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Bill· HRH.R. 8980 (118th)referred

SHIELD Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1329 (118th)referred

Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024

This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination against, wrongful termination of, and exclusion from the federal civil service, the Foreign Service, and the uniformed services of the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who were affected by the anti-LGBT policies of the federal government. The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives, on behalf of the United States, apologizes to the affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and their families. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to treat all military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1332 (118th)referred

Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2024

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. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8859 (118th)referred

Deafblind DATA Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8825 (118th)open

Right to Vote Act

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.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1304 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.

Bill· HRH.R. 8748 (118th)referred

Capitol Dog Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8566 (118th)referred

MEGOBARI Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8536 (118th)referred

PROKID Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8376 (118th)referred

Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024

Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to conduct outreach and studies relating to mental health in the Hispanic and Latino community. SAMHSA must develop and implement an education and outreach campaign to promote mental health and reduce stigma associated with mental health within the Hispanic and Latino youth population. SAMHSA must also conduct studies on mental health among Hispanic and Latino youth and strategies for increasing the mental health professional workforce within the Hispanic and Latino community, and publish reports on the findings of the studies.