Rep. Randy Fine

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require faster public access to information about federal awards. It directly affects government agencies that issue federal funding and the public seeking transparency on how those funds are used. The key provision changes the posting deadline from 30 days after an award is given to just 3 days, ensuring more immediate public availability of award data. This change aims to improve real-time transparency without altering the underlying funding process or eligibility requirements. The bill focuses solely on accelerating the timing of information disclosure rather than changing how awards are distributed or managed.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new provision (Section 238A) in immigration law requiring the Department of Homeland Security to expedite the removal (deportation) of certain non-citizens. It directly affects individuals who are: (1) criminal gang members or members of a foreign terrorist organization, or (2) convicted of specific serious crimes including felonies, assaults against vulnerable groups (defined as children under 16, pregnant women, disabled individuals, or seniors over 65), sexual offenses, domestic violence, or child exploitation crimes. The bill mandates mandatory detention and faster removal proceedings for these individuals, and explicitly states they cannot seek withholding of removal (a form of protection from deportation). It does not change existing immigration categories but adds these specific grounds for expedited removal.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the admission of individuals from countries where the government cannot reliably verify identities or backgrounds due to instability, conflict, or lack of cooperation with U.S. security agencies. It expands existing restrictions by adding nations like Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, and the Central African Republic to a list of designated countries, while maintaining exceptions for lawful permanent residents, refugees, military personnel, and those deemed in the national interest. The Secretary of State must publish an initial list of designated countries within 60 days and conduct annual reviews, with the Secretary of Homeland Security implementing enhanced vetting procedures within 180 days. Individuals attempting to enter the United States in violation of the bill face removal proceedings and a 10-year reentry ban.

Home School Graduation Recognition Act This bill clarifies that students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting recognized under state law are high school graduates for purposes of eligibility for federal student aid.

Maddy summaryThe ERISA Litigation Reform Act (HR 6084) changes how lawsuits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) are handled, directly affecting retirement and health plan beneficiaries who sue plan fiduciaries over alleged violations. It requires plaintiffs to specifically allege and prove that transactions (like purchases of company stock) aren’t exempt under ERISA rules before proceeding. The bill also temporarily halts discovery (gathering evidence) during early court motions to dismiss, mandates document preservation during this pause, and allows courts to impose penalties for failing to preserve relevant evidence. These changes aim to streamline litigation by reducing early-stage discovery costs and frivolous claims.

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran. Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that, after the bill's enactment, knowingly engages in any transaction related to the processing, export, or sale of oil, condensates, gas, liquefied natural gas, or other petrochemical products in whole or in part from Iran. The President must also impose sanctions on certain foreign persons associated with a sanctioned individual or entity. For example, the President must sanction the subsidiaries and corporate officers of a sanctioned business. The bill provides certain exceptions to these sanctions, including specifying that sanctions do not apply to the importation of goods or to conducting or facilitating transactions for humanitarian assistance. The Department of State must establish an interagency working group that shall seek to establish a multilateral contact group to coordinate international efforts to enforce sanctions on Iran. The bill expands the State Department rewards program to authorize a reward payment to any individual who furnishes information leading to the identification of a person (1) subject to sanctions under this bill, or (2) that has attempted or is attempting to evade sanctions under this bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Mail Ballot Integrity Act, would require states to stop sending unsolicited mail-in ballots to voters for federal elections. Under the law, individuals must actively request a mail-in ballot by submitting a written or electronic request that includes a sworn statement confirming they meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill limits who can receive these ballots to groups such as active-duty military personnel, students living away from home, clergy, people with disabilities, seniors aged 65 and older, and others with temporary mobility or residency issues. States could maintain lists of voters who previously qualified for mail-in voting, but only if those voters continue to meet the established eligibility requirements. The changes would take effect for federal elections occurring on or after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Halo Act, creates a new federal crime for intentionally approaching or staying within 25 feet of immigration enforcement officers after receiving a verbal warning, if the person intends to interfere with their work, threaten them, or harass them. It directly affects individuals who may attempt to block or disrupt immigration officers performing their duties, such as during arrests or investigations. The law defines harassment as conduct that causes substantial emotional distress to an officer and serves no legitimate purpose, and it carries penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. This provision adds to existing Title 18 United States Code by establishing specific boundaries for behavior near federal immigration officials.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 72 is a procedural bill authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a specific Holocaust remembrance ceremony on April 14, 2026. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups; it only permits the Capitol Visitor Center to host this commemorative event. The Architect of the Capitol will oversee any physical preparations required for the ceremony. This is a one-time authorization for a ceremonial purpose, not a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permanent "Payroll Audit Independent Determination" (PAID) program under the Department of Labor, allowing employers to voluntarily self-audit and correct unintentional wage violations under federal law. Employers submit payroll audits identifying minimum wage or overtime errors, then pay back wages directly to affected employees through a streamlined process overseen by the Department. Employees who accept the settlement receive full payment but waive their right to sue for those specific violations, while employers gain protection from future investigations for the same issues. The program, based on a successful 2018-2019 pilot that resolved cases faster and with higher back-wage payments than traditional enforcement, includes strict safeguards like confidentiality for submitted data and requirements for employer good faith.