Rep. Scott Perry

Maddy summaryThe LEDGER Act (HR 4091) requires the Treasury Department to create a system tracking every government payment within 180 days of enactment. It mandates that all federal departments, agencies, and branches (executive, legislative, judicial) must report disbursements from every funding source, including how long funds remain available for spending. This system will detail each payment's origin, recipient, and timing across all government accounts. The bill directly affects all federal spending entities by standardizing expenditure tracking previously handled inconsistently.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts propane tanks with a capacity of up to 126,000 pounds from certain security regulations (CFATS) under the Homeland Security Act. It directly affects small to medium propane storage facilities and businesses that own or operate these tanks. The key provision requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take necessary actions to remove these tanks from the CFATS regulatory framework. This change simplifies compliance for affected businesses by eliminating a specific federal security requirement they previously faced.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 93 would withdraw U.S. congressional approval of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement, which was originally approved under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act of 1994. This action would end the United States' legal obligation to participate in the WTO, removing the country from the global trade organization. The bill specifically targets the approval granted by Congress, not the executive branch's role in trade. As a result, U.S. trade policy would no longer be subject to WTO rules or dispute resolution processes.

Maddy summaryHR 3946, the FIGHT Act of 2025, amends the Animal Welfare Act to specifically prohibit gambling on animal fighting events and restrict the interstate transport of roosters used in such ventures. It defines "rooster" as male chickens over six months old and makes it unlawful to sponsor, exhibit, attend (for those under 16), or gamble on animal fighting events - whether in-person or broadcast. The bill creates a civil enforcement mechanism allowing any person to file a lawsuit to stop violations after providing 60 days' notice to authorities, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation. It also establishes seizure of property used to facilitate violations and clarifies that state laws on animal fighting remain in effect unless directly conflicting with federal provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares U.S. policy that Somalia's territorial claims over Somaliland are invalid, and authorizes the President to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent country. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy decisions regarding Somaliland's status and the Federal Republic of Somalia. The key provision is the presidential authorization to extend recognition, without creating new programs or altering existing laws. This is a procedural resolution focused solely on U.S. diplomatic recognition, not on implementing new policies for Somaliland.

Maddy summaryHR 3787, the Emergency Spending Accountability Act, requires the Office of Management and Budget to implement mandatory spending cuts equal to 20% of all emergency spending approved in a fiscal year. These cuts would occur over five years (starting October 1 of the next fiscal year) and apply to most federal programs, though they exempt Social Security benefits, national defense (budget function 050), Department of Veterans Affairs programs, and Medicare. The bill also mandates that any congressional measure containing emergency spending must include a detailed justification explaining why the spending qualifies as "emergency" under existing budget laws. This aims to create accountability for spending that bypasses standard budget limits.

Maddy summaryHRES 481 is a symbolic resolution condemning recent antisemitic attacks in the U.S., specifically referencing the June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, assault on a Jewish community gathering and other incidents like the May 2025 Washington, D.C., embassy shooting. It formally recognizes a pattern of violence targeting Jewish individuals and institutions, including attacks during religious events. The resolution calls on law enforcement to thoroughly investigate and prosecute such incidents and urges elected officials to publicly oppose antisemitism and politically motivated violence. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to affirm congressional stance against antisemitism.

Maddy summaryHR 3822, the "No Desire for Streetcars Act," prohibits federal funding for streetcar projects across multiple transportation programs. The bill amends four key transportation funding laws (surface transportation block grants, congestion mitigation grants, urbanized area grants, and fixed guideway capital grants) to explicitly ban the use of allocated funds for streetcar procurement, operation, or maintenance. This directly affects state and local governments receiving these federal grants, preventing them from using the funds for streetcar-related expenses. The legislation creates a clear, specific restriction on funding without altering other program provisions or making broader policy statements.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate to admit new states, replacing the current simple majority requirement. It would directly affect territories seeking statehood, such as Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico, by raising the legislative threshold for approval. The key mechanism is the shift from a simple majority to a two-thirds vote in each chamber for new state admissions. This change would require broader bipartisan consensus before new states could join the Union.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. government to conduct a comprehensive audit of all gold reserves held by federal agencies, including gold stored in deep storage or held by third parties like the International Monetary Fund or foreign central banks. The audit, to be completed within nine months of enactment and repeated every five years, will cover physical inventory, security measures, all transactions (sales, leases, swaps) over the past 50 years, and any gold the government has an interest in through third parties. The Comptroller General must issue a public report detailing all findings, with minimal redactions (only for physical security details), and the Treasury must provide all relevant records without withholding information. This directly affects how the Treasury and Federal Reserve manage and disclose their gold holdings, increasing transparency for Congress and the public.