Rep. Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 756) is a symbolic House of Representatives measure supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month." It directly affects the public by encouraging nationwide awareness campaigns, voter registration drives, and educational efforts about voting rights. Key mechanisms include urging Congress to pass voting rights legislation (like the Freedom to Vote Act), recommending schools teach about voting history and current restrictions, and promoting media campaigns to share election dates and registration deadlines. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but aims to foster civic engagement around voting access.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 751) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for recognizing September 7, 2025, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and acknowledges the International Dance Commission. It highlights the Commission's role as a multicultural organization supporting dance and worship arts ministries globally, including their work with inner-city youth programs in Georgia. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally endorses these observances and the Commission's community contributions. The resolution is non-binding and focuses solely on ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Secretary of Defense to restore access to all curricula, books, and learning materials previously available at Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools by 30 days after enactment, and prohibits new restrictions until the 2026-2027 school year. It adds new procedural requirements for future directives affecting DODEA schools, mandating advisory committee reviews and congressional notice before changes to curricula or materials. The bill also nullifies specific executive orders (including those restricting "radical indoctrination" or "gender ideology") that impacted DODEA schools and directs a study on creating an independent body to oversee DODEA curricula. It directly affects military-connected students and schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Maddy summaryThe POJA Act of 2025 amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to explicitly prohibit age discrimination against job applicants, not just current employees. It directly affects job seekers aged 40 and older who face bias during hiring. The bill requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to conduct a study within one year of enactment, counting age discrimination claims filed since 2015 (including closed cases), and issue a public report with prevention recommendations for employers. This study aims to address gaps in protecting applicants during the hiring process.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a pathway to permanent residency for certain college graduates who entered the U.S. as children under specific nonimmigrant visa categories (excluding H-1B, L-1, etc.). To qualify, applicants must have been lawfully present for 10 years total (including 8 years as a dependent child), graduated from a U.S. college, and not be inadmissible. It also changes how "child status" is determined for immigration purposes - using specific dates instead of age to prevent "age-outs" for dependents of long-term visa holders - and preserves priority dates for family members. These changes apply to individuals who entered the U.S. before age 21 and maintained lawful status under qualifying visas.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health plans and insurers to create a clear, timely process for patients or doctors to request exceptions when step therapy protocols (which force patients to try cheaper drugs first) might harm them. It mandates approval for exceptions in six specific cases, such as when prior treatments failed, delaying care risks severe harm, or the required drug causes adverse reactions. Plans must respond within 72 hours (24 hours for emergencies) and cover the requested drug for at least one year if approved. Additionally, health plans must report annual data on exception requests, approvals, denials, and reasons to the government for transparency.

Maddy summaryThe Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 ensures continued operation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs during government funding gaps. It allows the FAA to use unspent funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to maintain critical services - including air traffic control, airport infrastructure, and safety research - at the previous fiscal year's funding level if Congress fails to pass a new budget. This prevents shutdowns for up to 30 days or until a new budget is enacted, with spending limited to prior-year rates and subject to existing program rules. The bill directly affects all FAA operations, keeping airports and air traffic systems running during budget delays.

Maddy summaryThis resolution acknowledges that after the September 11, 2001, attacks, Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities faced widespread hate, government targeting, and discrimination - including policies like the 2002 National Security Entry-Exit Registration System and mass detentions without evidence. It calls for an independent commission to review these historical policies, document their impact, and recommend changes to dismantle ongoing discriminatory practices. The resolution also urges funding for community-based organizations to provide hate crime prevention, mental health support, and culturally accessible alternatives to law enforcement, while requesting health studies on the effects of profiling and hate.

Maddy summaryHRES 746 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning all political violence - including attacks on elected officials, candidates, and public figures - and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes opponents. It specifically urges law enforcement to investigate and prosecute such violence, calls on public officials and media to avoid inflammatory language, and references recent incidents like the 2025 assassination of activist Charlie Kirk and targeted shootings of Minnesota legislators. The resolution does not create new laws but formally expresses the House’s commitment to protecting public servants and promoting peaceful political discourse. It directly affects the House’s public stance and serves as a call to action for officials, media, and communities to foster civil engagement.

Maddy summaryHRES 744 is a non-binding House resolution supporting the designation of September 21-27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week." It honors families who lost members in military service (Gold Star Families) and families of veterans, recognizing their sacrifices. The resolution encourages Americans to observe the week through community service and by celebrating the lives of those who died defending the U.S. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes these families annually. This is a commemorative measure, not a legislative change.