Rep. Nancy Mace

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all states to submit detailed data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud to the Department of Agriculture. The data must include information on fraud cases, enforcement actions, recoveries, and specific instances involving deceased individuals or false social security numbers. States must provide this information within 180 days of enactment for historical data and annually thereafter, with funds withheld if they fail to comply. The Secretary of Agriculture will compile and publish annual reports to Congress based on the submitted data.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies federal grant eligibility rules to prioritize states or local jurisdictions that have formal agreements with the Department of Homeland Security under the 287(g) program. The 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to work with federal immigration officials on immigration enforcement activities. By changing the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, the legislation ensures that states or political subdivisions with these written agreements receive priority consideration when applying for certain crime control grants. The change does not mandate participation but creates a preference for jurisdictions already engaged in this type of cooperation.

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for (1) barring a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or (2) deporting the individual. The bill also makes such an individual ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including relief for an individual in danger of subjection to torture. Specifically, this bill applies to individuals who have been convicted of, admit to having committed, or admit to acts which constitute certain offenses. Offenses covered by this bill include (1) fraud involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, (2) fraud involving Social Security benefits, (3) fraud involving programs that receive federal funds, and (4) the production of fraudulent identification documents.

Maddy summaryHR 6755, the Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025, changes how key leadership positions are filled within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It raises the cap on noncareer appointees in Senior Executive Service roles from 5% to 10% and requires the President to appoint the Under Secretary for Health and Under Secretary for Benefits with Senate confirmation. These provisions directly affect VA leadership appointments, setting new rules for filling two top executive positions. The bill makes concrete changes to appointment procedures without altering VA benefits or services. It focuses on the process for selecting leadership, not on veterans' benefits or funding.

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran. Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that, after the bill's enactment, knowingly engages in any transaction related to the processing, export, or sale of oil, condensates, gas, liquefied natural gas, or other petrochemical products in whole or in part from Iran. The President must also impose sanctions on certain foreign persons associated with a sanctioned individual or entity. For example, the President must sanction the subsidiaries and corporate officers of a sanctioned business. The bill provides certain exceptions to these sanctions, including specifying that sanctions do not apply to the importation of goods or to conducting or facilitating transactions for humanitarian assistance. The Department of State must establish an interagency working group that shall seek to establish a multilateral contact group to coordinate international efforts to enforce sanctions on Iran. The bill expands the State Department rewards program to authorize a reward payment to any individual who furnishes information leading to the identification of a person (1) subject to sanctions under this bill, or (2) that has attempted or is attempting to evade sanctions under this bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026, would prevent federal agencies from blocking the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products across state lines. It allows such products to be shipped interstate if they are packaged for direct human consumption, produced in a state that permits their sale, and intended for another state that also allows their distribution. The legislation defines specific terms like "cowshare" to include ownership interests in dairy animals and clarifies what constitutes pasteurization. Importantly, the bill does not override state laws and only restricts federal interference when the product meets the stated conditions.

This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations of the Code of Official Conduct involving acts of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advance, or sexual assault by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner. (The Code of Official Conduct is Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.)  Under the resolution, the committee must preserve all records (including investigative materials) of such a violation or alleged violation. Further, within 60 days after the resolution is adopted, the committee must publicly release available reports, conclusions, recommendations, exhibits, and attachments related to such investigations. The personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses must be redacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends federal criminal law to authorize the death penalty for specific sexual abuse offenses against children. It modifies three key provisions (18 U.S.C. §§2241, 2243, and 2244) that currently define aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse of a minor, and abusive sexual contact involving children, replacing existing prison terms with the option of "death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life." The change applies to both civilian cases under federal law and military cases under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (10 U.S.C. §920b). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of these specific child sexual abuse crimes, making the death penalty a possible sentencing option.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requires the House Committee on Ethics to preserve all documents related to investigations of sexual harassment violations (under Rules clauses 9 and 18) by House Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners. It mandates that the committee publicly release all related reports, conclusions, and materials within 60 days, with victim-identifying information redacted. The measure directly affects the Committee on Ethics and individuals under investigation for alleged harassment. It aims to increase transparency in handling such cases while protecting victim privacy.