Rep. Tony Wied

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 4564) amends federal law to expand who can administer epinephrine in schools during emergencies. It replaces "school personnel" with "trained personnel" and allows non-employee volunteers (like parents or community members) to be treated as trained if they meet requirements and their state attorney general certifies the program. The bill also updates terminology from "auto-injectable epinephrine" to "epinephrine delivery systems" to include all administration methods. It directly affects schools, non-employee staff/volunteers, and state health authorities responsible for certification. The changes aim to make emergency allergy response more flexible while maintaining state oversight.

Maddy summaryHR 4546, the FIRE Act, prohibits federal, state, and local governments from restricting or banning firearm magazines based on their capacity (how many rounds they hold). It bans federal enforcement of such restrictions, nullifies state or local laws imposing capacity-based limits on magazines, and defines "firearm magazine" and "capacity" for clarity. This directly affects firearm owners who use magazines of certain capacities and law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing firearm regulations. The law takes effect 30+ days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill, officially titled the Make American Guns Again Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of Defense to study the use of foreign-made or foreign-owned U.S.-manufactured small arms and light weapons by the military. The study must identify weapons and parts made outside the U.S. or by foreign-owned U.S. subsidiaries, and the Secretary must submit a report with procurement recommendations within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects military procurement practices by mandating a review focused on increasing U.S.-made weapons, without altering current regulations or imposing immediate spending changes.

Maddy summaryHR 4474, the Equal Shot Act of 2025, prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from denying financial assistance - such as loans or guarantees - to firearm businesses solely because of their industry. It directly affects firearm manufacturers, distributors, trade associations, and affiliated entities like shooting ranges or training providers. The bill requires the SBA to treat these applicants equally under existing law, removing any policy that would block them based on their connection to firearms. This is a concrete policy change ensuring firearm-related businesses have the same access to SBA programs as other eligible applicants.

Maddy summaryHR 4403, the Clear Skies Act, prohibits intentional weather modification activities like cloud seeding or solar radiation management within the U.S. if they involve interstate commerce. It imposes criminal penalties of up to $100,000 and 5 years in prison for violations, plus civil penalties of $10,000 per violation. The bill establishes a public reporting system for suspected violations and requires EPA investigations, with referrals to the Justice Department for criminal cases. It also repeals all existing federal laws, regulations, or permits authorizing weather modification. This directly affects entities or individuals conducting such activities across state lines or using interstate systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Coast Guard to develop a strategy for building a new Great Lakes icebreaker (at least matching the Mackinaw cutter's capabilities) within 90 days of enactment, including cost and timeline estimates. It mandates a 5-year pilot program to test whether the current fleet can keep key waterways open 95% of the time during ice seasons, with annual reports to Congress on results and performance measures. The bill also updates reporting requirements to publicly disclose the Coast Guard's costs for meeting icebreaking standards, including annual briefings to relevant congressional committees on fiscal year costs. These provisions directly affect the Coast Guard's operations and Great Lakes shipping industries reliant on open waterways.

Maddy summaryHRES 575 is a symbolic resolution designating July 10th as "Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day." It honors lineworkers who face significant risks daily - working at heights near live wires and responding to disasters like hurricanes and wildfires. The resolution specifically references Henry Miller, an early leader of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who died on July 10, 1896, while troubleshooting an outage. It encourages the public to recognize these workers' contributions but does not create new laws or allocate funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies to provide detailed information about payments they authorize, including the purpose, funding source, and activity type. It mandates agencies to verify bank account information before payments are made and gives the Treasury Department access to the National Directory of New Hires, tax information, and Social Security data to help identify and prevent improper payments. Agencies must periodically verify payment information accuracy and report on payments exempt from these requirements due to sensitive operations. These provisions apply to all federal agencies using Treasury disbursement systems, aiming to improve government spending efficiency through better data sharing and verification processes.

Maddy summaryHR 4158, the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2025, prohibits states and their contractors from charging SNAP authorized retailers fees for EBT transactions, including switching or routing benefits. This directly affects grocery stores and retailers that accept SNAP benefits by eliminating costs they currently pay for processing these transactions. The bill specifically bans fees related to implementing certain program requirements (except for equipment rentals) and overrides conflicting provisions from the 2023 Appropriations Act. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the U.S. government to treat any World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic prevention or response agreement as a treaty needing Senate approval with a two-thirds vote. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy decisions regarding WHO agreements, ensuring the Senate must consent before such treaties take effect. The bill mandates that any WHO pandemic agreement - like the one adopted at the 2025 World Health Assembly - must follow the constitutional treaty process, not be implemented as a less formal executive agreement. This policy change aims to address concerns about WHO's pandemic management and independence, as highlighted by congressional findings.