Rep. Andy Biggs

Maddy summaryHR 1216, the Defund Government-Sponsored Propaganda Act, prohibits federal funding for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR) starting upon enactment, including direct support or indirect use of federal funds by public broadcast stations. The bill directly affects PBS and NPR, as well as any successor organizations, by ending their federal financial support. Key provisions require the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to transfer allocated funds to reduce the public debt for fiscal years 2025-2027, instead of funding PBS or NPR. This bill implements a concrete policy change by eliminating federal appropriations for these public media organizations.

This bill repeals the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA). The ICA generally limits the authority of the President to impound (i.e., withhold from obligation or expenditure) funds that have been appropriated by Congress and establishes related procedures. It also establishes expedited legislative procedures that Congress may use to consider legislation to enact rescissions proposed by the President.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Emergency Border Control Resolution," is actually a budget resolution establishing fiscal year 2025-2034 budget levels for the U.S. government. It sets detailed revenue, spending, and deficit targets across various government functions, including defense, health, and social programs. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions for committees to adjust laws within their jurisdictions to meet deficit targets. The title appears to be a political label rather than an accurate description of the bill's content, as it contains no actual border control provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all non-profit organizations receiving federal funds to certify they comply with federal laws against human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, and bribery. Non-profits must submit this certification within 60-120 days of the law's enactment or risk repayment of funds and loss of tax-exempt status. The Department of Homeland Security must create compliance guides for non-profits and publish violation data online. Annual reports to Congress will track non-profit compliance failures related to these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill redefines certain medical care arrangements for tax purposes. It creates a new category called "direct medical care service arrangements," which are fixed-fee payments (like a monthly subscription) for primary or specialty care directly from doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants - bypassing traditional insurance. These arrangements will no longer be treated as "health plans" under tax law, and their fees will qualify as deductible medical expenses. Employers must also report these fees on employees' W-2 forms. The changes apply to tax years starting after December 2024.

Maddy summaryHR 1137, the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act," repeals Section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), which previously required vehicle manufacturers to implement advanced impaired driving technology. This bill directly affects car manufacturers by removing a mandate to integrate specific safety technology designed to detect driver impairment. The key provision is the repeal itself, eliminating the requirement without creating new obligations or altering existing vehicle safety standards.

Maddy summaryHJRES 37 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how U.S. Representatives are apportioned among states. It would require counting only U.S. citizens in each state when determining representation, rather than the current total population (including non-citizens). This would directly affect states with large non-citizen populations, potentially reducing their number of House seats. The amendment, if ratified, would replace the current constitutional standard for apportionment. It is a procedural proposal seeking constitutional change, not an enacted law.

Maddy summaryHR 1040, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, would stop taxing Social Security benefits for seniors by repealing the current tax rule that includes some benefits in gross income. It directly affects senior citizens who currently pay federal income tax on portions of their Social Security payments. The bill adds a provision stating Section 86 of the tax code (which taxes Social Security benefits) no longer applies after enactment. To offset the lost tax revenue, the bill requires the government to appropriate funds to the Social Security and Railroad Retirement trust funds, ensuring they remain fully funded without requiring tax increases.

Maddy summaryHR 1052, the UNPLUG EVs Act, rescinds unobligated federal funds from two electric vehicle infrastructure programs. It targets unused balances from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and charging/fueling grant programs under federal highway law. These rescinded funds will be deposited into the U.S. Treasury's general fund to reduce the federal deficit. The bill does not alter existing program requirements or affect current EV infrastructure projects, only redirecting unspent allocated funds.

Restoring American Sovereignty Act This bill allows U.S. foreign aid funding paused pursuant to Executive Order 14169 to be used by the President to deport non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who do not have legal standing.