Rep. Chip Roy

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building" to honor these three military service members. It changes the official name of the building for all government references, maps, and records, but does not alter postal services or create new policy. The bill was enacted on May 7, 2024, following passage by both the House and Senate.

Maddy summaryHJRES 131 seeks congressional disapproval of an EPA rule establishing emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles model years 2027 and later. If passed, this resolution would block the EPA's rule from taking effect, preventing automakers from having to comply with those specific pollution requirements. The bill targets the EPA's April 18, 2024, rule published in the Federal Register (89 Fed. Reg. 27842). This is a procedural disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHR 8147 repeals the Corporate Transparency Act, which required certain businesses (typically those with more than 20 employees) to report beneficial ownership details to the Treasury Department. This bill eliminates the requirement for companies to disclose who ultimately owns or controls them, directly affecting business owners and financial institutions that previously submitted this information. The bill also makes minor technical changes to Title 31 of the U.S. Code to remove references to the repealed provisions. The repeal would end the existing financial transparency reporting obligation for covered entities.

Maddy summaryHJRES 129 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a federal rule issued by the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services. The rule, published April 3, 2024, established guidelines for "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance" plans - health insurance products sold for shorter periods than standard plans, often with fewer consumer protections. This resolution would nullify that rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect. The action directly affects the regulatory framework governing these short-term health insurance plans and the insurers offering them.

Maddy summaryThis bill would reform the U.S. patent system by reverting to a "first-to-invent" system (replacing the current "first-to-file" system), abolishing inter partes and post-grant review proceedings, and ending automatic publication of patent applications after 18 months. It would restore patents as private property rights with a presumption of validity, strengthen remedies for patent infringement including a presumption of irreparable harm for injunctions, and eliminate fee diversion to fully fund the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The bill aims to protect inventors' rights and encourage innovation by making the patent system more favorable to patent holders. It would also reverse several Supreme Court decisions that have limited patentability for software and scientific discoveries.

Maddy summaryThe Defund NPR Act would prohibit all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and any successor organization. This means public broadcast stations receiving federal funds could no longer use those funds to pay for NPR programming or dues. The bill would take effect upon enactment, eliminating federal financial support for NPR through any channel. It directly affects NPR and public broadcasters that rely on federal funds for programming partnerships.

Maddy summaryHR 5947 terminates specific U.S. waivers and licenses related to Iran, ending a 2023 waiver that allowed funds transfer from South Korea to Qatar. It prohibits the Treasury Department from reissuing similar waivers or licenses for the same purpose and blocks the President from granting Iran access to certain designated financial accounts established under prior laws. The bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy implementation by restricting how Treasury handles Iran-related financial transactions. It enacts concrete policy changes by ending existing authorizations and preventing future approvals for Iran to access specific accounts.

Maddy summaryHJRES 128 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set emissions standards for oil and natural gas facilities. If passed, it would use the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove the EPA's "Climate Review" rule, which established new requirements for emissions from new, modified, and existing oil and gas sources. The rule directly affects oil and gas companies operating in the U.S., as it would have imposed new regulatory standards on their emissions. This resolution does not create new law but aims to halt the EPA's existing rule from taking effect.

Maddy summaryHRES 1125 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to consider four separate measures. It enables debate and voting on: (1) H.R. 7888 (reforming foreign intelligence surveillance laws), (2) H.R. 529 (extending U.S. customs waters to 24 nautical miles), (3) H.Res. 1112 (denouncing Biden administration immigration policies), and (4) H.Res. 1117 (opposing pressure on Israel regarding Gaza). The resolution specifies time limits for debate (up to two hours for FISA reform, one hour for others), waives objections to consideration, and outlines amendment procedures. This resolution itself does not change policy but streamlines the process for the House to act on these specific bills and resolutions.

Maddy summaryHR 7322, the SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024, allows state attorneys general or authorized state officials to sue the federal government in federal court. The bill specifically enables states to file lawsuits against the Secretary of Homeland Security or other federal officials when immigration enforcement actions (like releasing detained immigrants or granting parole) cause the state or its residents financial harm exceeding $100. It adds new legal standing for states to challenge specific immigration policies under several sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including detention requirements, visa restrictions, and parole decisions. The bill requires federal courts to prioritize these cases for faster resolution. This law directly affects states seeking to challenge federal immigration enforcement policies through legal action.