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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 606 (118th)referred

A resolution to recognize the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024

This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Greece. The resolution also (1) expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed, and (2) commends Greece's support for the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russian aggression.

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.

Bill· SS. 3980 (118th)referred

AFTER SCHOOL Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 596 (118th)passed

A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2024

This resolution (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 112 years of providing girls with a safe and inclusive space where they can hone their skills and develop leadership abilities, and (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2023.

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.

Bill· SS. 3842 (118th)referred

Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024

Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali. There is authorized to be charged against the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck under this bill. Sums received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized by this bill shall be deposited into that fund.

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 62 (118th)open

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) titled Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay and published on November 14, 2023. The final rule allows for the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Paraguay into the United States under certain conditions. The United States prohibits or restricts the importation of certain animals and animal products to prevent the introduction of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In response to a request from Paraguay to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay into the United States, APHIS conducted a risk analysis. APHIS concluded that fresh beef could be safely imported from Paraguay, provided that certain conditions are met. These conditions include that (1) FMD has not been diagnosed in the exporting region within the previous 12 months; (2) the meat originated from premises where FMD has not been present during the lifetime of any bovines slaughtered for U.S. meat export; and (3) APHIS may periodically conduct on-site evaluations and subsequent inspections of the slaughter facilities, records, and operations.

Bill· SS. 3794 (118th)referred

PATH Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 February 2024

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. 549 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2024

This resolution supports the designation of February 17-February 24, 2024, as National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.

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. 3743 (118th)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 2024

This bill extends the capital gains tax on transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt social organizations (e.g., civics leagues, agricultural organizations, or business leagues). Currently, the tax is imposed only on transfers to political organizations.

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.

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. 3715 (118th)referred

Investor Choice Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024

Investor Choice Act of 2024 This bill prohibits broker-dealers and investment advisers from including mandatory arbitration, forum selection restrictions, or bans on class action suits in customer or client agreements. Issuers of securities are also prohibited from mandating arbitration in shareholder agreements.

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. 3616 (118th)referred

Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2024

Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2024 This bill requires the presidential inaugural committee to disclose to the Federal Election Commission, by 90 days after the presidential inaugural ceremony, any disbursement made in an amount equal to or greater than $200 and the purpose of each disbursement. The committee must also disclose the name and address of the person to whom the disbursement was made, the date of the disbursement, and the total amount and purpose of the disbursement. The bill prohibits (1) an inaugural committee from soliciting or receiving a donation from a foreign national, in addition to the current ban on a committee accepting such a donation; (2) a person from making a donation to an inaugural committee in the name of another; (3) a foreign national from making a donation or making a promise to make a donation to such a committee; or (4) converting a donation to an inaugural committee to personal use. The committee must disburse any remaining donated funds not later than 90 days after the inaugural ceremony to tax-exempt charitable organizations, but may request an extension of such 90-day period.

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. 3595 (118th)referred

BEST Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 January 2024

Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act or the BEST Act This bill directs the Department of Education to award renewable two-year grants to states to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs and early language programs to recognize student proficiency in both English and a second language. Student proficiency shall be demonstrated through proficiency in speaking and writing in both languages and may also be demonstrated through reading and listening in both languages.    Further, these programs must allow speakers of any official Native American language to use equivalent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in such language in lieu of proficiency in English.

Bill· SS. 3593 (118th)open

Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 2024

Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act This bill conveys, disposes, transfers, designates, and withdraws certain federal lands in Washoe County, Nevada. Specifically, the bill conveys certain Department of the Interior and Forest Service lands to, for example, Nevada, the city of Reno, the city of Sparks, Washoe County, and other local governmental entities;  requires Interior and the Forest Service to sell certain federal lands and to evaluate such lands for affordable housing suitability; requires such sales for affordable housing to be priced at less than fair market value; requires certain Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to be held in trust for certain Indian tribes;  requires certain tribal fee lands to be held in trust for those tribes;  designates certain public lands as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System;  authorizes Interior to conduct management activities in the wilderness areas to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and habitats;  requires BLM to accept voluntary donations of grazing permits and leases on certain lands, terminate such permits or leases, and permanently end grazing on the land covered by such permits or leases;  establishes certain National Conservation Areas; and  withdraws certain federal lands from (1) entry and appropriation under public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and (3) operation of mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 521 (118th)passed

A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions.

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2024

This resolution commends Taiwan for its example of self-governance and regards Taiwan's democracy as a great strategic strength for the free world. The resolution also expresses concern about Chinese Communist Party interference in Taiwan's 2024 elections and expresses commitment to continuing a strong partnership with Taiwan regardless of the outcome of the elections. The resolution states that nothing in it shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.

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. 515 (118th)referred

A resolution condemning attacks by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2023

This resolution condemns attacks by Iran-backed militia groups on members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and Syria and condemns Iranian support for such attacks. The resolution calls on the Biden Administration to increase pressure on Iran to (1) stop such attacks, and (2) cease support for militia groups that target U.S. military forces in Iraq and Syria.

Bill· SS. 3521 (118th)open

Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Act of 2023 This bill allows a new tax credit for the domestic production of rare earth magnets. The magnets must be manufactured or produced in the ordinary course of the taxpayer's trade or business. The credit is disallowed if any component rare earth material used to produce such magnets is produced in a non-allied foreign nation. The bill defines rare earth magnet as a permanent magnet comprised of an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron, or an alloy of samarium and cobalt, which may also include other material.

Bill· SS. 3526 (118th)referred

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate).

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. 505 (118th)open

A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

This resolution condemns the use of gender-based violence against women and children in Israel during the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution also (1) calls on the international community to prioritize the elimination of gender-based violence in conflict settings, and (2) demands accountability for the perpetrators of rape as a weapon of war.