Rep. Josh Brecheen

Maddy summaryHR 5959, the GAZA Act, would bar individuals holding passports issued by the Palestinian Authority from entering the United States. Specifically, it makes such individuals inadmissible, ineligible for visas or parole, and unable to receive immigration benefits under U.S. law. The bill directly affects Palestinian Authority passport holders seeking U.S. entry or immigration status. It creates a specific visa restriction based solely on the passport authority issuing the document.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the personal details federal agencies can collect and store about gun transactions. It requires agencies to destroy existing gun transaction records (except those needed for ongoing criminal investigations) and prohibits storing new records without such a need. The bill also bans including personal information like names or contact details on forms for multiple firearm sales or in transaction records. This directly affects legal gun owners by reducing government collection of their personal data. The law applies to federal agencies handling gun sales, such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Maddy summaryHR 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that federal education funds cannot be used for certain weapons - but this restriction does not apply to archery, hunting, or other shooting sports training programs. The bill directly affects schools and educational programs seeking to use federal funds for these specific activities, such as archery clubs or hunting safety education. It adds an explicit exception to the existing prohibition, allowing funds to support "educational instruction or enrichment activities" in these sports under authorized programs. This change removes ambiguity about funding eligibility for such educational initiatives in K-12 schools.

Maddy summaryHRES 755 is a procedural resolution introduced on October 2, 2023, that proposes expelling Representative Jamaal Bowman from the U.S. House of Representatives. It cites Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the Constitution, which grants the House authority to expel members. The resolution, referred to the Committee on Ethics, would remove Bowman from his seat if passed by the full House. This is a formal procedural step seeking to end Bowman's membership, not a law with broader policy effects.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures Coast Guard personnel continue receiving pay during budget gaps specific to the Coast Guard. It mandates automatic funding for military members (including reserves), qualified civilian employees, and contract workers providing essential support during a "Coast Guard-specific funding lapse" - defined as when no Coast Guard funding bill passes before the fiscal year begins. The bill covers pay and benefits for these groups until a formal funding bill is enacted or a budget resolution without Coast Guard funding passes. It does not apply to general government shutdowns but targets only Coast Guard operations. The measure aims to prevent disruptions to critical Coast Guard missions during funding delays.

Maddy summaryHR 5831 establishes a one-year window for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to file a specific land claim under the 1805 Treaty of Grouseland with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, bypassing standard legal time limits. If filed within that year, the court will resolve the tribe's claim to Illinois land without considering usual statute of limitations or delay defenses. All other land claims by the tribe, its members, or descendants to land in Illinois are permanently extinguished under this bill. This directly affects the Miami Tribe's legal standing regarding historical land disputes in Illinois.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures continued pay for certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees during a government funding gap in fiscal year 2024. It specifically covers CBP agents at Southwest, Northern, and maritime border ports of entry, and ICE officers conducting immigration enforcement (including detainment/removal) and investigations into criminal operations like drug trafficking and human smuggling. The funding, drawn from general Treasury funds, would apply if a budget lapse begins on October 1, 2023, and would last until January 1, 2024, or until new funding is enacted. It directly affects these frontline enforcement personnel by guaranteeing their salaries during a potential government shutdown.

Maddy summaryHJRES 11 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. If passed and ratified, it would prevent any member who has already served the maximum terms from running for re-election, including time spent filling vacancies (for more than one year in the House or three years in the Senate). This amendment directly affects current and future members of Congress by changing eligibility rules for re-election. The proposal is currently a joint resolution in the House, requiring ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.

Maddy summaryThis bill would criminalize the prescription, dispensing, distribution, or sale of chemical abortion drugs (mifepristone and misoprostol) for abortion purposes under federal law, with penalties up to 25 years in prison. It directly affects healthcare providers, pharmacists, and patients who use these drugs for abortion. Key exceptions include contraceptive use before pregnancy confirmation, treatment of miscarriage, and life-threatening pregnancy conditions certified by a physician. The bill defines "abortion" as intentionally ending a pregnancy with intent other than live birth or treating specific medical conditions, and explicitly prohibits prosecuting women who receive chemical abortions.

Maddy summaryHR 5791, the "Define the Mission Act," requires the President to submit a comprehensive strategy report to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment, detailing U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The report must define U.S. national interests in the conflict, set specific objectives with timelines, benchmarks, and resource estimates (including personnel and funding), list expected European NATO security contributions, and assess Russia’s natural gas market impact on resolving the conflict. It mandates the strategy must aim for a Russia-Ukraine cease-fire agreement and explicitly cannot depend on U.S. funding for Ukrainian reconstruction. The report must be unclassified but may include a classified annex for full transparency. This bill establishes a formal process for Congress to review and oversee U.S. policy toward Ukraine.