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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

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Bill· SS. 5005 (118th)open

A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2024

This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for implementation of the San Joaquin River restoration settlement, which resolved a legal dispute regarding fish populations and water supply in the San Joaquin River in California.  The bill also increases the authorization of appropriations for improvements to the Friant Division of the California-based Central Valley Project, a network of dams, reservoirs, and other facilities that supply domestic and industrial water.

Bill· SS. 5011 (118th)open

Sacramento RIVER Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2024

Sacramento River Improvement and Vitality for Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2024 or the Sacramento RIVER Act of 2024 This bill authorizes a federal leadership committee to support habitat restoration projects. It also allows revenue from the sale of surplus water to be used for drought resilience investments, extraordinary maintenance activities, and dam safety investments. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior, upon the request of an eligible entity, to establish the Integrated Water Management Federal Leadership Committee. Eligible entity means an entity or qualified partner sponsoring a habitat restoration project in a watershed in which a Bureau of Reclamation project is located and that receives a grant, cooperative agreement, or other financial assistance agreement from Interior. Committee members must establish the duties and responsibilities of the committee, which must include facilitating communication and collaboration among federal agencies to support and advance any habitat restoration projects for which an eligible entity requests committee assistance. Additionally, under current law, revenue from the sale of surplus water must be deposited into the Reclamation Fund and credited to the capital repayment of the associated project. This bill allows revenue that would otherwise be deposited into this fund, upon completion of capital repayment, to be used for additional activities. Specifically, this revenue may be used for drought resilience investments, extraordinary maintenance activities, and dam safety investments.

Bill· SS. 5012 (118th)open

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2024

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2024 This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

Bill· SS. 4996 (118th)open

Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2024

Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024 This bill authorizes additional funding for municipal, rural, and industrial water supply projects in North Dakota and on tribal land in North Dakota. Specifically, the bill authorizes additional funding, as indexed, to complete the following projects in North Dakota: the Northwest Area Water Supply Biota Water Treatment Plant and Pump Station Project, the McClusky Canal and Missouri River North Alternative for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project, specified activities (e.g., transmission line upgrades) for the Southwest Pipeline Project, and water treatment and rural distribution expansion for North Dakota rural water districts. Additionally, the bill authorizes additional funding, as indexed, to complete the following projects on tribal land: the Spirit Lake Rural Water System within the Fort Totten Indian Reservation, the Three Affiliated Tribes Rural Water System within the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, the Standing Rock Rural Water System within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, the Turtle Mountain Rural Water System within the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation, and a feasibility study for the construction of a rural water system to meet the drinking water needs of the Lake Traverse Rural Water System within the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation. The bill also authorizes additional funding for the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust.

Bill· SS. 4973 (118th)open

No Kings Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

Bill· SS. 4940 (118th)referred

Bivens Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

Bill· SS. 4961 (118th)referred

NO BAN Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

Bill· SS. 4988 (118th)referred

Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals who fought for or with the United States to defend Bataan, Corregidor, Attu, and other places in the Pacific theater (i.e., Shanghai, the Central Pacific Area, the Southwest Pacific Area, and the Aleutian Islands), and to the impacted Saskinax̂ people in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 792 (118th)passed

A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2024

This resolution designates September 2024 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 781 (118th)passed

A resolution supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 2024

This resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them. It also commends the governments of France and Paris for their efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The resolution commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bill· SS. 4741 (118th)referred

PLASMA Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2024

Bill· SS. 4713 (118th)open

IDEA Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 761 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2024, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024

This resolution designates June 2024 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2024, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DOD), and the medical community to educate people about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress. Additionally, it supports efforts by the VA and DOD to foster cultural change around post-traumatic stress.

Bill· SS. 4613 (118th)referred

Elder Pride Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 744 (118th)referred

A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day".

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.

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.