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Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

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957 records where Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Bill· SS. 5284 (118th)open

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2024

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act This bill increases federal criminal penalties for providing or attempting to provide a cell phone to an individual who is incarcerated at a prison.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 868 (118th)referred

A resolution acknowledging and commemorating the women who served the Navy in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service during World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2024

This resolution honors and commends the women who served the Navy in the Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. Additionally, the resolution recognizes that the WAVES opened opportunities for women and contributed vitally to the victory of the United States and Allies in World War II.

Bill· SS. 5120 (118th)referred

Fresh Food Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 2024

Fresh Food Act This bill provides a new business tax credit for 2025-2030 to grocery stores in underserved areas for a percentage of the cost of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy sold. The bill also increases the work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) for 2025-2030 for grocery stores in underserved areas that hire eligible employees.  Under the bill, a grocery store in an underserved area may claim a tax credit of between 26% and 30% of the cost of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy sold, depending on when the grocery store is placed in service and when the grocery store’s location is deemed to be in an underserved area. The percentage is increased by 5% for any fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, or dairy sourced from a location that is within the same state in which the store is located or within 100 miles of the store. Under the bill, the grocery store must be in an underserved or rural area; have no more than 80,000 square feet of retail space; allocate at least 25% of the retail space for the sale of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy; and have at least 25% of sales attributable to fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy. Finally, the bill increases the WOTC for grocery stores in underserved areas by increasing the amount of qualifying wages paid to an eligible employee that may be used in the calculation of the tax credit. Under current law, the WOTC is calculated as a percentage of qualified wages paid to an eligible employee. 

Bill· SS. 5062 (118th)open

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2024

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the Bureau of Prisons.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 823 (118th)passed

A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2024

This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2024; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 811 (118th)passed

A resolution condemning the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, recognizing the victims, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 2024

This resolution condemns the violence that occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024. The resolution also honors the memory of the victims and extends the deepest condolences and support to the local communities and to the friends and families of the victims.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 800 (118th)passed

A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

This resolution condemns the assassination attempt of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.  The resolution also honors (1) Corey D. Comperatore, who died while protecting his family from the gunfire at the rally; and (2) David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were critically injured.

Bill· SS. 4721 (118th)referred

Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024 This bill provides eligibility for enrollment in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to dependents of certain deceased members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill provides eligibility to dependents of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving on active duty or active Guard and Reserve duty. Such dependents are eligible to enroll in DODEA schools regardless of (1) whether the dependent was enrolled on the date of the death of the member, or (2) the proximity of the school to the location where the dependent resided on the date of the death. Enrollment of such dependents must be on a tuition-free and space-available basis.

Bill· SS. 4640 (118th)open

Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2024

Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act The bill revises the percentage of the total allocation made available for trafficking victim services grants that may be set aside for research and for training and technical assistance.  Specifically, the bill increases from 3% to 7% the amount that may be set aside for research, evaluation, and statistics; and increases from 5% to 10% the amount that may set aside for training and technical assistance. Further, the bill allows the amount set aside for training and technical assistance to be used for strengthening program administration and budgeting. The bill also increases from 75% to 95% the federal share of project costs.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 753 (118th)passed

A resolution calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2024

This resolution calls on the Taliban to immediately release George Glezmann (an American citizen wrongfully detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since 2022) and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained in Afghanistan. The resolution also (1) urges the Taliban to respect George Glezmann's fundamental human rights and provide full, unfettered, and consistent health and welfare visits; and (2) condemns the Taliban’s practice of wrongful detention.

Bill· SS. 4601 (118th)referred

MCLB Albany Innovation Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

MCLB Albany Innovation Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a consolidated communication facility at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia.

Bill· SS. 4602 (118th)referred

Fort Eisenhower National Guard Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Fort Eisenhower National Guard Support Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a National Guard and Reserve Center at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.

Bill· SS. 4603 (118th)referred

Savannah CRTC Dining Hall Construction Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Savannah CRTC Dining Hall Construction Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a dining hall and services training facility at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia.

Bill· SS. 4604 (118th)referred

Kings Bay Trident Modernization Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Kings Bay Trident Modernization Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a trident refit facility expansion at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Georgia.

Bill· SS. 4605 (118th)referred

Robins Facilities Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Robins Facilities Enhancement Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a battle management combined operations complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

Bill· SS. 4606 (118th)referred

Dobbins Civil Engineering Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Dobbins Civil Engineering Support Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to plan and design a civil engineering group facility at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.

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. 4539 (118th)referred

ENABLE Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024

Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act or the ENABLE Act This bill makes permanent three tax provisions relating to ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts established to assist disabled individuals, specifically provisions allowing increased contributions to such accounts, the allowance of a retirement savings contribution tax credit up to $1,000, and allowing a tax-free rollover from a qualified tuition (529 plan) to an ABLE account. 

Bill· SS. 4509 (118th)referred

Hunter Army Airfield Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

Hunter Army Airfield Support Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a consolidated rigging facility for the special operations forces at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

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. 4419 (118th)open

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 or the DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to take certain actions to support the detection of drugs such as fentanyl and xylazine. Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the directorate's research and development efforts to improve drug detection equipment and reference libraries for law enforcement agencies, including with respect to portable equipment, equipment that can analyze complex samples, and technology that uses artificial intelligence or other techniques to detect new substances. The bill additionally requires the directorate to follow certain standards and rely on certain information from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Drug Enforcement Administration, respectively, regarding these efforts.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 707 (118th)passed

A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States.

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.