United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2024
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the announcement of the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator and Representative for the state of South Dakota.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2024
This resolution recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2024 as (1) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward researching and examining the history of Filipino Americans to give all people of the United States an opportunity to learn about their contributions.
United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2024
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the announcement of the death of James Ralph Sasser, former Senator for the state of Tennessee.
United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2024
This resolution recognizes the 17th anniversary of the establishment of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions and expresses support for the designation of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.
United States · United States Congress · 18 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 · 17 September 2024
This resolution designates September 2024 as National Voting Rights Month, encourages people to uphold the right to vote, encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2024
This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2024; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2024
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2024 This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024
This resolution honors the values of hard work and sacrifice that William (Willie) Howard Mays, Jr. embodied. The resolution also celebrates the historic feats that Mays achieved while playing baseball.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024
Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals who fought for or with the United States to defend Bataan, Corregidor, Attu, and other places in the Pacific theater (i.e., Shanghai, the Central Pacific Area, the Southwest Pacific Area, and the Aleutian Islands), and to the impacted Saskinax̂ people in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2024
This resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them. It also commends the governments of France and Paris for their efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 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.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024
This resolution supports the designation of June 28, 2024, as Stonewall Day to commemorate the significance of the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. It also supports equal rights and protections for all people, including LGBTQIA+ people.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024
This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. The resolution r ecognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the laws of the United States and international treaties. Additionally, the resolution encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act or the TAKE IT DOWN Act This bill generally prohibits the online publication of intimate visual depictions of individuals, both authentic and computer-generated, and requires covered online platforms to promptly remove such depictions upon notice of their existence. Specifically, the bill prohibits the online publication of intimate visual depictions of an adult subject where publication is intended to cause or does cause harm to the subject, and where the depiction was created without the subject’s consent or, in the case of an authentic depiction, was created or obtained under circumstances where the adult had a reasonable expectation of privacy; or a minor subject where publication is intended to abuse or harass the minor or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. Violators are subject to criminal penalties including mandatory restitution and prison, a fine, or both. Threats to publish intimate visual depictions of a subject are similarly prohibited under the bill and subject to criminal penalties. Separately, covered online platforms must establish a mechanism through which subjects of intimate visual depictions may notify the platform of the existence of, and request removal of, an intimate visual depiction including the subject that was published without the subject’s consent. Covered online platforms must remove such depictions within 48 hours of notification. Under the bill, covered online platforms are defined as public websites, online services, or applications that primarily provide a forum for user-generated content.