Rep. Dusty Johnson

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 summaryHCONRES 31 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for U.S. law enforcement officers. It acknowledges the risks they face - including over 79,000 assaults on officers in 2023 and a 54% higher suicide rate among officers - while highlighting their service and sacrifices. The resolution calls for honoring fallen officers and advocates for increased safety measures, training, equipment, and mental health resources, though it does not create new laws or allocate funding. It directly affects law enforcement professionals by affirming their value and safety needs, but remains a non-binding expression of support.

Maddy summaryHR 3349, the Healthy Dog Importation Act, requires importers to provide electronic health documentation before bringing dogs into the U.S., including proof of vaccinations, parasite treatment, health status, and permanent identification. It directly affects importers and import transporters who move dogs across borders, mandating these requirements for all dogs except specific exceptions like returning U.S. military working dogs or dogs under veterinary care. Key mechanisms include a centralized database for tracking health certificates, annual reporting on import origins and purposes, and penalties for noncompliance. The bill also establishes a 18-month timeline for implementing regulations and repeals outdated importation rules under the Animal Welfare Act.

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 24, enacted May 9, 2025, disapproves a Department of Energy (DOE) rule establishing energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. This resolution, passed under the Congressional Review Act, blocks the rule (published December 23, 2024) from taking effect, meaning the DOE’s proposed standards will have no legal force. The action directly affects commercial food equipment manufacturers and businesses using such cooling systems by preventing the implementation of new energy conservation requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Fiscal Commission Act establishes a 16-member commission to address the federal government's fiscal challenges, including reducing debt and deficit while aiming for a debt-to-GDP ratio of 100% by 2039. The commission must educate the public about fiscal issues, identify policy recommendations, and submit a detailed report with legislative language by November 2026 (with possible extension to April 2027). This report requires bipartisan approval, needing at least two Republican and two Democratic members for majority support. If approved, the recommended legislation would become an "implementing bill" considered under expedited procedures in both congressional chambers. The commission's work directly affects federal budget decisions and public awareness of fiscal policy, with hearings required to gather input from experts and government officials.

Maddy summaryHR 3229, the Foreign Agents Transparency Act, amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to strengthen transparency for individuals working as agents of foreign governments. It clarifies that agents must register for the entire period they represent a foreign principal (not just during active work) and allows the Attorney General to issue compliance orders even after an agent’s work with a foreign principal ends. The bill also requires the Attorney General to submit annual, machine-readable reports to Congress detailing enforcement actions against agents, including the names of individuals involved, the rationale for actions, and their current status. These changes apply to agents who served within five years before the bill’s enactment.

Maddy summaryThe American Ownership and Resilience Act establishes a new framework for "ownership investment companies" that provide capital to support employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and worker-owned cooperatives. The bill creates a licensing system requiring ownership investment companies to meet capital requirements, use independent financial advisors and trustees for transactions, and maintain employee ownership interests. It establishes a facility to provide leverage to these companies with specific limits ($5 billion total annual limit, $100 million per Protégé OIC), and requires detailed reporting on the impact of these investments. The act aims to facilitate and protect employee ownership structures while ensuring transparency and accountability through strict regulatory requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 3206, the Protecting America's Property Rights Act, requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the "Enterprises") to use third-party insurance products regulated by state authorities for mortgage lien and title protection. It mandates that any mortgage purchased by these entities must involve products regulated by state insurance or financial authorities, as defined in existing federal law. To enforce this, the bill adds a 1.00% capital requirement on the unpaid principal balance of mortgages that don’t meet this standard. The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency must issue implementing regulations within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 976, the "1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act," would repeal data collection and reporting requirements for small business loans under Section 704B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This specifically removes the mandate for financial institutions - especially community banks and credit unions - to track and submit loan data by business characteristics like race or gender. The bill aims to reduce compliance costs for lenders, which its findings argue limit small business access to credit. The repeal would eliminate these reporting obligations and remove references to the requirement from related federal laws.

Maddy summaryHRES 381 designates May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls," calling for public commemoration of victims and solidarity with their families. The resolution urges the public and groups to honor both documented and undocumented cases while recommending the Department of Justice commission a new study on the crisis, citing that the last major study was published in 2016. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness about ongoing issues, referencing recent data showing 5,614 Indigenous women and girls reported missing in 2024. This symbolic resolution directly affects Indigenous communities, families, and the public, aligning with prior federal efforts like Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act.