Rep. Dusty Johnson

Maddy summaryHR 4788 would amend a 1932 District of Columbia law to allow Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., if they hold a valid concealed carry license from a state where they are permitted to carry, or are otherwise legally allowed to carry concealed in their home state. The bill requires these members to not be federally prohibited from possessing firearms, to carry a valid state-issued license or proof of residency rights, and to present photo identification. This exception applies only to Members of Congress and does not alter D.C.'s general concealed carry laws for other individuals. The provision would take effect upon the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThe FASTER Act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct biennial surveys of tactical infrastructure along the southern border, measuring miles without such infrastructure and identifying structural or technological deficiencies. DHS must report survey findings to Congress within 90 days of each survey and, if deficiencies are found, take expedited action - including waiving legal requirements - to repair or replace non-operational or damaged infrastructure. The bill directly affects DHS operations and border security infrastructure maintenance, focusing on speeding up fixes for existing gaps. Key provisions mandate regular assessments and authorize waivers under existing law to bypass standard procedures for urgent repairs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a federal right for livestock producers to sell meat and dairy products across state lines without facing conflicting state regulations. It prevents states from imposing production standards (like animal welfare rules) on products not raised within that state, ensuring a uniform national market for covered livestock products. The law specifically covers animals raised for meat or dairy (including milk products), but excludes egg production. This aims to eliminate barriers to interstate commerce for these products while aligning with U.S. trade obligations.

Maddy summaryHRES 589 requires the U.S. Attorney General to publicly release, within 30 days of enactment, searchable and downloadable documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation - including DOJ communications, case files (like *United States v. Maxwell*), and materials about Epstein’s detention or death. It mandates the release of all such records unless specific, limited exceptions apply (e.g., to protect victims’ privacy, prevent child exploitation, or safeguard ongoing investigations). The resolution prohibits withholding documents solely due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity to officials or public figures. It also requires a detailed report to Congress within 15 days, listing all released materials, redactions, and unclassified summaries for any withheld classified information.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from providing any federal grants or funds to local governments (including cities, counties, or other state subdivisions) that are classified as "sanctuary cities." A sanctuary city is defined as any local government that restricts sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuses to comply with certain immigration detainer requests from Homeland Security. The Secretary of Transportation may grant a limited waiver for specific projects if they certify it serves national interest and notify Congress 15 days in advance. The law directly affects jurisdictions with policies limiting cooperation on immigration enforcement, withholding all DOT funding for transportation projects.

Maddy summaryHR 1919, the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act," prohibits the Federal Reserve from developing, testing, or issuing any central bank digital currency (CBDC) or similar digital assets. It specifically bans the Fed from offering direct financial products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or issuing CBDCs directly or indirectly through intermediaries like banks. The bill also blocks the Fed from using any digital asset for monetary policy and clarifies that physical currency's privacy protections remain intact. This policy directly affects the Federal Reserve System's ability to create or manage digital monetary tools.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends U.S. law to allow the President to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) under the same terms applied to other international scientific organizations the U.S. collaborates with. It directly affects CERN’s legal status in the U.S., enabling smoother operations for its U.S. scientists and international research projects. The change is procedural, updating existing immunity provisions without altering scientific funding, research policies, or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryThe CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 expands Medicare telehealth coverage by removing geographic restrictions that limited where patients could receive care, expanding the types of health care providers who can offer telehealth services, and eliminating the requirement for an in-person visit before receiving telemental health services. The bill includes specific provisions to support telehealth use for Native American health facilities, rural health clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to collect and publish data on telehealth usage and impacts, and to develop resources to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Program integrity measures are added to monitor telehealth billing practices and prevent fraud while maintaining coverage for telehealth services during public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the PAPA Act of 2025, restricts how aircraft tracking data (ADS-B) can be used and regulates fees on general aviation aircraft. It prohibits using ADS-B data to identify aircraft for revenue purposes without owner consent, allows its use only for air traffic safety by controllers, and extends this restriction to all government officials. For airport fees, it requires public disclosure of cost-saving efforts, alternative revenue sources, fee impact assessments, and specific safety project costs before imposing landing/takeoff fees on general aviation aircraft. All fees collected must be used exclusively for airside safety projects, not other airport expenses. The bill defines general aviation aircraft as those used for personal, recreational, training, or non-commercial purposes (excluding scheduled airlines and military flights).

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages states to use the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for environmental reviews of certain large infrastructure projects. It specifically targets states that issue permits under Clean Water Act sections 401, 402, or 404 (related to water pollution). States are urged to coordinate through this dashboard to streamline the review process for projects requiring these permits, though participation is voluntary. The bill does not create new requirements but promotes existing federal tools for faster project approvals.