Rep. Keith Self

Maddy summaryThis bill renames a U.S. Postal Service facility in Corpus Christi, Texas (located at 802 North Tancahua Street) as the "Captain Robert E. 'Bob' Batterson Post Office." It affects only the official naming of this specific post office and all related federal references. The bill requires that any future federal document, map, or record referencing the location must use the new name. It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or impact postal services. This is a purely commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes.

Stopping Border Surges Act This bill modifies immigration law provisions relating to unaccompanied alien minors and to asylum seekers. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to repatriate certain unaccompanied, inadmissible alien children, generally those not at risk of being trafficking victims nor having a fear of persecution. Currently, only inadmissible unaccompanied aliens from neighboring countries are subject to repatriation, and DHS has discretion whether to repatriate. When the Department of Health and Human Services releases an unaccompanied child to an individual, it shall provide DHS with certain information about that individual, including Social Security number and immigration status. The bill requires a stricter standard to find a credible fear of persecution and imposes additional rules on credible fear interviews. If an alien is granted asylum because of fear of persecution in a country, the alien shall be deemed to have renounced asylum status by returning to that country, if there has been no change in the country's conditions. The bill also (1) expands the definition of what constitutes a frivolous asylum application, (2) imposes additional limitations on eligibility for asylum, (3) shortens the deadline for applying for asylum, and (4) extends the time period an alien seeking asylum must wait before receiving employment authorization. Any individual who knowingly and willfully makes materially false statements or uses fraudulent documents in asylum-related proceedings shall be fined or imprisoned up to 10 years, or both.

Maddy summaryHR 191, titled "Inflation Reduction Act of 2025," is a procedural bill that repeals the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) and rescinds its unobligated funds. It directly affects the implementation of the 2022 law by nullifying its provisions and redirecting any remaining unspent budget authority. The bill contains no new policy mechanisms or direct impacts on citizens or programs; its sole action is to undo the previous legislation. This is a straightforward repeal measure with no new funding or regulatory changes. The title is misleading, as the bill does not create a new inflation reduction policy but instead reverses the prior law.

Maddy summaryHR 174 adds new grounds for inadmissibility and deportability related to specific fraud offenses. It targets non-citizens convicted of, or admitting to, Social Security fraud (using false account numbers/cards), identification document fraud, or fraud involving pandemic-era loans or grants (like those under the Small Business Act or American Rescue Plan). The bill amends immigration law to make such individuals ineligible for entry into the U.S. or subject to removal. It directly affects non-citizens who commit these defined offenses, not general fraud cases. The policy change is limited to these specific fraud categories tied to federal pandemic programs and Social Security/ID documents.

Maddy summaryHR 194, the Venue Named Under Exception Act (VENUE Act), changes where federal criminal cases are filed for offenses committed on federal property in the National Capital Region. It allows charges to be filed in the defendant’s last known residence district (instead of the District of Columbia) and requires courts to transfer cases to the defendant’s home district upon request, if domiciled in the U.S. This applies to crimes in Washington, D.C., and specific counties/cities in Maryland and Virginia surrounding the capital. The bill excludes non-U.S. domiciled defendants and certain pre-existing jurisdiction rules.

Maddy summaryHR 137, the TCJA Permanency Act, makes permanent many tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It permanently increases the standard deduction for individual taxpayers, modifies income tax brackets, and makes permanent the child tax credit increase. The bill also permanently limits deductions for state and local taxes, mortgage interest, and miscellaneous itemized deductions. These changes affect most individual taxpayers who file federal income tax returns.

Maddy summaryHR 45 (FIND Act) requires federal government contractors to certify they do not discriminate against firearm businesses (including manufacturers, dealers, and trade associations) in their policies or practices. The bill mandates that contractors and subcontractors (for contracts over 10% of the prime contract value) certify they have no discriminatory policies and will not adopt them during the contract term. Violations could lead to contract termination and potential debarment. This applies to all federal procurement contracts awarded after the bill's enactment, excluding sole-source contracts. The law aims to ensure firearm businesses are treated equally in government contracting without restricting legitimate business criteria like creditworthiness or legal compliance.

Maddy summaryHR 195, the CBP Relocation Act, requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) headquarters to move to Texas by January 1, 2026. This affects CBP operations directly, relocating all headquarters functions, personnel, and facilities to Texas. The bill mandates the move be strategically located near the U.S.-Mexico border to improve crisis response capabilities. The relocation must be completed through collaboration with Texas land authorities and comply with federal land acquisition standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, as the "U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic." It changes the facility's official designation in all government documents, maps, and references, honoring the late Congressman Sam Johnson. The bill does not alter the clinic's services, funding, or operations - only its name. This is a ceremonial designation with no policy or programmatic impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Members of Congress to use Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities for meetings with veterans who are their constituents. It requires the VA Secretary to create regulations within 90 days, ensuring spaces are visible, accessible during business hours, and rented at rates similar to standard office space in the area. The regulations prohibit campaigning, political discussions, photographing patients without consent, and meetings during the 60 days before federal elections. It directly affects veterans seeking congressional assistance and Members of Congress who can now hold constituent meetings at VA locations. The bill does not change VA benefits or services but streamlines access to representatives for veterans.