Rep. Jeff Crank

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how individual investors in mutual funds (regulated investment companies) are taxed on certain dividends. It allows investors to defer paying tax on capital gain dividends that are automatically reinvested in additional fund shares through a dividend reinvestment plan. The deferred tax is recognized later when the investor sells shares or upon their death. It also establishes that shares acquired through this reinvestment are treated as held for over one year from the start, potentially qualifying for long-term capital gains rates. The rule applies only to individual investors (not estates, trusts, or dependents claimed by others).

Maddy summaryHR 2042 establishes the Space National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force, specifically for seven states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio). It transfers existing Air National Guard space units - like the 213th Space Warning Squadron in Alaska and the 137th Space Warning Squadron in Colorado - to this new structure, while prohibiting additional personnel or new facilities. The bill requires the Secretary of the Air Force to implement the change within one year and provide annual reports to Congress on its status, missions, and funding. This reorganization officially recognizes these state-based units as part of the Space Force reserve without creating new military capabilities or infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill would block federal transportation funds from going to cities or counties (political subdivisions) that do not require local police or detention facilities to notify federal immigration authorities within 48 hours before releasing certain detained immigrants. Specifically, it applies to immigrants the Department of Homeland Security has determined are not lawfully present, who have been held for at least 48 hours, and whose release is notified to local officials by DHS. The funding cutoff affects infrastructure projects like highway construction under federal transportation programs. It directly impacts local governments that lack policies meeting these notification requirements, as defined by the bill. The law takes effect one year after enactment.

Maddy summaryHRES 189 is a procedural resolution censuring Representative Al Green (D-TX) for disrupting a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, when he interrupted the President's address. The resolution states his conduct breached proper decorum, leading to his removal by the Sergeant at Arms. It mandates Green to appear in the House chamber for the public pronouncement of censure, with the resolution to be read aloud by the Speaker. This is a formal disciplinary action by the House, not a policy change affecting constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, establishes a new system for identifying and managing high-risk wildfire areas called "firesheds" and creates a centralized Fireshed Center to coordinate wildfire risk management across federal agencies. The bill streamlines environmental reviews for wildfire risk reduction projects, allowing for faster implementation of hazardous fuels management activities in designated areas. It includes provisions for community wildfire risk reduction programs, water source protection, and specific initiatives for restoring white oak forests. The legislation also includes litigation reforms to expedite forest management projects and reduce delays from legal challenges. These provisions aim to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health through more coordinated, data-driven management approaches.

Maddy summaryThe JUDGES Act of 2025 authorizes the creation of new federal district court judgeships across multiple jurisdictions to address rising caseloads. It specifies adding 1-2 new judges to 11 federal districts in 2025, with additional judgeships phased in through 2035 across California, Texas, Florida, New York, and other states. The bill also establishes temporary judgeships for Oklahoma's eastern district with specific vacancy rules, authorizes funding for these positions through 2035, and requires GAO reports on judicial caseload methodologies and detention space needs. This legislation directly affects federal courts in 15 states by increasing judicial staffing to address a 30% rise in filings since 1990, as noted in the bill's findings.

Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025 This bill modifies criminal penalties for an offense involving the theft of a firearm from a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer, or from their business premises. Specifically, the bill does the following: increases from 10 to 20 years the maximum prison term, and creates a 3- or 5-year mandatory minimum prison term for an offense that occurs during the commission of a burglary or robbery. An attempt to commit an offense is subject to the same penalties as a substantive offense.

Maddy summaryHR 1680, the UPLIFT Act, requires all local law enforcement agencies in jurisdictions that restrict immigration enforcement (often called "sanctuary jurisdictions") to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It amends a 1996 law to prohibit local entities from restricting officers from asking about immigration status, sharing information about suspected criminals, or complying with federal detainer requests for suspected inadmissible or deportable individuals. The bill also mandates annual compliance reports to Congress, allows local governments to sue states for noncompliance, and provides legal immunity to jurisdictions following federal detainers. This would directly affect local police departments and county jails in areas with policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion (known as the "Black Panthers"), the first predominantly Black armored unit in World War II's European Theater. It recognizes their combat service from 1944-1946, including key roles in the Battle of the Bulge and breaking the Siegfried Line, despite facing racial prejudice during and after the war. The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill commemorates the battalion's 130,000 enemy casualties inflicted, 50% casualty rate, and their 1978 Presidential Unit Citation. It does not create new laws or affect current policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1551, the Protect and Serve Act of 2025, creates a new federal criminal offense for intentionally harming law enforcement officers under specific circumstances. It imposes harsher penalties, including up to 10 years in prison for serious injury or life imprisonment if death occurs, kidnapping is involved, or a firearm is used. The law applies when the crime crosses state lines, involves interstate weapons, occurs on federal property, or targets federal officers. Prosecutions require the Attorney General’s written certification, considering factors like prior state convictions and public safety impact. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers and federal prosecutors by expanding federal jurisdiction for certain violent crimes against them.