Rep. Claudia Tenney

Maddy summaryThis resolution establishes a House select committee to investigate claims about President Biden's cognitive and physical health decline and whether information was concealed from the public. The committee will specifically examine his cancer diagnosis, roles of administration figures (including Vice President Harris and Jill Biden), media coverage of his health, and classified document handling. It cannot pass laws but must issue a final report by December 31, 2025, detailing findings and recommendations. The committee's work is limited to fact-finding through hearings and evidence gathering, not policy-making.

Maddy summaryHJRES 61 is a congressional resolution that formally disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting new air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing. It directly affects tire manufacturers by blocking the EPA’s proposed rule (published November 29, 2024), which would have required them to meet specific limits on hazardous air pollutants. The resolution’s key mechanism is a formal congressional vote to nullify the rule, making it legally ineffective under Title 5, U.S. Code. This action stops the EPA rule from taking effect without creating new regulations.

Maddy summaryHRES 447 is a non-binding House resolution condemning antisemitism and honoring Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli Embassy employees killed during a peace-focused panel discussion in 2023. The resolution specifically condemns all forms of antisemitism - including violence, vandalism, and online harassment - and remembers the victims, who were killed by a far-left activist affiliated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. It calls for enforcing existing hate crime laws and protecting religious freedom, without creating new legislation. This resolution symbolically supports Jewish communities and victims of antisemitic violence but does not alter legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThe DEFIANCE Act of 2025 creates a new civil legal remedy for victims of non-consensual intimate digital forgeries (synthetic images or videos manipulating real people into sexual contexts without consent). It allows affected individuals to sue perpetrators in federal court for damages up to $250,000, injunctions to remove content, and privacy protections like pseudonyms. The bill specifically covers cases where forgeries are created or shared with intent to disclose, including scenarios involving sexual assault or harassment. It expands existing federal protections under 15 U.S.C. 6851 to address digital forgeries while ensuring state laws remain in effect.

Maddy summaryHR 3548, the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025, changes liability rules for injuries on federally funded infrastructure projects. It prohibits "absolute liability" (where a party is automatically responsible regardless of fault) for elevation or gravity-related risks, requiring states to use "comparative negligence" instead (where fault is shared based on circumstances). This applies to projects receiving federal funding like construction, bridges, or transit systems, directly affecting contractors, property owners, and workers filing injury claims. The bill preempts state laws imposing absolute liability and directs federal courts to handle related cases, while leaving workers’ compensation laws unchanged. It takes effect for projects accepting federal funds on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHCONRES 30 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for local law enforcement officers. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes their work through four non-binding actions: thanking officers and families for service, honoring those who died in the line of duty, and encouraging community-law enforcement collaboration. The resolution directly addresses Congress's acknowledgment of law enforcement efforts, not any specific group affected by a policy change. It has no legal effect or funding implications, serving solely as a statement of appreciation. This is a procedural resolution, not a legislative bill with concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 433) is a symbolic congressional statement condemning former FBI Director James Comey for a social media post described in the bill as inciting violence against President Trump. It claims Comey's post - featuring the phrase "86-47" with "cool shell formation" - seemed to call for eliminating the president, jeopardizing his security during a foreign trip. The resolution formally condemns this as "indefensible," urges barring Comey from future federal employment, and requests a DOJ investigation into his post. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but reflects the sponsors' position on the matter. The bill focuses on the stated claims within its text, not on verified facts about the post or Comey's intent.

Maddy summaryHR 3512, the Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act, imposes a new annual tax on funds received by third-party investors who finance lawsuits through litigation financing agreements. It directly affects investors (including foreign entities) who provide funding to plaintiffs or law firms in exchange for a share of settlement or judgment proceeds, excluding small agreements under $10,000 or standard loans. The tax equals the top individual income tax rate plus 3.8 percentage points, with 50% withheld from settlement payments by parties involved in the lawsuit. The law also clarifies that such funds cannot offset losses and excludes certain typical legal fee reimbursements from taxation. The provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 3518 would deny federal funding to graduate medical schools that require certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Specifically, schools must certify they do not compel students or staff to affirm specific beliefs about race, gender, or systemic racism; require "diversity statements" for admission or employment; establish DEI offices; or discriminate based on race in programs. This affects graduate medical schools at institutions of higher education seeking federal financial aid, including student loan programs. The bill permits schools to teach about medical conditions related to race or collect demographic data, but prohibits policies mandating DEI-related pledges or offices.

Maddy summaryThe ASSIST Act of 2025 amends the VA’s definition of medical services to explicitly include medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans. It directly affects veterans with mobility needs who require modifications like ramps, wheelchair lifts, raised doors, or accessibility features to safely operate vehicles. The bill adds these specific adaptations - such as ingress/egress modifications and non-articulating trailers - to the list of VA-covered medical services under Title 38. This change ensures veterans can access these transportation aids without additional administrative hurdles, streamlining coverage for essential mobility support.