Rep. Keith Self

Maddy summaryHR 3787, the Emergency Spending Accountability Act, requires the Office of Management and Budget to implement mandatory spending cuts equal to 20% of all emergency spending approved in a fiscal year. These cuts would occur over five years (starting October 1 of the next fiscal year) and apply to most federal programs, though they exempt Social Security benefits, national defense (budget function 050), Department of Veterans Affairs programs, and Medicare. The bill also mandates that any congressional measure containing emergency spending must include a detailed justification explaining why the spending qualifies as "emergency" under existing budget laws. This aims to create accountability for spending that bypasses standard budget limits.

Maddy summaryThe Patriots Over Politics Act (HR 3619) allows veterans discharged between August 2021 and January 2023 solely for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine to transfer their earned educational benefits to eligible dependents. Veterans must initiate the transfer within 90 days of the bill’s enactment. Dependents can use the transferred benefits only after the veteran completed at least six years of military service - a requirement already met by these veterans prior to separation. This provision directly affects veterans separated for vaccine refusal during the specified period, providing a pathway to pass on unused education benefits.

Maddy summaryHRES 494 is a symbolic House resolution condemning violent protests in Los Angeles on June 6, 2025, which included assaults on law enforcement, vandalism of federal property, and destruction of personal property. It specifically targets Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration enforcement through sanctuary policies and failing to condemn the violence. The resolution affirms the federal government's duty to enforce immigration laws and supports prosecuting individuals who commit violence against law enforcement. It does not create new laws or policies but expresses formal disapproval of the officials' actions and the rioters' conduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill would make non-citizens deportable if they incite or participate in riots during civil unrest involving assaults on law enforcement or military personnel, or destruction of public property, and who were unlawfully present, had DACA, or were lawful permanent residents at the time of the offense. It permanently bars such individuals from reentering the U.S. or accessing any relief from deportation, including asylum, cancellation of removal, or future DACA benefits. During declared emergencies (such as national disasters or state emergencies), the law mandates expedited removal and mandatory detention for those covered, with no discretion for enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the U.S. Secretary of State to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization under existing law (Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act). It directly affects the Muslim Brotherhood organization and its members, triggering automatic sanctions, travel bans, and asset freezes under current U.S. counterterrorism statutes. The key mechanism is a binding directive to the State Department to use pre-existing legal authority for the designation, without creating new penalties or processes. The bill focuses solely on the administrative action required, not on the group’s activities or broader policy implications.

Maddy summaryHR 589, the FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025, would repeal a federal law (Section 248 of Title 18, U.S. Code) that prohibited obstructing access to reproductive health care facilities through physical means, intimidation, or violence. This repeal would eliminate the federal criminal penalty for such conduct, meaning federal prosecutors could no longer charge individuals under this specific law. The bill applies to all pending or future federal prosecutions related to these actions. It does not affect state laws that may still regulate access to reproductive health care facilities.

Maddy summaryHRES 481 is a symbolic resolution condemning recent antisemitic attacks in the U.S., specifically referencing the June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, assault on a Jewish community gathering and other incidents like the May 2025 Washington, D.C., embassy shooting. It formally recognizes a pattern of violence targeting Jewish individuals and institutions, including attacks during religious events. The resolution calls on law enforcement to thoroughly investigate and prosecute such incidents and urges elected officials to publicly oppose antisemitism and politically motivated violence. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to affirm congressional stance against antisemitism.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a definition in existing law to expand restrictions on foreign talent recruitment. Starting January 1, 2026, territories controlled by "countries of concern" (like special administrative regions) will be treated as part of those countries for these restrictions. It directly affects researchers and institutions receiving federal research funding who may interact with entities in those territories. The change clarifies the scope of existing rules without altering the core policy on foreign influence prevention.

Maddy summaryHRES 470 is a non-binding House resolution commemorating the events of June 4, 1989, in Beijing and condemning the Chinese government's ongoing human rights practices. It expresses support for victims' families, calls for an independent UN investigation into the 1989 events, and urges China to cease censorship, uphold Hong Kong's autonomy under the Joint Declaration, and allow peaceful remembrance of the anniversary. The resolution has no legal force but serves as a symbolic expression of congressional concern regarding human rights in China and Hong Kong.

Maddy summaryHRES 475 (June 4, 2025) is a non-binding resolution that formally recognizes "Family Month" and ends the House of Representatives' recognition of Pride Month. It directs the House to "recognize the benefit of marriage and family" while stating it "no longer recognizes Pride Month," citing the resolution's view that traditional nuclear families are essential to society. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but changes the House's official acknowledgment of months. It specifically targets the House's ceremonial recognition, not federal law or programs affecting citizens. This is a symbolic procedural action with no direct impact on legislation or constituents.