Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes and honors the 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops for their service during the Civil War. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial resolution to acknowledge their historical contributions. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and is intended to preserve the legacy of these soldiers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a simple commendation resolution that formally recognizes the phrase "We Off the Couch" without proposing any new laws or policy changes. It does not directly affect any individuals, organizations, or government programs, as it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote and was presented for immediate consideration in March 2026. Since it contains no substantive provisions, it does not alter existing regulations or create new obligations for any group.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of Emmett M. Burke, Jr. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to recognize his contributions. The measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and passed without altering any substantive legal provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Ealey Project, a community initiative, through a commendation resolution. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies. The measure serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than a substantive legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Kathy Glazer, a specific individual, through a commendation. It does not create new laws, regulations, or policy changes, and it does not affect any groups or individuals beyond the person being honored. The measure is a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges contributions or achievements without altering any existing legal framework.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally commends the first Black voters in Virginia for their role in the state's political history following the Civil War. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses legislative recognition of these historical figures. As a procedural measure, it was introduced and referred to the Speaker's table on February 27, 2026.

Labor and employment; payment of wages; minimum wage and overtime wages; misclassification of workers; prevailing wage rate; civil actions. Provides that an employer that violates provisions relating to minimum wage, overtime wages provisions, the misclassification of workers, or the prevailing wage rate is subject to civil actions for the applicable remedies, damages, or other relief available in an action brought pursuant to the civil action provisions currently available for the nonpayment of wages. Such provisions currently available provide that an employee may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover payment of the wages, and the court is required to award the wages owed, an additional equal amount as liquidated damages, plus prejudgment interest thereon, and reasonable attorney fees and costs. Under current law, if the court finds that the employer knowingly failed to pay wages to an employee, the court is required to award the employee an amount equal to triple the amount of wages due and reasonable attorney fees and costs. The bill also prohibits an employer from taking certain retaliatory actions against an employee because the employee reports any information or allegation in good faith that, if true, amounts to a violation of any federal or state law or regulation to a supervisor, manager, or officer, or to any governmental body or law-enforcement official, including a report made in the ordinary course of the employee's employment, regardless of whether such report refers to a particular law or regulation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 73) passed by the House on February 9, 2026, to honor William Lorenzo Jackson, Sr. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or people. The resolution simply expresses the House's recognition of his life and contributions, consistent with standard commemorative practice for individuals. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts are associated with this bill.

Maddy summaryHR 83 is a ceremonial resolution commending Edward Joseph Face for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond the symbolic recognition. The bill passed the House by voice vote on February 9, 2026, following routine procedural steps for such resolutions. This type of measure has no binding effect on government actions or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic House resolution commemorating Mildred Loving, whose 1967 Supreme Court case *Loving v. Virginia* struck down bans on interracial marriage. It honors her legacy without creating new laws, policies, or affecting any individuals or groups. The resolution passed the House on February 12, 2026, as a non-binding tribute to her role in advancing civil rights. It serves solely as a formal recognition of her historical impact.