Rep. Phil Hernandez

Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends the LEADE Foundation, an organization that supports leadership and education initiatives. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote, indicating broad agreement among members. As a commemorative resolution, its primary effect is to place an official record of appreciation for the foundation's work in the legislative history.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes the Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies. The legislation serves as a ceremonial tribute to honor the specific chapter's contributions. As a procedural measure, it has no direct impact on individuals or organizations beyond the act of commendation itself.

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 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 formally recognizes the musical group Clipse by issuing a House resolution of commendation. It does not change any laws or affect public policy but serves as an official acknowledgment of the group's contributions. The measure was approved by the House of Representatives through a voice vote without requiring a formal roll call. No funding, regulations, or legal obligations are created by this resolution.

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 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.