Rep. August Pfluger

Maddy summaryH.J. Res. 31 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all voters to be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) for any election. This would prohibit non-citizens without national status or a green card from voting in federal, state, tribal, local, or territorial elections - including city council or school board races. The amendment must be ratified by 38 states (three-fourths of all states) within seven years to become part of the Constitution. Currently, most states already restrict voting to citizens, but this would extend that requirement nationwide and constitutionally.

Maddy summaryHR 840 would eliminate a federal rule protecting six specific mussel species (Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike) as endangered, and one species (Texas Fawnsfoot) as threatened, along with their designated critical habitats. The bill directly affects these mussel species by removing their legal protections under the Endangered Species Act. It achieves this by declaring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's final rule (published June 4, 2024) "shall have no force or effect." This is a procedural bill that would reverse an existing regulatory action, not create new policy.

Maddy summaryHR 882 prohibits states and local jurisdictions from hiring non-U.S. citizens to administer federal elections. It requires all election administrators for federal office (like president or Congress) to be U.S. citizens, applying to elections held on or after the bill's enactment date. This directly affects election officials in all states and localities managing federal races by changing their hiring eligibility rules. The bill does not alter voting rights or election procedures for voters, only the citizenship requirement for those managing the process.

Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 This bill increases certain payment adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for services furnished between April 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a process for presidential and vice-presidential candidates requesting Secret Service protection. If denied, the Secretary of Homeland Security must provide written notice within 14 days explaining the reason, and candidates can request reconsideration within another 14 days. The bill also requires Senate confirmation for the Secret Service Director. It directly affects candidates seeking protective details and changes procedural steps for handling such requests, without altering security eligibility standards.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 4 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congress's support for tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies (like mutual aid organizations). It recognizes these groups, which have over 7 million members nationwide, as historically and currently providing critical community benefits - including life/health insurance, charitable work, and volunteer services - valued at over $3.8 billion annually. The resolution affirms that their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code remains beneficial and should continue to be promoted. This is a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHR 814, the "Defund the CFPB Act," would eliminate all federal funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by amending the 2010 law that created it. Specifically, it replaces the CFPB's funding authorization with a fixed $0 amount, effectively shutting down the agency's operations. This direct change would prevent the CFPB from functioning as an independent agency, removing its ability to enforce consumer financial protections. As a result, consumers would no longer have access to the CFPB's regulatory oversight and enforcement actions regarding financial products and services.

Life at Conception Act This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.

Maddy summaryHR 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, requires medical staff at abortion facilities to provide the same immediate care and hospital admission to any infant born alive during an abortion as they would for any newborn. It mandates reporting failures to provide this care to law enforcement and imposes penalties of up to 5 years in prison for violations, with harsher penalties for intentional killing. The bill also allows women who undergo abortions to sue for civil damages, including triple the abortion cost, and provides for attorney fees. It defines "abortion" to exclude procedures performed after viability to preserve a live birth. This law directly affects healthcare providers at abortion facilities and creates new federal legal obligations for them.

Maddy summaryHRES 57 is a symbolic resolution recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy source. It states that U.S. natural gas production benefits the economy and environment, citing reduced emissions data and LNG export statistics. The resolution does not change laws or funding but formally declares support for expanding domestic natural gas production and infrastructure. It specifically references opposing methane emission fees and aligns with EU energy policies that classify natural gas as "green." This resolution has no binding effect on policy or regulation.