To prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2024
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United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2024
This resolution recognizes the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024
Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024 This bill establishes programs, grants, and other activities to address substance use disorders. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program for purchasing and distributing opioid overdose reversal drugs for states and Indian tribes. HHS must also award grants for and otherwise support addressing substance use, particularly in states, tribes, territories, and localities with disproportionately high drug overdose rates; increasing access to preventive, medical, recovery, and related services; developing innovative models of delivering treatment and harm reduction services; and expanding the treatment capacity of Medicaid providers. In addition, HHS must issue model standards of care for treatment services and recovery residences and may award grants for training health care professionals. The bill also supports prevention and treatment services for workers, addiction and pain management research, and data collection on substance use disorders. Further, dispensers, distributors, and manufacturers of schedule II controlled substances (e.g., oxycodone), with the exception of opioid treatment programs, must certify that they maintain effective drug diversion controls. Violators are subject to specified civil and criminal penalties. Collected penalties shall be used for the grant programs and other substance use disorder activities established under the bill.
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 This bill directs states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies and requires public high schools to conduct annual voter registration drives to register eligible students. The Department of Education must reimburse eligible public high schools for carrying out voter registration drives.
United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024
This resolution recognizes Black Maternal Health Week.
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2024
Gig Is Up Act This bill requires businesses that have at least $100 million in gross receipts in a calendar year and with whom at least $10,000 individuals contract to provide services as independent contractors to pay both the employer and employee payroll tax contributions to Social Security and Medicare.
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024
Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act of 2024 or the STAMP Act of 2024 This bill makes it unlawful for a state or local government to impose a tax on the retail sale of a menstrual product.
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2024
Pink Tax Repeal Act This bill prohibits any person from selling (or offering to sell) substantially similar consumer products or services at different prices based on the gender of the intended purchaser. If, for example, the only difference between two products is the color, they are substantially similar. The bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce these requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024
This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024
Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act This bill requires certain actions to increase federal oversight of proprietary (i.e., for-profit) institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill establishes the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Committee and sets forth its duties and membership. The bill also directs the Department of Education (ED) to collect and track student complaints regarding the services or activities of any proprietary IHE that is eligible for federal education assistance. Further, ED must publish a warning list for parents and students that is comprised of proprietary IHEs that have engaged in certain activities, including those that have been sued for financial relief or have pending claims for borrower relief discharge.
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024
This resolution expresses support for initiatives to build the Black workforce and equip the Black community in the United States with the necessary tools to compete for stable jobs in every career and at every career level. It also expresses support for the goal of expanding economic opportunity, equity, and wealth creation for Black people in the United States at every socioeconomic level, in every industry, and in every residential setting.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
This resolution expresses support for initiatives to build the Black workforce and equip the Black community in the United States with the necessary tools to compete for stable jobs in every career and at every career level. It also expresses support for the goal of expanding economic opportunity, equity, and wealth creation for Black people in the United States at every socioeconomic level, in every industry, and in every residential setting.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2024 This bill imposes a tax on the net value of all taxable assets of a taxpayer on the last day of any calendar year (i.e., a wealth tax). The amount of such tax is equal to the sum of 2% of the amount of taxpayer assets exceeding $50 million, but not in excess of $1 billion, plus the applicable percentage (3% or 6% if certain legislation is in effect) of the net value of such taxable assets exceeding $1 billion.
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2024
This concurrent resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected.
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024
This concurrent resolution declares that Congress recognizes the disparity in wages paid to women compared to wages paid to men. The resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting equal pay and to narrowing the gender wage gap.
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024
National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act This bill establishes the National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs. The council must provide recommendations to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) with respect to addressing unpaid school meal fees by ensuring that students are not stigmatized and school food authorities can maintain fiscal solvency in order to ensure the long-term viability of school meal programs. The FNS must use the recommendations to issue guidance with respect to addressing unpaid school meal fees.
United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2024
Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from using estate recovery to recoup the costs of benefits. States must withdraw property liens within 90 days of the bill's enactment and notify affected individuals of the withdrawals.
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 2024
This resolution recognizes the ongoing humanitarian crisis for Cameroonian migrants who are fleeing violence and human rights violations in their home nation. It calls for the establishment of a special humanitarian parole program for Cameroonian nationals seeking refuge in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
This resolution commends and recognizes the invaluable work and enduring legacy of the Freedom House Ambulance Service. The Freedom House Ambulance Service was (1) the first emergency medical service in the United States to be staffed by paramedics with medical training beyond basic first aid, (2) staffed entirely by Black men and women, and (3) founded to primarily serve the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
This resolution recognizes the importance of commemorating Black History Month as it acknowledges the achievements of Black Americans throughout the nation's history.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2024
This resolution supports the designation of Public Schools Week.
United States · United States Congress · 20 February 2024
This concurrent resolution honors the lives and work of Mary and John Meachum and recognizes the importance of the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, which is part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year. The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2024
This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. The resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024
This resolution supports the designation of Muslim-American Heritage Month and honors the contributions and integral role of Muslim Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024
This resolution expresses support for the values of the Equity or Else quality-of-life platform to advance racial and economic equity across various social issues.