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Karen Bass

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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 120 (117th)referred

Recognizing international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2022

This resolution recognizes the anniversaries of the International Day of Peace, Human Solidarity Day, the International Day of Living Together in Peace, and other specified international days. The resolution also expresses that Congress commits to (1) encouraging the people of the United States to continue commemorating international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation; and (2) supporting activities on such days that promote thoughtful, deliberative, and cooperative actions to achieve peace.

Bill· HRH.R. 9431 (117th)referred

Second Look Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2022

Second Look Act of 2022 This bill allows a defendant who has served at least 10 years in prison to petition a federal court for a sentence reduction. Specifically, a court may reduce the prison term for a defendant if (1) the imposed prison term was more than 10 years; (2) the defendant has served at least 10 years in custody; and (3) the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to public safety, is ready for reentry, and the interests of justice warrant a sentence modification. The bill outlines the factors a court may consider in reducing a prison term. Further, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption of release for a defendant who is 50 years of age or older on the date of the petition.

Bill· HRH.R. 9374 (117th)reported

Countering Malign Russian Activities Globally Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 2022

Countering Malign Russian Activities Globally Act This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a regional strategy and implementation plan outlining U.S. efforts to counter Russia's malign influence and activities in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and other regions as appropriate. The State Department must also report to Congress annual updates on the strategy and implementation plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 9364 (117th)referred

Strengthening the AfCFTA Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2022

Strengthening the African Continental Free Trade Area Act of 2022 or the Strengthening the AfCFTA Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to direct the U.S. Trade Representative to develop a 10-year federal strategy to promote the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Additionally, the U.S. Agency for International Development must establish an AfCFTA Trade Capacity Building Program to support the implementation of the strategy.

Bill· HRH.R. 9296 (117th)referred

Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2022

Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2022 This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to (1) complete (through an external entity) a comprehensive review of staffing across the BOP, and (2) implement a plan for filling vacancies.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1451 (117th)referred

Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 2022

Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2022 This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of and support programs to end domestic violence.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1423 (117th)referred

Expressing support for October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "National Student Athlete Mental Health Week".

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2022

This resolution supports the goals of Mental Illness Awareness Week and supports the designation of a National Student Athlete Mental Health Week. It also encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Student Athlete Mental Health Week with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Bill· HRH.R. 9070 (117th)referred

National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2022

National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act This bill establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. The museum (1) may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals, and (2) shall establish specified grant and scholarship programs.

Bill· HRH.R. 9071 (117th)referred

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2022

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture Act This bill establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture. The commission shall submit reports that address the feasibility of establishing and maintaining such a museum, the availability and cost of collections to be acquired and housed in the museum, the impact of the museum on existing American LGBTQ+ history-related museums, development of criteria for evaluating possible locations for the museum, and the feasibility of the museum becoming part of the Smithsonian Institution. The commission shall develop a fundraising plan that will address the support of the museum through contributions from the public. No federal funds may be obligated to carry out this bill.

Bill· HRH.R. 8971 (117th)referred

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 2022

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2022 This bill establishes a National Council on African American History and Culture in the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The duties of the council shall include gathering timely and authoritative information concerning historical developments and cultural trends in African-American history and culture; evaluating the various programs and activities of the NEH to determine the extent to which such programs and activities are contributing, or not contributing, to the successful preservation and celebration of African-American history and culture; and developing and recommending to the NEH national policies to foster and promote the understanding of African-American history, the preservation of African-American culture, and the celebration of African Americans as contributors to the country's economic, cultural, and political success.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1382 (117th)passed

Condemning the atrocities that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1906, in which White supremacist mobs brutalized, terrorized, and killed dozens of Black Americans, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2022

This resolution condemns the actions of a White supremacist mob that drove Black residents out of Atlanta, Georgia in 1906 and supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migrations of Black Americans.

Bill· HRH.R. 8876 (117th)referred

Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2022

The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027, increases funding for, and modifies the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. This program supports home visits for expectant and new parents who live in communities that are at-risk for poor maternal and child health outcomes. Changes to the program include setting out requirements for allocating program funds; increasing the percentage of funds reserved for tribal entities; establishing a publicly available dashboard that reports program outcomes; requiring activities to reduce unnecessary data collection, reporting, and other administrative requirements of the program; and allowing for virtual home visits (provided certain conditions are met).

Bill· HRH.R. 8822 (117th)referred

To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2022

This bill establishes a grant program for social work schools, as well as a technical resource center, to incorporate social workers in public libraries to assist patrons with accessing health, nutrition, and other social services.

Bill· HRH.R. 8821 (117th)open

IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2022

IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act This bill directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to produce and make available at no cost to certain individuals in the United States an identification (ID) for the purpose of allowing such individuals to satisfy ID requirements. Such ID must include a photograph and specified information, as well as security features. It shall be valid for a 10-year period. To receive an ID, an individual must be at least 14 years of age. The SSA must develop and implement a campaign to educate the public with respect to the ID, including how an individual can receive and use it. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must develop and implement a process that enables individuals to apply for the ID through the USPS, including a process for a first-time ID and renewal, modeled after the process for passport applications. The bill establishes a Task Force on Federal Identification Cards for the purpose of determining the requirements to produce and make available the ID. The task force shall (1) issue a report on the requirements, including a requirement that the SSA and the USPS establish procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of any information obtained with respect to individuals who seek assistance in obtaining the ID; and (2) develop and publish recommendations for voluntary best practices for nonprofit organizations and entities that provide services to vulnerable populations with respect to how such organizations and entities can assist individuals to obtain the ID.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1351 (117th)referred

Condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attack on Armenia.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2022

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's September 2022 military attack on Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh and calls for an end to all U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1342 (117th)reported

Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2022

This resolution affirms the use of diplomacy with the African Union and its member countries and expresses support for implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Bill· HRH.R. 8770 (117th)open

Expanding the VOTE Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 September 2022

Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act or the Expanding the VOTE Act This bill expands access to voting materials for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language, including by establishing incentive grants for states and political subdivisions to provide translated voting materials. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the impact of (1) reducing the threshold requirement under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and (2) expanding the definition of language minorities to include native speakers of additional languages.

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