Rep. Eric Zehr

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farm for its work supporting veterans' health. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a formal expression of congressional support. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives on March 31, 2025, via voice vote. (Note: Commendation resolutions like this typically honor an organization's efforts without altering legal requirements or funding.)

Maddy summaryHR 648 is a ceremonial resolution commending Dr. Mark R. Jones for his contributions. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this formal recognition. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives via voice vote on February 17, 2025, and is now ready for potential Senate consideration. This type of resolution serves only to honor an individual and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. HR 649 formally commends Phillips Equipment Corporation for its contributions, likely recognizing business achievements or community service. It does not create any new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups through legislative action. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHJ 684 is a commemorative resolution honoring Loudoun County residents who were among the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in 2023. It formally recognizes and celebrates the lives of these community members without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in February 2025 and was signed into law. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Matthew Robert Chiaverotti. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation, citizens, or government operations. The resolution formally celebrates his life and legacy through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Public elementary and secondary schools; nutritional standards for school meals and other foods; nutrition requirements; certain color additives prohibited. Prohibits any public elementary or secondary school from offering or making available to any student any food served as a part of a school meal or any competitive food, as defined in applicable law, that contains any of the seven color additives listed in the bill. The bill directs the Board of Education to amend its nutritional guidelines for competitive foods promulgated pursuant to relevant law in accordance with the provisions of the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, and is identical to SB 1289.

Line of Duty Act; campus police officers; private police officers. Provides employees of contributing nonprofit private institutions of higher education and contributing private police departments, as those terms are defined in the bill, with the benefits granted to employees of participating employers under the Line of Duty Act. The bill clarifies that the Line of Duty Act shall not apply to any (i) private institution of higher education that is not a contributing nonprofit private institution of higher education or (ii) private police department that is not a contributing private police department. The bill requires each contributing nonprofit private institution of higher education and contributing private police department to pay its pro rata share of the initial costs to implement the bill, as determined by the Virginia Retirement System. This bill is identical to SB 1142.

Maddy summaryHJ 564 is a non-binding resolution honoring the late Honorable Henry Levander Marsh, III, recognizing his contributions to the state. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, as it is purely commemorative. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and was formally adopted by the legislature. This type of resolution serves to acknowledge an individual's legacy without implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryHJ 613 is a ceremonial resolution commending LaKisha Kyle for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a formal expression of recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate via voice vote in February 2025. As a commendation resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond the symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHJ 604 is a ceremonial joint resolution commending the O. Winston Link Museum for its contributions to preserving cultural heritage. It has no binding effect or policy changes; it simply expresses formal recognition by the legislature. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate by voice vote in February 2025. This type of bill is purely symbolic and does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups.