Rep. Josh Brecheen

Maddy summaryHR 6612, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023, clarifies who qualifies for U.S. citizenship at birth under the 14th Amendment. It amends immigration law to define that a child born in the U.S. is "subject to the jurisdiction" for citizenship if one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or an active-duty military member. The bill directly affects children born in the U.S. to parents in these specific categories, ensuring they meet the citizenship definition without altering the constitutional right itself. It explicitly states this definition applies only to births occurring after the law's enactment, leaving existing citizenship status unaffected for those born before. The bill aims to codify existing constitutional principles through specific, narrow criteria for parental status.

Maddy summaryHR 6580, the LAND Act, restricts foreign purchases of U.S. agricultural land by requiring foreign buyers to follow the land ownership rules of their home country (or the most restrictive country they hold citizenship in). It mandates sellers to report such sales to the Secretary of Agriculture, who must then notify relevant congressional members. The bill establishes a Task Force (including the Agriculture Secretary and Justice Department) to monitor compliance and report quarterly to Congress on sale details, locations, costs, and proximity to military installations. This directly affects foreign individuals, companies, and governments purchasing agricultural land in the U.S., shifting restrictions from U.S. standards to the buyer's home country rules.

Maddy summaryHR 6558, titled the "END the DEEP STATE Act," requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to withdraw a specific proposed rule titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles" (published in the Federal Register on September 18, 2023). The bill directly affects OPM by mandating the withdrawal of this proposed rule and prohibiting the agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing it or any substantially similar rule. The key mechanism is a mandatory withdrawal of the 2023 proposed rule, which aimed to strengthen civil service protections and merit-based hiring standards. This is a procedural bill focused on halting a specific regulatory action, not on creating new policy.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 66 disapproves a specific rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding small business lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). The resolution, if passed, would prevent this CFPB rule from taking effect by declaring it "have no force or effect." The rule in question (88 Fed. Reg. 35150) aimed to clarify how lenders must evaluate small business loan applications under existing equal credit laws. This disapproval directly affects the CFPB's regulatory authority and would block the rule's implementation for small business lenders and financial institutions.

Maddy summaryHR 6459, the "No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act," permanently prohibits Medicaid and CHIP funds from covering abortions, except in specific medical circumstances. It directly affects Medicaid recipients and state Medicaid programs by blocking federal funding for abortion services, including travel or lodging to obtain one, and prevents states from using Medicaid demonstration waivers to expand abortion coverage. The bill codifies the existing Hyde Amendment restrictions, ensuring taxpayer dollars cannot pay for abortions except when a pregnancy results from rape or incest, poses a life-endangering physical condition, or involves miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This policy change would restrict abortion coverage under Medicaid nationwide, with exceptions limited to the three medical scenarios outlined in the bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds to cover abortions or related expenses (like travel or lodging) for unaccompanied immigrant minors. It directly affects unaccompanied alien children, as defined by immigration law, by blocking federal rules or guidance that would facilitate access to abortion services for them. The key provision bans the Health and Human Services Secretary from issuing, implementing, or enforcing any rule that enables such access using taxpayer money. This is a policy change limiting federal funding for abortion-related costs for this specific group, not a general abortion ban.

Maddy summaryThe SCREEN Act requires online platforms that host pornographic content for profit to implement age verification technology to block minors from accessing such material. It applies to platforms operating in the U.S. market or interstate commerce that create, host, or distribute content deemed "harmful to minors" (including pornography). Platforms must publicly disclose their verification methods, secure user data collected for age checks, and prevent minors from accessing prohibited content. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these requirements through audits, treating violations as unfair business practices under existing law.

Maddy summaryHR 6432, the Safeguarding Honest Speech Act, prohibits federal agencies from using funds to require employees or contractors to use preferred pronouns or names that conflict with a person’s biological sex at birth (defined as "sex" based on reproductive biology and genetics). It directly affects federal workers and contractors by banning mandatory language use tied to gender identity. The bill mandates agencies issue a formal response within 30 days of a complaint about such policies and allows affected employees to sue for damages, including up to $100,000 in punitive damages, with a one-year statute of limitations. Key provisions focus on preventing compelled speech in federal workplaces through funding restrictions and enforceable legal remedies.

Reinforcing Immigration Status for Credit Knowledge Act or the RISK Act This bill allows a creditor to refuse to extend credit to a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who does not have lawful status under U.S. immigration laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Secretaries of Defense and State to submit biannual reports to Congress assessing Ukraine's compliance with U.S. end-use monitoring for defense exports (under the Blue Lantern and Golden Sentry programs since February 2022). It mandates listing Ukrainian officials found violating these monitoring requirements, making them ineligible for U.S. visas, entry, or immigration benefits. The bill also requires immediate revocation of any existing U.S. visas held by listed individuals, regardless of when the visa was issued. It directly affects Ukrainian government officials involved in defense export monitoring violations, not the general public or broader policy.