Rep. Al Green

Maddy summaryHR 5309, the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025, authorizes a posthumous Congressional gold medal for Constance Baker Motley, a pioneering civil rights attorney and judge. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to strike the medal with her image and name, to be presented to her son, Joel W. Motley III, and her niece, Constance Royster. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates at cost to cover expenses, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint fund. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, honoring Motley’s legacy as the first African-American woman appointed to a federal judgeship.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution recognizes the victims, survivors, and thousands of Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001 attacks. It honors public servants who maintain national security and urges the government to uphold the Department of Homeland Security's mission. The resolution does not create new laws or change funding; it is a commemorative statement emphasizing the importance of counterterrorism efforts and honoring lessons from 9/11.

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to establish health homes to provide coordinated care for individuals with sickle-cell disease. (Under current law, state Medicaid programs may establish health homes to provide coordinated care for individuals with specified chronic conditions.) States must ensure that such care includes dental and vision services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must issue best practices for states on how to design and implement such health homes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras during most public interactions, with specific rules for activation (during calls for service and enforcement stops) and deactivation (only with consent from those being recorded). It mandates that body camera footage be retained for six months generally, or three years for incidents involving use of force or complaints, while establishing procedures for public access to footage with privacy protections. The bill prohibits the use of facial recognition technology with body cameras or in-car recording systems and requires patrol vehicles to have in-car video recording equipment that captures audio and video for at least 10 hours. It also includes detailed provisions for handling footage, redaction requirements, and specific rules for use of force investigations and public disclosure.

Maddy summaryHJRES 113 designates August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day to commemorate the arrival of the first 20 enslaved Africans in Virginia in 1619 and honor the enduring legacy of slavery. The resolution requests the President issue a proclamation encouraging the public to observe this day through ceremonies and activities that acknowledge slavery's horrors and its lasting impacts. It includes historical context about the transatlantic slave trade, the Middle Passage, and figures like Harriet Tubman, while posthumously recognizing Reconstruction-era Black Congress members. As a symbolic commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any group, but serves to raise awareness about slavery's history and consequences.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 650) is a symbolic statement by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning Texas congressional redistricting as "unconstitutional" and "racist," specifically targeting districts TX-09, TX-18, TX-29, and TX-33. It references a July 2025 Department of Justice communique warning Texas to correct alleged racial gerrymandering or face legal action under the 14th Amendment. The resolution claims President Trump ordered this redistricting but does not impose any legal requirements or alter Texas’s voting map. It serves solely as a formal expression of disapproval, not a binding policy change.

Maddy summaryHRES 646 is a House resolution calling on the Senate to remove Senator Richard B. Russell's name from the Russell Senate Office Building. It cites Russell's historical opposition to civil rights, including drafting the 1956 Southern Manifesto opposing school desegregation and making statements supporting white supremacy. The resolution requests the Senate rename the building to its original name, the Old Senate Office Building, until a new honoree is selected. This is a symbolic request, not a binding law, focused on addressing the building's namesake.

Maddy summaryHRES 645 is a ceremonial resolution honoring John Brown, a 19th-century abolitionist. It acknowledges his lifelong opposition to slavery and his role in advancing the fight for freedom, referencing his actions in events like Bleeding Kansas and the 1859 Harpers Ferry raid. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply encourages Americans to reflect on historical struggles for liberty and the nation’s journey toward fulfilling its founding ideals of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect on government actions or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 644) commemorates the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army, specifically acknowledging their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people days before General Gordon Granger's June 19 arrival (Juneteenth). It recognizes the corps as the largest African American unit in the Union Army during the Civil War and highlights their broader contributions, including capturing Richmond, Virginia, and freeing Union soldiers and enslaved people held by Confederates. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes but formally honors this historical unit and their role in advancing freedom.

Maddy summaryHR 4925, the "Original Securities and Exchange Atonement Act of 2025," requires large companies (those with over 100 employees or $300 million+ capitalization) to conduct biennial audits assessing their ties to slavery, diversity policies, and business impacts. Covered issuers must publicly report findings, including steps taken or planned to address historical ties to slavery - such as funding minority communities or historically Black institutions. Companies failing to report or providing false information face daily fines up to $20,000, with 50% of collected fines directed to Treasury for minority financial programs and 50% to HUD for housing assistance like homebuyer support and affordable housing. The bill directly affects major corporations in the securities market, mandating transparency about historical practices and allocating enforcement funds toward community equity programs.