Rep. Wesley Hunt

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution encourages U.S. states to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" to benefit veterans, active duty military personnel, Reservists, and National Guard members. It proposes that states voluntarily implement three-day sales tax holidays coinciding with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. During these periods, eligible individuals and their families would receive temporary relief from state sales taxes on consumer purchases, offering a practical way for communities to recognize their service.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution encourages small and major businesses across the United States to voluntarily offer military appreciation discounts to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. This initiative is a non-binding gesture to honor their service during the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, relying solely on voluntary business participation without mandates or public funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" would be a powerful way for the nation to recognize veterans. It suggests this recognition should occur as the United States marks its 250th anniversary of independence.

Maddy summaryThe ESA Amendments Act of 2025 makes significant changes to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to streamline conservation efforts and reduce regulatory burdens. It establishes a national listing work plan with priority classifications for species to better allocate resources, and creates "Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances" that provide private landowners with regulatory certainty in exchange for conservation actions. The bill also requires the government to publish the basis for listings online, streamlines permitting processes for projects that comply with conservation measures, and modifies critical habitat designation to better accommodate existing conservation plans on private lands. These changes aim to improve conservation outcomes while reducing delays for landowners, developers, and federal agencies working with listed species.

Maddy summaryThe DEPORT Act of 2026 proposes changes to U.S. immigration law regarding terrorism-related offenses. It would require all naturalization applicants to attest under oath that they have not committed, have charges pending for, or intend to commit specific terrorism-related crimes. The bill also establishes new procedures for denaturalizing U.S. citizens, allowing convictions or credible evidence of these offenses to be used as grounds for revoking citizenship, with certain presumptions of illegal procurement. Furthermore, it would make individuals convicted of such offenses inadmissible to the U.S., deportable if denaturalized, ineligible for most immigration benefits, and permanently barred from future admission. These provisions directly affect naturalization applicants, naturalized citizens, and aliens seeking admission or other immigration benefits.

Maddy summaryThe Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 prohibits state and local governments from suing energy companies for damages related to climate change or greenhouse gas emissions. This bill declares that regulating emissions is exclusively a federal responsibility and voids any state laws that hold energy businesses liable for alleged climate harms. Consequently, all pending lawsuits of this nature against energy producers must be dismissed immediately, preventing states from imposing retroactive penalties for past lawful operations. The legislation directly affects companies involved in the production, refinement, and sale of oil, gas, and coal by shielding them from civil liability in both state and federal courts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses support for the Working Families Tax Cuts, a law already enacted in July 2025 that provides various tax benefits to American taxpayers. The bill directly affects individuals and families by recognizing specific provisions that reduce tax liability, including expanded child tax credits, increased standard deductions, and tax relief for tipped workers and overtime pay. Key provisions include making a four-person household earning under $73,000 generally face zero federal income tax, increasing the child tax credit to $2,200 per child, and allowing 529 accounts to cover K-12 and trade school expenses. The resolution also acknowledges tax relief for seniors, auto loan interest deductions for American-made vehicles, and expanded health savings account access. This is a procedural measure that formally acknowledges existing tax policies rather than creating new legislation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally acknowledges the work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal immigrants. It calls on state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal partners in investigating threats against ICE officers and condemns violence directed at federal law enforcement personnel. The measure also thanks ICE agents for their expanded security roles at airports during a partial government shutdown. As a congressional resolution, it does not change laws or funding but serves as an official statement of support and condemnation of violence.

Maddy summaryHR 1071, the "No Censors on our Shores Act," amends U.S. immigration law to make certain foreign government officials inadmissible or deportable if they censor U.S. citizens within the United States. Specifically, it targets officials who directly carried out censorship against U.S. citizens in the U.S. that would violate the First Amendment if done by a U.S. official. The bill adds new grounds for inadmissibility (under Section 212(a)(2)(J)) and deportability (under Section 237(a)(2)(G)) based on this censorship. It directly affects foreign government officials whose actions meet this standard, not the general public or U.S. citizens. The law focuses on immigration consequences for foreign officials engaging in speech suppression that would breach First Amendment protections domestically.

This resolution recognizes the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution also (1) cautions that Americans are at greater risk each day DHS is subject to a lapse in appropriations, and (2) expresses gratitude to DHS employees for their commitment to protect the United States.