Rep. Michael Cloud

Maddy summaryHR 6466, the Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act, prohibits non-consensual administration of abortion drugs (like mifepristone or misoprostol) to pregnant women without their informed consent. It criminalizes this act with penalties up to 25 years in prison and allows victims to sue for triple damages, psychological/physical injury compensation, and attorney fees. The bill directly affects pregnant women who might face coerced procedures and medical providers or others who administer such drugs without consent. Key provisions include criminal penalties for the act itself, enhanced penalties for serious injury or death, and a civil remedy framework for victims seeking compensation.

Maddy summaryHR 6372, the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act, repeals the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-257), which had modified District of Columbia protections for certain immigrant residents. The bill restores the previous legal framework that existed before the 2022 amendment took effect. This directly affects D.C. law and its implementation regarding immigrant rights within the District.

Maddy summaryHR 5749, the Official Time Reporting Act, requires federal agencies to report annually on how they use "official time" - when union-represented employees perform union duties during work hours. Agencies must submit detailed data to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) by December 31 each year, including total official time granted, costs, explanations for year-over-year increases, and specific activities covered. OPM then compiles this information into a public report by March 31, showing agency-level breakdowns and comparing data across years. This bill directly affects all federal agencies with union-represented employees, mandating transparency about official time usage and associated costs. The reporting aims to provide clear, standardized data for public accountability without changing existing official time policies.

Maddy summaryHR 5341, the LOCAL Foods Act of 2025, expands an existing exemption under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. It allows individuals who own livestock (in whole or part) to slaughter, prepare, or transport meat products for their own household, nonpaying guests, or employees without federal inspection. The bill adds a requirement that if an owner uses an agent for these tasks, they must maintain custody and specific identification of the meat products as determined by the Secretary. This directly affects small-scale livestock owners and handlers who produce meat for personal or limited household use, not commercial sale.

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.

Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025 This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) authority with respect to research on rare pediatric diseases, including by permitting the FDA to take enforcement action against drug sponsors that fail to satisfy pediatric study requirements and by reauthorizing programs that support pediatric research.  Specifically, the bill modifies requirements relating to molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations to permit research on new drugs in combination with active ingredients that have already been approved, provided certain conditions are met; permits the FDA to take enforcement action against drug sponsors that fail to comply with pediatric study requirements, if such sponsors demonstrated a lack of due diligence in satisfying the requirement; renews the FDA’s authority to award priority review vouchers to sponsors of new products intended to treat rare pediatric diseases through September 30, 2029; and reauthorizes through FY2027 certain funding for the National Institutes of Health to support priority pediatric research.  The bill also provides statutory authority for the FDA’s interpretation of the orphan drug exclusivity period. The bill specifies, consistent with FDA regulations, that the seven-year market exclusivity period for drugs for rare diseases or conditions (i.e., orphan drugs) prohibits the approval of the same drug for the same approved use or indication with respect to the disease or condition. (In Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Becerra , a court rejected the FDA’s interpretation and held that orphan drug exclusivity extends to all uses or indications for the disease or condition.)

Maddy summaryHCONRES 58 is a symbolic congressional resolution denouncing socialism in all its forms. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a non-binding statement of opinion. The resolution cites historical events and quotes from Founding Fathers to argue that socialism leads to authoritarianism and economic harm, referencing examples like the Soviet Union and Venezuela. It formally "denounces" socialism and opposes implementing socialist policies in the U.S., but has no legal effect on citizens or government actions. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring residents to undergo abortion training without their voluntary consent. It specifically bans programs from making such training mandatory (requiring residents to "opt-in" rather than "opt-out") or from discriminating against residents who refuse this training or do not perform abortions. The law directly affects medical residents in Medicare-funded postgraduate training programs across the U.S., ensuring they cannot be forced into abortion-related clinical experiences or penalized for declining them.

Maddy summaryHRES 888 is a proposed resolution to formally censure and condemn Delegate Stacey Plaskett for coordinating with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, during a February 2019 congressional hearing. The resolution claims Plaskett received real-time text messages from Epstein with instructions on her questioning during the hearing. If passed, the resolution would remove Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and direct the Committee on Ethics to investigate her ties to Epstein. This action directly affects Plaskett, the Delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and addresses alleged misconduct during official congressional proceedings.

Maddy summaryHRES 782 is a non-binding House resolution expressing condolences to victims of the July 4, 2025, catastrophic floods in Texas, which caused at least 135 deaths (including 37 children) and widespread destruction. It honors first responders who rescued over 850 people and community heroes like camp staff who saved children, while committing the House to stand with affected Texans. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds - it formally mourns the loss of life, recognizes acts of courage, and urges prioritization of rebuilding infrastructure and support for vulnerable residents. This symbolic gesture was introduced by multiple Texas representatives and referred to the Transportation Committee.