Rep. Grace Meng

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 120th anniversary of the 1906 arrival of Filipino plantation workers, known as Sakadas, in Hawai'i. It honors their historical contributions to the state's economy and culture while acknowledging the difficult working conditions they faced and their role in organizing labor movements. The text highlights how these immigrants and their descendants became a major part of Hawai'i's population and left a lasting impact on the islands' social and cultural fabric. By formally recognizing this milestone, the House of Representatives aims to preserve the legacy of these pioneering workers in the official record.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $30 million grant program over five years to fund community-based organizations working to prevent and address hate crimes. The funds can be used for various initiatives, including conflict resolution strategies, non-carceral sentencing programs, public education campaigns, and support services for victims and defendants. Eligible recipients must be nonprofits embedded within communities targeted by hate crimes that provide educational, health, and social services. Additionally, the legislation removes a specific spending limit on grants for criminal investigations and prosecutions related to these crimes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre, honoring the memory of the Chinese immigrant workers who were murdered and acknowledging the event as one of the deadliest acts of anti-Asian violence in U.S. history. The bill directs the House of Representatives to condemn the racist mob violence and the historical failure of authorities to protect the victims or hold perpetrators accountable. Additionally, it encourages the documentation and preservation of the massacre site through archaeological research and federal historic programs while promoting education about this event in schools to prevent future erasure of this history.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Secretary of Defense to study whether the military justice system needs a specific law against hazing. The Department must examine how to add a new section to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and create a clear definition for what counts as hazing. Within 180 days of passing, the Secretary must submit a report with their findings and recommendations to Congress. This action directly impacts the Department of Defense and the legislative committees overseeing military affairs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the negative effects of menstrual stigma on women, girls, and other menstruating people and expresses support for designating May as National Menstrual Health Awareness Month. It highlights the importance of normalizing menstruation, improving access to products and sanitation facilities, and expanding education and clinical research on menstrual health conditions. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic statement to promote awareness and gender equity regarding menstrual health.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns specific racist rhetoric directed at Indian and Chinese Americans and calls on all elected officials, including the President, to stop using language that promotes racial or ethnic division. It specifically addresses recent statements made by the President that characterized immigrants from India and China in derogatory terms and linked them to negative stereotypes. The bill affirms that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States and declares that attacks based on national origin are un-American. While it does not change laws or policies, it serves as a formal statement of disapproval from the House of Representatives regarding the targeted hate speech.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution seeks to officially reject a final rule issued by the Department of Education regarding federal student loan programs. If passed, the measure would prevent the new regulations from taking effect, leaving the previous rules in place. The bill directly impacts borrowers, lenders, and the Department of Education by nullifying the specific changes outlined in the "Reimagining and Improving Student Education" proposal. It is a procedural action that uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the agency's policy without altering the underlying law.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution expresses the official sense of the House of Representatives to eliminate all roadway fatalities in the United States by the year 2050. It directly addresses the Department of Transportation and Congress by urging them to adopt a data-driven safe systems approach that considers all aspects of the transportation environment. The measure calls for improved crash data collection, the implementation of proven safety countermeasures, and a commitment to addressing disparities in traffic safety. Additionally, the resolution supports using the term "crash" instead of "accident" to better describe traffic incidents.

Maddy summaryThe All Students Count Act of 2026 requires schools to break down student performance data into more specific ethnic categories for Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Currently, federal education reporting only uses broad groupings, but this bill mandates that states include detailed subgroups such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Samoan, and Chamorro in their accountability systems. The law aims to provide more accurate information about the educational progress of these diverse communities by updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. These new data reporting requirements will take effect 18 months after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.