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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 656 (118th)referred

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month .  The resolution encourages all homeowners and excavators throughout the United States to contact 811 by phone or online before digging to help prevent unintentional damage to underground utilities. 

Bill· SS. 4127 (118th)referred

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024

Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024 This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA's) working definition of antisemitism when reviewing or investigating complaints of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. According to the IHRA's working definition, antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. 

Bill· SS. 4004 (118th)referred

PAST Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024

Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2024 or the PAST Act of 2024 This bill addresses the practice of soring horses. The soring of horses includes various actions taken on horses' limbs to produce higher gaits that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. Specifically, the bill expands soring regulation and enforcement at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, including by establishing a new system for inspecting horses for soring. In addition, the bill increases penalties for violations.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 597 (118th)passed

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2024

This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of providing for the safety and upholding the interests of these women.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 589 (118th)referred

A resolution 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 · 14 March 2024

This 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· SRESS.Res. 573 (118th)referred

A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1974 ruling in United States v. State of Washington  (commonly known as the Boldt Decision) , which affirmed tribal fishing rights. The resolution also (1) recognizes the importance of tribal treaty rights, (2) acknowledges the invaluable role that the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission play in fisheries management, and (3) reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support salmon recovery.

Bill· SS. 3805 (118th)referred

No Fees for EFTs Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2024

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."

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 542 (118th)referred

A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2024

This resolution supports observing National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 7, 2024, to recognize (1) all women athletes who represent schools, universities, and the United States in their athletic pursuits; and (2) the vital role that the people of the United States have in empowering girls and women in sports. The resolution supports (1) marking the observation of such day with legislative efforts to build on the success of the Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022 and ensure equal pay for female athletes and to protect and uphold title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 so that future generations of athletes will not have to experience inequitable and unfair treatment; and (2) efforts to promote gender equity in sports, including equal pay and equal access to athletic opportunities for girls and women, and to support the U.S. commitment to expanding athletic participation for all girls and future generations of women athletes.

Bill· SS. 3683 (118th)referred

MALDEN 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.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 26 (118th)open

A concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2024

This concurrent resolution recognizes and supports the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico. The resolution also encourages the President and federal agencies to support the committee's efforts to meet all requirements for the United States to jointly host that competition.

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.

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.

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. 3300 (118th)referred

Specialty CROP Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2023

Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act of 2023 or the Specialty CROP Act of 2023 This bill expands the annual reporting requirements for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide specific information on the competitiveness of U.S. exports of specialty crops. Specifically, the bill modifies the requirements for a congressionally mandated annual report on U.S. specialty crop trade issues to require USDA to report specific information on acts, policies, and practices of foreign countries that constitute significant barriers to, or distortions of, U.S. exports of specialty crops. Further, USDA must consult with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the report. Before preparing the report, USDA, in coordination with the USTR, must seek comments from the public and the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables. Under the bill, USDA must submit the report to Congress in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The unclassified portion of the report must be publicly available.

Bill· SS. 3270 (118th)referred

REACH Our Tribes Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2023

Rural Economic-development Assistance and Consultation to Help Our Tribes Act or the REACH Our Tribes Act This bill requires certain actions, particularly by the Department of Agriculture (USDA), for tribal consultation, data reporting, and interagency collaboration for economic development. Specifically, the bill requires USDA to establish a formal process for consultation with tribal governments on (1) annual budget requests; and (2) bills proposing the reauthorization of certain USDA programs over a period of multiple years with budgetary impacts, including bills providing for the reauthorization of USDA programs (commonly known as farm bills). USDA must report to Congress on this consultation process. Additionally, the bill requires USDA to establish a plan for analyzing and publicly reporting to tribal entities on funding provided through USDA programs for which tribal entities are eligible to apply. The bill also requires USDA, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, to establish an interagency task force on economic development programs. This task force must (1) review guidance and application requirements for economic development programs administered by USDA, and (2) develop interagency agreements to reduce administrative and planning burdens for applicants to such programs and the federal agencies administering such programs. The Department of Commerce must establish a working group to develop and regularly update a comprehensive and public repository of federal economic development programs that are available to tribal entities.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 452 (118th)passed

A resolution designating October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2023

This resolution designates October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and on-site participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests.

Bill· SS. 3105 (118th)referred

Safe Schools Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

Safe Schools Improvement Act This bill requires states to direct their local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of elementary and secondary school students. In particular, these policies must prohibit bullying and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), disability, or religion. Further, LEAs must provide (1) students, parents, and educational professionals with annual notice of the conduct prohibited in their disciplinary policies; (2) students and parents with grievance procedures that target such conduct; and (3) the public with annual data on the incidence and frequency of that conduct at the school and LEA level. The Department of Education must conduct and report on an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The National Center for Education Statistics must collect state data to determine the incidence and frequency of the conduct prohibited by LEA disciplinary policies.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 417 (118th)passed

A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

This resolution states that the Senate stands with Israel as it defends itself, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Hamas' war on Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and calls on the United States to lead an international effort to deprive Hamas of Iranian and other sources of funding and lethal assistance. Furthermore, the resolution states that it may not be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.