Rep. Scott Fitzgerald

Maddy summaryHR 4194 would shield manufacturers of critical infrastructure equipment from lawsuits related to wildfires caused by their products, unless they intentionally caused harm through willful misconduct. This law applies to companies defined as critical infrastructure manufacturers under existing federal law (per the Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2022). It creates legal immunity for these manufacturers against both federal and state lawsuits regarding wildfire-related losses, but requires proof of intentional wrongdoing to override the protection. The bill directly affects companies producing essential infrastructure equipment like power grid components and communication systems.

Maddy summaryHR 3379 (HUMPS Act of 2025) aims to reform the CAMELS rating system used by federal regulators to assess bank safety and soundness. It requires the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to develop objective criteria for each CAMELS component (Capital, Asset quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity, Sensitivity), revise how components are weighted, and either eliminate or strictly limit the "Management" rating to objective governance metrics. The bill mandates that regulators issue final rules within 12 months, including a 60-day public comment period, to ensure ratings rely solely on transparent, objective measures. This directly affects banks subject to CAMELS evaluations and federal banking regulators responsible for implementing the changes.

Maddy summaryThe LEDGER Act (HR 4091) requires the Treasury Department to create a system tracking every government payment within 180 days of enactment. It mandates that all federal departments, agencies, and branches (executive, legislative, judicial) must report disbursements from every funding source, including how long funds remain available for spending. This system will detail each payment's origin, recipient, and timing across all government accounts. The bill directly affects all federal spending entities by standardizing expenditure tracking previously handled inconsistently.

Maddy summaryHR 4098, the Stopping Proxy Advisor Racketeering Act, prohibits proxy advisory firms from providing voting advice when they have conflicts of interest, such as offering consulting services to the companies they advise or modifying recommendations based on whether a company subscribes to their services. The bill specifically bans firms from changing voting guidance due to client relationships, providing advice while engaging in stewardship services for shareholders, or supporting shareholder proposals they also advise on. It requires the SEC to enforce these rules through civil penalties for violations, targeting firms like Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis that provide paid voting recommendations to investors. This directly affects proxy advisory firms and the public companies whose voting matters they influence.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 3820) renames the women's health clinic at Milwaukee's Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center as the "Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Woman Clinic." It directly affects the clinic's official designation and all future references to it in U.S. government documents, maps, and records. The key provision is a simple name change requiring all federal materials to update the clinic's name to honor Anna Mae Robertson, with no policy or service changes to the clinic itself.

Maddy summaryThe FIRM Act (HR 2702) prohibits federal banking agencies from considering "reputational risk" in supervising banks and credit unions. It requires agencies to remove all references to reputational risk - defined as concerns about negative publicity affecting an institution's reputation - from regulations, examinations, and enforcement actions. The bill directly affects depository institutions (banks and credit unions) and federal regulators like the FDIC and CFPB, banning them from using reputational risk as a basis for supervision or enforcement. This policy change aims to limit regulatory actions based on subjective public opinion rather than financial safety and soundness.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic House resolution (HRES 521) expresses support for Israel’s military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing Iran’s nuclear enrichment progress (including 60% enriched uranium stockpiles nearing weapons-grade levels) and Iran’s attacks on Israeli civilians. It specifically endorses Israel’s "proportional" strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and military targets following Iran’s rejection of diplomatic efforts, while condemning Iran’s attacks that killed 24 Israelis and wounded 590. The resolution calls on Iran to halt nuclear enrichment and dismantle its program, reaffirms U.S. support for Israel’s security, and urges global condemnation of Iran’s nuclear activities. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact policy but formally aligns the House with Israel’s actions against Iran’s nuclear program.

Maddy summaryGio’s Law (HR 4019) creates a federal grant program to help state and local law enforcement agencies purchase epinephrine auto-injectors and other emergency epinephrine products, and to train officers on recognizing symptoms of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and correctly administering the medication. The bill requires the Attorney General to develop standardized training within 180 days of enactment and mandates that states certify officers are protected from civil liability when using epinephrine in good faith. It authorizes $25 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to fund these grants and training. Additionally, the law requires an annual report tracking how often law enforcement officers administer epinephrine during emergencies.

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 3999, the American Flags to Honor Our Veterans Act of 2025, amends federal law to allow permanent, upright American flags to be displayed adjacent to the graves of deceased veterans. It directly affects families of veterans and cemetery operators by permitting this flag placement at burial sites. The key provision modifies Title 4, U.S. Code, to specifically authorize secured flag displays next to graves of veterans (as defined in Title 38) or Armed Forces members (as defined in Title 10), replacing temporary flag displays with a permanent, standardized practice.