Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024
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United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024
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
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 · 20 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024
This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination against, wrongful termination of, and exclusion from the federal civil service, the Foreign Service, and the uniformed services of the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who were affected by the anti-LGBT policies of the federal government. The resolution expresses that the Senate, on behalf of the United States, apologizes to the affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and their families. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to treat all military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2024
Right to IVF Act This bill provides a statutory right to access fertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization). Specifically, under the bill, individuals have the right to access fertility treatments and to make decisions about the use of their reproductive genetic material (e.g., embryos) without limitation or interference. Health care providers and insurers have the right to provide and cover these services, respectively. Manufacturers of applicable drugs or devices also have the right to provide these drugs or devices. The bill supersedes state laws that limit or otherwise interfere with the provision of fertility treatments as set out under this bill, including laws that require medically unnecessary procedures or services in conjunction with fertility treatments or that restrict the ability of individuals to receive fertility treatments based on marital status or sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity). The bill does not affect state health and safety regulations for medical facilities or health care providers that are in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based medical standards and for which the purpose cannot be achieved in another, nonrestrictive manner. The Department of Justice may bring civil actions against states, individuals, or entities that implement or enforce limitations or requirements that violate this bill. Individuals and health care providers may also bring civil actions. In addition, the bill provides for coverage of fertility treatments under Medicare and Medicaid and for members of the uniformed services and veterans. It also requires private insurers that cover obstetrical services to also cover fertility treatments.
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024
This resolution recognizes the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to American society and culture. The resolution also calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and combat antisemitism.
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2024
This resolution recognizes the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024
This resolution supports the designation of May 10, 2024, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day.
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024
Essential Caregivers Act of 2024 This bill prohibits certain health care facilities from limiting the access of essential caregivers to residents of those facilities, including during designated emergency periods. Essential caregivers are individuals who are designated by facility residents to provide them with daily living assistance or emotional support or companionship. Specifically, the bill generally prohibits Medicare skilled nursing facilities, Medicaid nursing facilities, Medicaid intermediate care facilities, and associated inpatient rehabilitation facilities from restricting the access of essential caregivers to residents of the facilities, including during emergency periods in which visitation rights are otherwise restricted. During emergency periods, facilities may restrict access for an initial period of up to seven days and for one additional maximum seven-day period (if the additional period is approved by the state health department). Facilities may restrict access for a total of 7 days (or 14 days with the approval of the state health department) during an emergency period. Essential caregivers must agree to comply with any safety protocols set by the facility, which may be no more stringent for caregivers compared to those for staff. Caregivers who fail to comply with these requirements may be denied access, subject to an appeals process.
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2024
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.
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the announcement of the death of David Hampton Pryor, who served as a Senator and a Representative for Arkansas.
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the announcement of the death of Daniel Robert (Bob) Graham, former Senator for Florida.
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
This resolution congratulates the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus association on its 20th anniversary.
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the announcement of the death of Joe Lieberman, former Senator for the state of Connecticut.
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 April 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.
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024
This resolution condemns the wrongful detention of Ryan Corbett by the Taliban, calls for his immediate and unconditional release, and expresses support for his family. (Ryan Corbett is an American citizen detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since 2022.) The resolution also condemns the Taliban’s continued use of the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens and calls for the immediate release of other U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained in Afghanistan.