This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce two types of commemorative $2.50 coins for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence: a circulating coin for everyday use and a numismatic (collector) coin. Both would feature designs based on the 1926 Sesquicentennial coin - showing allegorical liberty holding the Declaration on one side and Independence Hall on the other - with "1776-2026" inscriptions. The bill requires the Mint to issue these coins by July 4, 2026, if technically and economically feasible, but does not mandate their production or affect any specific groups beyond the public who may purchase them.
Maddy summaryHRES 1058 is a non-binding House resolution recognizing the federal government’s duty to develop a Transgender Bill of Rights. It calls for specific policy changes, including amending civil rights laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations; protecting access to gender-affirming medical care; and streamlining legal recognition of gender identity on federal documents like passports and voter registration. The resolution also proposes expanding protections for transgender and nonbinary individuals in healthcare, education, immigration, and correctional facilities, while emphasizing community-led policy development. As a resolution, it does not create new law but sets a framework for future legislative action.
Maddy summaryHRES 1059 is a resolution requesting the President to provide the House of Representatives with documents about the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) access to Social Security Administration data. It specifically asks for information on DOGE's efforts to share Social Security data with organizations related to voter rolls or election results, sharing data with the Department of Homeland Security, using third-party servers like Cloudflare, and any actions potentially violating court orders. The President must submit these documents within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. This resolution is a congressional oversight measure to examine compliance with data privacy laws and court orders, not a policy change.
Maddy summaryHR 7480, the FAIR Act, sets pay adjustments for federal employees in 2027. It increases base pay by 3.1% for most federal workers under standard pay systems and for employees paid according to local civilian wages in high-cost areas. Additionally, it raises locality pay adjustments by 1% for 2027. The bill directly affects all federal employees covered by these pay systems through concrete, formula-based adjustments.
Maddy summaryHRES 1047 designates January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month" to highlight the importance of mentoring relationships for youth development. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but encourages public awareness and support for existing mentoring programs that help young people build skills, confidence, and educational opportunities. It emphasizes mentoring's role in improving academic performance, career readiness, and mental health outcomes without imposing any new obligations on individuals or organizations.
Maddy summaryHRES 1044 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating 2026 as the "National Year of the Volunteer." It aims to honor volunteers who contribute to community safety, health, education, and civic life, while encouraging nationwide efforts to boost volunteerism ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the value of volunteer service and inspire greater community engagement.
Maddy summaryHRES 1040 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month. It commemorates the 66th anniversary of the February 1, 1960, sit-in at a Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter, where four Black students challenged racial segregation. The resolution encourages states to include the Greensboro Four's history and contributions in school curricula. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but formally honors this pivotal civil rights moment.
Maddy summaryHRES 1038 is a non-binding House resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the U.S. must reaffirm its commitment to the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantees of birthright citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law. It calls on all federal branches to defend these rights against actions that threaten them, such as policies undermining birthright citizenship or restricting voting access. The resolution specifically urges Congress to oppose legislation or executive actions that weaken these constitutional protections and to work toward full equal protection for all people. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new law or impose legal requirements but emphasizes the importance of upholding these constitutional principles for democratic fairness.
Maddy summaryThis bill would impose a 100% tax on civil damages received by a former President or their family members (spouse or relatives covered under tax code rules) from lawsuits filed against the U.S. government during their presidency. It applies to all settlement, verdict, or judgment amounts received while the individual served as President, covering damages from cases filed by them against the government. The tax treats these damages as taxable income, with no exclusion from gross income calculations. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to add this specific tax provision for such civil action awards.
