Rep. Andrew Ogles

Maddy summaryHR 697 (the "End the Deep State Act") creates a new "Schedule Policy/Career" for federal positions involving confidential, policy-making, or policy-advocating work that are not typically replaced during presidential transitions. Agencies must review their roles by 2025 to identify such positions for this streamlined hiring process, which bypasses standard competitive exams and reduces civil service protections for these roles. The bill revokes a 2021 executive order protecting federal workforce hiring practices and requires agencies to adjust appointment rules accordingly. This affects thousands of federal employees in policy-focused roles across executive agencies, shifting their classification from competitive hiring to a non-competitive, politically aligned appointment system.

Maddy summaryHR 685, the SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025, prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or allowing investigational use of existing ones. It restricts existing abortion drugs to in-person administration by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), limits use to pregnancies under 70 days gestation, and requires providers to certify they can handle complications like severe bleeding or ectopic pregnancies. The bill mandates reporting of adverse events (such as hospitalizations or infections) to the FDA without patient identifiers and defines "abortion drug" broadly as any drug intended to terminate pregnancy, excluding specific medical exceptions. This directly affects FDA approval processes, healthcare providers prescribing these drugs, and drug manufacturers.

Maddy summaryHR 645, the National Constitutional Carry Act, would prevent all U.S. states and localities from requiring permits or imposing penalties for carrying firearms in public. It directly affects eligible U.S. citizens (including non-residents) who legally possess firearms under state and federal law, removing current permit requirements for public carry. The bill’s key provision amends federal law to invalidate any state or local law that criminalizes or discourages public firearm carry, except where private property owners clearly prohibit firearms or security screening occurs. This would override existing state permit laws, making permitless carry legal across all states and territories for qualified individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, makes a key tax deduction permanent for small business owners. It removes the temporary sunset provision (subsection (i)) from Section 199A of the tax code, ensuring the qualified business income deduction remains available for eligible small businesses. This change directly affects pass-through business owners (like S-corps, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) who currently qualify for this deduction. The permanent change takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 711 (FAIR Act of 2025) prohibits federal agencies, contractors, and entities receiving federal funds from discriminating based on race, color, or national origin in federal contracts, employment, or federally funded programs. It specifically bans policies like racial quotas, set-asides, or numerical goals that grant preferences to any group. The law applies to all federal departments, contractors, and state/private recipients of federal aid, requiring them to eliminate such practices within six months of enactment. It does not affect immigration laws or existing contracts or ongoing legal cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits U.S. federal funds from being used to support the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It bans all contributions - direct or indirect - from any department or agency, including the State Department, that might reach the UNFPA. The law directly affects how federal agencies manage international aid budgets and prevents taxpayer money from flowing to the UNFPA. It does not alter existing funding for other UN programs or create new requirements.

Maddy summaryHR 648, the Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act, requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a variety of milk options - including unflavored, organic, lactose-free, and different fat levels - to all members of the Armed Forces at military dining facilities. The bill mandates that installations offer these choices to support servicemember nutrition and dietary needs. It also prohibits purchasing milk from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries, as defined by Commerce Department regulations. This policy directly affects military personnel dining at on-base facilities nationwide.

Maddy summaryHJRES 28 proposes a constitutional amendment to permanently fix the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court at nine. This would require ratification by 38 state legislatures (three-fourths of states) within seven years to become part of the Constitution. The amendment directly affects the structure of the Supreme Court, which has had nine justices since 1869 but could otherwise be altered by future congressional action. It does not change current court operations or create new laws, but instead seeks to make the nine-justice composition a permanent constitutional requirement.

Maddy summaryHRES 56 is a non-binding resolution proposing to memorialize unborn children by encouraging the public to lower the U.S. flag to half-staff on January 22 each year. It cites the anniversary of Roe v. Wade's 1973 ruling and the 2022 overturning of that decision, referencing the claim that over 62 million unborn children have "perished" since 1973. The resolution specifically urges the public to observe this day as the "Day of Tears," encourages flag lowering to "mourn and honor" those affected, and promotes legislative efforts to "affirm the sanctity of life" regarding abortion. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new law but seeks to influence public observance. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and referred to the Oversight Committee.

Maddy summaryThe RIFLE Act of 2025 amends federal firearm licensing laws to create a more structured process for addressing violations by licensed firearm businesses. It establishes graduated penalties for violations, with non-willful violations requiring notification and a reasonable timeframe to correct, while willful violations could lead to license suspension (up to 30 days for first-time offenders) or revocation. The bill adds procedural protections including written notice requirements, administrative hearings with due process, and a 90-day period to liquidate inventory after license expiration or revocation. It also requires the Attorney General to reconsider denied applications from former licensees and reverse certain past license revocations made under specific ATF orders. The bill aims to balance enforcement with due process for firearm licensees while maintaining public safety standards.