Maddy summaryHR 6865, the American Dream Protection Act of 2025, would condition federal higher education funding on states and public colleges complying with federal immigration law regarding tuition rates for undocumented immigrants. It prohibits public institutions from receiving federal funds if they charge undocumented immigrants tuition equal to or lower than in-state citizens, and prevents states from receiving funds if they allow such tuition rates. The bill amends existing law to withhold federal financial assistance (like grants or student aid funds) from institutions or states that provide lower tuition rates or state aid to undocumented immigrants compared to citizens. This directly affects public colleges and state education systems in jurisdictions that currently offer in-state tuition benefits to undocumented residents. The law would take effect for the fiscal year following a determination by the Secretary of Education that an institution or state is non-compliant.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill, the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025, bans foreign nationals from contributing money to state and local ballot initiatives and referendums. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to explicitly include these state and local voting measures under the existing prohibition on foreign contributions for federal elections. The key provision requires that contributions to ballot measures - like state-level policy votes - must not come from foreign individuals or entities. The law would apply to all contributions made after its enactment date.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows groups of small businesses or self-employed individuals to form a single health plan that treats all members as one employer for coverage purposes. It directly affects small business associations and self-employed people who can join such groups to access pooled health coverage, provided they meet specific requirements (e.g., 51+ total employees, 2+ years in existence, no health-based discrimination). Key mechanisms include permitting modified community rating for premiums (based on pooled claims) while prohibiting health status-related discrimination in enrollment, premiums, or pre-existing condition coverage. The plan remains subject to federal ERISA rules, and self-employed members must meet defined criteria to participate as both employers and employees.
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Maddy summaryHR 6643, the American Border Story Memorial Act, authorizes a nonprofit organization ("The American Border Story") to establish a commemorative memorial on federal land in Washington, D.C., to honor U.S. citizens and legal residents who died due to crimes committed by individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for the memorial's creation or maintenance, requiring all costs to be covered by private donations. Any remaining funds after project costs must be deposited into specific federal or National Park Foundation accounts, as outlined in the Commemorative Works Act. This is a procedural memorial bill with no direct policy or regulatory changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a national registry (NEMDR) to track educators with substantiated sexual misconduct involving students. It requires all schools and districts receiving federal funds to report misconduct findings, terminations, and resignations during investigations to both state agencies and the registry within 48 hours, prohibiting "passing the trash" (hiding misconduct records). The registry will be used during hiring for any position with student contact, and non-compliant schools or states risk losing federal education funding. It also establishes a federal task force to analyze data, identify systemic weaknesses, and provide technical assistance.
Maddy summaryHR 6540, the "Anti-Communism Week Act," designates an annual observance to commemorate historical impacts of communist regimes. The bill requests the President to annually designate a week as "Anti-Communism Week" and issue a proclamation encouraging public ceremonies. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it only adds a procedural requirement to the U.S. Code for an annual presidential designation. The bill focuses on commemoration, not policy change, and references historical findings about communism in its preamble.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates the location for the National Medal of Honor Monument, which was previously authorized by Public Law 117-80. It specifies that the monument must be placed within the National Mall's "Reserve" area near the Lincoln Memorial, overriding a prior location requirement. The bill does not create new policies or funding but clarifies the physical site for the existing authorized monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients. It directly affects the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, which will manage the monument's construction and placement.
Maddy summaryHR 6443 terminates the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, ending all new applications and closing pending cases as of its enactment date. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct mandatory security reassessments for all current SIV beneficiaries within 18 months, including biometric checks, updated database scans, and document verification. Beneficiaries failing the review - due to ineligibility, fraud, or security concerns - face rescinded status and potential removal proceedings. Any remaining funds from the SIV program are redirected to the VA's Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.
Maddy summaryThis bill denies immigration benefits to individuals who participated in, supported, or facilitated Hamas attacks against Israel starting October 7, 2023. It amends immigration law to make such individuals inadmissible (barred from entering the U.S.) and ineligible for any immigration relief, including asylum or other protections. The law requires annual reports from the Homeland Security Secretary tracking how many people are denied entry or removed under these provisions. It directly affects non-U.S. nationals involved in Hamas-related violence against Israel since the October 7, 2023, attacks.