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Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

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Bill· HRH.R. 9126 (118th)referred

Digital Social Platform Transparency Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024

Digital Social Platform Transparency Act This bill requires large digital social platforms, or their parent companies, to make certain public disclosures about platforms' terms of service, responses to content flagged as violating those terms, and content moderation policies. The bill directs digital social platforms to post their terms of service publicly, and such terms must include a description of the mechanisms through which users may report content that violates the terms. The bill also requires each platform to submit semiannual reports to the Department of Justice (DOJ) that include, among other disclosures •    the platform’s current terms of service; •    a statement of whether and how certain categories of content are defined in the platform’s terms, including hate speech , racism , disinformation , harassment , and foreign political interference ; •    a description of the platform’s content moderation policies; and •    reports on flagged violations of the platform’s terms of service and the disposition of any flagged content. DOJ must make such reports publicly available online. The bill imposes a per-day fine on platforms that fail to report or misrepresent required information. Under the bill, digital social platforms are defined as internet-based platforms that function primarily to allow users to interact socially by creating and viewing content and which generate more than $100 million in annual gross revenue. Some categories of online platforms are explicitly excluded, including those that primarily facilitate email communications and consumer transactions.  

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1381 (118th)referred

Commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.

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.

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. 8877 (118th)referred

SAFES Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2024

Storing All Firearms Effectively and Safely Act or the SAFES Act This bill allows individual taxpayers a refundable income tax credit for the cost of certain gun safes (devices for denying unauthorized access to a firearm or ammunition). The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report on the types of gun safes that are highly effective in preventing unauthorized access to guns. 

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 8796 (118th)referred

Stop Comstock Act.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2024

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 111 (118th)referred

Majority Rule Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1233 (118th)referred

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.

United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2024

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day to increase awareness of health disparities and other challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) elders.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1229 (118th)referred

Supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2024

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.

Bill· HRH.R. 8368 (118th)referred

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who request assistance, and (3) ensuring integrated support for such efforts within the State Department and across the federal government. The bill authorizes the coordinator to hire temporary personnel who are U.S. Citizens, to enter into personal services contracts, and to extend and maintain personal services contracts previously entered into under a separate authority.  The provisions of the bill expire three years after enactment.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1215 (118th)passed

Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to join in efforts to educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024

This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter antisemitism. The resolution also (1) urges that all possible steps be taken to ensure the safety and security of Jewish American communities, and (2) calls on the Executive Branch and civic leaders to identify and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

Bill· HRH.R. 8323 (118th)referred

Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 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.