Rep. Nancy Mace

Maddy summaryHR 3775, the AI Training Extension Act of 2025, expands mandatory AI training requirements for federal employees. It directly affects staff in acquisition roles, data/technology positions, management, and supervisory roles across executive agencies. The bill updates training content to cover AI capabilities, risks, benefits to government, and data's role in AI systems, while allowing agencies to incorporate existing training programs. This procedural extension modifies the existing "Artificial Intelligence Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act" to broaden its scope and update training standards.

Maddy summaryHR 3751, the Reliable Grid Act, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pause enforcement of specific regulations that could lead to premature retirement of reliable power plants (like coal, natural gas, and nuclear facilities). It directs the EPA to grant waivers for such plants and mandates coordination with grid operators to prevent capacity shortages, citing concerns about over-reliance on intermittent renewable energy sources. The bill specifically targets EPA rules finalized in May 2024, including the New Source Performance Standards for fossil fuel plants and related emissions guidelines, aiming to ensure grid reliability amid rising electricity demand.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from deducting wages paid to undocumented workers when calculating taxable income. It creates a safe harbor for employers using the E-Verify program: if they confirm employment eligibility through E-Verify, they may still deduct those wages. The law directly affects employers who hire undocumented workers, removing a tax benefit for such payments. It also establishes new data-sharing between the IRS, DHS, and Social Security to enforce compliance, with a 6-year audit window for improper deductions.

Maddy summaryHR 3724, the "No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act," blocks immigration protections for Palestinians from specific territories. It nullifies a February 2024 policy allowing deferred enforced departure and prohibits Temporary Protected Status, asylum, refugee status, and parole for individuals who habitually resided in Palestinian-administered territories (Judea/Samaria or Gaza) or hold Palestinian Authority passports. The bill adds these individuals to the list of inadmissible and deportable persons under immigration law, making them ineligible for most forms of U.S. immigration relief. These provisions directly affect Palestinians from those regions who might otherwise qualify for immigration benefits. The bill focuses on geographic and document-based restrictions, not political affiliation.

Maddy summaryHR 3596, the Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2025, requires the Judicial Conference to submit reports to Congress within 180 days of enactment. These reports would examine potential amendments to three federal court rules (Rules 412, 26, and 16) to further limit the admissibility of an alleged victim’s sexual history in court and strengthen privacy protections for any such evidence that is admitted. The bill specifically aims to narrow discovery requests into victims’ private records and prevent unnecessary disclosure of sensitive information in sexual assault cases. It does not change current law but mandates studies to identify possible rule updates for federal courts. The direct effect is on federal court procedures in sexual assault cases, focusing on victim privacy and evidence handling.

Maddy summaryHRES 439 is a resolution to expel Representative LaMonica McIver from the U.S. House of Representatives. It cites her unapproved entry into a federal immigration facility, physical assaults on two federal officers (including forcibly striking and restraining them), and violations of federal law (18 U.S.C. §111), all captured on bodycam video. The resolution invokes the House’s constitutional authority under Article I, Section 5, clause 2 to expel members for conduct that "does not reflect credibility on the House," referencing the precedent set by expelling former Rep. George Santos before conviction. This action directly affects Rep. McIver, removing her from congressional service based on these specific alleged violations.

Maddy summaryThe DEFIANCE Act of 2025 creates a new civil legal remedy for victims of non-consensual intimate digital forgeries (synthetic images or videos manipulating real people into sexual contexts without consent). It allows affected individuals to sue perpetrators in federal court for damages up to $250,000, injunctions to remove content, and privacy protections like pseudonyms. The bill specifically covers cases where forgeries are created or shared with intent to disclose, including scenarios involving sexual assault or harassment. It expands existing federal protections under 15 U.S.C. 6851 to address digital forgeries while ensuring state laws remain in effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how refugee admissions are managed in the U.S. It requires the President to submit a refugee admission recommendation to Congress before each fiscal year (starting 2025), rather than setting limits unilaterally. Congress must then pass a joint resolution setting the annual refugee cap before any admissions can occur. Additionally, it gives state governors the authority to block refugee resettlement in their state by notifying the federal agency 30 days prior to resettlement. This directly affects the President’s authority, Congress’s role in setting limits, and states’ ability to reject refugees within their borders.

Maddy summaryHR 3516, the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2025, imposes new rules on agricultural checkoff programs (like those for beef, dairy, cotton, and wheat) that collect fees from producers to fund promotion and research. The bill prohibits these programs from contracting with entities lobbying on agricultural policy (except for university research), bans conflicts of interest, and forbids anticompetitive or disparaging activities. It requires boards to publicly disclose all budgets, spending, and contracts quarterly, and mandates regular audits by the USDA Inspector General and the Comptroller General to ensure compliance. These changes aim to prevent misuse of funds and increase transparency for programs affecting thousands of agricultural producers nationwide.

Maddy summaryHRES 421 is a resolution memorializing 345 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2024, listing each officer's name. It expresses the House of Representatives' support for law enforcement, acknowledges the sacrifice of these officers, and recognizes the need for adequate resources to protect officers while they serve the public. The resolution also extends condolences to the families of fallen officers. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute.