Rep. Pat Fallon

Maddy summaryHRES 782 is a non-binding House resolution expressing condolences to victims of the July 4, 2025, catastrophic floods in Texas, which caused at least 135 deaths (including 37 children) and widespread destruction. It honors first responders who rescued over 850 people and community heroes like camp staff who saved children, while committing the House to stand with affected Texans. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds - it formally mourns the loss of life, recognizes acts of courage, and urges prioritization of rebuilding infrastructure and support for vulnerable residents. This symbolic gesture was introduced by multiple Texas representatives and referred to the Transportation Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all new passenger vehicles manufactured for sale in the U.S. to include AM radio as standard equipment (not an optional add-on) by 2027-2028, depending on manufacturer size. It mandates that AM radio receivers must be easily accessible to drivers and allows compliance through digital AM broadcast technology. During a transition period, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio but cannot charge extra for this feature. The bill also mandates a GAO study on AM radio's role in emergency alerts and includes a 10-year sunset provision for the rule. It preempts state laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill names a specific U.S. Postal Service facility in Fort Davis, Texas, as the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office." It directly affects the postal facility located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive by changing its official name. The bill requires all federal documents, maps, and records to reference the facility by its new name moving forward. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. Executive agencies to report detailed workforce data when a government funding lapse (covered period) ends. Agencies must submit within 30 days a report showing the total number of employees before the lapse, salaries paid during the prior fiscal year, and specific counts/pay rates for both furloughed (non-essential) workers and others during the lapse. The reports, submitted to designated congressional committees, will be published online for public access. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office must issue a public report on the economic impact of each funding lapse. The bill affects all Executive agencies (like federal departments) and mandates transparency about workforce impacts during government shutdowns.

Maddy summaryHR 5815, the District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act, adjusts federal Medicaid funding for Washington D.C. by setting a specific Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for the district. It directly affects D.C. residents enrolled in Medicaid by guaranteeing a minimum federal funding share: 70% for fiscal years before 2027, gradually decreasing to 55% by 2029. For fiscal years 2030 and beyond, D.C. will receive the standard FMAP rate calculated under the Social Security Act, without the special adjustment. This change ensures D.C. receives a higher federal share than it would under the standard formula until 2029, after which it aligns with other states. The bill modifies Section 1905 of the Social Security Act to implement these funding adjustments.

Maddy summaryHR 5721, the Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2025, amends federal law to prohibit protests near judicial buildings. It makes it illegal to picket, parade, or use loud vehicles like sound trucks near buildings occupied by judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers. Violators face fines or up to one year in prison. The bill directly affects individuals engaging in demonstrations near these locations, expanding existing restrictions to specifically include noise-making devices and other public demonstrations.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests (blood or biological tests analyzing cell-free DNA) starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries aged 68 and older (starting in 2028, with the age limit increasing by 1 year annually), requiring tests to be FDA-cleared and deemed reasonable/necessary by the Secretary for early cancer detection across multiple organ sites. Payment will initially match current stool DNA test rates before 2031, then shift to a lower rate or new payment system after 2031, with limits preventing more than one test per year. The bill explicitly states it does not alter coverage for existing cancer screenings like breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require all states to recognize valid concealed carry permits issued by other states, allowing permit holders to carry concealed handguns (excluding machine guns) in any state that either issues such permits or doesn't prohibit concealed carry. It directly affects law-abiding gun owners with valid permits from their home state, ensuring they can carry in states with similar permit systems or no prohibitions. Key provisions include treating valid permit documents as proof of legal carry (reducing officer stops), shifting the burden of proof to prosecutors if challenged, and allowing civil lawsuits for violations with attorney's fee awards. The bill does not override state laws restricting firearms on private property or government land, nor does it affect federal gun restrictions like those in section 922(q).

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how the District of Columbia's Attorney General is appointed. It requires the President to appoint the DC Attorney General directly (replacing the current mayoral appointment), with the position serving at the President's pleasure and ending when the President's term ends - no Senate confirmation needed. The current Attorney General's term ends immediately upon the bill's enactment. The change affects the DC Attorney General's office and DC residents, as the Attorney General handles local law enforcement and legal matters for the district.

Maddy summaryThe SAVES Act (HR 2605) creates a 5-year pilot program where the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans with specific disabilities. It directly affects veterans with covered conditions like blindness, mobility impairments, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or other disabilities deemed appropriate for service dog assistance by the VA. Key provisions include: grants capped at $2 million per nonprofit (with $10 million annually authorized), no fees charged to veterans, VA-provided lifetime veterinary insurance for the dogs, and requirements for nonprofits to train veterans and maintain humane animal standards. The program aims to expand access to service dogs as a support tool for veterans managing qualifying disabilities.