Rep. Glenn Grothman

Maddy summaryThe Fair Air Standards Act allows states to request that the Environmental Protection Agency reclassify certain air zones from "nonattainment" to "attainment" status. This change is permitted if the state proves that its air quality would have met national standards for ozone had pollution from outside the state not been a factor. The process requires the state governor to submit evidence and modeling data, after which the EPA has 180 days to review and approve the redesignation. By shifting the focus to external pollution sources, the bill aims to provide a clearer path for states to improve their air quality designations.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act, aims to remove specific preferences and goals based on race, ethnicity, and gender from federal government contracting and financial assistance programs. It directly affects small businesses currently classified as socially and economically disadvantaged, women-owned, and women-owned and controlled entities by eliminating their special status in many federal statutes. The legislation repeals various sections of existing laws that mandated set-asides or priority treatment for these groups, while retaining similar protections for veterans and HUBZone businesses. Additionally, it requires federal agencies to update their rules and guidance within 180 days to stop considering race, ethnicity, or sex when awarding contracts.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution proposes to formally "expunge" the two impeachments of President Donald Trump that passed the House of Representatives on December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021. If passed, the resolution specifies that these impeachments would be treated "as if such Articles had never passed the full House of Representatives." This action directly affects President Trump by aiming to remove these impeachment proceedings from his official record and would alter the historical legislative record of the House. The resolution's text outlines several reasons for this action, including claims of wrongful accusations, lack of due process, and political bias in the original impeachment proceedings.

Maddy summaryHR 5543, the Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025, requires the U.S. State and Defense Departments to submit a report within 180 days of enactment. The report will assess emerging military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, including the roles of Russia, Belarus, China, Iran, and other actors. It will also evaluate U.S. and NATO military presence in the region, opportunities for defense cooperation, and recommendations to strengthen deterrence, cybersecurity, and democratic resilience in the Baltic countries. This bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy and defense planning regarding the Baltics, but does not create new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThe DAIRY PRIDE Act aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a specific definition for "dairy product." This bill directly affects food manufacturers and consumers by regulating how certain food names can be used. It defines a "dairy product" as food that is, contains as a primary ingredient, or is derived from, the lacteal secretion of hooved mammals. The act prohibits foods that do not meet this definition, or the requirements for an imitation food, from using names for standardized dairy products (like milk, yogurt, and cheese) in interstate commerce. Additionally, it requires the FDA to issue guidance on enforcement of these provisions and report to Congress on actions taken.

Equal Representation Act This bill requires that the statement sent by the President to Congress after the decennial census indicating the number of persons in each state exclude noncitizens. (This statement is the basis for reapportionment of U.S. Representatives.) The bill also requires any questionnaire used in the decennial census to include a checkbox or other similar option for respondents to indicate whether the respondent and each household member is (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a U.S. national but not a citizen, (3) a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) lawfully residing in the United States, or (4) a non-U.S. national unlawfully residing in the United States. The Department of Commerce must make public the number of persons in each state, disaggregated by each of these four categories.

Maddy summaryThe ESA Amendments Act of 2025 makes significant changes to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to streamline conservation efforts and reduce regulatory burdens. It establishes a national listing work plan with priority classifications for species to better allocate resources, and creates "Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances" that provide private landowners with regulatory certainty in exchange for conservation actions. The bill also requires the government to publish the basis for listings online, streamlines permitting processes for projects that comply with conservation measures, and modifies critical habitat designation to better accommodate existing conservation plans on private lands. These changes aim to improve conservation outcomes while reducing delays for landowners, developers, and federal agencies working with listed species.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses support for the Working Families Tax Cuts, a law already enacted in July 2025 that provides various tax benefits to American taxpayers. The bill directly affects individuals and families by recognizing specific provisions that reduce tax liability, including expanded child tax credits, increased standard deductions, and tax relief for tipped workers and overtime pay. Key provisions include making a four-person household earning under $73,000 generally face zero federal income tax, increasing the child tax credit to $2,200 per child, and allowing 529 accounts to cover K-12 and trade school expenses. The resolution also acknowledges tax relief for seniors, auto loan interest deductions for American-made vehicles, and expanded health savings account access. This is a procedural measure that formally acknowledges existing tax policies rather than creating new legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill classifies certain temporary healthcare professionals, including qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners, as independent contractors. This classification applies specifically for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act. To qualify, these individuals must provide temporary physician or advanced care practitioner services for up to one continuous year at a single site, under a written contract acknowledging their independent contractor status. Eligible professionals include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to set a 5% overpayment threshold for states. If a state exceeds this rate (payments made in error exceeding 5% of total child care funds), it must submit a corrective action plan to reduce the rate. After two consecutive years above 5%, the state loses eligibility for child care funds unless it demonstrates progress toward reducing overpayments or shows a plan to meet the 5% target. The policy directly affects states administering child care subsidies, requiring them to address payment errors or risk losing federal funding.