Rep. Troy E. Nehls

Maddy summaryThe Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act (HR 2356) requires candidates for federal office who are citizens of a country other than the United States to disclose their foreign citizenship in their official statement of candidacy. This applies specifically to candidates running for the U.S. House, Senate, or presidency who hold dual citizenship. The bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to mandate this disclosure, including the name of the foreign country, as part of the candidate's required filing with the Federal Election Commission. The provision would take effect upon the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 2360 permanently exempts school bus drivers from the engine compartment inspection requirement during their commercial driver's license skills test, which was previously granted as a temporary measure in a 2024 federal notice. This affects school bus drivers in states that choose to participate in the exemption program. For six years after the bill's enactment, participating states must submit annual reports to the Transportation Secretary detailing how many drivers use this exemption. The exemption maintains the specific conditions established in the 2024 notice.

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025 This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)

Maddy summaryHJRES 81 is a joint resolution authorizing the President to use U.S. military force against nine specific Mexican cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, and MS-13. It defines these cartels as "covered cartels" and permits military action against them or any forces directly affiliated with them. The resolution does not create new regulations or funding but grants the executive branch authority to deploy military force under this specific authorization. This procedural resolution is focused solely on the legal framework for military action, not on drug policy outcomes or Mexico's role.

Maddy summaryThe SLOT Act of 2025 raises the tax reporting threshold for slot machine winnings from $1,200 to $5,000 per play, meaning casinos no longer need to report winnings under this amount to the IRS. It directly affects slot machine players who win less than $5,000 in a single play and casino operators who previously filed tax forms for smaller wins. The threshold will automatically increase annually after 2026 based on inflation, rounded to the nearest $100. The change applies to winnings occurring after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 2218 (Stop CARB Act of 2025) would block California from enforcing its own emissions standards for construction equipment, farm machinery, and locomotives by repealing federal provisions that allow states to set stricter rules. It specifically repeals Section 177 of the Clean Air Act, which authorizes California’s vehicle standards, and invalidates all existing waivers permitting California’s regulations (including those for nonroad engines) upon enactment. The bill also denies any pending waiver applications and removes references to California’s standards from other Clean Air Act sections. This directly affects California’s regulatory authority over emissions for these specific equipment types and vehicle categories.

Maddy summaryThe Air America Act of 2025 authorizes one-time payments of $40,000 to individuals who worked for Air America or its affiliated companies for at least five years during 1950-1976, or to their surviving spouses, children, or dependents. Additional payments of $8,000 per full year beyond five years are allowed. The program is capped at $60 million total funding, with claims required within two years of final regulations. Payments are a single lump sum with no ongoing benefits, and the bill explicitly states it does not create new entitlements beyond this one-time award.

Maddy summaryHR 2202 prohibits federal funds from being used for gender transition procedures or health plans covering them in federal programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. It does not ban these procedures but restricts federal subsidies, requiring individuals to pay for such coverage using non-federal funds (e.g., out-of-pocket or private insurance not tied to federal programs). The bill defines gender transition procedures broadly to include hormonal treatments and surgeries (e.g., mastectomy, hysterectomy), with exceptions for medically necessary treatments related to disorders of sex development or complications from such procedures. It also clarifies that ACA premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions cannot apply to plans covering these procedures, though separate non-federal-funded coverage remains an option.

Maddy summaryThe Pre-Pilot Pathway Act creates a voluntary apprenticeship program for aspiring commercial pilots through FAA-certified flight training academies. It allows each participating academy to select up to eight students annually to complete a structured curriculum under existing FAA rules (Part 141), with graduates required to meet standard certification requirements. The bill also directs the Transportation Secretary to develop incentives for retired pilots to become instructors or mentors at these academies and mandates annual reports tracking apprentice progress, retention, and job placement. This program directly affects flight training providers, their students, and the broader pilot workforce pipeline, aiming to address pilot shortages through structured training pathways.

Maddy summaryHRES 226 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating Delta Air Lines' 100th anniversary, marking the centennial of its founding on March 2, 1925. It recognizes Delta's history as the first U.S. airline to reach 100 years (originally as Huff Daland Dusters, an aerial crop-dusting company) and highlights its current scale, including 100,000 employees, 5,000 daily flights, and global connectivity. The resolution contains no policy changes or binding provisions - it simply expresses the House's recognition of Delta's milestone and its role in connecting people and supporting communities. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any individuals, businesses, or regulations.