Rep. Paul A. Gosar

Maddy summaryHR 4092, the Protect RAIL Act, amends U.S. immigration law to make certain crimes involving stolen goods transported by carriers (like trains, trucks, or ships) grounds for denying entry or deporting non-citizens. It adds new inadmissibility and deportability provisions for anyone convicted of theft from interstate or foreign shipments under Title 18, Section 659 of the U.S. Code. The bill directly affects non-citizens who commit these specific theft offenses, making them ineligible to enter the U.S. or subject to removal. This changes immigration consequences for existing criminal offenses, not the crimes themselves.

Maddy summaryThe Haskell Indian Nations University Improvement Act would establish Haskell Indian Nations University as a federally chartered corporation with its own independent board of trustees, removing it from direct management by the Bureau of Indian Education. This change would allow the university to accept private donations as a tax-exempt charitable organization, develop its own master plan for facilities, and better manage its operations. The university currently provides tuition-free higher education to over 900 Indian students representing approximately 140 tribes across the United States. The bill aims to address longstanding challenges in educational quality and campus maintenance, which have been cited in congressional inquiries.

Maddy summaryThe Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act would amend federal bankruptcy law to allow individuals filing for bankruptcy to keep firearms they own, up to a total value of $3,000. It adds a specific exemption for firearms in bankruptcy property protections, covering either a single firearm or multiple firearms collectively valued at $3,000 or less. This means creditors cannot force the sale of qualifying firearms during bankruptcy proceedings. The change would only apply to bankruptcy cases filed after the law takes effect.

Maddy summaryHR 4021, the Patriotism Not Pride Act, prohibits federal agencies from using government funds to promote or recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month through events, communications, or educational programs. It also bans the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on all federal property and grounds. The bill directly affects all federal agencies, requiring them to cease any activities related to Pride Month recognition or the display of such flags. This legislation enacts concrete policy changes by restricting federal funding and property use for specific LGBTQ+ observances.

Maddy summaryHR 3984, the Expedited Removal Expansion Act of 2025, would expand the circumstances under which immigrants attempting to enter the U.S. can be quickly removed without a full immigration court hearing. The bill removes specific exceptions that previously prevented expedited removal for certain individuals, including those who have been physically present in the U.S. for two continuous years or have certain medical conditions. Key changes include eliminating references to existing exemptions (like the "2-year presence" requirement) and broadening the definition of inadmissibility to simply "under section 212" of immigration law. This policy change directly affects new immigrants at the border who are deemed inadmissible under these expanded criteria.

Maddy summaryHR 3787, the Emergency Spending Accountability Act, requires the Office of Management and Budget to implement mandatory spending cuts equal to 20% of all emergency spending approved in a fiscal year. These cuts would occur over five years (starting October 1 of the next fiscal year) and apply to most federal programs, though they exempt Social Security benefits, national defense (budget function 050), Department of Veterans Affairs programs, and Medicare. The bill also mandates that any congressional measure containing emergency spending must include a detailed justification explaining why the spending qualifies as "emergency" under existing budget laws. This aims to create accountability for spending that bypasses standard budget limits.

Maddy summaryHR 589, the FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025, would repeal a federal law (Section 248 of Title 18, U.S. Code) that prohibited obstructing access to reproductive health care facilities through physical means, intimidation, or violence. This repeal would eliminate the federal criminal penalty for such conduct, meaning federal prosecutors could no longer charge individuals under this specific law. The bill applies to all pending or future federal prosecutions related to these actions. It does not affect state laws that may still regulate access to reproductive health care facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a death penalty option for individuals convicted of distributing, manufacturing, or possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute when their actions cause a death. It directly affects fentanyl traffickers and dealers found guilty under specific drug trafficking laws (sections 401(a)(1) or 416 of the Controlled Substances Act) if their distribution results in a fatality. The key provision allows courts to impose the death penalty, life imprisonment, or any term of years, along with fines under federal law. This policy change specifically targets fentanyl-related offenses causing death, not other drugs or non-fatal cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from deducting wages paid to undocumented workers when calculating taxable income. It creates a safe harbor for employers using the E-Verify program: if they confirm employment eligibility through E-Verify, they may still deduct those wages. The law directly affects employers who hire undocumented workers, removing a tax benefit for such payments. It also establishes new data-sharing between the IRS, DHS, and Social Security to enforce compliance, with a 6-year audit window for improper deductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Make DOGE Permanent Act," amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to provide Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) with real-time access to federal award data. It requires the Office of Management and Budget to create a secure, separate online link for Congress to view updated information on federal spending, including payments to individual recipients and federal employees. The website must update in real time for this access, and the link must be established within six months of enactment. The bill directly affects congressional oversight capabilities but does not change public access to the same data.