Rep. Claudia Tenney

Maddy summaryThe Laken Riley Act expands mandatory detention for immigrants convicted of certain property crimes like burglary, theft, or shoplifting by adding these offenses to existing immigration detention criteria. It requires the federal government to issue detainers for such individuals and take custody if not detained by local authorities. The bill also grants state attorneys general standing to sue federal officials in federal court if they believe immigration enforcement actions (like releasing detained immigrants) cause the state financial harm exceeding $100. This creates new legal pathways for states to challenge federal immigration decisions through expedited lawsuits.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the additional standard deduction for seniors aged 65 or older from $600 to $5,000 for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. It also requires annual inflation adjustments to the $5,000 amount starting in 2026, using the cost-of-living adjustment formula. The change directly affects seniors filing taxes who qualify for the standard deduction, lowering their taxable income. The provision applies to all eligible seniors regardless of income level or filing status.

Maddy summaryHR 1131 exempts certain family farms and small businesses from being counted as assets when calculating financial need for federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. Specifically, it amends the law to exclude the net value of a family farm where the family resides and small businesses (with ≤100 employees) owned by the family from need analysis calculations. This change directly affects students from qualifying family farm or small business households when applying for federal financial aid. The exemption applies to need analysis conducted for award years beginning after the bill's enactment date. The bill modifies Section 480(f)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to implement this policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands 529 college savings account flexibility by allowing funds to cover costs for industry-recognized postsecondary credentials, not just traditional degrees. It defines "qualified expenses" to include tuition/fees for recognized credential programs (like certifications or apprenticeships), required testing fees, and continuing education needed to maintain credentials. To qualify, programs must meet specific criteria, such as appearing on state lists under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or being listed in VA or Defense directories. The change applies to 529 distributions made after the law's enactment, giving families more options to use these accounts for job-focused training.

Maddy summaryHR 1121, the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act," prohibits U.S. federal executive agencies from using the DeepSeek application (or any successor by High Flyer) on government information technology devices. It requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop removal standards within 60 days, directing agencies to remove the application while complying with existing security rules. Exceptions are permitted for national security, law enforcement, and security research activities, but agencies must document risk mitigation plans for any authorized use under these exceptions. The bill directly affects all executive agencies covered under federal information technology policies.

Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act of 2025 This bill makes permanent the increased percentage rates at which a domestic corporation may deduct (for federal tax purposes) foreign-derived intangible income and global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI). As background, for tax years beginning after 2017 and before 2026, a domestic corporation generally is allowed a tax deduction equal to the sum of (1) 37.5% of the corporation’s foreign-derived intangible income, and (2) 50% of the corporation’s GILTI and any dividends that are attributable to the corporation’s GILTI. However, under current law, the tax deduction decreases starting in 2026, to the sum of (1) 21.875% of the corporation’s foreign-derived intangible income, and (2) 37.5% of the corporation’s GILTI and any dividends that are attributable to the corporation’s GILTI. Under the bill, for tax years beginning in 2026, a domestic corporation generally may claim a tax deduction equal to the sum of (1) 37.5% of the corporation’s foreign-derived intangible income, and (2) 50% of the corporation’s GILTI and any dividends that are attributable to the corporation’s GILTI.

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025 This bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The bill requires the Department of Justice to appoint an assistant U.S. attorney in each judicial district to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of various crimes related to postal services (for example, assault on a postal service employee, breaking into a post office, or obstruction of mails). The bill also requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend sentencing guidelines to provide that the assault or robbery of a postal employee shall be treated the same as the assault of a law enforcement officer. Additionally, the bill authorizes appropriations for the USPS to install high security collection boxes and replace older versions of the universal mailbox key with electronic versions.

Maddy summaryHR 1046, the Marc Fischer Memorial Act, requires the Bureau of Prisons to implement digital mail scanning technology at all federal prisons to detect fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in inmate mail. It mandates a strategy within 90 days of an evaluation, including 100% scanning of all mail, digital copies of mail to inmates within 24 hours, and physical mail delivery within 30 days for non-contaminated items. The bill directly affects federal prison staff, inmates, and the Bureau of Prisons by aiming to reduce drug-related overdoses and alleviate staff workload tied to mail processing. Implementation must be completed within three years, with annual reports tracking detected drugs and strategy efficiency. The legislation focuses on concrete technological and procedural changes to enhance safety, referencing a successful pilot program at two facilities.

Maddy summaryHR 1089, the BOWSER Act, would repeal the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93-198) one year after the bill's enactment. This action would eliminate the District's existing self-governing authority, directly affecting Washington, D.C. residents and its local government. The key provision is the outright repeal of the 1973 law that established the District's home rule structure, shifting governance control to Congress.

Maddy summaryThis bill permanently extends the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), a federal tax incentive that encourages private investment in low-income communities. It directly affects community development entities (CDEs) that channel capital into underserved neighborhoods for projects like housing, healthcare, and businesses. Key provisions include permanently extending the credit beyond 2025, adding annual inflation adjustments to the credit amount starting in 2026, and ensuring the credit isn't reduced by the alternative minimum tax for investments made after December 2024. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 2024, providing long-term stability for community development financing.