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United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024
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United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2024
This resolution designates March 21, 2024, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It also recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more.
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.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024
Laken Riley Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U. S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted for, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes state governments to sue for injunctive relief over certain immigration-related decisions or alleged failures by the federal government if the decision or failure caused the state or its residents harm, including financial harm of more than $100. Specifically, the state government may sue the federal government over a decision to release a non-U. S. national from custody; failure to fulfill requirements relating to inspecting individuals seeking admission into the United States, including requirements related to asylum interviews; failure to fulfill a requirement to stop issuing visas to nationals of a country that unreasonably denies or delays acceptance of nationals of that country; violation of limitations on immigration parole, such as the requirement that parole be granted only on a case-by-case basis; or failure to detain an individual who has been ordered removed from the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Labor titled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and published on January 10, 2024. The final rule addresses how to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor for purposes of requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that address issues such as minimum wage and overtime compensation. The rights and protections provided by the FLSA apply only to employees.
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2024
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act This bill prohibits a Federal Reserve bank from offering products or services directly to an individual, maintaining an account on behalf of an individual, or issuing a central bank digital currency (i.e., a digital dollar) directly or indirectly to an individual. Further, The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is prohibited from using a central bank digital currency to implement monetary policy or from issuing a central bank digital currency.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2024
This resolution expresses condolences for the death of Jean A. Carnahan, former Senator for Missouri.
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.
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.
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2024
This resolution supports the designation of February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure and published on December 7, 2023. Under current law, each state must set targets for and report on the progress of performance metrics related to the U.S. surface transportation system. The rule establishes a specific measure for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation (GHG measure). The rule also requires state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to establish declining carbon dioxide (CO2) targets for the GHG measure and report to the FHWA on their progress towards achieving these targets.
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 2024
Protecting Innovation in Investment Act This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from finalizing the proposed rule titled Conflicts of Interest Associated With the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers and published on August 9, 2023. The proposed rule requires broker-dealers and investment advisers to eliminate or neutralize conflicts of interests stemming from the use of technology (e.g., predictive data analytics or artificial intelligence) in communications with investors.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Energy titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces and published on December 18, 2023. The rule adopted amended energy conservation standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for consumer furnaces, specifically non-weatherized gas furnaces and mobile home gas furnaces.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Treasury's rule titled Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds , which was issued on November 20, 2023. The rule relates to the use of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), which were initially authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help state and local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Current regulations allow for the use of funds for authorized purposes by December 31, 2026, if such funds are obligated for expenditure by December 31, 2024. The rule modifies the definition of an obligation to include satisfaction of administrative or legal requirements that are associated with the SLFRF program, such as reporting, audit, or environmental compliance requirements. Funds for these purposes are considered to be obligated by the required deadline of December 31, 2024. Estimated amounts of such obligations must be reported to Treasury by April 30, 2024, and the funds must still be used by December 31, 2026.
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022, titled Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 . This bulletin provides accounting and disclosure guidance for entities related to their obligations to safeguard cryptoassets held for users of its platform. A letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated October 31, 2023, titled Securities and Exchange Commission—Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 concluded that this bulletin is a rule for purposes of the Congressional Review Act.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024
Rejecting Extremist Shareholder Proposals that Inhibit and Thwart Enterprise for Businesses Act or the RESPITE for Businesses Act This bill allows an issuer of securities to exclude a shareholder proposal from proxy statements despite whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. Currently, an issuer may exclude a proposal if it deals with a matter relating to its ordinary business operations unless the proposal raises a significant social policy issue.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024
Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2024 This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2024
Protecting Private Job Creators Act This bill provides statutory authority for an exemption from specified disclosure requirements applicable to fixed-income securities (e.g., corporate bonds or a certificate of deposit). Under current securities regulations, brokers and dealers are generally prohibited from publishing securities quotations (i.e., the sale price) in over-the-counter (i.e., not on a national exchange) markets unless they have certain information about the securities issuer in their records. In October 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order granting an exemption to this rule to fixed-income securities that comply with specified safe-harbor rules. The bill provides statutory authority for this exemption.
United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2024
This resolution designates January 21-January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2024
Woman's Right To Know Act This bill specifies requirements for informed consent that health care providers must obtain before performing an abortion procedure. Providers must present a woman seeking an abortion with an authorization form at least 24 hours before performing the procedure. The form must (1) include specified information concerning gestational age, associated developmental characteristics, and medical risks; (2) disclose penalties that providers may face for failing to obtain the requisite informed consent; and (3) include an affirmation that the individual signing the form understands the information. The form must be signed and witnessed in person and retained in the medical file. Providers do not have to obtain such consent if, in reasonable medical judgment, obtaining it would pose a greater risk of death or substantial physical impairment of a major bodily function, excluding psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman. The bill also establishes civil penalties for providers who do not comply with these requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2024
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 2024
Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act This bill prohibits payment of expenses from specified tax-exempt savings accounts, including health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements and reimbursement arrangements, for abortions, except for abortions to end a pregnancy due to rape or incest or to protect the life or health of the mother.
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 2024
Preventing Illicit Finance Through Partnership Act of 2024 This bill establishes a pilot program to facilitate information sharing between federal entities and private sector entities regarding illicit finance (i.e., financial transactions involving the proceeds of unlawful activity as specified by the bill). Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must establish a pilot program for information sharing between the private sector and the DOJ, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about potential violations, threats, and risks regarding illicit finance. The DOJ, in consultation with FinCEN and DHS, must designate private sector entities in the money service business and in the crypto asset industry to participate in the pilot program. Additionally, one or more information sharing and analysis centers may also be selected to participate in the pilot program. Participation in the pilot program is voluntary. The bill limits the liability of designated private sector entities in the context of sharing or disclosing information under this bill.
United States · United States Congress · 17 January 2024
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024 This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses relating to an abortion, with specified exceptions for rape or incest, or to protect the life or health of the mother.
United States · United States Congress · 11 January 2024
This resolution recognizes with sorrow the death of former Senator Herb Kohl.
United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2023
This bill prohibits federal contracting with certain biotechnology providers connected to foreign adversaries, with exceptions. Specifically, the bill prohibits executive agencies from (1) procuring or obtaining any biotechnology equipment or service produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern, or (2) entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract that uses such equipment or service or that will require the direct use of such equipment or services. Those agencies may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds for such purposes. A biotechnology company of concern includes BGI, MGI, Complete Genomics, WuXi AppTec, and any subsidiary, parent affiliate, or successor of such entities, and any entity that is subject to the jurisdiction, direction, control, or operates on behalf of the government of a foreign adversary; is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, provision, or procurement of a biotechnology equipment or service; and poses a risk to U.S. national security based on specified activities. Executive agencies may waive the prohibitions on a case-by-case basis under specified circumstances. The Office of Management and Budget must develop and periodically update a list of the entities that constitute biotechnology companies of concern.
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.
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators’ Exams Act This bill establishes new requirements for entities responsible for the federal examination of financial intuitions. Specifically, the bill sets deadlines for federal financial regulatory agencies to provide final examination reports and to perform exit interviews of a financial institution. In addition, the agency must list all materials relied upon in support of a material supervisory determination upon the request of the financial institution. The bill also establishes the Office of Independent Examination Review to adjudicate appeals and investigate complaints from financial institutions concerning examination reports. Under the bill, financial institutions have the right to obtain an independent review of a material supervisory determination contained in a final report of examination. The bill sets forth provisions regarding hearings and final decisions. The bill also requires the establishment of an independent internal agency appellate process at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for the review of supervisory determinations made at institutions supervised by the CFPB.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
This resolution expresses the sense that the slogan from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free and its derivations are anti-Semitic and a call for genocide and destruction of the Jewish state.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act This bill prohibits a credit reporting agency from providing a consumer's credit report to a third party in connection with a residential mortgage transaction unless (1) the third party provides documentation certifying that it has the consumer's consent; or (2) the third party has originated the mortgage, is the current loan servicer, or has a current specified banking relationship with the consumer.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act This bill prohibits using federal agency funds to make contributions to or for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or the Green Climate Fund.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
Trusted Foreign Auditing Act of 2023 This bill expands a securities trading prohibition currently applicable to companies that use a foreign public accounting firm not subject to inspections by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Under the bill, a company’s securities are prohibited from trade on a national securities exchange or through any other method regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission if a company that is headquartered in a country of concern retains a compromised auditor to prepare an audit report. The bill defines a country of concern as North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, or a country identified as a threat to U.S. security in an annual report by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The bill defines a compromised auditor as an independent branch or office of a registered public accounting firm that is subject to the jurisdiction and laws of a country of concern, is controlled or influenced by a country of concern, or has entered into a particular type of relationship with a country of concern. Further, board hearings to investigate and discipline registered public accounting firms must be public if a compromised auditor is a party to the hearing.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
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.
United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2023
Banking Regulator International Reporting Act This bill requires specified financial regulators to maintain records and annually report on interactions with certain nongovernmental international organizations. In particular, regulators must report any recommendations for international standardization regarding open-market policies and operations, discount lending and operations, or supervisory policies and operations.
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2023
This bill prohibits federal contracting with certain biotechnology providers connected to foreign adversaries, with exceptions. Specifically, the bill prohibits executive agencies from (1) procuring, obtaining, extending, or renewing a contract to procure or obtain any biotechnology equipment or service produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern; or (2) entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract that uses such equipment or service or that will require the direct use of such equipment or services. Those agencies may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds for such purposes. A biotechnology company of concern includes BGI Group, MGI Group, Complete Genomics, any subsidiary, parent affiliate, or successor of such entities, and any entity that is subject to the jurisdiction, direction, or control of a foreign adversary; operates primarily in the biotechnology industry; and the Department of Defense (DOD) deems to pose a risk to national security. DOD must determine, within 90 days after this bill's enactment, whether WuXi AppTec, Axbio, and any subsidiary, affiliate, or successor of such entities, or any other entity headquartered in or organized under the laws of China, is a biotechnology company of concern. Executive agencies may waive the prohibitions on a case-by-case basis under specified circumstances.