Rep. Scott Perry

Maddy summaryThe DC ROADS Act prohibits the District of Columbia government from enacting or enforcing any congestion tolls on roads, bridges, and tunnels within the city. This legislation directly affects local officials by legally barring the Council and Mayor from implementing such fees and amends the Home Rule Act to include this restriction. The bill defines a congestion toll as any charge for entering or passing through a designated zone in the District, effectively preventing the city from using this specific revenue-raising method.

Maddy summaryThe Sister City Transparency Act directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of sister city partnerships with foreign communities in countries scoring 45 or lower on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index. This investigation will examine how these partnerships are formed, what activities they include, and whether they pose risks such as economic coercion, espionage, or threats to free expression. The report, due within six months, will assess transparency levels and oversight practices while offering recommendations to improve how local governments manage these international agreements.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution authorizes the National Fraternal Order of Police to hold two public events on the Capitol Grounds: the 45th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (May 15, 2026) honoring law enforcement officers who died in 2025, and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (May 14, 2026). The events must be free, open to the public, and arranged to avoid disrupting congressional work, with the sponsors covering all costs and liabilities. The resolution specifies dates, requires approval from the Architect of the Capitol for setup, and directs Capitol Police to enforce existing grounds restrictions during the events. As a procedural authorization, it does not create new laws but permits specific uses of public space.

Maddy summaryThe Taiwan PLUS Act would designate Taiwan as a member of the "NATO Plus" community (currently including Japan, Australia, South Korea, Israel, and New Zealand) for defense cooperation purposes. This would require the U.S. to apply the highest-tier congressional notification process for defense sales to Taiwan and eliminate the need for prior notification on military equipment maintenance, streamlining defense transfers similar to treatment for other NATO Plus nations. The designation would last five years, with potential extensions if the Secretary of State certifies it serves U.S. national security interests. The bill directly affects how the U.S. government processes defense articles and services for Taiwan, without altering Taiwan's legal status.

Maddy summaryThe TREAT PTSD TRICARE Act authorizes the provision of stellate ganglion block therapy for active duty and reserve military members diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder who are enrolled in the TRICARE program. Under this legislation, eligible service members must receive informed consent regarding the risks and benefits of the procedure before it can be administered by a Department of Defense facility or a participating TRICARE provider. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to update the VA/DoD clinical practice guideline within 180 days to include this new therapy option and its clinical indicators. These changes take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted, ensuring the treatment is integrated into official medical guidelines alongside its implementation.

Maddy summaryThe TREAT PTSD VA Act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide stellate ganglion block therapy to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. To qualify for this treatment, a veteran must be enrolled in the VA patient system, have a confirmed PTSD diagnosis, and choose the procedure after receiving information about its risks and benefits from a qualified healthcare provider. The bill requires the VA to update its clinical practice guidelines within 180 days to include this therapy option and notify Congress of the changes. This legislation affects veterans seeking PTSD treatment and the VA medical facilities or contracted providers administering the care.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to exclude crops used for biofuel production from certain agricultural commodity provisions. The change directly affects the Commodity Credit Corporation by removing biofuel crops from the specific list of commodities mentioned in Section 5 of the law. By adding the phrase "or crops used to produce biofuel" to the existing text, the legislation ensures these crops are no longer included in the scope of that particular section. This adjustment clarifies the legal treatment of biofuel crops within the framework of the Commodity Credit Corporation's charter.

Maddy summaryThe PICTURE Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to maintain a photographic directory for all federal prisoners. This directory must include a clear, unobstructed photo of each prisoner's face. The bill amends existing federal law to establish this requirement for record-keeping purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. Attorney General and FBI Director to officially label the Chinese Communist Party as a transnational organized crime group and a top international criminal organization. By making this designation, the law allows U.S. prosecutors to use existing anti-racketeering statutes against the party and removes time limits on prosecuting crimes committed by its members. Additionally, the legislation strips the party of legal protections that usually shield foreign governments from being sued or investigated in U.S. courts. These changes are intended to facilitate legal actions related to alleged human rights abuses, intellectual property theft, and other criminal activities attributed to the party.

Maddy summaryThe Student Loan Reform Act requires colleges to act as guarantors for student loans starting in July 2026, meaning schools would become directly responsible for repaying the debt if a student fails to pay. Under this program, institutions that agree to cosign loans would see their default rate thresholds raised from 30 percent to 40 percent, providing them with more flexibility regarding student repayment performance. If a borrower defaults and the loan remains unpaid for 90 days, the school must begin a ten-year repayment plan for the outstanding balance, though they can stop this obligation if the debt is rehabilitated or fully paid. Additionally, loans with institutional cosigners would receive a lower interest rate determined by the Secretary of Education based on the reduced risk to the lender.