Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.
Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses support for the Trump administration's efforts to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It highlights specific findings from 29 states that shared data, noting issues such as deceased individuals receiving benefits and people using incorrect Social Security numbers. The bill aims to increase transparency and ensure taxpayer dollars are redirected to eligible low-income families rather than being lost to criminal actors.
Maddy summaryThe Improving Travel for Military Members Act directs the Transportation Security Administration to create a pilot program that allows active-duty military personnel and their families to use expedited security lanes at select airports. This initiative requires that all participants still undergo standard vetting checks and mandates that security staff verify eligibility before allowing access to these faster lanes. The program will prioritize airports located near military bases with large numbers of stationed troops and must operate for a period of three years. Additionally, the TSA Administrator is required to provide a briefing to Congress on the program's progress within nine months of its launch.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act, aims to strengthen border security and reform immigration enforcement by directing the Department of Homeland Security to resume and complete the construction of a physical border wall, expand the use of surveillance technology, and increase staffing levels for Border Patrol agents. It also imposes stricter rules on asylum eligibility and employment authorization for applicants, mandates the reopening of specific immigration detention facilities, and requires the return of individuals arriving from contiguous foreign countries to those nations while their claims are processed. Additionally, the legislation expands penalties for visa overstays, limits the use of certain digital tools like the CBP One app, and includes provisions to reduce funding for organizations that facilitate illegal entry or provide services to inadmissible aliens.
Maddy summaryThe American Space Leadership for the 21st Century Act directs the Secretary of State to lead diplomatic efforts aimed at securing the space domain against growing threats from adversaries like China and Russia. Key provisions authorize the State Department to establish international agreements with allies for information sharing and risk reduction, while also initiating regular dialogues to promote norms of behavior and prevent space debris. The bill mandates that the Secretary consult with congressional committees annually to report on emerging threats and the status of international cooperation, ensuring oversight of these new diplomatic initiatives.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for any program, activity, literature, or material provided to children under 18 that includes "sexually oriented material," defined as depictions of explicit conduct or content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism. It exempts standard science courses (like biology and anatomy), religious texts, and specific "classic" works of literature and art listed in designated references (e.g., *Great Books of the Western World* and Smarthistory guides). The law directly affects federally funded K-12 educational programs, restricting how school districts can use federal dollars for curriculum materials. It does not ban teaching about human anatomy, art history, or literature, as those are explicitly excluded from the definition of prohibited material.
Maddy summaryHR 4398, the Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act, requires Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians or nurse practitioners to certify the death of a veteran who dies of natural causes within 48 hours of learning of the death. This directly affects veterans' families, who previously faced delays of up to eight weeks in burial and access to survivor benefits due to slow death certifications. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on VA compliance with the 48-hour rule, including statistics on delays and their causes. The key change is establishing a strict timeline for death certification to prevent unnecessary delays in honoring veterans' final arrangements.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the Seventeenth Amendment, which currently mandates the direct election of U.S. Senators by the public. If ratified by conventions in three-fourths of the states, the change would restore the original system where state legislatures select Senators. The proposal includes a provision to protect the terms of any Senators currently serving, ensuring their positions remain unaffected by the transition. This measure directly impacts the method of choosing Senators and would alter the balance of power between the federal government and state legislatures.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands access to medical care for energy workers already covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. It adds a new provision allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants (within their state practice scope and federal guidelines) to prescribe, recommend, or order medical services for these workers. The change specifically modifies existing rules to include these healthcare providers in the process of authorizing treatments, without creating new benefits or changing eligibility. It directly affects energy workers with occupational illnesses covered by the current compensation program.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which removed the federal constitutional right to abortion. The text expresses support for state authority to regulate abortion and acknowledges the work of pregnancy centers that provide care to women and families. It also recognizes the belief that unborn life possesses inherent rights and calls for the protection of that life. As a symbolic measure, the bill does not change any laws or policies but serves to formally celebrate the anniversary and state the House's position on the issue.
