Rep. Andy Biggs

Traditional Passport Act or the TPA Act This bill requires the Department of State to only permit passport applicants to select a gender designation that matches their biological gender. In addition, the gender designation may only be either male or female . The bill defines biological gender as the biological classification of the applicant as of the male or female sex in the context of reproductive potential or capacity as indicated by sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth.

Traditional Screening Application Act or the TSA Act This bill prohibits the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using the X gender designation in the TSA PreCheck advanced security program and instead authorizes the TSA to allow program applicants and participants to select from only Male or Female . The bill defines the terms male and female as the biological classification of male and female sex in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, as indicated by sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth.

Maddy summaryHR 3039, the DRIVE Act, prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from requiring speed limiting devices on trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds operating in interstate commerce. This directly affects commercial trucking companies and drivers transporting goods across state lines. The bill's key provision explicitly bans the FMCSA from issuing any rule mandating such devices, which are typically set to limit vehicle speed. The law applies specifically to interstate trucking operations and does not affect state-level regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits financial institutions (like banks and credit card processors) from using special transaction codes that separately identify firearm or ammunition sellers. It directly affects gun retailers and the financial services they use, ensuring these businesses are treated the same as other merchants for payment processing. The key provision amends the Truth in Lending Act to ban covered entities from categorizing firearm transactions differently, requiring uniform handling of all business types. This changes how payment systems classify transactions but does not alter gun ownership laws.

Maddy summaryHR 2991, the TEACH Act of 2023, modifies federal education law to tie funding to school firearm policies and create grants for defensive training. It prohibits the Department of Education from funding schools that restrict firearm possession beyond existing federal limits (Section 2(b)), and directs the Secretary to award competitive grants using ESEA funds for "defensive training programs" focused on firearm use for school safety (Section 3(a)). These programs include training on carrying, using, and storing firearms on school property to protect students from intruders (Section 3(e)(1)). The bill directly affects schools receiving federal education funds by requiring them to allow firearm possession for training or face funding restrictions, and prioritizes grant applications from entities supporting Second Amendment rights.

Maddy summaryHR 2107 sets a $268 million spending cap on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly limits the CFTC's budget authority, restricting how much funding it can use for its regulatory activities during that period. The key provision is a hard limit on available funds, preventing the agency from exceeding this amount for its operations and oversight of futures markets.

Maddy summaryHR 2203 sets a maximum funding limit of $314,198,000 for the USDA's State and Private Forestry program during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects how the USDA allocates resources for forest management, wildfire prevention, and conservation projects administered by state agencies and private landowners. The key provision is a hard cap on available funds, preventing the program from exceeding this specific amount. It does not alter program eligibility or requirements, only establishing a fiscal ceiling for the designated funding stream.

Maddy summaryHR 2202 sets a spending cap of $296,616,000 for the USDA's Forest and Rangeland Research program during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the USDA's funding allocation for this specific research initiative, limiting the available funds to the specified amount. The key provision is a hard limit on the total funds that can be used for this program, preventing the use of any additional funds beyond the stated cap.

Maddy summaryHR 2201 would completely eliminate all funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service operations during fiscal year 2024, setting the available budget to $0. This bill directly affects the Forest Service's ability to manage national forests, conduct fire prevention, maintain trails, and carry out other day-to-day operational activities. The key mechanism is a strict prohibition on any funds being made available for these operations, effectively halting all routine Forest Service work for the year. This is a procedural funding measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the complete defunding of operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts funding for the USDA's Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment to a maximum of $875,000 for fiscal year 2024. It directly affects this specific USDA office by limiting its available budget for FY2024 activities. The bill sets a strict spending cap with no additional mechanisms or provisions beyond this funding limitation. As a procedural funding restriction, it does not create new programs or alter existing policies.