Rep. Randy Fine

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. agencies maintaining federal sanctions lists to notify each other within 30 days when an individual or entity is added to one list, then review whether they should be added to other lists within 90 days. It applies to six specific sanctions lists, including Treasury’s blocked persons list, Commerce’s Entity List, and Defense’s military end-user list. Agencies must report to Congress within one year on how they implemented the coordination process and whether it led to additional sanctions. The goal is to prevent gaps where sanctioned parties could evade restrictions by operating outside a single list’s scope.

Maddy summaryHR 5800, the SAFE Drivers Act, requires commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants and renewers to pass a standardized English proficiency test approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The test assesses reading road signs, understanding emergency communications, and writing required documentation - critical for safety in commercial driving. States must administer the test through their DMVs, report pass rates annually to the FMCSA, and face potential federal funding cuts if they fail to comply. The law applies to all new CDL issuances or renewals starting 12 months after enactment, directly affecting commercial drivers seeking or maintaining their licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Congress to award two gold medals in honor of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was tragically killed in 2025. One medal will go to his family, and the other will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution to preserve his legacy. The bill does not create new policy or affect any laws - it is purely commemorative, following standard procedures for Congressional Gold Medals. It includes provisions for striking the medals and selling bronze duplicates to cover costs, but contains no substantive legislative changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public K-12 schools and colleges receiving federal education funds to treat antisemitic discrimination identically to race-based discrimination in their policies and responses. It defines antisemitism to include specific acts like calling for violence against Jews, denying the Holocaust, or spreading conspiracy theories about Jewish influence, while excluding criticism of Israel similar to criticism of other nations. The law clarifies it does not limit First Amendment rights or override state anti-discrimination laws. It applies directly to all federally funded educational institutions covered under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funds from being used to cover any abortion-related expenses for individuals classified as "illegal aliens" under immigration law. It specifically blocks taxpayer money from paying for travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation, doula care, or patient education services connected to abortion access. The law directly affects non-citizens who are inadmissible or deportable under specific immigration statutes (as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act). It applies to all federal programs and funds, restricting assistance for abortion services beyond the procedure itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill would pause most visa issuances and immigration status approvals until specific conditions are met under immigration law. It prohibits access to public schools for unauthorized immigrants, restricts citizenship eligibility to children born in the U.S. with at least one U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent, and bars certain benefits like Medicare, food assistance, and student loans for most non-citizens. The bill also imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B work visa applications starting in 2026, terminates the Optional Practical Training program for international students, and repeals the Diversity Visa lottery program. These provisions directly affect immigrants seeking visas, students, and applicants for specific immigration pathways.

Maddy summaryHR 6136, the PURE Act, amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to require secret ballots for union elections where members choose representatives. It removes existing exceptions that allowed non-secret voting for certain union conventions or officer elections by deleting specific language from the law. This change directly affects union members and labor organizations participating in elections for representation or officers. The law takes effect 18 months after enactment, ensuring all such elections use secret ballots as the standard procedure.

Maddy summaryHR 6137 would create a new separate job code for "direct support professionals" (DSPs) within the federal Standard Occupational Classification system. This change aims to better recognize DSPs - who provide daily support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (like helping with daily living, community participation, and goal-setting) - as distinct from other roles like home health aides. The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to consider this revision during the next system update, without authorizing new funding. It addresses data gaps caused by high turnover rates (39% nationally) in DSP hiring and retention.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires labor organizations to poll their members and publicly disclose the results before endorsing a presidential candidate. It directly affects all labor unions seeking to support a presidential nominee. The key provision mandates that unions must conduct a membership vote on the endorsement and share the outcome with all members. The requirement takes effect 12 months after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a requirement that union members must first exhaust internal union procedures (including waiting up to four months) before taking legal action against their union or its officers. It directly affects union members who wish to sue their union for grievances or violations of rights. The key change amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to eliminate this pre-litigation step, allowing members to pursue court cases more quickly. The amendment takes effect 18 months after the bill is enacted.