Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Maddy summaryThe Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 prohibits civilian possession, sale, or transfer of rifles capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition, with exceptions for government use and rifles lawfully owned before the bill's enactment. It requires owners of such rifles to register them with the federal government within 12 months, without fees, and adds these rifles to the National Firearms Act registry. The bill also creates new federal firearm restrictions for significant foreign narcotics traffickers identified under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act and expands reporting requirements for rifle sales to include all rifles. This directly affects civilian rifle owners, sellers, and individuals designated as foreign narcotics traffickers.

Maddy summaryHR 959 creates a new Office within the U.S. Department of State to monitor and address Islamophobia abroad. The bill requires the State Department to include specific, detailed reports on Islamophobia in its annual human rights and religious freedom reports. These reports must describe incidents like violence against Muslims or mosques, government propaganda promoting hatred, and how foreign governments respond to such issues. The law directly affects how the U.S. government documents religious discrimination in foreign countries, mandating new reporting requirements for the State Department starting 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, extending mental health support programs for healthcare professionals through 2030 (previously ending in 2024). It requires funded programs to specifically address reducing administrative burdens on healthcare workers while continuing to promote access to mental health and substance use disorder services. The legislation directly affects healthcare providers across the U.S. who may access these federally supported resources. Key provisions include extending funding periods and mandating that grant recipients focus on easing workplace administrative tasks, alongside maintaining existing awareness initiatives. The bill does not create new programs but continues and refines existing mental health support for the healthcare workforce.

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, unless there is a statutory basis for such discrimination. The President may temporarily restrict the entry of any aliens or class of aliens after the Department of State determines that the restriction would address specific and credible facts that threaten U.S. interests such as public safety. The bill also imposes limitations on such restrictions, such as requiring the President, State Department, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to (1) only issue a restriction when required to address a compelling government interest, and (2) narrowly tailor the suspension to use the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. Before imposing a restriction, the State Department and DHS shall consult with Congress. The State Department and DHS shall report to Congress about the restriction within 48 hours of the restriction's imposition. If such a report is not made, the restriction shall immediately terminate. Individuals or entities present in the United States and unlawfully harmed by such a restriction may sue in federal court. The bill transfers the authority to suspend the entry of aliens traveling to the United States on a commercial airline that failed to comply with regulations related to detecting fraudulent travel documents from the Department of Justice to DHS.

This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel.

Maddy summaryHR 922, the Period PROUD Act of 2025, allocates $1.9 billion annually (2025-2028) through the Social Services Block Grant Program, with $200 million specifically dedicated each year (2026-2029) to provide free menstrual products to low-income menstruating individuals. It requires states to distribute these funds to eligible nonprofits with experience in community distribution of basic needs, integrating the program with existing services like SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC. The bill mandates that funds supplement, not replace, other existing programs, prohibits limiting where products can be distributed, and caps administrative costs at 9% of allocated funds. States must report annually and an evaluation of the program’s effectiveness will be completed by 2031.

Maddy summaryHR 944, the Access to Counsel Act, requires U.S. immigration officials to provide certain immigrants a meaningful opportunity to consult with legal counsel during key immigration processes. It directly affects U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents returning from travel, visa holders, refugees, asylees, and parolees subject to secondary or deferred inspection at ports of entry. The bill mandates that officials ensure access to counsel (including via phone) within one hour of inspection starting, allow counsel to present evidence, and accommodate in-person meetings when possible. It also requires officials to provide counsel access before accepting Form I-407 abandonment forms from lawful permanent residents, unless waived in writing. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment and preserves existing rights to counsel under other immigration laws.

Maddy summaryHR 964, the Rosa Parks Day Act, would designate Rosa Parks Day as a legal public holiday for federal employees and institutions. The bill amends Title 5 of the U.S. Code to add "Rosa Parks Day" to the list of recognized federal holidays, following Thanksgiving Day. This change would establish a new annual observance on the day designated by the President, requiring federal offices to close and employees to receive paid time off. The bill directly affects federal operations and employees, creating a new standard for federal holiday observance.

Maddy summaryThis bill is procedural and modifies a tariff classification note. It amends U.S. Note 2 to Chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule by removing the second sentence regarding water-resistant garment requirements. The bill does not create new regulations or directly affect consumers, manufacturers, or PFAS chemicals. Its sole purpose is to adjust the wording in the tariff schedule for administrative clarity. (1 sentence as it is procedural)

Maddy summaryHR 664, the American Seabed Protection Act, prohibits U.S. federal authorization for commercial mining of minerals on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf, affecting mining companies and developers seeking permits. It bans exploration, development, and production of hardrock minerals in these areas, with exceptions only for scientific research. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to commission a National Academies study within 90 days to assess environmental impacts - including effects on ecosystems, carbon sequestration, fisheries, and indigenous communities - and evaluate alternatives like mineral recycling. The study must be submitted to Congress, focusing on concrete data rather than future policy. This is a substantive policy change banning seabed mining activities while mandating scientific review.