Rep. Andy Biggs

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for nonimmigrant visa overstays under U.S. immigration law. It directly affects individuals admitted on temporary visas (like students or workers) who remain in the U.S. past their authorized stay, defining a violation as failing to maintain status for 10 cumulative days. Key provisions raise civil fines from $50-$250 to $500-$1,000 per violation, with doubled penalties for repeat offenses, and add criminal penalties of up to 6 months (first violation) or 2 years (repeat offenses). The law also clarifies that these penalties apply in addition to existing civil or criminal penalties.

Maddy summaryHRES 472 is a symbolic House resolution condemning an antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025, which targeted Jewish individuals. The resolution explicitly condemns the attack - where the perpetrator used Molotov cocktails against victims aged 52-88, including a Holocaust survivor - and calls for prosecuting the perpetrator. It also expresses concern about rising antisemitism on campuses and online, while urging Congress to secure borders and deport visa overstayers (though this is a symbolic call, not a new law). The resolution directly affects the Boulder Jewish community and victims of the attack, with no new policy changes enacted.

Maddy summaryHRES 475 (June 4, 2025) is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes "Family Month" and ends the House of Representatives' recognition of Pride Month. It directs the House to "recognize the benefit of marriage and family" while stating it "no longer recognizes Pride Month," citing the resolution's view that traditional nuclear families are essential to society. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but changes the House's official acknowledgment of months. It specifically targets the House's ceremonial recognition, not federal law or programs affecting citizens. This is a symbolic procedural action with no direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Make DOGE Permanent Act," amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to provide Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) with real-time access to federal award data. It requires the Office of Management and Budget to create a secure, separate online link for Congress to view updated information on federal spending, including payments to individual recipients and federal employees. The website must update in real time for this access, and the link must be established within six months of enactment. The bill directly affects congressional oversight capabilities but does not change public access to the same data.

Maddy summaryHJRES 98 is a non-binding joint resolution designating June as "Life Month" to promote awareness of the value of human life. It expresses support for protecting unborn life, references the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, and urges policymakers to defend "the sanctity of human life" through legislation. The resolution does not create new laws, alter funding, or impose requirements - its purpose is solely symbolic recognition. It was introduced by multiple representatives and referred to relevant committees for consideration.

Maddy summaryHR 67, the Modernizing Retrospective Regulatory Review Act, requires federal agencies to make their regulations available in machine-readable formats and use technology like AI to review existing rules. It directs agencies to identify outdated, redundant, or error-filled regulations more efficiently and submit detailed implementation plans within two years. The bill mandates that agencies develop strategies for using technology to assess rules for obsolescence, burden, or inaccuracies, and train staff on these tools. This affects all federal agencies with regulatory authority, aiming to improve the efficiency and accuracy of ongoing regulatory reviews.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 433) is a symbolic congressional statement condemning former FBI Director James Comey for a social media post described in the bill as inciting violence against President Trump. It claims Comey's post - featuring the phrase "86-47" with "cool shell formation" - seemed to call for eliminating the president, jeopardizing his security during a foreign trip. The resolution formally condemns this as "indefensible," urges barring Comey from future federal employment, and requests a DOJ investigation into his post. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but reflects the sponsors' position on the matter. The bill focuses on the stated claims within its text, not on verified facts about the post or Comey's intent.

Maddy summaryHR 513, the Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025, reverses multiple existing presidential protections that blocked oil and gas leasing on offshore federal lands. It nullifies 8 specific presidential withdrawals (including areas in the Arctic, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific) and restricts future presidential actions by limiting withdrawals to 150,000 acres per action, capping them at 20 years, and requiring Congressional approval for cumulative withdrawals exceeding 500,000 acres. The bill mandates that before any withdrawal, the Secretary must complete four assessments covering mineral resources, economic/energy value, revenue impacts, and national security. It also establishes a fast-track process for Congress to disapprove withdrawals within 20 days, with limited debate (10 hours) on the resolution.

Maddy summaryHR 3493, the Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act, requires the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to establish price targets for pharmaceutical manufacturers, ensuring U.S. drug prices align with those in comparable developed countries. It directs the HHS Secretary to certify safe importation of drugs from low-cost countries and facilitate direct-to-consumer purchasing programs at the set prices. The bill also authorizes antitrust enforcement against drug companies for anticompetitive practices and mandates a study on whether manufacturers engage in unfair pricing that forces U.S. patients to subsidize global drug research. This legislation directly affects pharmaceutical manufacturers and American patients seeking affordable prescription drugs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally censures Representative LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) for allegedly violating federal law by entering a secure immigration detention facility without authorization, assaulting federal law enforcement officers, and disrupting operations at the Delaney Hall Detention Center on May 9, 2025. The resolution requires Rep. McIver to appear in the House chamber for the public reading of the censure, mandates the Speaker to read the resolution publicly, and directs the House Ethics Committee to investigate for potential further disciplinary action. As a procedural resolution, it does not change laws or impose penalties but formally condemns her conduct under House rules. The censure specifically references body camera evidence and violations of 18 U.S.C. §111 (assaulting officers).