Rep. Warren Davidson

Stopping Border Surges Act This bill modifies immigration law provisions relating to unaccompanied alien minors and to asylum seekers. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to repatriate certain unaccompanied, inadmissible alien children, generally those not at risk of being trafficking victims nor having a fear of persecution. Currently, only inadmissible unaccompanied aliens from neighboring countries are subject to repatriation, and DHS has discretion whether to repatriate. When the Department of Health and Human Services releases an unaccompanied child to an individual, it shall provide DHS with certain information about that individual, including Social Security number and immigration status. The bill requires a stricter standard to find a credible fear of persecution and imposes additional rules on credible fear interviews. If an alien is granted asylum because of fear of persecution in a country, the alien shall be deemed to have renounced asylum status by returning to that country, if there has been no change in the country's conditions. The bill also (1) expands the definition of what constitutes a frivolous asylum application, (2) imposes additional limitations on eligibility for asylum, (3) shortens the deadline for applying for asylum, and (4) extends the time period an alien seeking asylum must wait before receiving employment authorization. Any individual who knowingly and willfully makes materially false statements or uses fraudulent documents in asylum-related proceedings shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.

Maddy summaryHR 145, the Risk Disclosure and Investor Attestation Act, requires investors to confirm they understand investment risks before purchasing securities from private companies. It directly affects individual investors buying into private issuers by mandating a written attestation. The key provision adds a new requirement that investors use a standardized, two-page form (created by the SEC within one year) to attest to their risk understanding. This changes the disclosure process for private investments under the Securities Act of 1933.

Maddy summaryThe FairTax Act of 2025 would repeal federal income tax, payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare), and estate and gift taxes, replacing them with a national sales tax. It would impose a 23% tax on the final consumption of goods and services in 2027, with rates adjusting based on federal tax rates. The bill includes a monthly rebate for qualifying families based on the poverty level to offset the tax burden on lower-income households. It would establish a cooperative tax administration system between federal and state governments, with states collecting the tax under certain conditions. The tax would sunset if the 16th Amendment (which allows for income taxes) is not repealed within 7 years of enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 45 (FIND Act) requires federal government contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm businesses (including manufacturers, dealers, and trade associations) in their policies or practices. The bill mandates that contractors and subcontractors (for contracts over 10% of the prime contract value) certify they have no discriminatory policies and will not adopt them during the contract term. Violations could lead to contract termination and potential debarment. This applies to all federal procurement contracts awarded after the bill's enactment, excluding sole-source contracts. The law aims to ensure firearm businesses are treated equally in government contracting without restricting legitimate business criteria like creditworthiness or legal compliance.

Maddy summaryHR 80, the "Drain the Intelligence Community Swamp Act of 2025," would automatically revoke security clearances for 51 specific former intelligence officials within 24 hours of enactment. These individuals signed a 2020 public statement regarding the Hunter Biden emails. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense and Attorney General to investigate their roles in the Hunter Biden laptop scandal and connections to the Biden presidential campaign. This procedural bill directly affects only the named individuals' security clearance status, with no broader policy changes.

Maddy summaryHR 146, the Prohibition on IOER Act of 2025, prohibits the Federal Reserve from paying interest on reserves that banks are required to hold as part of their regulatory requirements. It directly affects depository institutions (banks) that maintain these required reserves at Federal Reserve banks. The bill amends the Federal Reserve Act to remove the current practice of paying interest on such balances, specifically banning interest payments except as explicitly allowed under the new provisions. This changes how banks are compensated for holding legally mandated reserves, shifting away from the existing interest-on-excess-reserves (IOER) policy.

Maddy summaryHR 147, the FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act of 2025, enhances transparency and congressional oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It requires the Treasury Secretary to regularly report FinCEN activities and any unlawful actions to specific congressional committees, disclose certain internal directives (like those governing FinCEN's operations under the Bank Secrecy Act) to Congress and the public, and extend the FinCEN Director's testimony requirement to every 10 years. The bill also mandates annual small business working groups to discuss beneficial ownership reporting, though it specifies no new funding for this. This legislation directly affects FinCEN's operations, congressional oversight processes, and small businesses required to comply with reporting rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new regulatory framework for brokers and dealers handling digital assets. It allows registered brokers/dealers to register as "approved" for "qualified tokenized securities" (securities issued via blockchain) and "permitted payment stablecoins" (digital assets designed to maintain stable value), subject to specific custody and risk management requirements. Key provisions include new rules for secure custody of digital assets, mandatory customer disclosures about digital asset risks, and modifications to existing securities custody rules (Rule 15c3-3) to address blockchain technology. The bill also directs the SEC to study further infrastructure needs and includes a sunset clause tying its expiration to the SEC's final rulemaking.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Members of Congress to use Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities for meetings with veterans who are their constituents. It requires the VA Secretary to create regulations within 90 days, ensuring spaces are visible, accessible during business hours, and rented at rates similar to standard office space in the area. The regulations prohibit campaigning, political discussions, photographing patients without consent, and meetings during the 60 days before federal elections. It directly affects veterans seeking congressional assistance and Members of Congress who can now hold constituent meetings at VA locations. The bill does not change VA benefits or services but streamlines access to representatives for veterans.

Maddy summaryThe HUD Evaluation and Optimization Commission Act of 2024 establishes a 4-member commission to review and recommend improvements for HUD's housing programs. The commission, appointed by congressional leaders, will analyze program effectiveness, identify overlaps, and suggest structural changes to increase efficiency and better serve program participants. It must submit an initial report within 9 months and a final report with specific recommendations within 18 months, including proposed legislative changes for reorganizing HUD programs. These recommendations would receive expedited consideration in Congress through specific procedural rules. The commission would terminate 30 days after submitting its final report.