Rep. André Carson

Maddy summaryHRES 1114 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week" as a way to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The resolution acknowledges the service and sacrifices of law enforcement officers, particularly those who have died in the line of duty, and specifically references 619 officers who died in 2021 as listed in the resolution. This resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public recognition of law enforcement personnel. It calls for Americans to observe National Police Week by honoring officers and raising awareness about their essential role in community safety. The resolution was introduced by multiple members of Congress and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

This resolution recognizes the importance of the 1992 Los Angeles Insurrection in bringing attention to racial inequities, including with respect to racial profiling and other unfair and discriminatory practices in the criminal justice system. It also offers condolences to those who lost lives and suffered injuries during the insurrection.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and values of the 54th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and for efforts to strengthen housing protections, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HRES 981) commemorates the one-year anniversary of the March 16, 2021, Atlanta spa shootings that killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women, and denounces anti-Asian hate. It formally condemns the violence, honors the victims, and recognizes the ongoing impact of anti-Asian hate crimes on the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The resolution reaffirms support for the existing COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and commits the federal government to combating hate and violence against AAPI communities. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement of solidarity.

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The resolution also recognizes and honors the individuals and organizations in the United States and in other countries who have fought and continue to struggle to eliminate violence against women. Finally, the resolution encourages the President, among other goals, to increase legal and judicial protection to address violence against women and girls, change social norms to end violence against women and girls, and increase women's economic opportunity and education.

This resolution recognizes Claudette Colvin as an integral figure of the civil rights movement and honors her actions leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the related Supreme Court ruling that found segregation on buses to be unconstitutional.

This resolution condemns racism and invidious discrimination as evil and antithetical to the U.S. Constitution and declares unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination in America. (Invidious discrimination generally refers to discrimination based on a classification that is arbitrary or irrational and not related to a legitimate purpose.) The resolution also expresses the intention of the House of Representatives to pass legislation establishing a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. The department shall be charged with developing and coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination.

This resolution condemns the lynching of Rob Edwards, Oscar Daniel, and Ernest Knox and the actions of white supremacist mobs that drove out the Black population of Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912. It also expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migrations of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.

Maddy summaryHRES 909 is a non-binding resolution that condemns workplace violence against healthcare personnel and expresses support for them amid severe staffing shortages and rising stress in the healthcare system. It specifically calls on the Department of Justice to investigate assaults on healthcare workers and the Department of Labor to improve workplace violence prevention resources in healthcare settings. The resolution also urges federal agencies to provide mental health support for healthcare workers facing increased trauma and stress. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws but sets a policy stance and recommends actions for federal agencies to address this issue.

Maddy summaryHRES 893 is a non-binding House resolution designating January 1 to February 1, 2022, as "National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month." It urges the public, government agencies, and organizations to raise awareness about human trafficking through educational programs and activities during this period. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds - it is a symbolic measure to promote existing anti-trafficking efforts and partnerships. It directly affects all U.S. citizens by encouraging nationwide awareness, but it has no legal force or direct impact on specific groups.