Rep. Robert F. Onder, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funds from being used to cover any abortion-related expenses for individuals classified as "illegal aliens" under immigration law. It specifically blocks taxpayer money from paying for travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation, doula care, or patient education services connected to abortion access. The law directly affects non-citizens who are inadmissible or deportable under specific immigration statutes (as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act). It applies to all federal programs and funds, restricting assistance for abortion services beyond the procedure itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Medicare-approved medical residency programs from requiring residents to undergo abortion training without their voluntary consent. It specifically bans programs from making such training mandatory (requiring residents to "opt-in" rather than "opt-out") or from discriminating against residents who refuse this training or do not perform abortions. The law directly affects medical residents in Medicare-funded postgraduate training programs across the U.S., ensuring they cannot be forced into abortion-related clinical experiences or penalized for declining them.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires labor organizations to poll their members and publicly disclose the results before endorsing a presidential candidate. It directly affects all labor unions seeking to support a presidential nominee. The key provision mandates that unions must conduct a membership vote on the endorsement and share the outcome with all members. The requirement takes effect 12 months after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a requirement that union members must first exhaust internal union procedures (including waiting up to four months) before taking legal action against their union or its officers. It directly affects union members who wish to sue their union for grievances or violations of rights. The key change amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to eliminate this pre-litigation step, allowing members to pursue court cases more quickly. The amendment takes effect 18 months after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires unions to obtain direct member approval for two key actions: ratifying new collective bargaining agreements and authorizing strikes. Specifically, it mandates that unions must hold a secret ballot vote where a majority of members in good standing approve the agreement (after providing it to members at least 72 hours before the vote) before executing a contract. Similarly, unions must secure a majority secret ballot vote from members to authorize a strike. The changes take effect 18 months after the bill becomes law, directly affecting union members' voting rights and union leadership's procedural requirements.

Maddy summaryHRES 866 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria by groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants, and criticizing Nigeria's government for failing to protect Christian communities or acknowledge the violence. It calls on the U.S. government to support President Trump in using diplomatic, economic, and security tools to pressure Nigeria to end impunity for attacks, protect Christians, return displaced persons, and repeal blasphemy laws. The resolution specifically demands action against religiously motivated violence, including the release of those imprisoned for their faith, and urges coordination with international partners for humanitarian aid. It does not create new laws but expresses congressional support for U.S. policy actions targeting Nigeria's religious freedom violations.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HRES 860), not a bill with legislative effect. It expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for former President Trump's 2020 decision to redesignate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) under religious freedom laws. The resolution commends this action due to documented religious persecution in Nigeria, including violence against Christians and minority religious groups. It does not create new policy or alter U.S. assistance; it solely states congressional support for holding Nigeria accountable for religious freedom violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures that critical firearm-related government operations continue during federal shutdowns. It designates background checks (via the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforcement, and firearm export licensing (handled by Commerce and State Departments) as essential services that must remain operational. These functions would be treated as "excepted" under federal law, meaning their employees would continue working even if other government services halt. The bill affects how background checks and firearm export licenses are processed during shutdowns but does not change gun ownership laws or eligibility.

Maddy summaryHR 5738, the "No Budget, No Pay Act," requires Congress to approve a budget resolution and pass all annual appropriations bills by October 1 each fiscal year. If Congress misses this deadline, members of Congress (excluding the Vice President) lose pay for the period of non-compliance, as determined by the House and Senate Budget and Appropriations Chairs. The bill specifies that no retroactive pay is allowed for any period during which Congress was out of compliance. This directly affects all elected members of Congress by linking their pay to timely budget passage, creating a financial incentive for meeting the October 1 deadline.

Maddy summaryHR 5736, the PAVE Act, requires Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older to receive penicillin allergy verification during their initial preventive physical exam and annual wellness visit. The bill mandates that healthcare providers identify patients reporting a penicillin allergy, evaluate whether the reported reaction was a true allergy, explain the health risks of a false allergy label, and refer to specialists when needed. This verification process, effective January 2027, aims to correct false allergy labels - over 90% of which are inaccurate - improving antibiotic choices and patient outcomes. It directly affects seniors covered by Medicare who have self-reported penicillin allergies, with no cost to patients for this service.