Rep. Doreen Carter

Maddy summaryHR 172 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 7, 2025, as "Wear Red Day" to highlight cardiovascular disease as a critical health threat to women. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign, which addresses awareness gaps and health disparities related to women's heart health. The resolution cites statistics showing heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, including maternal deaths and higher stroke mortality rates, but it only serves to recognize the day publicly. This resolution affects no specific group through policy changes - it solely aims to raise awareness through official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 148) is a formal House of Representatives expression of congratulations to the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) on its 10th anniversary. It recognizes NAAGA's founding in 2015, its growth to over 120 chapters across 40+ states, and its work advocating for Second Amendment rights, firearm safety education, and community engagement. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves to honor the organization through a ceremonial gesture. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or affected individuals.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising and sale of meat generally, so as to prohibit selling, offering for sale, trading, or distributing lab-grown meat; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her community service. It recognizes her roles as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder of the My Sister's Keeper Foundation, author of books on self-care, and advocate for women's wellness. The resolution has no policy changes or funding impacts - it simply symbolically commends her contributions through House recognition. It was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 142 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Shannon Walker, a cardiovascular physician at Emory University and Grady Hospital, for her work improving healthcare equity in underserved communities. The resolution specifically commends her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, her international volunteer work in Uganda and Mauritania, and her focus on preventing heart disease in marginalized populations. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally honors her professional contributions through a House of Representatives resolution. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 3, 2025, and directs a copy to be sent to Dr. Walker.

Maddy summaryHR 143 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Jayne Morgan, a Georgia-based leader in women's health and AI, for her professional contributions. It formally commends her work as vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart, her advocacy for clinical trial representation, media expertise, and leadership in healthcare initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's recognition through a formal statement and will be distributed to Dr. Morgan. As a symbolic gesture with no binding provisions, it does not affect any laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Oxford, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Covington, approved May 6, 2019 (Ga. L. 2019, p. 4011), so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Summit on Hunger and Food Insecurity; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Antney; and for other purposes.