Rep. Ryan K. Zinke

Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act This bill requires certified national governing bodies (NGBs) of amateur sports (e.g., USA Gymnastics) to prohibit a person whose sex is male from participating in an amateur athletic competition that is designated for females, women, or girls. Under the bill, male  means an individual who has, had, will have—or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident—the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents state or local governments from banning or restricting energy connections (like installation, modification, or access) based on the type or source of energy, such as electricity, natural gas, or renewable fuels. It directly affects consumers choosing energy providers and energy companies seeking to offer services. The key provision prohibits local laws, regulations, or policies that limit energy services sold in interstate commerce, covering all energy types listed in the bill’s definitions. It does not create new programs but limits regulatory authority at the state or local level. The law aims to ensure open access to diverse energy sources without source-based restrictions.

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification to vote, in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.

Maddy summaryHR 4255, the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025, would remove the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) from the U.S. Endangered Species Act protections. It directly affects ranchers in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area, who report livestock losses and safety concerns, and shifts regulatory authority from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to state and local management. Key provisions include formally delisting the wolf, nullifying two existing federal rules governing the species, and prohibiting future consideration of Mexican wolf populations in Mexico when making ESA decisions. The bill aims to streamline livestock compensation for ranchers by changing evidentiary standards for wolf depredation claims.

Maddy summaryThe PORCUPINE Act amends the Arms Export Control Act to include Taiwan alongside New Zealand and Israel in specific certification and reporting requirements related to U.S. arms exports. This legislative change ensures Taiwan is treated similarly to these allied nations in certain foreign policy contexts involving defense article transfers. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to assess the feasibility of creating an expedited licensing process for military equipment transfers from designated allies to Taiwan within 90 days. Additionally, the act requires biennial reports on the implementation of these amendments and includes a provision stating that the legislation does not alter existing U.S. policy toward Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act. The entire measure is set to expire seven years after its enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 725, the Crow Revenue Act, transfers specific mineral and surface rights to the Crow Tribe of Montana. It requires the Hope Family Trust to convey its mineral interests (Hope Family Tracts) to the Tribe and directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey U.S. mineral and surface interests (Bull Mountains Tracts) to the Hope Family Trust upon lease relinquishment. The bill mandates the Tribe and Hope Family Trust agree on a revenue-sharing formula before transfers and ensures transferred interests are exempt from Montana state taxation. This legislation directly affects the Crow Tribe, the Hope Family Trust, and the U.S. government regarding land management and revenue from these specific Montana tracts.

Maddy summaryHR 179, the Proven Forest Management Act of 2025, requires U.S. Forest Service and Interior Department managers to conduct forest management activities on National Forest System land in ways that achieve multiple ecosystem benefits - including reducing wildfire fuels, maintaining biodiversity, improving water quality, and increasing climate resilience. It simplifies environmental reviews for fuel-reduction projects under 10,000 acres (with no more than 3,000 acres of mechanical thinning) by exempting them from standard National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, provided projects are coordinated with local governments and fire departments. The bill also mandates post-activity monitoring of ground conditions and allows cooperative agreements with local entities for activities like erosion control and stream restoration. This directly affects federal forest managers and local stakeholders involved in wildfire risk reduction on public lands.

Maddy summaryHR 178 requires the U.S. Forest Service (under the Secretary of Agriculture) to put out wildfires on specific National Forest lands within 24 hours of detection. It directly affects National Forest System lands in areas experiencing severe drought (D2-D4 ratings), high fire risk (National Wildland Fire Preparedness Level 5), or in the top 10% of wildfire exposure risk. Key provisions mandate using all available resources for rapid suppression, prohibiting interference with state/local firefighting efforts, and strictly limiting the use of planned controlled burns or backfires (only allowed under specific safety orders or to protect personnel). The bill does not create new funding but sets operational requirements for wildfire response on defined high-risk lands.

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 summaryThis resolution disapproves a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule that amended resource management plans for Montana's Miles City Field Office. It formally cancels the rule's legal effect, preventing the BLM from implementing the specific management plan changes. The action directly affects public land management decisions at the Miles City Field Office in Montana. This is a procedural disapproval under federal law, not a new policy.