Rep. Beth Van Duyne

Maddy summaryHR 6824 creates a 10% federal tax credit for businesses installing qualifying combined heat and power (CHP) systems. The credit applies to systems meeting strict efficiency standards (over 60% energy efficiency), producing at least 20% thermal energy and 20% electrical/mechanical power, with construction starting after December 2024. Systems over 50 megawatts electrical or 67,000 horsepower mechanical capacity are excluded, and bonuses of 10% more credit apply for domestic content or projects in designated energy communities. This credit directly affects businesses investing in new CHP infrastructure, reducing their tax liability based on the system's cost.

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Maddy summaryHRES 930 is a symbolic resolution designating December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day" to honor Jimmy Lai's advocacy for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong. It calls on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates detained under Hong Kong's National Security Law. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but expresses congressional support for Lai's work and condemns the imprisonment of those advocating for Hong Kong's freedoms. It directly affects U.S. diplomatic messaging toward China, not Hong Kong's legal system or residents.

Maddy summaryHR 6446 modifies how U.S. customs officials investigate suspected evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imported goods. It allows the Commissioner to start an investigation independently if they have evidence of evasion, not just when a complaint is filed. Additionally, importers found to have evaded duties must pay all owed customs fees before they can challenge the decision in court. These changes streamline enforcement and clarify the process for addressing duty evasion.

Maddy summaryHR 4305, the DUMP Red Tape Act, creates a Small Business Administration hotline for small businesses to report regulatory burdens they face when complying with federal agency rules. Small businesses (as defined by the Small Business Act) can submit complaints via email, website, or phone through this hotline, which must be established within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The Chief Counsel for Advocacy must then submit annual reports to Congress detailing the most frequently reported rules, affected industries, geographic data, and recommendations for agencies to address these burdens. This bill establishes a reporting mechanism but does not directly change existing regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 2965, the Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025, requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure that the cost to small businesses from federal agency rulemaking (including new rules, modifications, or repeals) does not exceed zero starting in fiscal year 2026. It mandates the SBA’s Office of Advocacy to annually report to Congress on all federal rules affecting small businesses, broken down by the issuing agency. The bill applies to all federal agencies, not just the SBA, and focuses on controlling regulatory costs for small businesses. No new funding is provided to implement these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill would amend the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization and prohibit its operations within the United States. It would require the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization under immigration law and impose new visa restrictions, including immediate revocation of current visas, for individuals identified as members. The bill mandates annual reports from the Secretary of State identifying Muslim Brotherhood branches worldwide and determining which should be designated as terrorist organizations under existing laws. These provisions would directly affect Muslim Brotherhood members, branches, and affiliated organizations seeking entry to or operating within the United States.

Maddy summaryHR 3806, the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on the nation's readiness to prevent and respond to New World screwworm (NWS) infestations. The study must assess current threats, sterile insect production capabilities, surveillance systems, emergency response plans, research needs, and international cooperation, with input from livestock producers, wildlife agencies, and scientists. The Secretary of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress within six months detailing findings and recommendations for improving preparedness. This bill directly affects agricultural stakeholders and wildlife management by mandating a review of existing capabilities, not by changing current policy.

Maddy summaryHR 5670, the Protecting America’s Roads Act, amends federal commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements to strengthen verification of applicant eligibility. It directly affects non-citizen applicants for CDLs or commercial learner’s permits by requiring proof of lawful presence (via the federal SAVE system), proof of state residence, and in-person processing for all non-citizen license actions. Key provisions include denying CDLs to non-residents, expiring non-citizen licenses based on immigration status or after one year, and terminating foreign license reciprocity agreements within six months of enactment. The bill also mandates states to downgrade or revoke non-citizen licenses if eligibility lapses and authorizes immigration agencies to identify unauthorized commercial drivers.

Maddy summaryHR 5563, the DRIVE-SAFE Act, creates a structured apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under age 21. It requires employers to provide a two-phase training program: a 120-hour probationary period focused on basic driving skills (like traffic navigation and safety awareness), followed by a 280-hour period covering advanced tasks (such as pre-trip inspections and load management). During both phases, apprentices must operate vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, collision mitigation systems, and video capture, and must be accompanied by an experienced driver (26+ years old with no recent accidents or violations). The bill does not change existing commercial driver’s license requirements and mandates employers to maintain records and provide remediation for preventable accidents or violations during training.