Rep. Mike Johnson

Maddy summaryThis House resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by formally recognizing the date as a day of solemn commemoration. It extends sympathies to the victims and their families while honoring the heroism of first responders, military personnel, and civilians who aided in the aftermath. The text also reaffirms the United States' commitment to opposing violent extremism and supporting intelligence and law enforcement efforts to disrupt terrorist activities. Finally, it directs that Congress stand adjourned out of respect for those killed in the attacks.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building".

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 6963) names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic." It honors Rodney C. Hamilton Sr., a Korean War veteran who received the Purple Heart, served on Lafayette's city council, and helped establish the clinic that opened in 2016. The bill changes the clinic's official name to recognize his contributions to veterans' care and community service. This is a ceremonial designation with no impact on clinic operations or services.

Maddy summaryHRES 719 is a House resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. The resolution condemns his assassination and all political violence, extends condolences to his family, and calls on Americans to reject violence while promoting civil discourse. It specifically recognizes Kirk's legacy as a defender of constitutional principles and his role in inspiring youth through free speech and faith-based civic engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes but formally expresses the House's stance on honoring his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would limit Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives or two terms in the Senate. It directly affects current and future members by preventing those who have already served the maximum terms from seeking re-election. Key provisions include counting vacancies filled for more than a year (House) or three years (Senate) as a full term toward the limit, while excluding terms served before ratification from the count. As a constitutional amendment proposal, it requires approval by three-fourths of state legislatures to become law.

Maddy summaryHR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, repeals two provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for certain government workers. It eliminates the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which cuts spousal or survivor benefits for people with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security (like federal or state government roles), and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which lowers retirement benefits for those with similar pensions. The law takes effect for benefits paid after December 2023, requiring the Social Security Administration to adjust benefit calculations to remove these reductions. This change directly affects public-sector employees who previously had their Social Security benefits reduced due to their government pensions.

Maddy summary# Summary of Proposed Legislation This comprehensive legislative proposal contains multiple sections addressing election integrity, campaign finance reform, cybersecurity, census operations, and related government functions. Key provisions include: 1. **Campaign Finance Reforms**: - Increased thresholds for political committee reporting requirements - Repeal of requirements for political committees to report donor identification - Exemption of uncompensated internet communications from contribution/expenditure treatment - Protection of donor privacy for tax-exempt organizations through the "Speech Privacy Act of 2023" 2. **Election Security**: - Establishment of a process for testing and monitoring cybersecurity vulnerabilities in election equipment - Requirements for the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify state officials about election cybersecurity incidents - Exclusive authority for the Election Assistance Commission regarding guidelines for voting system certification 3. **Census and Redistricting**: - Establishment of a permanent Census Monitoring Board with bipartisan composition to review census operations - Clarification of state authority over congressional redistricting maps - Provisions regarding the Speaker of the House's authority to join civil actions related to apportionment 4. **Other Key Provisions**: - Termination of the Disinformation Governance Board and prohibition on funding similar entities - Amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act to increase reporting thresholds and exempt certain communications - Various technical corrections to existing campaign finance law The legislation appears to focus on enhancing election security, reducing regulatory burdens on political organizations, protecting donor privacy, and strengthening oversight of census operations while maintaining constitutional boundaries between federal and state authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Members of Congress to use Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities for meetings with veterans who are their constituents. It requires the VA Secretary to create regulations within 90 days, ensuring spaces are visible, accessible during business hours, and rented at rates similar to standard office space in the area. The regulations prohibit campaigning, political discussions, photographing patients without consent, and meetings during the 60 days before federal elections. It directly affects veterans seeking congressional assistance and Members of Congress who can now hold constituent meetings at VA locations. The bill does not change VA benefits or services but streamlines access to representatives for veterans.

Maddy summaryThe FOCA Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to stop mandating or banning contractor agreements with labor organizations (like union contracts) in construction project bids and contracts. It directly affects federal contractors, subcontractors, and agencies managing construction projects funded by the government. The bill prohibits favoring or penalizing contractors based on their labor affiliation status, aiming to promote fair competition and reduce costs. It also mandates updates to federal contracting rules within 60 days of enactment to implement these changes.

Maddy summaryHR 1610 would modernize Medicare coverage for chiropractic care by removing the current restriction that limited beneficiaries to one chiropractic service per visit. It expands coverage to include all services provided by licensed chiropractors within their state-authorized scope, aligning Medicare with VA, military, and private insurance practices. The bill requires chiropractors to complete a Secretary-approved educational webinar to cover non-spinal services, while still allowing payment for spinal manipulation treatments without this requirement. This directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking chiropractic care and chiropractors seeking Medicare reimbursement for their services.