Rep. Ralph Norman

Maddy summaryHR 5857, the "No IDs for Illegals Act," prohibits federal funding for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Secure Docket Card Program and similar Department of Homeland Security initiatives. This bill directly affects ICE and DHS by blocking all federal financial support for these specific immigration enforcement programs. The key provision is a funding ban, preventing the use of taxpayer dollars to establish, implement, or support the Secure Docket Card Program. It does not change immigration laws or requirements for individuals, only restricting federal financial backing for this particular program.

Maddy summaryHJRES 11 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. If passed and ratified, it would prevent any member who has already served the maximum terms from running for re-election, including time spent filling vacancies (for more than one year in the House or three years in the Senate). This amendment directly affects current and future members of Congress by changing eligibility rules for re-election. The proposal is currently a joint resolution in the House, requiring ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryHR 5791, the "Define the Mission Act," requires the President to submit a comprehensive strategy report to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment, detailing U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The report must define U.S. national interests in the conflict, set specific objectives with timelines, benchmarks, and resource estimates (including personnel and funding), list expected European NATO security contributions, and assess Russia’s natural gas market impact on resolving the conflict. It mandates the strategy must aim for a Russia-Ukraine cease-fire agreement and explicitly cannot depend on U.S. funding for Ukrainian reconstruction. The report must be unclassified but may include a classified annex for full transparency. This bill establishes a formal process for Congress to review and oversee U.S. policy toward Ukraine.

Maddy summaryHR 5641, the Pay Our Troops Act, ensures military personnel and their support staff continue receiving pay during fiscal year 2024 if Congress fails to pass regular budget appropriations. It appropriates existing Treasury funds to cover pay and allowances for active-duty troops, reserve components, and civilian employees or contractors supporting military operations. The bill automatically terminates on January 1, 2025, or earlier if Congress enacts a regular budget or continuing resolution. This provision directly affects service members, Department of Defense staff, and Coast Guard personnel (when not under the Navy) during budget implementation gaps.

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 93 proposes a constitutional amendment to withhold pay from U.S. Representatives and Senators during any government shutdown. A shutdown is defined as a period when federal agencies lack funding due to Congress failing to pass a regular budget or temporary spending bill. The amendment would require Congress to pass implementing legislation to enforce this pay restriction during shutdowns. This directly affects all members of Congress by temporarily halting their salaries when federal operations cease due to funding gaps.

Maddy summaryThis bill blocks federal funding for states or local governments that suspend open or concealed firearm carry licenses. It directly affects state and local authorities by denying them access to federal financial assistance (such as for infrastructure or public programs) if they implement such license suspensions. The key mechanism is a funding penalty: any state or local government suspending gun permits forfeits eligibility for federal grants defined under 31 U.S.C. § 7501(a)(5). The policy change is a direct condition on federal aid, not a new regulation on gun ownership.

Maddy summaryThis bill denies pension payments to current or former congressional members convicted of certain crimes. Specifically, it removes eligibility for retirement benefits based on their service as a Member of Congress if convicted of a qualifying offense after the bill's enactment. If a conviction is later overturned, the individual would receive retroactive pension payments. The law only applies to pensions tied to congressional service, not other government employment, and excludes convictions occurring before the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHR 5070, the USDA CROP Act of 2023, requires the USDA's Office of Pest Management Policy to coordinate more closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when reviewing pesticide rules. It mandates that USDA provide the EPA with specific data on pesticide use and the economic impact of alternatives before the EPA makes decisions that could restrict pesticide sales or use. The bill also requires the EPA to give USDA 90 days to comment on proposed changes to pesticide labels or registrations, and to delay implementation if no economically viable alternative exists for farmers. This directly affects agricultural producers by ensuring their economic concerns are considered in pesticide regulatory decisions.

Maddy summaryHR 5561, the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act of 2023, prevents federal agencies from using emergency declarations to implement gun control measures. It specifically prohibits the President from declaring a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Act for gun control purposes, and stops the Health and Human Services Secretary from declaring a public health emergency under the Public Health Service Act for the same reason. The bill also amends the Stafford Act to explicitly prohibit any emergency-related restrictions on possessing, manufacturing, selling, or transferring firearms, ammunition, ammunition feeding devices, or firearm accessories. This directly affects how federal agencies can respond during emergencies without violating the Second Amendment. The law aims to limit executive actions during emergencies that could restrict gun rights.

Maddy summaryHRES 684 is a symbolic congressional resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 14, 2023, condemning New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's emergency order that temporarily suspended open and concealed carry firearm rights for 30 days. The resolution asserts the order violated the Second Amendment, citing Supreme Court precedents (Heller, McDonald, Bruen) and noting a federal judge had already blocked the order's firearm restrictions. It does not change any laws or impose legal consequences - it is solely a formal expression of disapproval from Congress. The resolution directly addresses the Governor's actions but has no effect on New Mexico's laws or citizens' rights.