Rep. Al Green

Maddy summaryHCONRES 68 would require the President to remove U.S. military forces from Venezuela unless Congress has explicitly authorized their use through a declaration of war or a specific law. This applies to any U.S. Armed Forces currently stationed in Venezuela without such authorization. The resolution is based on the War Powers Resolution, which mandates congressional oversight of military deployments. It directs the immediate withdrawal of unapproved forces without adding new time limits or conditions.

Maddy summaryThe Language Access for All Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to ensure meaningful access to government services for people with limited English proficiency (LEP). Agencies must translate vital documents into languages commonly spoken in the U.S. (based on Census data), provide multilingual digital tools, interpretation services, and use bilingual staff as an alternative to professional interpreters. Each agency must create a language access plan within one year, detailing how it will serve LEP populations - including during emergencies - and annually certify compliance with technical standards. Noncompliance is treated as discrimination under civil rights law, with enforcement by the Department of Justice.

Maddy summaryHR 7137, the Shutdown Fairness Act, requires federal agencies to pay covered employees (including most federal workers and military personnel) and covered contractors their regular pay during government shutdowns. It appropriates funds from the Treasury to cover standard employee compensation and contractor payments for work performed during a lapse in regular appropriations, ensuring pay continues without delay (within 7 days if a shutdown is ongoing at enactment) and aligns with regular pay schedules. The bill applies only to individuals employed or with accepted offers before the shutdown began and mandates that these payments be charged to future appropriations. It does not change agency obligations under existing contracts or authorize new spending beyond the specified shutdown period.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement officers and agents to follow a new department-wide policy on use of force. It mandates that officers use only objectively reasonable force, prioritize de-escalation, ban chokeholds and carotid restraints, and complete regular training. The policy also requires DHS components to establish internal review teams to analyze incidents and report detailed data every six months - including incidents causing injury, death, or involving deadly force - to the public via the DHS website. Additionally, DHS must brief Congress and inform the public within 24 hours of any incident resulting in hospitalization or death.

Maddy summaryHRES 1004 is a symbolic House resolution honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by celebrating diversity and condemning hate. It specifically calls for the House to celebrate his 97th birthday on January 19, 2026, and to condemn harassment, discrimination, or prejudice targeting Black Americans, Indigenous people, Jewish, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Muslim, Hispanic/Latino communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The resolution affirms Dr. King’s teachings on unity and equality but does not create new laws or impose obligations on any entity. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and directly affects no individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires federal agencies that use or fund complex AI systems (called "covered algorithms") to establish civil rights offices staffed by experts. These offices must monitor and report on potential bias in algorithms affecting programs like benefits, housing, or loans, particularly regarding traits like race, gender, or disability. Agencies must submit detailed reports every two years starting one year after the bill passes, outlining risks, mitigation steps, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations. The law also creates an interagency working group to coordinate efforts across agencies. It directly affects any federal agency using or overseeing such AI systems, aiming to prevent unfair outcomes through transparency and accountability.

Maddy summaryHRES 996 is a resolution introduced by multiple House members to impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged violations of law and the Constitution. It outlines three articles of impeachment: obstructing congressional oversight by denying access to detention facilities and withholding funds, violating public trust through warrantless arrests and excessive force (including tear gas on children), and self-dealing by awarding federal contracts to associates without competitive bidding. If approved by the House, this resolution would formally charge Noem, triggering a Senate trial to determine her removal from office. The resolution itself does not enact new policy but initiates the constitutional impeachment process against a sitting Cabinet official.

Maddy summaryHR 7053, the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act, overrides state laws that restrict foreign citizens from purchasing real estate based on their citizenship. It directly affects foreign individuals seeking to buy property in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or territory, and state governments enforcing such restrictions. The bill establishes that federal law preempts these state rules, authorizes the Attorney General to enforce this preemption, and allows individuals harmed by state enforcement to sue the state in federal court for damages and injunctions. This changes policy by removing state-level barriers to foreign real estate ownership, replacing them with a uniform federal standard.

Maddy summaryHR 926, the Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Tennessee. The study will evaluate the site's national significance and determine if designating it as a National Battlefield Park is suitable and feasible. This bill does not change the park's current status as a state park (established 1971) or its existing National Register and National Historic Landmark designations. The study is prompted by the historical importance of the 1864 Fort Pillow Massacre, particularly its impact on U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War, as detailed in congressional findings. The bill itself is procedural, focusing solely on authorizing the study to inform potential future designation.

Maddy summaryHRES 995 is a symbolic resolution supporting Korean American Day, commemorating January 13 as the anniversary of the 1903 arrival of the first large wave of Korean immigrants to the U.S. It urges all Americans to recognize Korean Americans' contributions to U.S. society, economy, and U.S.-South Korea relations, honoring their historical journey and ongoing impact. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of cultural heritage.