Rep. Robert J. Wittman

Maddy summaryThe GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive homeland missile defense system designed to protect U.S. citizens and critical infrastructure from ballistic, hypersonic, cruise, and unmanned system threats. The bill creates a new Golden Dome Direct Report Program Manager with significant authority to accelerate development, testing, and deployment of integrated missile defense capabilities across all domains (land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace). It requires a holistic strategy with all-domain awareness, mandates accelerated testing schedules including live-fire exercises, and allocates specific funding for components like space-based sensors, interceptors, and command and control systems. The legislation also includes provisions to protect the space industrial base and secure critical supply chains for missile defense systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits transplant centers and healthcare providers from denying organ transplants or related services solely based on a patient's disability. It requires covered entities to make reasonable modifications to policies (like considering a patient's support network or using communication aids) and to avoid denying care due to lack of auxiliary aids. The law applies to all transplant stages - including evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care - and explicitly states it complements, rather than replaces, existing disability rights laws like the ADA. It allows medical considerations only if a physician determines a disability is medically significant to the transplant, after individual evaluation.

Maddy summaryHR 3946, the FIGHT Act of 2025, amends the Animal Welfare Act to specifically prohibit gambling on animal fighting events and restrict the interstate transport of roosters used in such ventures. It defines "rooster" as male chickens over six months old and makes it unlawful to sponsor, exhibit, attend (for those under 16), or gamble on animal fighting events - whether in-person or broadcast. The bill creates a civil enforcement mechanism allowing any person to file a lawsuit to stop violations after providing 60 days' notice to authorities, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation. It also establishes seizure of property used to facilitate violations and clarifies that state laws on animal fighting remain in effect unless directly conflicting with federal provisions.

Maddy summaryHR 3981 would grant a federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP), a California-based nonprofit already recognized as a veterans service organization under IRS rules. This charter would formalize VAREP's status as a federally chartered entity under Title 36 of the U.S. Code, requiring it to maintain its tax-exempt status under the IRS Code to keep the charter. The bill outlines VAREP's purposes, including advocating for veterans' homeownership, providing financial literacy education, offering housing counseling, and connecting real estate professionals with veterans' needs, while prohibiting political activities, stock issuance, or profit distribution. This is a procedural bill focused on organizational structure, not policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 3643, the VA Data Transparency and Trust Act, requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to submit detailed annual reports on healthcare services and benefits provided to veterans. The VHA report must include data on veterans receiving care, their health conditions (such as traumatic brain injury and diabetes), demographics, and facility management. The VBA report must detail benefit recipients, service-connected disability ratings, compensation amounts, and claims processing times. The bill also establishes a data sharing system allowing researchers to access anonymized, aggregated veteran healthcare and benefits data for research purposes. These requirements will run for five years from the act's enactment date.

Maddy summaryHRES 506 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for preserving Social Security. It states the House believes Social Security must be protected for current beneficiaries (over 66 million Americans receiving retirement, disability, and survivor benefits) and future generations. The resolution emphasizes that workers’ payroll taxes create a promise of income security that should be honored. It does not create new law or change policy - it solely reflects the House’s position. The resolution was introduced by multiple representatives and referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Maddy summaryThe STOP CSAM Act of 2025 would strengthen protections for child victims and witnesses in federal court by creating a new definition of "covered person" to include minors under 18 who are victims or witnesses of abuse, exploitation, or kidnapping. The bill requires internet service providers to report apparent child sexual exploitation to the CyberTipline within 60 days, with civil penalties of $50,000-$250,000 per violation and criminal fines up to $1 million for non-compliance. It also creates new civil remedies allowing victims to sue platforms that host or promote child sexual exploitation, with minimum $300,000 in damages. Additionally, large platforms would be required to submit annual reports to the Attorney General and FTC detailing their safety measures and child exploitation on their platforms.

Maddy summaryHRES 481 is a symbolic resolution condemning recent antisemitic attacks in the U.S., specifically referencing the June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, assault on a Jewish community gathering and other incidents like the May 2025 Washington, D.C., embassy shooting. It formally recognizes a pattern of violence targeting Jewish individuals and institutions, including attacks during religious events. The resolution calls on law enforcement to thoroughly investigate and prosecute such incidents and urges elected officials to publicly oppose antisemitism and politically motivated violence. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to affirm congressional stance against antisemitism.

Maddy summaryHRES 483 is a House resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding on June 14, 1775. It expresses appreciation for the Army's service over 250 years, honors soldiers' valor and core values, and calls for public observance through ceremonies and activities. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely commemorative. It was introduced by 30 bipartisan House members and referred to the Armed Services Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes increasing tariffs on Chinese-made drones (starting at 30% and rising to 50%+ over four years) and creates a fund using these tariff revenues. The fund provides grants to first responders (60% of funds), farmers/ranchers (20%), and critical infrastructure providers (20%) to purchase secure drones made outside China. It also requires certification that drones don’t contain Chinese components for importation after 2031. The bill directly affects drone importers, first responders, farmers, and infrastructure providers by reshaping drone procurement and supply chains.