Rep. Ed Case

Maddy summaryHRES 746 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning all political violence - including attacks on elected officials, candidates, and public figures - and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes opponents. It specifically urges law enforcement to investigate and prosecute such violence, calls on public officials and media to avoid inflammatory language, and references recent incidents like the 2025 assassination of activist Charlie Kirk and targeted shootings of Minnesota legislators. The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses the House’s commitment to protecting public servants and promoting peaceful political discourse. It directly affects the House’s public stance and serves as a call to action for officials, media, and communities to foster civil engagement.

Maddy summaryHRES 742 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy's founding on October 13, 1775, when the Continental Congress established the first U.S. naval force. It formally acknowledges the Navy's historical role in protecting American interests and its current global presence (over 290 ships, 3,700 aircraft, and 500,000 personnel). The resolution expresses appreciation for Navy personnel past and present and reaffirms congressional support for the Navy as a key element of national defense and global stability. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy or funding impact - it serves only to honor the Navy's legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to establish a dedicated "Press 3" option (via IVR) for LGBTQ+ youth seeking crisis support, directly affecting LGBTQ+ youth who face a four times higher suicide risk than peers. It mandates that at least 9% of funds allocated for the lifeline's services be reserved specifically for these specialized LGBTQ+ youth services. The bill amends existing law to formalize this dedicated resource, building on current services that handled over 1.5 million contacts from LGBTQ+ youth in 2025. This creates a concrete policy change for accessing tailored crisis support without altering other lifeline operations.

Maddy summaryThe FAMILY Act would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for workers needing time off for caregiving or medical reasons. It defines "qualified caregiving" to include caring for a family member with a serious health condition, personal medical needs, or recovery from violence (including domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking). Benefits would be calculated based on earnings, with a minimum monthly benefit of $580 and maximum of $4,000, administered by a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration. Eligible individuals would need to have worked for at least 8 quarters in the previous year and file an application with required documentation, while existing state paid leave programs would continue to operate alongside this federal program.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program to assign traveling physicians to provide healthcare services to veterans residing in U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assign physicians for up to one year at VA facilities in these territories, requiring coordination with local medical providers to ensure quality care. Physicians assigned under this program would receive a relocation or retention bonus similar to existing federal employee incentives. The bill directly affects veterans in U.S. territories and VA healthcare operations there.

Saving the Civil Service Act This bill generally prohibits changes to the classification of positions in the competitive service and excepted service unless certain conditions are met. (Competitive service positions are subject to competitive examination while excepted service positions are appointed under one of five schedules. Competitive service positions have notice and appeal requirements for adverse actions that are not applicable to most excepted positions, including those of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character under Schedule C.) On October 21, 2020, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that placed executive agency positions that are of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character, and that are not normally subject to change as a result of a presidential transition, under a new Schedule F in the excepted service. The order was subsequently revoked by President Joe Biden. The bill prohibits executive agency positions in the competitive service from being placed in the excepted service, unless such positions are placed in a schedule in the excepted service as in effect on September 30, 2020. The bill also prohibits positions in the excepted service from being placed in any schedule other than the aforementioned schedules. Additionally, agencies may not (1) transfer occupied positions from the competitive or excepted service into Schedule C without the consent of the Office of Personnel Management, or (2) transfer employees in the excepted service to another schedule or transfer employees in the competitive service to the excepted service without employee consent.

Maddy summaryHJRES 121 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Congress and states to set reasonable limits on money raised or spent to influence elections. It would permit regulations distinguishing between natural persons (individuals) and corporations or other artificial entities, potentially restricting corporate spending in elections. The amendment explicitly states that such regulations cannot abridge press freedom. This is a proposed constitutional change requiring ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures, not yet law.

Maddy summaryHR 5272, the *Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act*, prohibits the intentional distribution of AI-generated audio or video that falsely represents a federal candidate’s appearance, speech, or conduct in a way that would mislead voters during an election. It directly affects candidates for federal office, political committees, and entities distributing such content with the intent to influence elections or solicit funds. The bill includes key exceptions for news organizations (with clear authenticity disclosures), publications (with explicit statements), and satire. Victims can seek court injunctions or damages for violations, with the burden of proof requiring "clear and convincing evidence." This law aims to prevent AI-generated disinformation from distorting election outcomes.

Maddy summaryHRES 684 is a non-binding House resolution designating September 9, 2025, as "National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day." It aims to raise public awareness about firearm suicide statistics (including that firearms were used in 55% of U.S. suicides in 2023) and promote safe firearm storage as a key suicide prevention strategy. The resolution encourages health professionals to discuss safe storage with patients and supports existing awareness efforts led by organizations like Brady and End Family Fire. It directly affects the public and healthcare providers by emphasizing evidence-based prevention practices, not by creating new laws.

Maddy summaryHR 5220, the Congressional Power of the Purse Act, strengthens Congress's authority over federal spending by preventing the executive branch from withholding appropriated funds. The bill requires federal agencies to report on budget management, adds penalties for failing to comply with congressional oversight requirements, and establishes new procedures for congressional review of national emergencies. It directly affects federal agencies, the executive branch, and the balance of power between Congress and the President regarding budget authority. The law aims to increase transparency and accountability in how government funds are managed and spent.