Rep. Brian Babin

Maddy summaryHR 5108 prohibits U.S. states from receiving federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds if they issue driver licenses to individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, or if they restrict government entities from sharing immigration enforcement data with Homeland Security. States violating these rules must return unspent federal grant funds within 30 days and remain ineligible for future grants until they pass laws requiring driver license eligibility proof and permitting immigration data sharing. The bill directly affects states that currently issue licenses to undocumented immigrants or block information sharing with federal immigration authorities. It imposes concrete financial penalties rather than altering driver licensing rules themselves.

Maddy summaryHR 5031, the *Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act*, requires Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage (MA-PD) to pay long-term care pharmacies an additional supply fee for each specified prescription dispensed to eligible beneficiaries during 2026 ($30) and 2027 (adjusted for inflation). This fee must be paid alongside existing reimbursements for drug costs and dispensing, with a $10,000 penalty for non-payment. The bill also directs the GAO to study long-term care pharmacy payment sustainability under Medicare, analyzing historical payments for brand/generic drugs and dispensing fees. It aims to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy access for Medicare beneficiaries in long-term care settings, particularly in rural areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a federal database identifying state or local governments that conflict with immigration enforcement laws. It prohibits federal funding for any jurisdiction listed in this database, which includes entities that block cooperation with immigration detainers, restrict arrests of certain immigrants, or prevent officials from interviewing incarcerated individuals about immigration status. The database must be updated quarterly and made public within 90 days of the bill's enactment. This directly affects local governments that have policies limiting collaboration with federal immigration authorities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 618) formally commends the U.S. Coast Guard, specifically Air Station Corpus Christi and the crew of helicopter CG-6553 (including Lt. Ian Hopper, Lt. Blair Ogujiofor, AMT3 Seth Reeves, and AST3 Scott Ruskan) for their rescue efforts during the July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding in Texas. The bill highlights their actions in saving 165 lives and evacuating 15 people amid rapidly rising rivers and severe weather, including 3 aborted landing attempts due to poor conditions. It recognizes their response as one of the most consequential rescue operations in U.S. history, emphasizing Coast Guard professionalism during the disaster. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy but serves as a formal expression of gratitude to the Coast Guard personnel and all first responders.

Maddy summaryHR 4828 expands federal privacy law by adding biometric information, license plate numbers, workplace addresses, school addresses, and GPS coordinates to the list of "restricted personal information" under Title 18, U.S. Code. This directly affects businesses and organizations that collect personal data, requiring them to apply the same strict privacy safeguards to these newly protected data types. The bill modifies an existing legal definition rather than creating new requirements or enforcement mechanisms. It applies to any entity subject to current privacy regulations for restricted data. The key change clarifies which specific information categories receive enhanced protection under federal law.

Maddy summaryHR 4783, the COP Act of 2025, prohibits federal funding for any law enforcement agency that employs a non-citizen as a law enforcement officer. This directly affects state and local police departments or agencies that receive federal grants, requiring them to ensure all sworn officers are U.S. citizens to maintain funding eligibility. The key mechanism is a strict funding cutoff: agencies violating this rule would lose access to federal financial support. The bill focuses solely on altering federal funding eligibility based on officer citizenship status, with no additional provisions or exceptions described.

Maddy summaryHR 4788 would amend a 1932 District of Columbia law to allow Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) to carry concealed firearms in Washington, D.C., if they hold a valid concealed carry license from a state where they are permitted to carry, or are otherwise legally allowed to carry concealed in their home state. The bill requires these members to not be federally prohibited from possessing firearms, to carry a valid state-issued license or proof of residency rights, and to present photo identification. This exception applies only to Members of Congress and does not alter D.C.'s general concealed carry laws for other individuals. The provision would take effect upon the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHR 4676, the Modern Firearm Safety Act, preempts state and local laws that require specific handgun design features not mandated by federal law. It directly affects handgun manufacturers, sellers, and consumers in jurisdictions with such requirements, such as those mandating loaded indicators, magazine safety mechanisms, or identification systems. The bill prohibits any state or local government from enforcing or creating regulations that require handguns to include features like cartridge identification, magazine insertion sensors, or other mechanisms not required by federal statute. This law establishes federal standards as the sole requirement for handgun design, overriding conflicting state or local regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 4677) renames a U.S. Postal Service facility in Amarillo, Texas (located at 505 East 9th Avenue) as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building" to honor the late mayor. It updates all official U.S. government references to the building to reflect this new name. The bill has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial designation and affects no specific legislation or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from providing any federal grants or funds to local governments (including cities, counties, or other state subdivisions) that are classified as "sanctuary cities." A sanctuary city is defined as any local government that restricts sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuses to comply with certain immigration detainer requests from Homeland Security. The Secretary of Transportation may grant a limited waiver for specific projects if they certify it serves national interest and notify Congress 15 days in advance. The law directly affects jurisdictions with policies limiting cooperation on immigration enforcement, withholding all DOT funding for transportation projects.