Rep. Richard McCormick

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 summaryThis bill modifies tax credit rules for nuclear power plants to allow them to claim investment credits without certain restrictions that currently apply to other energy facilities. Specifically, it removes a limitation that previously prevented public utility companies from claiming these credits for nuclear facilities and eliminates a rule that capped credits based on how quickly the project was completed. These changes would affect nuclear power generators and investors starting with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. The bill does not create new tax credits but adjusts existing ones to treat nuclear facilities more similarly to other qualified energy projects.

Maddy summaryThe Make DC Square Again Act proposes to reverse a 19th-century decision by returning the land currently known as Arlington County and the independent City of Alexandria in Virginia back to the District of Columbia. This legislation would repeal the 1846 law that retroceded this territory to the Commonwealth of Virginia, effectively making the district ten miles square as originally intended by the Constitution. Upon enactment, federal and local laws of the District of Columbia would apply to the restored area, while existing property rights and any pending legal cases in Virginia courts would remain unaffected.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to require the Under Secretary for Industry and Security to consider whether a license application represents the first export authorization for an item to a specific buyer. It mandates that if an initial license is granted, the agency must promptly process any subsequent applications from other parties seeking to export similar items to the same buyer. The legislation also requires annual reports to Congress detailing the number of initial licenses issued, information about competing applications, and explanations for why initial licenses were granted despite other requests. These changes aim to increase transparency in export licensing procedures while maintaining flexibility for national security and foreign policy decisions.

Maddy summaryThe MATCH Act requires U.S. agencies to align export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment with allied nations to prevent adversaries from accessing critical technology. It mandates a 150-day period for diplomatic efforts to secure countrywide denial policies from allied suppliers, after which U.S. jurisdiction would extend to equipment exported from countries not complying with these controls. The bill specifically targets semiconductor manufacturing equipment that the U.S. cannot currently produce in high volume and includes a list of Chinese companies deemed to warrant comprehensive restrictions. If allies fail to implement matching controls, the Act would allow the U.S. to regulate equipment exported from non-compliant allied countries and restrict servicing of restricted items at facilities in adversary nations. The legislation includes a sunset provision that expires five years after enactment, with annual reporting requirements to Congress on progress and compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Export Dispute Resolution Act, modifies how the U.S. government handles disagreements between agencies regarding export controls for countries under comprehensive arms embargoes, specifically adding Russia to this category. It requires that disputes involving these embargoed nations be resolved rather than left undecided, and it grants the chair of the relevant committee the authority to make final decisions when the committee cannot reach a majority vote. The changes directly affect U.S. export licensing procedures and the internal decision-making process for foreign policy and trade enforcement agencies.

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.

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 resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating May as "National Myositis Awareness Month." It aims to raise public awareness about myositis, a group of rare, chronic autoimmune muscle-wasting diseases, and encourages people to learn more about its impact on individuals and families in the United States.

Maddy summaryThe Maverick Act authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer three F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama, without charge to the Commission. The Commission would be responsible for all costs associated with the aircraft, including conveyance, operation, and maintenance. The bill requires the aircraft to be demilitarized and used exclusively for public display, airshows, or commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage. The Commission must also comply with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and if these conditions are violated, ownership of the aircraft would revert to the United States.