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Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

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3,310 records where Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Bill· SS. 4691 (118th)referred

No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act This bill disallows any tax deduction for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs.

Bill· SS. 4619 (118th)referred

Stop Comstock Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 749 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing June 2024, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

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.

Bill· SS. 4499 (118th)referred

Youth Lead Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

Youth Lead Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants to the Girl Scouts of the USA, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4–H Council, and the National FFA Organization. These grants must be used to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 727 (118th)passed

A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month".

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

This resolution designates June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month. The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 722 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the Allies on June 6, 1944 (i.e., D-Day), at Normandy, France, during World War II.

Bill· SS. 4445 (118th)open

Right to IVF Act

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.    

Bill· SS. 4425 (118th)referred

GPA Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 690 (118th)passed

A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2024, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent scams targeted at seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those scams from happening, and to improve protections from those scams for seniors.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2024

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2024, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 686 (118th)passed

A resolution designating May 18, 2024, as "Kids to Parks Day".

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2024

This resolution designates May 18, 2024, as Kids to Parks Day. The resolution recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces in promoting the health and education of the young people of the United States.

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. 4209 (118th)open

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act This bill permits the Department of the Interior to acquire specified land to expand the boundaries of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine. Interior may not use eminent domain to acquire such land.  Interior must allow hunting, fishing, and any other outdoor recreation activity on the newly acquired land provided the activity was in existence before the acquisition. Interior must also generally allow the gathering of fiddlehead ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) on the land for noncommercial use and consumption, but may impose limits if such gathering could adversely affect the monument’s resources.  Interior must collaborate with local communities and tribal governments to educate the public about the natural environment and history of land management in the monument, including the shaping of the land by Native communities and practices, timber management, and other activities.  The bill permits Interior to conduct noncommercial timber harvests as necessary. Interior must collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe interactions between logging operations and visitors. Separately, the bill permits Interior to acquire up to 10 acres of land outside the boundaries but within the vicinity of the monument for visitor services and administration. Interior may enter into agreements with the State of Maine, tribal or local governments, or private entities to accomplish such an acquisition and to develop a cooperative information center for the monument.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 664 (118th)passed

A resolution recognizing the designation of April as "Community College Month" to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024

This resolution recognizes the designation of April as Community College Month to celebrate over 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that serve local and regional needs and strengthen the economy of the United States.

Bill· SS. 4168 (118th)referred

Specialty Crop Security Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Specialty Crop Security Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes and provides additional funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The bill also modifies the SCBGP outreach and state plan requirements. Under the block grant program, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides grants to the state departments of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops (i.e., fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture). Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the SCBGP through FY2028. The bill also requires that SCBGP grants be made based on priorities established annually by state program administrators, in consultation with specialty crop producers and producer groups. Further, the bill requires that the plan a state must submit to USDA under the program indicate how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop stakeholders will be achieved.