Rep. Randy K. Weber, Sr.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal funds from being allocated as congressional earmarks (specific funding requests) to states or local governments designated as "sanctuary jurisdictions." A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as any state or local area with policies that restrict sharing immigration status information or refuse to comply with Department of Homeland Security detainer requests. The law includes an exception for policies allowing cooperation with DHS when individuals are victims or witnesses in criminal cases. It applies to earmarks starting in fiscal year 2026, not general federal funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. immigration law to strengthen detention, inadmissibility, and deportability rules for non-citizens convicted of or admitting to sexual assault offenses. It directly affects non-citizens who have been convicted of, arrested for, or admitted to committing acts constituting sexual assault as defined in current law. Key provisions require automatic detention for such individuals, make them automatically inadmissible to the U.S., and mandate deportation if already present. These changes apply to all non-citizens meeting the specified criteria under existing immigration statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 6244) designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building." It updates all federal references to the building to reflect this new name. The bill has no policy provisions or funding changes - it solely honors 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno through a commemorative name designation. The building will now be officially referred to by this name in all government documents and records.

Maddy summaryThis bill names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, as the "U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic." It changes the facility's official designation in all government documents, maps, and references, honoring the late Congressman Sam Johnson. The bill does not alter the clinic's services, funding, or operations - only its name. This is a ceremonial designation with no policy or programmatic impact.

Maddy summaryThe FOCA Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to stop mandating or banning contractor agreements with labor organizations (like union contracts) in construction project bids and contracts. It directly affects federal contractors, subcontractors, and agencies managing construction projects funded by the government. The bill prohibits favoring or penalizing contractors based on their labor affiliation status, aiming to promote fair competition and reduce costs. It also mandates updates to federal contracting rules within 60 days of enactment to implement these changes.

Maddy summaryThe Highway Formula Fairness Act (HR 10462) changes how federal highway funds are distributed to states starting in fiscal year 2024. It requires the federal government to calculate each state's share based on that state's proportion of highway user tax payments to the Highway Trust Fund (excluding mass transit funds) relative to all states. The bill ensures states receive at least 95% of the amount they would get under this new formula, preventing any state from receiving less than this threshold. This directly affects all states receiving highway funds under specified programs (sections 119, 133, 148, 149, 167, 175, 176(c), and 134). The change aims to make funding more reflective of each state's contribution to the Highway Trust Fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal criminal prosecution for performing "gender-related medical treatment" on minors under specific circumstances, defined as medical procedures or medications intended to change a minor's gender presentation (e.g., puberty blockers, surgeries like hysterectomy or phalloplasty). Exceptions apply for medically necessary treatments for disorders of sex development, ambiguous biological characteristics, or injuries from prior treatments. It also bans Medicare coverage for such treatments (except for the medical exceptions) and prohibits federal funding for any gender-related medical care for minors. The bill directly affects minors seeking gender-affirming care, healthcare providers offering these treatments, and federal health programs like Medicare.

Maddy summaryThe Pharmacists Fight Back Act (HR 9096) sets new rules for Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) working with federal health care programs like Medicare Part D and Medicaid. It requires PBMs to reimburse in-network pharmacies at a rate covering the drug's actual cost plus a small fee (capped at $25), and to reduce patient cost-sharing by at least 80% of rebates received from drug manufacturers. The bill bans PBMs from steering patients to specific pharmacies, charging patients more than pharmacies are paid, or using rebates to lower pharmacy payments after claims are processed. It also mandates public reporting of drug pricing data to improve transparency, ensuring patients and pharmacies receive fairer treatment under federal health programs.

Maddy summaryHR 8411, the Defending American Property Abroad Act, blocks U.S. government funding for activities involving foreign ports or terminals where a U.S. entity owns the land needed for access, and a foreign government has taken actions like nationalizing that land or nullifying a related contract. It requires the Homeland Security Secretary to designate such "prohibited property" within 60 days, then prohibits funding for vessels using these locations to import goods, dock, or receive maintenance. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress tracking designated properties, affected vessels, and the foreign actions triggering designations, along with assessments of economic and national security impacts. This directly affects U.S. businesses with foreign port access and U.S. agencies managing maritime activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Social Security Number (SSN) requirements for claiming the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. It specifies that qualifying SSNs must be issued to U.S. citizens (or under specific Social Security Act provisions) and issued before the tax return due date. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and update related tax code references to use "social security number" instead of "taxpayer identification number." These are technical adjustments to eligibility criteria, not new benefits or funding.