Rep. Rae Cousins

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution honoring King Salim Khalfani, a symbolic gesture with no substantive policy impact. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any individuals or groups. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, following its introduction and passage through procedural steps. As a ceremonial measure, it serves solely to recognize an individual's life and legacy.

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 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 114) is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Frank Spencer Royal, Sr., a physician who passed away. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply expresses the House's recognition of Dr. Royal's life and contributions to medicine. It was formally agreed to by the House on February 16, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 97 is a ceremonial resolution that expresses appreciation for the Virginia Housing Alliance's work in supporting affordable housing initiatives. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any individuals or entities. The bill solely serves to formally commend the organization's contributions, with no substantive policy changes or implementation mechanisms. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical impact beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 123, titled "Commending the Fredericksburg Frogs," is a symbolic resolution passed by the House of Representatives on February 23, 2026, to honor a local group (likely a community or organization in Fredericksburg). The bill does not create legal requirements, alter policies, or impose obligations - it is a non-binding expression of recognition. It follows standard procedural steps for commemorative resolutions, including being presented, engrossed, and agreed to by voice vote. No concrete policy changes or direct impacts on individuals or entities are associated with this resolution.

Maddy summaryHR 130 is a non-binding resolution honoring the late James A. Davis, a former public servant, by commemorating his life and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it is purely ceremonial. The resolution was passed by the House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, and is now approved. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing individuals' service after their passing.

Maddy summaryHR 37 is a ceremonial House resolution commending the "Walk for Peace" event and its organizers. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or affect any individuals or groups through policy changes. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no concrete policy impact. This is a standard procedural measure to honor an event, not a substantive legislative action.