Rep. Greg Stanton

Maddy summaryHCONRES 61 directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against any terrorist organization designated by the president in the Western Hemisphere. This bill specifically applies to military operations involving U.S. armed forces in the region targeting such groups. The key provision requires the withdrawal unless Congress has passed a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for that military action. The resolution invokes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to compel this change in military deployment.

Maddy summaryThe Protect America's Workforce Act cancels an executive order issued on March 27, 2025, that excluded certain groups from federal labor-management relations programs, making it legally unenforceable. It also ensures that all collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and labor unions, which were active as of March 26, 2025, remain fully effective until their agreed terms expire. This directly affects federal agencies, labor unions, and the employees covered by these agreements. The bill prevents federal funds from being used to implement the canceled executive order while preserving existing labor agreements.

Maddy summaryThe HEAT Act of 2025 updates federal disaster funding rules to include extreme heat as a qualifying event for transportation infrastructure repairs, addressing a gap where heat-related damage was previously excluded. It requires the Transportation Secretary to conduct a study on heat event costs and damage tracking methods, and to issue a best management practices report for highway and bridge safety. The bill directly affects state transportation departments, public transit systems, and freight rail operators by enabling them to seek federal relief for heat-induced infrastructure failures like cracked bridges or jammed drawbridges. Key provisions expand eligibility under Section 125 of Title 23, U.S. Code, and mandate new reporting to help states manage heat-related risks to critical transportation networks.

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Maddy summaryHR 6592 redefines Medicaid-covered "private duty nursing" as "continuous skilled nursing services" for complex-care patients requiring multiple hours of daily nursing care (as determined by states), mandating these services be provided by licensed nurses (RNs or LPNs). It requires the Secretary to develop national quality standards for these services through a stakeholder working group, to be published within one year. The bill also updates Medicaid waiver services and quality measures to include continuous skilled nursing services, with standards reviewed every eight years. This directly affects complex-care Medicaid beneficiaries and their nursing providers across all states.

Maddy summaryHRES 930 is a symbolic resolution designating December 8, 2025, as "Jimmy Lai Day" to honor Jimmy Lai's advocacy for free press, religious freedom, and democracy in Hong Kong. It calls on the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong authorities to release Jimmy Lai and other Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates detained under Hong Kong's National Security Law. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but expresses congressional support for Lai's work and condemns the imprisonment of those advocating for Hong Kong's freedoms. It directly affects U.S. diplomatic messaging toward China, not Hong Kong's legal system or residents.

Maddy summaryHRES 929 is a House resolution condemning the U.S. President's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted in a U.S. court for leading a decades-long drug trafficking conspiracy. The resolution reaffirms U.S. commitment to partner with Honduras on counter-narcotics efforts and democratic cooperation, regardless of the outcome of Honduras' November 30, 2025, election. It states the pardon undermines U.S. credibility in anti-corruption and counter-narcotics work, emboldens criminal networks, and signals that political influence can override the rule of law. The resolution urges continued U.S. support for security, economic development, and anti-corruption measures in Honduras.

Maddy summaryHR 6425 requires the FBI to create a working group within 90 days, including 18 federal agencies like the FTC and CFPB, to develop a National Strategy for Combating Scams. The strategy must establish a common scam definition, coordinate data collection across agencies, improve public complaint reporting (including for people with disabilities), and enhance private-sector collaboration to prevent scams. It mandates the strategy be submitted to Congress and published publicly within one year, with updates every five years. This bill directly affects federal agencies' coordination efforts but does not create new laws or directly impact citizens beyond improving how the government addresses scams.

Maddy summaryHRES 925 is a non-binding resolution condemning the Iranian government's ongoing persecution of the Baha'i religious minority. It directly affects Baha'is in Iran, who face systemic discrimination, imprisonment, denial of education and employment, and violence due to their faith. The resolution calls on Iran to immediately release Baha'i prisoners, end hate propaganda targeting them, and reverse policies banning their access to education and jobs. It also urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to demand Iran's compliance and use existing sanctions authorities against officials responsible for human rights abuses against Baha'is.

Maddy summaryHR 5021, the American Decade of Sports Act, requires the U.S. Department of State to create a formal 5-year strategy (updated every 5 years) for using major international sporting events hosted in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034 - including the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics - to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote U.S. soft power. It mandates renaming the State Department’s sports diplomacy division as the Office of Sports Diplomacy, adding at least 3 dedicated staff members, and coordinating with host cities, sports leagues, and visa agencies to streamline international visitor access. The strategy must detail diplomatic goals, partnerships with local communities and the sports industry, and plans for cultural exchange, while requiring annual progress reports to Congress until 2034. This bill directly affects the State Department, host cities, international athletes, and diplomatic engagement efforts.