Rep. Mark E. Green

Maddy summaryHR 417, the "End U.N. Censorship Act," prohibits federal funding for U.S. government departments or agencies to support the United Nations' iVerify tool or any effort labeling speech as misinformation. It blocks funds from being used to develop, implement, or contribute to the U.N. or other international organizations for initiatives that seek to categorize speech as "mal-, mis-, or disinformation." The bill mandates that any funds withheld under this provision be permanently rescinded and deposited into the U.S. Treasury, not repaid to the U.N. It directly affects federal agencies like the Department of State that manage international funding. The policy change is strictly a funding restriction, not a direct ban on U.N. activities.

Maddy summaryHR 418 requires federal agencies to have rules created under standard rulemaking procedures signed by a Senate-confirmed appointee or initiated by a senior agency official. This affects all agencies developing regulations, mandating that such rules follow specific leadership approval steps unless the agency head certifies public safety or security concerns require an exception. Agencies seeking to bypass this requirement must submit written justification to OIRA (Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs) and publish it in the Federal Register. OIRA will monitor compliance with these procedural requirements, which change the process for rulemaking without altering the substance of regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 404, the "Hearing Protection Act," reclassifies firearm silencers (devices that reduce gunfire noise) as firearms for federal tax and regulatory purposes. It imposes a 10% federal tax on silencers, requires the destruction of all existing federal silencer registration records within one year, and preempts state laws that tax or regulate silencers. The bill clarifies that silencers are treated as firearms under federal law, including for licensing and marking requirements, and defines "firearm silencer" to include specific components. Note: The bill’s title is misleading - it addresses firearm silencer regulation, not hearing protection for people.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands U.S. entry restrictions for immigrants suspected of security-related activities. It denies entry to anyone who engages in, or is suspected of engaging in, activities violating U.S. espionage/sabotage laws (even if done abroad), evading export controls, or seeking to oppose the U.S. government by force. It also bars spouses or children of such individuals if the security-related activity occurred within the last five years. The law applies to all potential immigrants, including those seeking visas or entry, without changing existing waiver processes.

Maddy summaryHR 28, the *Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025*, amends Title IX to prohibit federally funded schools from allowing male-identified individuals (based on biological sex at birth) to compete on women’s or girls’ sports teams. It explicitly states that such participation would violate federal civil rights law, with exceptions only for training/practice that doesn’t displace female athletes from roster spots, competitions, scholarships, or other benefits. The bill mandates a Comptroller General study to define "other benefits" lost by girls when males compete in single-sex sports, including impacts on psychological well-being, scholarship access, and safe participation environments. This bill directly affects all athletic programs receiving federal funding, requiring compliance with its biological-sex-based eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryHR 377, the Regulation Reduction Act of 2025, requires federal agencies to repeal three existing rules before issuing new ones that impose costs or responsibilities on businesses, state/local governments, or individuals. For major new rules, agencies must also certify that the new rule’s cost does not exceed the cost of the repealed rules. Agencies must publish all repealed rules in the Federal Register and submit a 90-day review to Congress identifying costly, ineffective, duplicative, or outdated regulations. This bill directly affects how federal agencies develop new rules, aiming to reduce regulatory burden by mandating rule removal before new rule creation.

Maddy summaryHR 335, titled "Repeal the NFA Act," seeks to eliminate the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934, a federal law regulating certain firearms like machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and suppressors. If enacted, the bill would remove the NFA from the Internal Revenue Code by repealing Chapter 53, which currently governs the taxation and registration of these firearms. This repeal would directly affect firearm owners and manufacturers subject to NFA regulations, removing federal requirements for registration and tax payments on specified weapons. The bill focuses solely on repealing existing law without introducing new provisions or exceptions.

Maddy summaryHR 245, the Grant Integrity and Border Security Act, requires all applicants for federal grants to certify they have not violated U.S. immigration laws related to harboring or bringing in undocumented immigrants in the past decade. It directly affects state and local governments, nonprofits, and other entities receiving federal grants by mandating this certification and enabling agencies to withhold funds if violations are confirmed. Key provisions include requiring agencies to withhold funds based on information from Homeland Security, convictions under immigration law, or credible reports, and obligating the Attorney General to share conviction details with the Office of Management Budget within 90 days. The bill aims to prevent federal grant funds from supporting organizations that breach immigration laws, focusing on accountability for grant recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill blocks federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its clinics for one year unless they certify they won't perform abortions. Exceptions apply for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or when a woman's life is in danger due to a medical condition. The bill redirects the redirected funds to community health centers and other providers serving women's health needs, authorizing $235 million for this purpose. It explicitly states this will not reduce overall federal funding for women's health services. The policy change directly affects Planned Parenthood clinics receiving federal funds, requiring them to certify abortion restrictions or lose funding.

Maddy summaryHR 274, the Sunset Chevron Act, requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to compile a list of federal court decisions that upheld agency rules using Chevron deference (a judicial practice deferring to agency interpretations of laws) and are still in effect. The bill mandates that the GAO publish this list within 180 days of enactment, organizing it by agency and assigning each rule a sunset date. The most recent rule from each agency expires 30 days after the list's publication, with earlier rules expiring 30 days after the prior rule’s sunset date. This creates an automatic expiration process for specific agency rules upheld under Chevron deference, directly affecting federal agencies whose rules are included in the GAO's list.