Rep. Michael Guest

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the U.S. House of Representatives to find Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued by the Committee on Ethics in September 2025. The bill specifically cites his refusal to produce requested documents and appear before the Investigative Subcommittee as directed. It requires the Speaker of the House to certify a report detailing these refusals to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, enabling legal proceedings against Mr. Joseph under federal law. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Speaker to take any other appropriate actions necessary to enforce the subpoenas.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution directs the adoption of a report from the Committee on Ethics regarding allegations against Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina. The bill formally censures Representative Edwards and requires him to appear in the well of the House for the public reading of this censure by the Speaker.

Maddy summaryH.Res. 1497 is a House resolution that commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing, in which 13 U.S. servicemembers were killed during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The bill lists the names of the fallen soldiers and formally condemns the Biden-Harris administration for what it describes as dereliction of duty and the forfeiture of military property to the Taliban. It asserts that the withdrawal was a disastrous failure that ignored security warnings and left Americans at risk, while also criticizing the lack of accountability from officials involved in the decision-making process.

Maddy summaryHR 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025, protects students who join or form single-sex social organizations (like fraternities or sororities) at colleges. It prohibits colleges receiving federal funds from taking negative actions against these students or organizations solely because they limit membership to one sex - such as denying housing, financial aid, leadership roles, or recognition. The bill ensures students can join such groups without coercion and stops colleges from imposing unfair recruitment rules on single-sex organizations compared to others. It does not require colleges to recognize single-sex groups, allow organizations to set their own membership rules, or override Title IX protections.

Maddy summaryHR 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, restricts Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing certain investments like stocks in publicly traded companies. It requires 7-14 days' advance public notice before selling any such investment, including the sale date, description, and number of shares. Exceptions apply for work-related transactions (e.g., employer compensation) and reinvesting dividends. Violations trigger a fee of $2,000 or 10% of the investment’s value (whichever is greater), plus any net gain, paid from personal funds - not congressional allowances or campaign donations. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest by increasing transparency around congressional financial dealings.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution expresses the support of the U.S. House of Representatives for designating November 9 of each year as Gold Star Father's Day. The bill honors fathers who have lost a child while serving in the Armed Forces by recognizing their sacrifice and the unique bond between fathers and their children. It does not create new legal requirements or funding but serves as a formal statement of congressional backing for this observance, which has already been adopted by several state legislatures.

Maddy summaryThe Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct two studies aimed at improving funding and resources for Bureau-funded and tribally controlled schools. The first study will evaluate the current Indian School Equalization Formula to ensure it provides salaries for teachers and staff that match the highest rates found in public schools or the Department of Defense, while also considering specific needs of small and rural schools. The second study will explore potential new revenue sources to help bring these schools into financial parity with other school systems. Both studies require the Secretary to consult with tribal organizations and submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations on how to update the funding formula.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Defense to create designated airspace corridors specifically for testing and training small drones and the systems used to detect or neutralize them. These zones would allow military personnel to safely practice operating various drone technologies, such as sensors and autonomous software, alongside counter-drone measures like electronic warfare and directed energy weapons. The Secretary of Defense must identify suitable locations, potentially building new facilities or using existing ones, while consulting with other government agencies to ensure safety and address regulatory hurdles. Additionally, the bill requires the Pentagon to report to Congress within 90 days of establishing a corridor, providing details on its location, necessary resources, and any agreements with other federal partners.

Maddy summaryThe Stop EU Overreach Act directs the United States Trade Representative to initiate a formal investigation within 30 days of enactment to determine if specific European Union environmental and sustainability regulations unfairly burden American commerce. These targeted measures include rules on corporate sustainability due diligence, reporting, deforestation traceability, and carbon border adjustments that apply to US companies based on their operations or supply chains outside the EU. If the investigation concludes that these foreign practices are unreasonable or discriminatory, the USTR is authorized to take retaliatory actions such as imposing duties on imports from EU member states or suspending trade agreement benefits. The bill includes a sunset provision that terminates its requirements for any specific EU measure once the USTR certifies that the European Union has repealed the rule or entered into a binding agreement to exempt US persons from its extraterritorial obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes and expands the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act through 2031, extending funding for research into treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It requires drug manufacturers to share interim clinical trial data with the FDA to better assess the progress of investigational drugs and clarifies that phase 3 clinical trial definitions include combined phase 2/3 trials and planned trials not yet enrolling participants. The legislation also mandates the FDA to publish an updated five-year action plan for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases, including resource needs and coordination strategies with broader disease communities. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the program's implementation four years after enactment.