United States · United States Congress · 6 August 2024
This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the reproductive justice movement and supports various policies that aim to address inequities in reproductive health care.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act of 2024 This bill establishes a new tax credit for investment in any innovative agricultural technology project. The amount of the credit is 30% of such investment. The bill defines innovative agricultural technology project as an agricultural technology or system placed in service before December 31, 2035, and for which the primary purpose is to produce, store, process, and package specialty crops using precision agriculture or controlled environment agriculture.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024
This resolution supports proceeding with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in a safe and secure environment. It also commends the governments of France and Paris for their efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for the games. The resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them. The resolution commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2024
This resolution expresses the sense that adaptations to and protections from extreme weather conditions must be developed and deployed rapidly and equitably, with consideration for the physical and mental health needs of current and future generations of young people.
United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2024
Protecting America's Children by Strengthening Families Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 certain child and family services and modifies programs related to prevention services, youth in foster care, parental substance use disorder, and kinship caregiving, which are generally administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). First, the bill reauthorizes funding through FY2029 for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services and the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families programs. It also requires 3% of allocated funding to be paid directly to Indian tribes. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2029 the Court Improvement Program and requires the ACF to issue guidance for technological changes necessary to conduct proceedings remotely. The ACF also must review administrative requirements for state child welfare agencies and explore ways to reduce the compliance time. The bill also authorizes grants to states and other specified organizations to evaluate child and family services and kinship navigator programs. Further, state plans for child welfare services must describe how states may offer virtual caseworker visits to youth in care who are over 18 and have consented to such visits. The bill also reauthorizes grants to states for caseworker support and authorizes demonstration grants to support relationships between foster children and their incarcerated parents. Finally, the bill modifies certain requirements regarding data collection and technical assistance for programs relating to behavioral health services, and it requires the ACF to report on post-adoption and guardianship services. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2025.
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024
Baby Changing on Board Act This bill requires Amtrak passenger rail trains to have a baby changing table in each Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990-compliant restroom. The bill applies to passenger rail trains that are (1) owned and operated by Amtrak, and (2) solicited for purchase after the bill's enactment for use by Amtrak.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.)
United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2024
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024
This resolution states that the House of Representatives recognizes that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all U.S. citizens should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation, sex characteristics, or gender identity.
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2024
Right to Vote Act This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections. In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a prevailing plaintiff may receive attorney fees. The bill outlines judicial review standards for challenges to voting practices.
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2024
This resolution supports the designation of Stonewall Day to commemorate the significance of the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. It also supports equal rights and protections for all people, including LGBTQIA+ people.
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024
This resolution supports the designation of National Menstrual Health Awareness Month to educate people about menstrual health and eliminate period stigma.
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