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Bill· HRH.R. 8456 (118th)referred

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2024

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to take any actions that may be necessary to implement the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) priority recommendations within the report titled Disaster Recovery: Actions Needed to Improve the Federal Approach , which was published on November 15, 2022. In the report, the GAO recommends that FEMA and HUD better manage fragmentation between their disaster recovery programs and other federal programs, and that FEMA better manage fragmentation across FEMA’s own disaster recovery programs.  

Bill· HRH.R. 8454 (118th)referred

To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2024

This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include information concerning health care, including mental health care, furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have survived sexual assault, sexual or gender harassment, or intimate partner violence. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8297 (118th)referred

Project Turnkey Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8191 (118th)referred

CROWN Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8070 (118th)open

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 This bill authorizes for FY2025 and sets policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. As examples, the bill includes provisions that authorize the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;  authorize active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; require DOD to establish a quantum computing center at a military research laboratory with requisite expertise; authorize the Marine Corps to carry out a pilot program in a Marine Corps unit to improve military supply chain readiness, budget efficiency, and logistics productivity through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning software; increase basic pay for enlisted personnel in pay grades E-1 through E-4 by an average of 15% with a smaller increase for certain enlisted personnel in pay grade E-5 (these changes are in addition to the 4.5% inflation adjustment for 2025);  require the Missile Defense Agency to establish a fully operational third continental United States interceptor site on the East Coast of the United States no later than December 31, 2030; and authorize specified military construction projects and extend the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years.

Bill· HRH.R. 8054 (118th)referred

SSRA of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8030 (118th)referred

DROUGHT Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1152 (118th)referred

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024

This resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honors the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to advancing policies and initiatives aimed at preventing gun violence, supporting mental health resources, and fostering safer schools and communities.

Bill· HRH.R. 7770 (118th)referred

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of the women who contributed to the U.S. home front during World War II. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

Bill· HRH.R. 7735 (118th)referred

Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024

Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) participating in federal student aid programs to distribute information on how to report alleged violations of civil rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.) Specifically, the bill requires ED's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to conduct a public awareness campaign regarding the rights of individuals under Title VI. This campaign must be updated annually and distributed to IHEs. The bill requires an IHE to post a link on its website on how to file a Title VI complaint with OCR. Additionally, the IHE must annually post the materials from OCR's public awareness campaign. The information must be posted in high-traffic public places on campus (e.g., student centers) and high-traffic websites (e.g., the website for student services).  OCR must give monthly congressional briefings on (1) the number of complaints filed with OCR, (2) how OCR plans to address those complaints and the investigations opened in response to those complaints, and (3) how long those complaints remain open. Additionally, the bill prohibits OCR from closing or dismissing a complaint due to resolution via another agency or avenue.  The bill also requires annual reporting by IHEs on discrimination complaints. Further, the bill directs ED's Office of Inspector General to audit and study discrimination complaints.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 99 (118th)referred

Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.

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.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1079 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons to further its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the Biden administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7629 (118th)referred

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024 This bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The bill requires the Department of Justice to appoint an assistant U.S. attorney in each judicial district to coordinate and supervise the investigation and prosecution of various crimes related to postal services (for example, assault on a postal service employee, breaking into a post office, or obstruction of mails). The bill also requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend sentencing guidelines to provide that the assault or robbery of a postal employee shall be treated the same as the assault of a law enforcement officer. Additionally, the bill authorizes appropriations for the USPS to install high security collection boxes and replace older versions of the universal mailbox key with electronic versions.

Bill· HRH.R. 7634 (118th)referred

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1074 (118th)referred

Reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

This resolution affirms Israel's right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state, recognizes Palestinians' right to sovereignty and self-determination through a Palestinian state, and supports a two-state solution as the best path to achieve lasting peace.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1063 (118th)reported

Reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2024

This resolution reaffirms a full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The resolution also reaffirms NATO's open door policy, welcomes Finland and Sweden as full NATO members, and reaffirms the necessity for NATO allies to dedicate at least 2% of their gross domestic product to national defense.

Bill· HRH.R. 7573 (118th)referred

Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

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.

Law· HRH.R. 7438 (118th)enacted

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to FWC2026 US, Inc. (the U.S.-incorporated FIFA subsidiary operating the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026) for the purpose of aiding soccer programs and activities in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 7419 (118th)referred

FORCE Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 February 2024

Foreign Overseas Residence Conditions Enhancement Act or the FORCE Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the quality of all military unaccompanied housing not located in the United States (i.e., government-owned military housing that is intended to be occupied by members of the Armed Forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents).

Bill· HRH.R. 7346 (118th)referred

Climate and Health Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2024

Climate and Health Protection Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Climate and Health Program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1002 (118th)referred

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 7212 (118th)referred

PEER Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 982 (118th)referred

Condemning the continued violence in Sudan and calling on the international community to unequivocally support diplomatic efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities, ensure the protection of civilians and secure unfettered access for humanitarian aid.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2024

This resolution condemns the hostilities in Sudan since April 15, 2023, and calls on the warring parties to permanently cease hostilities, stop attacks on civilians, and allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The resolution also calls on (1) the President to name a Special Envoy for Sudan to coordinate U.S. policy and diplomatic efforts while working with international partners; and (2) the Department of State to develop a comprehensive sanctions strategy for Sudan, support efforts to end hostilities and protect civilians, and support the establishment of mechanisms of accountability.

Bill· HRH.R. 7098 (118th)referred

Servicemember Apprenticeship Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2024

Servicemember Apprenticeship Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences. DOD must consult with officials and employees of the Department of Labor who have experience with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate DOD entering into agreements with entities that offer apprenticeship programs in areas where DOD determines few positions are available to members of the Armed Forces. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7097 (118th)referred

College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2024

College Opportunities for Servicemembers Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to conduct outreach to institutions of higher education for purposes of entering into more agreements that may provide training or internships to members of the Armed Forces under the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge provides members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships and connects service members who are transitioning to civilian life with job experiences. Additionally, DOD may conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support the creation of centers at the institutions through which members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for Skillbridge and veterans may receive job training.

Bill· HRH.R. 7059 (118th)referred

ACCESS Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 22 January 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 7056 (118th)referred

Access to Family Building Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2024

Access to Family Building Act This bill provides a statutory right to access assisted reproductive technology (e.g., in vitro fertilization). Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access assisted reproductive technology, and to retain all rights with respect to the use or disposition of reproductive genetic materials (e.g., eggs or sperm), without prohibitions or unreasonable restrictions. Health care providers and insurers also have the right to provide and cover these services, respectively. The bill does not affect state or local health and safety regulations that achieve their purpose in the least restrictive manner possible. The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against states, localities, or government officials or entities that enact or enforce limitations or requirements that violate this bill. Individuals and health care providers who are affected by violations may also bring civil actions for relief.

Bill· HRH.R. 7028 (118th)referred

Keeping Our Promise Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 January 2024