Rep. Bride Sweeney

Maddy summaryHB 293 designates the fourth Thursday of January each year as "NASA Day of Remembrance" in Ohio. This ceremonial bill creates a state observance to honor NASA's contributions and legacy, specifically affecting Ohio residents and state institutions through this symbolic recognition. It does not create new policies, regulations, or funding mechanisms - only establishes a recurring date for commemoration. The designation applies to state government activities and public awareness efforts within Ohio.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 234) honoring Jack Cera, a former Ohio House legislator who served 24 years and held roles including minority whip. The resolution expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to Cera's family and colleagues following his death, recognizing his service on committees like Finance and Agriculture, his community involvement, and his dedication to Ohio. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation; it is purely a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the House on October 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a policy bill. HR 139 proposes to honor "Pope Leo XIV," described as the first pope from the United States, by highlighting his life and accomplishments. It contains no funding, regulatory changes, or direct impact on constituents. As a procedural resolution, it would be recorded in congressional records but does not create any new laws or affect government operations.

Maddy summaryHR 255 is a commemorative resolution honoring the late Mary Rose Oakar, a former Ohio House Representative and Cleveland City Council member. It expresses the Ohio House of Representatives' condolences to her family and memorializes her career, highlighting her service on committees focused on banking, aging, and public housing, as well as her advocacy for breast cancer research, Lake Erie protection, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her legacy. It was adopted by the Ohio House on October 1, 2025.

To amend sections 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact section 3319.48 of the Revised Code to enact the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act to prohibit discrimination by a public school against an individual based on hair texture and protective hair styles.

To call on legislators at the state and federal level and other communities and jurisdictions to support an amendment to the United States Constitution that would abolish corporate personhood and the doctrine of money as speech.

Proposing to amend Section 6 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude in Ohio for the punishment of crime.

To amend sections 2929.28 and 5122.311 and to enact section 2923.26 of the Revised Code to enact the Universal Background Checks Act to require a firearm transfer to be made through a dealer, through a law enforcement agency, or pursuant to a specified exception, and to require a background check when a firearm is transferred.

Maddy summaryHR 230 is a non-binding congressional resolution honoring Westlake United Methodist Church for achieving its 200th anniversary. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution simply expresses Congress's recognition of the church's historical significance and community contributions. This type of ceremonial resolution is common for commemorating local institutions' milestones.

To enact section 5534.966 of the Revised Code to designate the interchange of I-480 and West 150th Street in Cleveland as the "SPC Louis P. Shuster Memorial Interchange."