Rep. Maureen Bauer

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 25-31, 2023, as "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" in Indiana. It symbolically recognizes the contributions of Indiana's farmworkers and farmers to the state's agricultural economy and safety. The resolution specifically honors Proteus, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides health, education, and economic support to migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Indiana and Nebraska. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy or funding changes - it serves only to acknowledge these groups’ work.

Specifies that a party to a protective order proceeding has a duty to inform the court of any military protective orders issued by a military commander in effect between the parties. Allows the court to consider evidence of a military protective order in effect against a respondent for the protection of the petitioner. Amends provisions concerning facially valid foreign protection orders to include certain protection orders issued by a Canadian court.

Requires a defendant to be present in the courtroom while a victim makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence, unless the defendant presents a safety risk or causes a significant disruption. Provides that if a defendant fails to appear at sentencing and is later taken into custody, the court may hold a hearing to permit the victim to makes a statement concerning the crime and the sentence in the presence of the defendant.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a standardized process to determine eligibility for advanced DNA testing in unsolved cold cases. It directly affects law enforcement agencies handling unresolved crimes and potentially individuals wrongfully convicted in long-pending cases. The key provision establishes clear criteria for when DNA evidence can be retested using modern technology, replacing inconsistent past practices. This changes how cold case investigations are conducted by requiring law enforcement to follow specific, defined steps to request testing.

Makes the following changes to the law regarding the Midwest continental divide commission (commission): (1) Amends the definition of a "land use and zoning plan" (plan) to provide that it is a plan and not an overlay district. (2) Requires the commission to consider any change or variance in zoning to be consistent with the plan that is: (A) inconsistent with the plan; and (B) not more than 1/2 mile from a trail project approved by the commission and the eligible county or city.

Maddy summaryHR 51 is a commemorative resolution honoring Officer Brian Elliott, authored by Representative McGuire and coauthored by numerous representatives. It formally recognizes Officer Elliott's service and contributions, though it does not create any new laws or alter existing policies. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact or effect on specific groups beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment of the officer. The bill was adopted during its first reading on February 25, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 53) honoring Spencer Parli Tew. It does not create new policy or affect any regulations; it is a symbolic gesture by Congress to recognize an individual. The resolution was introduced by Representative Gore and coauthored by several other representatives, and it passed its first reading on February 25, 2026. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive legislative impact.

Maddy summaryHR 47 designates a week to recognize farmworkers and farmers, specifically honoring the efforts of Proteus, Inc., a nonprofit supporting agricultural communities. The bill is purely symbolic, calling for the House to recognize "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and acknowledge Proteus, Inc.'s work. It contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms - it serves only as a formal acknowledgment. As a recognition resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or direct beneficiaries. The bill was introduced and adopted in its first reading on February 23, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 33) is a symbolic resolution recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Indiana. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about brain injuries. The resolution was introduced by Representative Errington and coauthored by multiple state representatives, and it passed its first reading on February 10, 2026. It directly affects Indiana's legislative record by designating a specific month for public awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryHR 36 designates March 17, 2026, as "Profound Autism Day" and recognizes April as "National Autism Month" through a symbolic congressional resolution. The bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect individuals or organizations - it serves solely as a formal recognition of autism awareness. It was introduced by Rep. Olthoff with 25 co-sponsors and passed its first reading on February 10, 2026. This type of resolution is common for ceremonial observances and has no binding policy impact.