Rep. Byron Donalds

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 summaryThis House Resolution recognizes the efforts and public safety contributions of linemen and the important role they play in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" and acknowledges linemen as first responders.

Maddy summaryHR 8328, the "Defining Dealer Act," amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to update the definition of who qualifies as a "dealer" in securities. This change directly affects individuals and firms engaged in buying and selling securities for customers. Specifically, it defines a dealer as someone who both buys securities from customers for their own account to sell elsewhere, and sells securities to customers that they had purchased for their own account elsewhere, generally excluding most security-based swaps. The bill also includes provisions requiring courts or the Securities and Exchange Commission to vacate certain past orders or judgments if those actions would not have been entered under the bill's new definition. These vacating requirements apply to actions entered both before and shortly after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the U.S. Treasury Department to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, which would block all U.S. assets belonging to CAIR and its affiliates and prohibit Americans from engaging in any financial transactions with the organization. The legislation also requires the Treasury Secretary to suspend CAIR's tax-exempt status under federal law. These actions are based on provisions in Executive Order 13224 that allow the government to restrict support for designated terrorist organizations. The bill includes a requirement for federal agencies to submit a detailed report to Congress within 30 days explaining the legal criteria used to justify the designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security and extends certain continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026. It allocates money for various DHS components including border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster relief, and law enforcement training. The bill also includes the SAVE America Act, which requires states to verify voter citizenship through documentary proof and mandates photo identification for voting in federal elections. Additionally, it establishes reporting requirements for DHS budgeting and oversight, and prohibits certain border crossing fees.

Maddy summaryThe Guidance Clarity Act requires federal agencies to include a clear statement on all guidance documents, explaining that the guidance does not have the force of law and is not binding on the public or the agency. This statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the document and specify that it is intended only to clarify existing legal requirements. Agencies must begin using this statement 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues implementing guidance, which OMB must provide within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects all federal agencies that issue guidance under specific legal authority, ensuring transparency about the non-binding nature of such communications.

Maddy summaryHR 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, prevents federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle on public lands and waters managed for hunting or fishing. It directly affects hunters and anglers using federal lands (like national wildlife refuges, public forests, and BLM lands) by blocking nationwide restrictions on lead products. The bill allows limited exceptions only for specific locations where wildlife decline is directly linked to lead use, and the restriction must align with state law or get approval from the state wildlife agency. This changes how federal land managers can regulate lead, requiring state coordination for any local restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require faster public access to information about federal awards. It directly affects government agencies that issue federal funding and the public seeking transparency on how those funds are used. The key provision changes the posting deadline from 30 days after an award is given to just 3 days, ensuring more immediate public availability of award data. This change aims to improve real-time transparency without altering the underlying funding process or eligibility requirements. The bill focuses solely on accelerating the timing of information disclosure rather than changing how awards are distributed or managed.

Maddy summaryHR 5688, the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act, changes rules for issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to people who don't live in the state where the license is issued. It allows states to issue CDLs to foreign nationals with lawful U.S. immigration status and work-related visas (valid for up to one year or until their stay ends), requiring states to verify status before issuing and keep records for two years. For residents of U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, it requires proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency before issuing CDLs, with similar verification and record-keeping rules. The bill directly affects commercial drivers from foreign countries and U.S. territories seeking CDLs in states where they are not residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the admission of individuals from countries where the government cannot reliably verify identities or backgrounds due to instability, conflict, or lack of cooperation with U.S. security agencies. It expands existing restrictions by adding nations like Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea, and the Central African Republic to a list of designated countries, while maintaining exceptions for lawful permanent residents, refugees, military personnel, and those deemed in the national interest. The Secretary of State must publish an initial list of designated countries within 60 days and conduct annual reviews, with the Secretary of Homeland Security implementing enhanced vetting procedures within 180 days. Individuals attempting to enter the United States in violation of the bill face removal proceedings and a 10-year reentry ban.