Rep. Ronny Jackson

Maddy summaryHR 5968, the Promoting Classical Learning Act of 2025, requires military service academies to accept scores from the Classic Learning Test (CLT) alongside the SAT or ACT for applicant admissions. It also mandates that Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools administer the CLT to all 11th graders. Additionally, the bill requires tribally controlled schools and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-operated schools to give the CLT to 11th graders. The bill directly affects applicants to military service academies and 11th-grade students in these specific federal school systems.

Maddy summaryHR 5888, the UNtaxed Act, prohibits the United Nations or its affiliated bodies from imposing taxes, tariffs, or fees on U.S. citizens or companies without a Senate-approved agreement. It also blocks U.S. funding for any United Nations activities related to implementing or enforcing a global carbon tax, which is defined as a tax on vessel emissions under a worldwide fuel system. The bill directly affects U.S. businesses and citizens who might face UN levies, and it restricts federal resources from supporting international carbon tax initiatives. This legislation aims to prevent unilateral UN taxation and funding of carbon-related policies without congressional oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures that critical firearm-related government operations continue during federal shutdowns. It designates background checks (via the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforcement, and firearm export licensing (handled by Commerce and State Departments) as essential services that must remain operational. These functions would be treated as "excepted" under federal law, meaning their employees would continue working even if other government services halt. The bill affects how background checks and firearm export licenses are processed during shutdowns but does not change gun ownership laws or eligibility.

Maddy summaryThe No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act would deny tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and any organization determined to have ties to terrorism or terrorist groups. This means these organizations would no longer qualify for federal tax-exempt status, requiring them to pay income taxes on their earnings. The provision applies to taxable years ending after the bill's enactment date. The bill directly affects organizations identified by the government as having connections to terrorism.

Maddy summaryThe REAL Meats Act (HR 5832) requires specific labeling for lab-grown meat products and plant-based alternatives that mimic meat. It mandates that cell-cultured products (lab-grown) must include terms like "cell-cultured" or "lab-grown" before their name, and plant-based products using terms like "beef" or "chicken" must include "analogue" or "plant-based" upfront. This directly affects food manufacturers selling these products, ensuring consumers clearly see whether a product is lab-made or plant-based. The bill defines "cell-cultured" as tissue grown from animal cells in a lab and "analogue" as plant/other ingredient products mimicking meat's appearance or taste without actual meat.

Maddy summaryHRES 814 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the White House Medical Unit. It honors the unit’s service since 1945 in providing medical care to the President, Vice President, their families, and White House staff, staffed by military medical personnel. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the House’s gratitude for the unit’s role in ensuring presidential health and government continuity. As a procedural resolution (not substantive legislation), it does not affect laws or regulations.

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 summaryHRES 765 is a non-binding House resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the October 2, 2015, crash of C-130J aircraft TORQE 62 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. It honors the 6 U.S. Air Force service members and 5 civilian contractors who died in the accident while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. The resolution extends condolences to their families and expresses gratitude for the crew’s service and sacrifice. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes or affect any individuals or groups beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 5580, the Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce 400,000 $1 silver coins in 2026 to honor Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who died in 2025. The coins must feature Kirk's image on the obverse and "well done, good and faithful servant" on the reverse, with standard minting specifications. They will be sold at face value plus production costs to collectors, with no net cost to the government. This bill has no policy impact beyond commemoration; it affects only the U.S. Mint and coin collectors.