Rep. Harriet M. Hageman

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses support for the United Nations designation of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. It recognizes the economic, social, and ecological importance of rangelands and the ranchers, farmers, and land managers who steward them. The measure encourages federal agencies, universities, and organizations to promote education, research, and outreach related to rangeland management during this designated year.

Maddy summaryThis bill would prohibit federal laws from requiring manufacturers to install emissions control devices or onboard diagnostic systems on diesel trucks and other motor vehicles. It removes the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to enforce existing emissions regulations and eliminates liability for anyone who manufactures, sells, or modifies vehicles without these devices. The legislation also repeals current federal regulations related to emissions controls and would erase criminal or civil penalties for past violations of these rules.

Maddy summaryHR 7872 amends the Mineral Leasing Act to change how bonus payments are structured for certain coal leases. It requires that bonus payments for leases issued under a deferred payment system be paid in 10 equal annual installments, with the first installment due when submitting the lease bid. This directly affects coal leaseholders who currently use or would use a deferred payment system under the Mineral Leasing Act. The key provision shifts the payment timeline from a lump sum to a staggered annual schedule starting at the time of bid submission.

Maddy summaryHR 7458, the Domestic ORE Act, requires mineral exploration operators to submit a 15-day notice to federal land managers before starting activities that disturb no more than 25 acres of public land. The notice must include specific details (referencing existing federal regulations), and the land manager must approve or request missing information within 15 days. This applies to activities like drilling, trenching, or geophysical surveys for evaluating mineral deposits - *not* commercial extraction - on public lands open to mineral claims under the 1872 law. The bill streamlines small-scale exploration by setting clear notice and review timelines while maintaining existing regulatory standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force to study how artificial intelligence speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies are used in federal and state courts across the United States. The 15-member group, composed of government officials, legal experts, and technology specialists, will examine issues like accuracy, privacy, civil liberties, and costs associated with these AI tools in judicial proceedings. Within 18 months of enactment, the task force must submit a final report to Congress detailing its findings on whether AI affects court record quality, impacts individuals with speech impediments, creates cybersecurity risks, and recommends any necessary policy changes. The task force will also provide quarterly status updates to congressional committees and will dissolve once its final report is submitted.

Maddy summaryHR 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, prevents federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle on public lands and waters managed for hunting or fishing. It directly affects hunters and anglers using federal lands (like national wildlife refuges, public forests, and BLM lands) by blocking nationwide restrictions on lead products. The bill allows limited exceptions only for specific locations where wildlife decline is directly linked to lead use, and the restriction must align with state law or get approval from the state wildlife agency. This changes how federal land managers can regulate lead, requiring state coordination for any local restrictions.

Maddy summaryHR 7031, the "Making National Parks Safer Act," requires the National Park Service to assess emergency communications centers in national parks regarding their use of modern 9-1-1 systems. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of the Interior must evaluate current system implementation, estimate costs for purchasing and maintaining these systems, and identify challenges like jurisdictional or technical issues. The Secretary must then report findings to Congress and develop a plan to install the systems at affected parks, consulting with state/local emergency officials and federal agencies like the FCC. This bill directly affects national park emergency centers and aims to improve emergency response coordination through standardized communication systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act, would allow certain State Veterans Homes that are already certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be automatically considered compliant with Medicare and Medicaid nursing home standards. Under this proposal, facilities meeting specific VA inspection and certification requirements would not need to undergo separate reviews by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reducing duplication of effort. The legislation maintains oversight by requiring the VA to submit its inspection standards for review every two years, allowing CMS to conduct targeted surveys or complaints investigations, and mandating public reporting of inspection data on the Nursing Home Care Compare website. A Government Accountability Office report would be required three years after enactment to evaluate the bill's impact on survey efficiency, enforcement outcomes, and resident care quality.

Maddy summaryHR 7640, the "Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026," requires state and local governments to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement by mandating that law enforcement agencies comply with federal requests to hold individuals for immigration status checks and share related information. It overrides state or local laws that restrict such cooperation, with non-compliant jurisdictions losing eligibility for specific federal law enforcement grants (like Byrne JAG funds) and facing potential lawsuits if released immigrants commit crimes. The bill creates a private right to sue state/local entities that fail to honor federal detainers, allowing victims of crimes committed by such individuals to seek damages. This directly affects state and local governments, law enforcement agencies, and jurisdictions with "sanctuary" policies that previously limited immigration cooperation.

Maddy summaryHR 5910 would expand leasing authority for federally recognized tribes by amending a 1955 law. Currently, the law only permitted leases of trust land for specific tribes (like the Chehalis), but this bill would extend that authority to all tribes listed under the 1994 Indian Tribe List Act. The change allows tribes to lease land held in trust for up to 99 years, providing greater flexibility for managing tribal resources. This directly affects all federally recognized tribes with trust land, enabling them to enter long-term leases without additional federal approval.