Rep. Andy Biggs

Maddy summaryHR 93, the "Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act," prohibits federal funding for the State Department's Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice and blocks resources for implementing the department's Equity Action Plan. This directly affects the State Department's racial equity initiatives by eliminating financial support for both the specific role and its planned programs. The key mechanism bans the use of federal funds for the representative's salary, expenses, or any activity related to the Equity Action Plan. The bill focuses solely on restricting funding for these two defined elements without altering broader diplomatic or policy functions.

Maddy summaryHR 57, the "Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025," changes U.S. immigration enforcement for individuals apprehended at the border who request asylum. It prohibits immigration officers from releasing these individuals into the United States while their asylum claims are processed, requiring instead either detention for immigration court proceedings or immediate return to the border territory (like Mexico) for asylum consideration. The bill mandates that if an individual cannot be removed within 72 hours, they must remain detained until removal occurs, with no exception for parole. This directly affects asylum seekers arriving by land from contiguous foreign territories who are processed under Section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Maddy summaryHR 24, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025, mandates a comprehensive audit of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) within 12 months of enactment. The bill requires the GAO to submit a detailed report to Congress within 90 days of completing the audit, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations for legislative or administrative action. This audit replaces current limitations on reviewing Federal Reserve operations, particularly regarding entities like special purpose vehicles not previously subject to standard audits. The bill directly affects the Federal Reserve System by increasing congressional oversight of its financial activities and reporting mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 87, the "Protecting Our Children from the CDC Act," requires the CDC to publicly post all clinical safety and effectiveness data for any COVID-19 vaccine before it can be added to the official child and adolescent immunization schedule. It automatically removes all currently listed COVID-19 vaccines from that schedule upon the bill's enactment. The bill mandates that all posted data must be de-identified to protect privacy. This applies specifically to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) schedule and affects how future CDC vaccine recommendations for children are made. The law does not alter the CDC's authority to later reinstate a vaccine if the required data is posted.

Maddy summaryHR 69, the Freedom to Petition the Government Act, amends a District of Columbia law to clarify that meetings between tax-exempt nonprofits (501(c) organizations) and federal officials held on federal property do not count as "doing business" in the District. This specifically affects 501(c) nonprofits that meet with federal representatives on government-owned or leased premises. The bill adds a new provision to the District code explicitly excluding these meetings from business activity definitions, removing potential regulatory barriers. It is a procedural clarification, not a new policy, aimed at streamlining nonprofit engagement with federal officials.

Maddy summaryThe Prescription Freedom Act of 2025 repeals a federal requirement that certain drugs need a prescription, shifting authority to state laws instead. It directly affects patients and healthcare providers who obtain or dispense non-pregnancy-related prescription drugs, as states - not the federal government - would now set rules for these medications. The bill replaces all federal references to "prescription" requirements with corresponding state laws, effective six months after enactment. An exception preserves federal authority for drugs used in pregnancy termination, as specified in the bill's provisions.

Maddy summaryHR 62, the WILLIS Act, prohibits all federal funding for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. It requires the office to repay all federal funds spent after January 1, 2021, and cancels any unobligated federal funds allocated to the office. The bill directly affects the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office by cutting its federal funding stream. It applies to all federal programs that previously provided money to this office, with no new funding allowed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires physicians performing abortions to have hospital admitting privileges within 15 miles of the procedure location and to inform patients about nearby facilities for follow-up care if complications arise. It also sets conditions for abortion clinics receiving federal funds, mandating state licensing and compliance with outpatient surgery center standards (excluding certificate-of-need requirements). Violations by physicians could result in fines or up to two years in prison. The bill directly affects healthcare providers and clinics, not pregnant patients, and amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to establish these requirements.

Stopping Border Surges Act This bill modifies immigration law provisions relating to unaccompanied alien minors and to asylum seekers. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to repatriate certain unaccompanied, inadmissible alien children, generally those not at risk of being trafficking victims nor having a fear of persecution. Currently, only inadmissible unaccompanied aliens from neighboring countries are subject to repatriation, and DHS has discretion whether to repatriate. When the Department of Health and Human Services releases an unaccompanied child to an individual, it shall provide DHS with certain information about that individual, including Social Security number and immigration status. The bill requires a stricter standard to find a credible fear of persecution and imposes additional rules on credible fear interviews. If an alien is granted asylum because of fear of persecution in a country, the alien shall be deemed to have renounced asylum status by returning to that country, if there has been no change in the country's conditions. The bill also (1) expands the definition of what constitutes a frivolous asylum application, (2) imposes additional limitations on eligibility for asylum, (3) shortens the deadline for applying for asylum, and (4) extends the time period an alien seeking asylum must wait before receiving employment authorization. Any individual who knowingly and willfully makes materially false statements or uses fraudulent documents in asylum-related proceedings shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.

Maddy summaryHR 99 requires federal courts to instruct juries in civil lawsuits alleging business negligence related to COVID-19 transmission that simply opening a business is legally reasonable. It mandates that juries cannot find businesses negligent solely for remaining open, and must apply the standard that a business owner acted reasonably if they followed public health guidance. This bill directly affects businesses facing such lawsuits by altering jury instructions to favor defendants, without changing the underlying negligence standard itself.