Rep. Michael K. Simpson

Maddy summaryHRES 571 is a symbolic resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. It condemns two assassination attempts against the President (in Butler and West Palm Beach), honors victims Corey D. Comperatore (who died shielding his family), David Dutch, and James Copenhaver (who were critically injured), and expresses gratitude to first responders. The resolution also condemns incitement of violence against political officials and calls for unity against political violence. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally states the House’s position on these events.

Maddy summaryHR 4254 establishes the "Iranian Campaign Medal" to recognize military personnel who served during specific operations in the Iran-Israel War, including "Operation Midnight Hammer" on June 22, 2025. It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to award the medal to active-duty service members deployed in designated areas of operation or performing prescribed service related to the conflict. The medal may also be issued to the next-of-kin of deceased eligible service members. The bill specifies the medal’s design, limits awards to one per person, and requires uniform regulations for issuance.

Maddy summaryHR 4234 prohibits U.S. officials from temporarily allowing certain individuals to enter the country at the border. It specifically bans parole (temporary entry) for refugees and individuals identified as having terrorism links, being on terror watchlists, or posing a national security risk due to potential ties to terrorism. The bill defines "known terrorist" (arrested/convicted for terrorism), "special interest alien" (with potential terrorism nexus), and "suspected terrorist" to establish these restrictions. These provisions apply to people seeking entry at the border who meet these criteria, replacing existing parole authority for such cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill retroactively applies the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as of June 18, 1934, clarifying their federal jurisdiction status under existing law. It directly affects the Poarch Band by confirming all lands previously taken into trust by the U.S. for their benefit as valid trust lands. The key provision reaffirms the Secretary of the Interior's past actions in placing these lands into trust under the IRA, making those decisions legally final. This provides legal clarity for the tribe's land holdings and governance under federal law.

Maddy summaryHR 4102, the RISE Act, reduces the maximum tax rate on investment profits for certain taxpayers. It limits the tax on adjusted net capital gains to 15% for amounts exceeding a specific threshold, directly affecting high-income individuals with significant investment gains. The bill amends the tax code to replace current capital gains tax rates with this new 15% cap for qualifying income. This change applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryHRES 527 is a symbolic resolution designating June 2025 as "National Dairy Month" to honor dairy's role in nutrition and the agricultural economy. It recognizes dairy as a key source of calcium and vitamin D (per Dietary Guidelines), supports over 3.2 million jobs, and highlights the industry's $793 billion economic impact. The resolution encourages public support for dairy farmers while condemning unfair regulatory burdens on the sector. As a non-binding expression of support, it does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the existing Bureau of Land Management Foundation to rename it the "Foundation for America’s Public Lands" and adjusts its governance structure. Key provisions include gradually increasing the board size from 12 to 18 members over four years and requiring specific representation on the board (e.g., energy producers, ranchers, recreation groups, and mining industry representatives). The bill prohibits using foundation funds for litigation or lobbying and clarifies that gifts or donations can be used to support the Bureau of Land Management’s "multiple use" mission. It does not create new programs but reauthorizes and refines the existing foundation’s operations and funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits male students from participating in athletic programs at the U.S. Military Academies (West Point, Annapolis, and Air Force Academy) designated exclusively for women or girls. It allows males to train with such teams only if no female athlete loses a roster spot, competition opportunity, scholarship, or other benefit. The bill defines "sex" as biological sex at birth and clarifies that "athletic programs" include all team-based activities requiring participation. It directly affects the women's sports teams at these three service academies and their eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryHR 3773 (PROTECT Act of 2025) amends federal law to recognize tribal courts as having authority equivalent to state courts for certain electronic evidence cases. It requires that warrants for electronic communications stored 180 days or less must follow procedures from the Indian Civil Rights Act (25 U.S.C. 1302(a)(2)) when issued by tribal courts. The bill also expands tribal jurisdiction over controlled substance offenses (like drug trafficking or possession) and firearms offenses (such as possession by domestic violence offenders) by defining these terms for tribal courts. This directly affects tribal courts and tribal law enforcement by standardizing legal procedures for evidence handling and broadening their authority under federal law. The changes align tribal court processes with federal and state standards for digital evidence and criminal jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryHR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, amends the National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to offer students both organic and non-organic whole milk, in addition to reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options. Key provisions include clarifying that milk fat in whole milk should not count toward saturated fat limits for meal compliance, prohibiting schools from purchasing milk from Chinese state-owned enterprises, and ensuring schools cannot be barred from offering the full range of milk types listed. The bill directly affects public and private schools serving the National School Lunch Program by expanding their milk options for students. It focuses on concrete policy changes to dietary offerings and sourcing restrictions within the school nutrition program.