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Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

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Bill· SS. 4084 (118th)referred

STAGE Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 628 (118th)referred

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 2024

This resolution expresses support for the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative. 

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 618 (118th)referred

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024

This resolution states that the Senate recognizes and observes Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2024. It also urges the United States to continue to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international parental child abduction.

Bill· SS. 4063 (118th)referred

State Public Option Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024

State Public Option Act This bill allows residents who are not already eligible for Medicaid and not concurrently enrolled in other health insurance coverage to buy into a state Medicaid plan beginning January 1, 2025, at the option of the state. State Medicaid programs may set premiums and cost-sharing requirements for such coverage in accordance with specified limitations. The bill also (1) provides the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place; and (2) requires state Medicaid programs to cover comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion services.

Bill· SS. 4067 (118th)referred

CATCH Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2024

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.

Bill· SS. 3864 (118th)referred

Stop CMV Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024

Bill· SS. 3779 (118th)referred

Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2024

Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish grant programs and set up a website to reduce suicide rates among youth and young adults (those under age 26), including by addressing the use of firearms in suicides and suicide attempts. Specifically, HHS must award grants to states, Indian tribes, health departments, hospitals, or other organizations to train health care providers on lethal means safety (e.g., safe storage of firearms), relevant laws concerning the use and possession of firearms, and other suicide prevention and intervention strategies for youth and young adults. Grantees may use a portion of funds to make secure gun storage or safety devices available to residences with an individual under age 26 who is at risk of suicide. In addition, HHS must award grants to health professional schools to integrate content into their curricula and continuing education programs about suicide prevention strategies and interventions to reduce suicide rates among youth and young adults. The bill also requires HHS to develop and maintain a website that contains information for individuals under age 26, their families, health care providers, and health professional schools concerning suicide prevention and the use of firearms in suicide attempts.

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. 3714 (118th)referred

GRACE Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024

Bill· SS. 3672 (118th)referred

SHIFT Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2024

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.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 26 (118th)open

A concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2024

This concurrent resolution recognizes and supports the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico. The resolution also encourages the President and federal agencies to support the committee's efforts to meet all requirements for the United States to jointly host that competition.

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.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 507 (118th)passed

A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023

This resolution designates National Ataxia Awareness Day to bring attention to this condition. Ataxia is a clinical manifestation that indicates degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements.

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.

Bill· SS. 3437 (118th)referred

Addressing SILO Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2023

Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act of 2023 or the Addressing SILO Act of 2023 This bill provides funding through FY2028 for grants to prevent and address social isolation or loneliness among older adults and individuals with disabilities through education, outreach, and community-based interventions. The Department of Health and Human Services must award these grants to area agencies on aging and community-based organizations.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 492 (118th)passed

A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

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.