Rep. Dusty Johnson

Maddy summaryThis bill would require all states to recognize valid concealed carry permits issued by other states, allowing permit holders to carry concealed handguns (excluding machine guns) in any state that either issues such permits or doesn't prohibit concealed carry. It directly affects law-abiding gun owners with valid permits from their home state, ensuring they can carry in states with similar permit systems or no prohibitions. Key provisions include treating valid permit documents as proof of legal carry (reducing officer stops), shifting the burden of proof to prosecutors if challenged, and allowing civil lawsuits for violations with attorney's fee awards. The bill does not override state laws restricting firearms on private property or government land, nor does it affect federal gun restrictions like those in section 922(q).

Maddy summaryH.J.Res. 128 proposes a constitutional amendment to withhold salaries from members of Congress during government shutdowns. A government shutdown is defined as a period when federal agencies lack funding due to Congress failing to pass an appropriations bill or continuing resolution. The amendment would require Congress to pass implementing legislation to enforce this pay suspension. This policy would directly affect all current House and Senate members by stopping their regular salaries during any shutdown period.

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 This bill expands certain health professional programs and Medicare covered services to include physical therapists. Specifically, the bill expands the National Health Service Corps to include physical therapists and provides for the designation of specific health professional target areas for physical therapists under the program. The bill also expands covered services of rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers under Medicare to include physical therapy services. The bill increases funds for FY2025 for the corps and requires a certain amount of funds to be used for student loan repayments for participating physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Maddy summaryThe SPEED and Reliability Act of 2025 streamlines federal permitting for new or modified electric transmission lines by requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue permits within 18 months if projects meet specific criteria. It directly affects utilities building transmission infrastructure, landowners (like farmers and ranchers) along proposed routes, and state agencies through new consultation requirements. Key provisions include prioritizing projects that improve grid reliability (e.g., reducing outages), mandating landowner input during planning, and ensuring costs are allocated only to customers who benefit from the new infrastructure. The bill also clarifies FERC’s role versus state authorities and modifies cost allocation rules to align with benefits like reduced congestion and lower power losses.

Maddy summaryHR 5552, the "Eliminate Shutdowns Act," would automatically continue federal funding for most government programs during a funding gap. If Congress fails to pass annual appropriations bills by the start of a fiscal year, the bill would automatically provide funding at the previous year's level for 14 days, extending in 14-day increments until a new funding bill is enacted. This applies to all federal programs except those specifically prohibited or covered by other laws, including maintaining current funding for entitlement programs like food assistance under the Food and Nutrition Act. The bill aims to prevent shutdowns by ensuring continuous operations without requiring new congressional action during the funding gap. It would take effect on September 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, restricts how consumer reporting agencies share credit reports during mortgage applications. It prevents agencies from sending these reports to third parties unless the request is tied to a firm credit offer and the recipient has either the homebuyer’s explicit written consent or is directly involved in the mortgage (like the lender, loan servicer, or the homebuyer’s bank holding an active account). This directly affects homebuyers applying for residential mortgages by limiting unsolicited sharing of their credit information. The law amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to strengthen privacy protections around mortgage-related credit data.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading certain investments, including stocks, commodities, and derivatives (referred to as "covered investments"). It requires affected individuals to divest these investments within 90-180 days, with specific exemptions for Treasury bonds, diversified mutual funds, small business interests, and family trusts meeting strict conditions. Violations incur penalties of 10% of the investment's value plus disgorgement of profits, paid directly to the U.S. Treasury. The law applies to all covered individuals during federal service, with exceptions for investments acquired through inheritance or occupational trading (e.g., a spouse’s finance job).

Maddy summaryThe PARTNER Act (HR 4490) authorizes the U.S. President to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to five international organizations: the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), CERN (European nuclear research group), the Pacific Islands Forum, the Caribbean Community, and the African Union. It modifies existing law to allow these organizations to receive the same diplomatic protections as other international bodies the U.S. collaborates with under treaties or congressional authorization. The bill does not create new policy but adjusts legal authority for diplomatic recognition, affecting how these organizations interact with U.S. government operations. This is a procedural change, not a substantive policy shift, and applies only to diplomatic privileges, not other forms of engagement.

Maddy summaryHR 4926, the Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act, increases the percentage of federal-aid highway funds that states can transfer between different transportation projects from 50% to 75%. This change directly affects state transportation departments managing federal highway funds, giving them greater flexibility to shift resources between projects like road repairs and new construction. The key provision amends Section 126(a) of Title 23, U.S. Code to allow states to reallocate a larger portion of their allocated funds without federal approval. This is a procedural adjustment to existing funding rules, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the EPA to finalize a rule about E15 fuel (15% ethanol blend) labeling and underground storage tank compatibility within 90 days of enactment. It directly affects fuel retailers and underground storage tank owners by mandating that existing tanks are automatically deemed compliant with E15 without needing documentation, and that tanks manufactured after July 2005 or certain fiberglass piping are considered compatible. The bill also requires new tank components installed after the rule's effective date to be compatible with up to 100% ethanol, regardless of current fuel types. These provisions aim to simplify compliance for fuel retailers while expanding flexibility for future fuel blends.