Rep. Bill Johnson

Maddy summaryThe Nuclear Fuel Security Act establishes programs to increase domestic production of nuclear fuel, specifically low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU), which are critical for advanced nuclear reactors. It requires the Department of Energy to acquire 100 metric tons of LEU annually by 2026 and 20 metric tons of HALEU annually by 2027 through contracts with U.S. nuclear companies. The bill sets specific deadlines for making HALEU available (3 metric tons by 2024, 8 more by 2025, 10 more by 2026) to support advanced reactor developers. It prioritizes using domestically produced uranium but allows partnerships with U.S. allies for HALEU when domestic production isn't available at scale.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require the U.S. to withhold funding for the UNRWA (United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians) unless the State Department certifies UNRWA staff, materials, and facilities comply with specific conditions. Key conditions include confirming no ties to terrorism or anti-Israel rhetoric (like denying Israel's right to exist or promoting BDS), no misuse of UNRWA resources for terrorist activities, and adherence to international financial audits. It also caps U.S. contributions to UNRWA at levels comparable to Arab League countries and mandates annual reports to Congress on phasing out UNRWA support. These changes directly affect U.S. foreign aid decisions for Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank.

Maddy summaryHR 928 repeals the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (established under Public Law 117-169) and redirects its remaining unspent funds to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides federal funding for state and local law enforcement. The bill transfers the unobligated balance of funds from the repealed rebate program to the Byrne program, as authorized under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. This change also updates related provisions in the original law to remove references to the now-repealed rebate program. The bill directly affects the allocation of existing federal funds, shifting resources from residential energy efficiency incentives to criminal justice funding.

Maddy summaryThe HELP Copays Act (HR 830) changes how health insurance plans calculate patient cost-sharing. It requires that payments made by third parties (like pharmacies, charities, or discount programs) toward medical costs count toward a patient's deductible, copay, or out-of-pocket limit. This directly affects insured individuals who receive financial assistance, discounts, or product vouchers for healthcare expenses. The law ensures these external payments reduce the patient's actual out-of-pocket costs more quickly, aligning with existing Affordable Care Act and Public Health Service Act requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor all U.S. Army Dustoff crews who served during the Vietnam War (1962-1973). It recognizes their critical role in evacuating nearly 900,000 wounded personnel, including U.S., South Vietnamese, and allied forces, under extreme combat conditions. The medal, designed with input from the Secretary of Defense, will be presented to the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum for permanent display. Duplicate bronze medals may be sold to cover costs, but the primary action is the commemorative recognition of these crews' service.

Protect Farmers from the SEC Act This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions related to agricultural products.

Maddy summaryHR 976, the TCJA Permanency Act, makes permanent many tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that were scheduled to expire after 2025. The bill affects individual taxpayers by keeping lower tax rates, higher standard deductions, increased child tax credits, and other key changes permanently. Key provisions include permanent modifications to income tax brackets, repeal of personal exemptions, limits on state and local tax deductions, and increased estate and gift tax exemptions. These changes would prevent the tax code from reverting to pre-TCJA rates and rules for millions of taxpayers.

Maddy summaryHR 647 clarifies that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has exclusive authority to approve or deny applications for U.S. LNG export facilities, including terminals. The bill directly affects LNG companies seeking to build or expand export infrastructure by streamlining FERC's review process. Key provisions redesignate sections of the Natural Gas Act to specify FERC's role while adding that the bill does not limit the President's authority to impose sanctions on foreign entities under existing laws. It explicitly preserves presidential power to restrict LNG exports during national emergencies or sanctions enforcement. The bill focuses on regulatory clarity for LNG exports without creating new environmental or financial requirements.

Maddy summaryHRES 110 is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of "Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month" to recognize CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand careers. It encourages educators, school counselors, and parents to promote CTE as a respected pathway for students seeking credentials in fields like healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. The resolution highlights CTE's benefits, including reducing high school dropout rates and aligning education with workforce needs, without creating new funding or policy changes. It directly affects schools, educators, and students by affirming CTE's value in workforce development.

Finish the Wall Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities related to the construction of a barrier system along the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other border-related issues. DHS must resume all such construction activities that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021. DHS must also expend all funds appropriated or explicitly obligated since October 1, 2016, for construction of this barrier system. DHS may not cancel contracts for activities related to such construction entered into on or before January 20, 2021. Furthermore, within 14 days of this bill's enactment, DHS must certify to Congress that U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities that process adults taken into custody at the border are fully compliant with certain laws related to the collection of DNA. (Among other things, these laws allow for the collection of DNA samples from non-U.S. persons detained under U.S. authority.)