Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

Maddy summaryHRES 25 is a resolution to erase the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald Trump from the U.S. House of Representatives' official records, as if it never occurred. It argues the impeachment process was flawed due to lack of due process, omission of context about the 2020 election, and constitutional concerns like ignoring the Senate trial timeline. The resolution does not change the Senate's prior acquittal of Trump but seeks to remove the House's vote from its internal documentation. As a procedural resolution, it would only affect the House's records and has no legal impact on the impeachment's outcome.

Maddy summaryThe Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution (HRES 23) would allow U.S. House Members who have given birth or whose spouse has given birth to appoint another Member as a proxy to cast their vote or record their presence in the House and committees for up to 12 weeks after childbirth. To use this, the new parent must submit a signed letter to the Clerk detailing the birth or medical condition and naming the proxy; the proxy must vote exactly as instructed and announce the vote as "by proxy." The proxy vote does not count toward quorum, and the new parent can revoke the proxy at any time by submitting a new letter or casting their own vote. This resolution applies to all House Members, including Delegates and the Resident Commissioner, though they cannot cast votes for the House itself.

Maddy summaryHRES 24 is a resolution seeking to remove the December 18, 2019, impeachment of President Donald Trump from the House of Representatives' official records. It claims the impeachment was based on insufficient evidence that did not meet the constitutional standard for impeachment under Article II, Section 4. If passed, the resolution would treat the impeachment as if it never occurred, erasing it from the House's historical record. This is a procedural measure affecting only the House's internal documentation, not legal outcomes or the Senate trial.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants the Secretary of Homeland Security authority to temporarily suspend entry of certain individuals at U.S. borders to achieve "operational control" (defined as effective border management). It specifically applies to people seeking entry without proper documentation who would be denied entry under current law (e.g., lacking visas or asylum eligibility). The Secretary must block entry if they cannot detain or process these individuals as required by existing immigration law. States may also sue the government if they believe border security rules are violated.

Maddy summaryHR 327, the Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025, increases criminal penalties for falsely claiming military medals or decorations. It raises the maximum prison sentence from one year to three years for fraudulent misrepresentation of receiving military decorations, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or combat badges under federal law. The bill also requires the Attorney General to study how individuals fraudulently obtain government benefits using fake military honors and report findings to Congress within 180 days. This law directly affects individuals who falsely claim military service honors and aims to address fraud in benefit programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) as outlined in a 2019 policy memo. It requires migrants seeking asylum at the U.S. border to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed, rather than being allowed to stay in the U.S. pending a hearing. The bill does not create new rules but mandates the reinstatement of a policy that was previously in effect from 2019 to 2021. This would directly affect asylum seekers arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy change would apply to all migrants covered by the existing MPP framework.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 19) urges the U.S. House of Representatives not to adjourn until all annual spending bills for the current fiscal year - covering every area managed by the Appropriations Committee's subcommittees - are fully enacted into law. It does not create new spending or change existing laws but expresses the House's intent to prioritize passing all required funding bills before ending its session. The resolution directly affects House leadership and the Appropriations Committee, requiring them to delay adjournment until all 12 subcommittee-level spending bills are approved. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect but serves as a formal statement of legislative priority.

Maddy summaryHR 218, the State Immigration Enforcement Act, allows states and local governments to create and enforce their own criminal and civil penalties for immigration violations that mirror federal immigration law. It permits states to impose penalties (criminal or civil) for the same conduct prohibited under federal immigration law, but only if those penalties do not exceed the corresponding federal penalties. This bill directly affects states and local law enforcement agencies by giving them authority to enforce immigration-related violations through state-level penalties. The law does not change federal immigration law but establishes a framework for states to implement parallel enforcement mechanisms within defined limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 221 (Abolish the ATF Act), would eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as a federal agency. It directly affects the ATF itself, removing its existence within the U.S. Department of Justice. The bill contains no policy provisions or new mechanisms - it solely directs the abolition of the agency through a single legislative action. As a procedural measure, it does not alter gun laws, enforcement responsibilities, or affect the public.

Maddy summaryThe Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act designates Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, as a National Commemorative Site, making it part of the African American Civil Rights Network. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study within two years to evaluate the site's national significance and preservation options, without designating it as a unit of the National Park System. This designation does not affect private property rights, local zoning, or current site management by its owners.