United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2024
This resolution supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2024
No Foreign Gifts Act of 2024 This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving federal education funds if the IHE receives gifts from certain countries. Specifically, the bill prohibits an IHE from receiving a gift from (1) China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran; or (2) a country that has provided material support to a foreign terrorist organization, as determined by the Department of State. The bill also requires an IHE, as a condition of eligibility for federal education funds, to report any offer of a gift from such a foreign country.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2024
This resolution acknowledges that the federal government has the moral obligation to fully account for U.S. prisoners of war and missing-in-action military personnel (i.e., POW/MIA) and to mitigate the number of POW/MIA in future conflicts. Further, the resolution expresses gratitude to the POW/MIA of every conflict who have fought for American freedoms. Finally, the resolution expresses support for the designation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2024
This resolution supports the designation of National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week. The resolution also encourages federal agencies, local governments, and community organizations to collaborate in supporting initiatives that promote Latino gastronomy.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2024
Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024 This bill allows qualified family caregivers to make catch-up contributions to a retirement account for up to five years. A qualified family caregiver is an unemployed or severely underemployed adult who provides 500 hours or more of in-home care, monitoring, management, supervision, or treatment of an adult with special needs or a child during one tax year and has less than 500 hours of paid employment during the same tax year.
United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2024
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024 This bill allows qualified family caregivers to contribute up to $7,000 (in 2025) to a Roth IRA (or up to $8,000 (in 2025) for individuals who are age 50 or older). A qualified family caregiver is an unemployed or severely underemployed adult who provides 500 hours or more during one tax year of in-home care, monitoring, management, supervision, or treatment of an adult with special needs or a child.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2024
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that every individual has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2024
Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants for local educational agencies to reduce class sizes in the early elementary grades (grades K-3) in targeted public elementary schools by recruiting, hiring, and supporting qualified teachers.
United States · United States Congress · 3 September 2024
This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. The resolution also recognizes and commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in advocating for and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System.
United States · United States Congress · 30 August 2024
Hostage Private Debt Tax Freedom Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, income resulting from the discharge of indebtedness of individuals wrongfully detained abroad.