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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

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Law· SS. 4243 (118th)enacted

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024

Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, including election as the first African American woman in Congress. The act provides that the gold medal shall be given to and displayed at the Smithsonian Institution.  The act also authorizes duplicate medals to be cast in bronze and made available for sale.

Bill· SS. 4241 (118th)referred

TAIWAN Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4231 (118th)referred

Choose Medicare Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024

Bill· SS. 4217 (118th)referred

Next Step Home Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024

Bill· SS. 4164 (118th)open

Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of an area made up of (1) Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, IL; (2) land surrounding the site that is located in Collinsville and Monroe, Madison, and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, as well as St. Louis County, Missouri; (3) satellite sites thematically connected to the Cahokia Mounds site; and (4) Mitchell Mound, Sugarloaf Mound, Emerald Mound, Pulcher Mounds, East St. Louis Mounds, and the St. Louis Mound Group. (The National Park Service uses special resource studies when determining whether to designate sites as National Historical Sites.) The study must evaluate the national significance of the study area; determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations; and identify cost estimates for any federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with such alternatives. Interior must report on the results of the study and make recommendations to specified congressional committees.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 654 (118th)referred

A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

This resolution recognizes the dangers of lead exposure for children and calls for certain international development agencies to take action to reduce lead exposure on a global scale.

Law· SS. 4107 (118th)enacted

Think Differently Transportation Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024

Think Differently Transportation Act This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress. Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.) Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on a station assessment by Amtrak or the party responsible for ADA compliance).  A station assessment means a review of all components of a station, including the building, platform, path to train, and parking areas, as required by the U.S. Access Board. For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible party.

Bill· SS. 4083 (118th)referred

Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024

Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act This bill revises the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase of contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. Additionally, the bill prohibits any seller of prescription contact lenses from using telephone calls with an artificial or prerecorded voice (i.e., robocalls) to verify a consumer's prescription. 

Bill· SS. 4058 (118th)referred

Codifying SAVE Plan Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024

Codifying SAVE Plan Act This bill provides statutory authority for a Department of Education final rule published on July 10, 2023, that creates a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 31 (118th)referred

A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024

This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.

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. 3983 (118th)referred

ACCESS Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024

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. 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. 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.

Bill· SS. 3852 (118th)referred

LEAD Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024

Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2024 or the LEAD Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to promulgate final regulations prohibiting the discharge of a firearm using ammunition other than nonlead ammunition included on the list established pursuant to this bill on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interior shall establish and annually update a list of nonlead ammunition. The prohibition shall not apply to (1) a government official or agent who is carrying out a statutory duty unrelated to the management of wildlife; (2) a state, local, tribal, or federal law enforcement officer, or the agent of such an officer, who is carrying out a statutory duty; or (3) an active member of the U.S. military who is carrying out official duties. The regulations promulgated pursuant to this bill shall provide that any person that knowingly violates the prohibition may be assessed a civil penalty by Interior of (1) no more than $500 for the first violation, and (2) no less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for each subsequent violation.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 545 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2024

This resolution commends the leadership of South Korean President Yoon and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida in taking initiative to repair relations, acknowledges that such strengthening relations has enabled greater ambition in trilateral cooperation involving the United States, encourages greater cooperation between South Korea and Japan, and welcomes greater levels of trilateral coordination.

Bill· SS. 3781 (118th)referred

ITS Codification Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 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.