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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 547 (118th)referred

A resolution acknowledging the two-year anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2024

This resolution reaffirms the support of the United States for the full territorial integrity of Ukraine. It also (1) expresses condolences to the people of Ukraine for the loss of life since Russia's further invasion began in February, 2022; (2) acknowledges that a sovereign Ukraine is necessary for peace and stability in Europe and around the world; (3) commends NATO and the international community for efforts to support human rights, democracy, and peace in Ukraine; and (4) encourages the United States and the transatlantic community to continue to stand up to Russia's illegal war.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 551 (118th)passed

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2024

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Bill· SS. 3748 (118th)referred

Accessible Voting Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Accessible Voting Act of 2024 This bill expands voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals. The bill establishes the Office of Accessibility within the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Among other duties, the office must (1) serve as the advocate on behalf of voters with access needs; (2) ensure state and local election officials are obtaining, deploying, and maintaining voting systems that meet Department of Justice accessibility standards; and (3) make payments to states to implement the bill's accessibility requirements. Additionally, the office must establish and operate a National Resource Center on Accessible Voting to provide state and local election officials, poll workers, and volunteers with the information and technical assistance needed to provide accessible voting. The office must also work with state and local election officials to collect data and administer a public national voter accessibility website. The bill requires each state to (1) ensure election websites are accessible and meet specified requirements, (2) designate a single office to provide information on federal elections to individuals with disabilities and older individuals, (3) notify the public of changes to voting practices, (4) expand access to absentee registration procedures and no-excuse mail-in absentee voting in federal elections, and (5) ensure all polling places and voter drop boxes are accessible. The EAC must coordinate with specified agencies to make grants for studying, testing, and developing accessible voting options. The bill also permanently reauthorizes and expands a Department of Health and Human Services grant program for increasing accessibility to polling places.

Bill· SS. 3738 (118th)open

GLRI Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 2024

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024 or the GLRI Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which carries out programs and projects to protect and restore the Great Lakes.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 540 (118th)referred

A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024

This resolution requests the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights in the region, an assessment of whether circumstances exist that necessitate a continuation of security assistance for Azerbaijan, and an assessment of whether ethnic cleansing or genocidal acts have taken or are taking place in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 541 (118th)passed

A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on February 1, 2024, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024

This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2024.

Bill· SS. 3697 (118th)referred

Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024

Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2024 This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.

Bill· SS. 3702 (118th)referred

Credit for Caring Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024

Credit for Caring Act of 2024 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines eligible caregiver as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.

Bill· SS. 3681 (118th)referred

Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 2024

Preparing And Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act This bill directs the Department of Education to make allotments to state educational agencies to assist states, local educational agencies, and educational service agencies in recruiting and retaining paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs.  

Bill· SS. 3688 (118th)referred

FAIR Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 2024

Bill· SS. 3657 (118th)referred

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2024

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2024 This bill modifies the tax credit for employment-related expenses incurred for the care of a taxpayer's dependent to (1) increase to $400,000, the adjusted gross income threshold level above which the credit is incrementally reduced; (2) increase the dollar limits on the allowable amount of the credit; (3) specify rules for married couples filing separate returns; (4) allow an inflation adjustment to the adjusted gross income threshold and the maximum credit amounts, beginning after 2024; and (5) make the credit refundable for taxpayers who have a principal residence for more than half of the taxable year.

Bill· SS. 3612 (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· SS. 3567 (118th)referred

Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 10 January 2024

Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024 This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) History Office. The purpose of the office is to collect, preserve, and provide access to relevant historical records, artifacts, and cultural resources of the VA and to tell a comprehensive story of the VA and its predecessor organizations to veterans, government agencies, and the public. The VA must report on proposed activities of the office leading up to the centennial of the establishment of the VA.

Bill· SS. 3565 (118th)referred

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 10 January 2024

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 This bill extends and provides FY2024 funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a monthly benefit that allows eligible low-income households to receive discounted internet service. The program also provides a one-time discount that may be used to purchase a connected device, such as a computer.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 510 (118th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the scientific judgement of the Food and Drug Administration that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) policies governing access to medication abortion care should be based on scientific review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and (2) the FDA has found mifepristone to be safe and effective for women seeking abortions.

Bill· SS. 3553 (118th)open

Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide certain relief to individuals whose promotions to a grade or rank in the Armed Forces of O-7 or higher were delayed by the Senate. Specifically, the bill applies to those individuals who were confirmed between December 5, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The bill requires DOD to provide pay and benefits associated with the appointment retroactive to the later of (1) the date that is 30 days after the date on which the nomination was placed on the Executive Calendar of the Senate, or (2) the date on which the individual would have been appointed but for the suspension of Senate confirmation of appointments. 

Bill· SS. 3537 (118th)referred

CTE Awareness Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

CTE Awareness Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to disclose certain information related to career and technical education. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Federal Student Aid within ED to publish on its public website information on (1) career and technical education programs, including average completion time, program cost, and postgraduation employment rate; and (2) opportunities in each state to pursue these programs and obtain Perkins funding. In addition, ED must include this information and a related acknowledgment signature box on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Bill· SS. 3538 (118th)referred

Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act This bill provides for the federal regulation and supervision of industrial banks, also known as industrial loan companies (ILCs), and their parent companies. ILCs are state-chartered institutions owned by nonfinancial businesses (parent companies) that provide several services similar to banks, such as originating loans and processing payments. Under current law, the parent companies are not subject to federal banking supervision, however, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) may grant deposit insurance to these institutions. Under the bill, certain pending ILC deposit insurance applications must receive votes from two-thirds of the FDIC board to be approved. The bill also sets a deadline for FDIC to consider pending applications. If FDIC does not approve an application before this deadline, the application is deemed to have been denied.

Bill· SS. 3549 (118th)referred

Predatory Lending Elimination Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

Predatory Lending Elimination Act This bill applies certain military consumer credit protections to all consumers. Specifically, the bill caps the interest rate on extensions of consumer credit at 36%.

Bill· SS. 3501 (118th)open

Grandfamilies Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023

Grandfamilies Act of 2023 This bill expands access to specified programs for children living with grandparents or other family members who are not their legal guardian. Specifically, the bill provides that a child of a relative eligible for Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefits is eligible for such benefit payments if that child (1) began living with such relative before age 18, (2) receives at least 50% of their support from such relative, and (3) has lived with such relative pursuant to a court order for at least 12 months. Additionally, the bill revises the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility requirements for children living with specified caregiver relatives. First, the bill lessens the requirement for TANF applicants to assign their rights to child support when such assignment may impact the likelihood of reunifying the child with their noncustodial parent, such as where the noncustodial parent is working to gain financial stability so they may reunify with their child. Further, when a child, but not the caregiver relative, receives TANF benefits (i.e., child-only cases), or if the caregiver relative is 55 or older, the bill (1) excludes such caregiver’s income from that child’s eligibility determination, (2) removes the 5-year cap on assistance, and (3) exempts such caregiver relatives from TANF work requirements. The bill also (1) encourages states to enact temporary guardianship laws, (2) provides grants for state plans to support caregiver relatives, and (3) requires the Administration for Community Living to provide grants for establishing cross-sector partnerships that support families with caregiver relatives.

Bill· SS. 3509 (118th)referred

Healthy MOM Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023

Bill· SS. 3469 (118th)referred

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program.

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023

This bill directs the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to establish a grant program to provide farmworkers, meat processing workers, and grocery workers stabilization payments in the case of a natural disaster or other disaster. Specifically, AMS must provide funding to membership organizations or labor unions representing farmworkers, meat processing workers, and grocery workers for the payments. 

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 492 (118th)passed

A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2023

This resolution mourns the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter, extends sympathies to her husband and family, and honors her contributions to the United States.

Bill· SS. 3360 (118th)referred

Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2023

Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and expands the Full-Service Community Schools program. The program provides support for full-service community schools that serve children and their families, particularly for children who attend high-poverty elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to eligible entities to plan, implement, expand, and support full-service community schools. An eligible entity is a consortium of (1) one or more local educational agencies; and (2) one or more community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, or other entities. A full-service community school is a public elementary or secondary school that incorporates the pillars of community schools. Among other practices, these pillars are defined by the bill as (1) integrated student supports that address out-of-school barriers to learning (e.g., medical care and assistance with housing, transportation, or nutrition); (2) expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities (e.g., before- and after-school programs); (3) student, family, and community engagement (e.g., adult education); and (4) collaborative leadership and practices, which must include a school-based leadership team, a community school coordinator, and a community-wide leadership team. The bill directs ED to award grants to states to plan, implement, and expand full-service community schools. A state educational agency that receives a grant must meet certain requirements, such as providing subgrants to local educational agencies, establishing a state-level steering committee, and establishing goals for the implementation and expansion of full-service community schools throughout the state.