Rep. Sheri Biggs

Maddy summaryThe SHORT Act (HR 2395) redefines federal firearm definitions to exclude antique and collector firearms from being classified as firearms, and removes distinctions between short-barreled rifles and shotguns in federal regulations. It prevents state laws from imposing taxes or registration requirements on short-barreled rifles and shotguns, requiring state rules to align with federal compliance instead. The bill also mandates the federal government to destroy specific records related to these firearms within one year of enactment.

Maddy summaryThe Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025 would prohibit states and local governments from imposing taxes on the sale of firearms, ammunition, or firearm parts during interstate or foreign commerce. This bill directly affects state tax policies and manufacturers or dealers selling these items across state lines. It explicitly states that the bill does not change the existing federal tax on firearms and ammunition that funds wildlife conservation programs. The key provision bans state-level taxes for these sales in interstate transactions while preserving current federal funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Title IX to prohibit individuals assigned male at birth (based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth) from using locker rooms designated for females during active use in school programs. It directly affects transgender girls and schools implementing gender-segregated facilities. The key provision makes it unlawful under federal law to use such facilities when they are actively used by individuals of a different sex. The policy change takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 2387, the "No Harm Act," prohibits federal funding for certain medical treatments for minors that the bill defines as "sex-trait altering treatments," including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender reassignment surgeries (except for specific medical conditions like disorders of sex development). The bill directly affects minors receiving such care, healthcare providers, medical institutions, and schools, requiring parental consent for any treatment and banning federal funds for facilities or schools that provide these treatments without parental approval. Key provisions include banning federal funds for any promotion or facilitation of these treatments, mandating a 72-hour parental consultation period before treatment, and creating civil lawsuits for violations. The bill defines "sex" as biological sex at birth and "gender" as social aspects, excluding only treatments for medically verified conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the U.S. Code to define key terms like "sex," "male," and "female" based on biological characteristics present at conception, specifically referencing reproductive anatomy. It requires all federal agencies, courts, and Congress to use these biological definitions when interpreting laws, regulations, or agency actions - replacing current interpretations that consider gender identity. The bill explicitly states that "gender identity" does not constitute a valid basis for determining sex under federal law. This change would directly affect how federal agencies implement existing laws related to healthcare, education, employment, and civil rights by mandating biological sex definitions in their operations.

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)

Maddy summaryHR 2273, the UPRISERS Act, would require the revocation of student visas for international students on F-1, J-1, or M-1 visas who are convicted of assaulting a police officer or committing specific riot-related offenses. These offenses include inciting riots, organizing or participating in riots, committing violence during riots, or aiding others in such acts. The bill adds these convictions as automatic grounds for deportation under existing immigration law. It directly affects international students holding these specific visa types who face criminal convictions for the listed violent or disruptive conduct. The policy change would make visa revocation and deportation mandatory for these offenses, rather than leaving it to discretionary enforcement.

Maddy summaryHR 2202 prohibits federal funds from being used for gender transition procedures or health plans covering them in federal programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. It does not ban these procedures but restricts federal subsidies, requiring individuals to pay for such coverage using non-federal funds (e.g., out-of-pocket or private insurance not tied to federal programs). The bill defines gender transition procedures broadly to include hormonal treatments and surgeries (e.g., mastectomy, hysterectomy), with exceptions for medically necessary treatments related to disorders of sex development or complications from such procedures. It also clarifies that ACA premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions cannot apply to plans covering these procedures, though separate non-federal-funded coverage remains an option.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects pregnancy centers that provide non-abortion services from federal discrimination. It prohibits government entities and recipients of federal funds from forcing these centers to offer, refer for, or promote abortions, or from restricting their life-affirming services like pregnancy testing, counseling, or baby supplies. The law creates a legal path for affected centers to sue if they face retaliation for declining abortion-related activities. It amends federal health law to explicitly shield such organizations from being penalized for their stance.

Maddy summaryHR 2125, the SOS Act of 2025, establishes a 15-member National Commission on the Maritime Industrial Base (the "SOS Commission") to study the state of the U.S. maritime industry. The Commission will investigate shipyard conditions, military shipbuilding needs, workforce adequacy, and regulatory challenges, with a focus on national defense and job preservation. It must submit a report with policy recommendations to the President and Congress within one year of its first meeting. The bill does not enact new policies but creates a mechanism for evaluating the maritime sector to inform future decisions.