, focusing on upgrades that enhance public safety or network reliability.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to join the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for reviews of certain transactions involving foreign adversaries. It specifically targets acquisitions of U.S. agricultural land, biotechnology, or agriculture-related infrastructure (like transportation, storage, or processing) by entities from China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran. The USDA must notify CFIUS about reportable transactions, prompting the committee to determine if a full review is needed. The provisions expire for any country removed from the official list of foreign adversaries in federal regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 1551, the Protect and Serve Act of 2025, creates a new federal criminal offense for intentionally harming law enforcement officers under specific circumstances. It imposes harsher penalties, including up to 10 years in prison for serious injury or life imprisonment if death occurs, kidnapping is involved, or a firearm is used. The law applies when the crime crosses state lines, involves interstate weapons, occurs on federal property, or targets federal officers. Prosecutions require the Attorney General’s written certification, considering factors like prior state convictions and public safety impact. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers and federal prosecutors by expanding federal jurisdiction for certain violent crimes against them.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 152 is a symbolic congressional resolution reaffirming the U.S.-Canada partnership. It highlights their $1 trillion annual trade relationship (supporting 8 million U.S. jobs), joint border security efforts against fentanyl trafficking, and energy cooperation - including Canada as the U.S.'s top oil supplier and critical minerals partner. The resolution emphasizes shared security interests, integrated supply chains, and collaboration on defense, Arctic security, and democratic values. It does not create new laws but formally expresses congressional support for strengthening this alliance.

Maddy summaryHR 1548, the "Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act," amends U.S. trade laws to strengthen enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty regulations. The bill creates new rules for handling multiple investigations on the same merchandise (successive investigations), addresses market distortions in foreign countries that affect production costs, and improves mechanisms to prevent companies from circumventing existing duties. It also establishes procedures for investigating currency undervaluation as a form of subsidy and strengthens requirements for importers to certify compliance with trade laws. These changes primarily affect U.S. importers of foreign goods, foreign exporters, and the Department of Commerce, which administers these trade enforcement mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 1546 authorizes the minting of commemorative coins to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. It specifies three coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar) to be issued in 2026, with surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively) directed to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund. These surcharges fund preservation, recreation, and educational programs for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. The bill does not impose new taxes or regulations but creates a dedicated funding stream for canal corridor maintenance and history initiatives.