Rep. Scott Perry

Maddy summaryThis bill bans airlines from transporting non-citizens using three specific documents: the CBP One mobile app, DHS Form I-385 (Notice to Report), and DHS Form I-862 (Notice to Appear). It also prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from accepting these documents as valid ID for domestic air travel. The law directly affects airlines that might facilitate travel for individuals relying on these documents and travelers using them for flight boarding. Key provisions explicitly list the banned documents in federal law, removing them as acceptable identification for air travel under U.S. Code.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 116 seeks to block a Department of Labor rule finalized on January 10, 2024, which aimed to clarify how businesses classify workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If passed, this resolution would prevent the rule from taking effect, directly affecting businesses that use independent contractors and their workers, who rely on FLSA protections for minimum wage and overtime pay. The bill uses a specific congressional process (under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code) to disapprove the rule, rather than creating new policy. This action would maintain the existing classification standards until a new rule is established.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (HJRES 121) seeks congressional disapproval of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule published on March 15, 2024, that would have limited credit card penalty fees under Regulation Z. If passed, it would block the CFPB's proposed rule from taking effect, preventing it from restricting how credit card companies charge late or over-limit fees. The resolution directly affects credit card issuers (who would retain current fee practices) and cardholders (who would not benefit from potential fee reductions). It uses the Congressional Review Act process (chapter 8 of title 5 U.S. Code) to halt the rule without altering existing law. This is a procedural measure, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 86 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing that a carbon tax would harm the U.S. economy. It states that such a tax would raise energy prices for essentials like gasoline, electricity, and home heating, disproportionately affecting low-income families, the elderly, and fixed-income individuals. The resolution argues a carbon tax would reduce economic growth, encourage businesses to move overseas, and weaken U.S. global competitiveness, urging focus on pro-growth energy policies instead.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Section 115 of the Clean Air Act, which previously addressed interstate and international pollution abatement. It removes this specific provision from federal law, though the conforming amendment ensures Section 110 remains focused solely on interstate pollution (without international aspects). The bill does not create new energy policies or directly affect any states, industries, or individuals; it is purely a procedural change to the Clean Air Act's text.

Maddy summaryThe SALT Act requires labor unions and labor relations consultants to report specific payments and agreements aimed at influencing employees' decisions about union organizing. Unions must disclose payments made to employees (or groups) of an employer (not the union) to persuade them about union representation, while consultants must report agreements to provide labor relations advice with that purpose. Reports must detail the amount, date, recipient's name and address, and the targeted employer's location. These filings - due within 30 days of new agreements and annually for ongoing ones - are submitted to the Secretary of Labor, increasing transparency around labor-related financial activities.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting American Energy Production Act (HR 1121) states that Congress believes states should have primary authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas production on state and private lands. It prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing without specific authorization from Congress. This bill directly affects federal and state governments by limiting the executive branch’s power to halt hydraulic fracturing operations and reinforcing state regulatory control. The key provision ensures any federal restriction on hydraulic fracturing would require a new law passed by Congress, not a presidential order.

Maddy summaryThe USE IT Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to measure and report on the utilization of public buildings and federally leased space, aiming to optimize space use. Agencies must deploy sensors to track occupancy within 180 days, report annual utilization rates (compared to a 150 sq. ft. per person benchmark), and meet a 60% average utilization target. If utilization falls below 60%, agencies must address excess space through consolidation, disposal, or adjustments, with exceptions allowed for mission-critical facilities like labs or public-facing spaces. The bill applies to all federal agencies covered by the CFO Act of 1990 and mandates annual reporting to Congress on space usage and costs.

Maddy summaryHR 6316 amends U.S. Code to require that committee resolutions approving federal leases or construction projects must result in action within 5 years or expire automatically. It directly affects the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, as well as federal agencies managing such projects. The key provision adds a 5-year deadline: resolutions approved after the bill's enactment must lead to a lease award or project initiation by that date, or they expire. This applies only to future resolutions, not existing ones, and aims to prevent indefinite committee approvals without follow-through.

Maddy summaryThe FASTA Reform Act of 2023 amends the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to streamline the sale and management of federal real property. It requires federal agencies to use "innovative methods" like no-cost contracts for real estate services to maximize taxpayer value, adds new reporting requirements about campus facilities and acreage, and reduces the Board size from five to four members. The bill extends the Board's deadline to December 31, 2026, and creates a pathway for the Executive Director to return to civil service after Board service ends. These changes directly affect federal agencies managing real estate and the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Board.