Rep. Irene Shin

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the AAPI Victory Fund, an organization that supports Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change government policies. Instead, it serves as a ceremonial resolution to recognize the fund's efforts. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Brigadier General Terrence A. Adams of the U.S. Air Force for his service. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The legislation was passed by the House of Representatives by voice vote and serves solely to recognize the individual's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of the Honorable Marian Van Landingham by formally recognizing her contributions. It is a commemorative resolution that does not alter existing laws or create new programs. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives to serve as a tribute to her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Franklin High School boys' basketball team for their achievements. It is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The resolution was approved by the House through a voice vote without requiring a formal debate. Such commemorative bills serve to honor specific groups or individuals rather than establish substantive government actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life of Seuk Kim through a commemorative resolution. It does not create new laws or affect government operations but serves to officially recognize and celebrate his contributions. The measure is a symbolic gesture intended to preserve public memory rather than implement policy changes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 195) is a symbolic gesture expressing congressional appreciation for the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg. It does not create any new laws, alter policies, or affect any legal rights or obligations. The bill simply commends the church for its community service, with no concrete policy changes or practical impact. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it serves only to recognize the church's contributions.

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.