Rep. Randy K. Weber, Sr.

Maddy summaryHR 3464 creates two federal funds to support state and local border security efforts. The DHS fund ($11 billion) provides grants for constructing border barriers, surveillance systems, and relocating undocumented immigrants along the southern border. The DOJ fund ($3.5 billion) funds state efforts to locate, apprehend, prosecute, and detain undocumented immigrants for crimes, including gang activity and human trafficking. Both funds cover eligible expenses from 2021 onward and expire on January 20, 2029, with unused funds returned to the Treasury.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores a tax deduction for personal losses caused by disasters, crimes, or scams (like stolen property or damage from hurricanes). It directly affects taxpayers who filed returns before 2025 but couldn’t claim this deduction due to a prior suspension. The bill reinstates the deduction and extends the deadline to file refund claims for these losses until the tax filing deadline for the year the bill becomes law. This allows eligible individuals to claim refunds they were previously barred from receiving.

Maddy summaryHR 3392, the STOP Screwworms Act, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to build modular facilities for rearing sterile New World screwworm flies within 180 days of enactment. These facilities will disperse sterile flies into at-risk agricultural areas - identified based on migratory patterns and suitability for dispersal - to prevent infestations that threaten livestock. The bill authorizes $300 million in funding for construction, operation, and annual reporting to Congress on threat assessments and effectiveness. It directly affects livestock producers and agricultural regions vulnerable to screwworm fly migration, using sterile insect technique as a preventive measure.

Maddy summaryHR 3417, the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025, requires websites and applications used by covered entities - including businesses, government agencies, and public accommodations - to be accessible to people with disabilities. The bill mandates the Department of Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to establish accessibility standards within 24 months, with different compliance timelines for small businesses (2-3 years) versus larger entities (30 days). It includes provisions for technical assistance, grants to help small entities remediate inaccessible websites, and enforcement mechanisms to address violations. The law aims to ensure people with disabilities can access the same information, services, and transactions online as people without disabilities. Commercial providers who develop websites or applications for covered entities must also ensure their products meet accessibility standards.

Maddy summaryHR 3324, the Safer Shrimp Imports Act, requires foreign countries exporting shrimp to the U.S. to meet specific food safety standards. It mandates that foreign governments enter agreements with the FDA within 180 days of the bill’s enactment, and shrimp from countries without such agreements or with inadequate food inspection systems will be refused entry one year after enactment. The law defines "equivalent" food inspection systems as those with sufficient staffing for uniform enforcement and regulations covering shrimp farming and transport conditions. This directly affects shrimp importers and foreign facilities manufacturing, processing, or holding shrimp for U.S. consumption.

Maddy summaryHR 3353, the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act, increases penalties for providing prohibited items like phones to prisoners in federal custody, imposing up to two years in prison for violations involving such items. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to review and update its policies within one year of enactment to better address contraband possession by inmates, aiming to improve safety for both incarcerated individuals and staff. It specifically amends federal law to clarify penalties for trafficking prohibited objects, including phones, under Section 1791 of Title 18. The legislation directly affects federal prison operations, inmates, and staff by targeting contraband trafficking and mandating policy reforms.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Victims of Crime Act to expand compensation for "angel families" - immediate family members of homicide victims caused by undocumented immigrants (under INA 212(a)(6)(A)(i)) or international drug cartel members (under Controlled Substances Act). It adds coverage for emotional distress-related wage loss and medical expenses, alongside existing medical, funeral, and physical injury costs. The bill also creates a new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office within Homeland Security to provide victims and families with support services, referrals, and criminal history information, while requiring annual reports tracking crime demographics, locations, and perpetrator patterns. These changes directly affect families of homicide victims where the perpetrator fits the specified categories of immigration or drug trafficking violations.

Maddy summaryHR 276, the Gulf of America Act, would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in all U.S. federal documents and maps. It requires all federal agencies to update their records, maps, and publications within 180 days of enactment to reflect this new name. The bill directly affects federal agencies responsible for geographic naming and documentation, such as the Department of the Interior and the Board on Geographic Names. This is a procedural change with no impact on policy, environmental regulations, or affected communities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution blocks a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. It prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers would not have to meet the proposed efficiency requirements. The rule, submitted in December 2024, directly affected manufacturers of these water heaters and consumers purchasing them. Congress approved this disapproval through a joint resolution passed on May 9, 2025.