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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

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Bill· SS. 3163 (118th)referred

CHILD Labor Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2023

Bill· SS. 3152 (118th)referred

All Students Count Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2023

All Students Count Act of 2023 This bill requires the results of student academic assessments to be disaggregated within each state, local educational agency, and school by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander subgroups. In particular, the Asian American category must include Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Pakistani, Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Taiwanese, Burmese, Bangladeshi, and Nepalese subgroups, and, to the greatest extent practicable, additional subgroups such as the lu Mien and Montagnards. The Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander category must include Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Tongan, iTaukei, and Marshallese, and, to the greatest extent practicable, additional subgroups such as the Chuukese and Palauan. The Department of Education must develop guidance related to whether and when these reporting requirements will yield statistically reliable information. Such guidance shall help to inform the minimum number of students that will maximize data reporting for each major racial and ethnic group.

Bill· SS. 3115 (118th)referred

GRID Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

Bill· SS. 3105 (118th)referred

Safe Schools Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2023

Safe Schools Improvement Act This bill requires states to direct their local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of elementary and secondary school students. In particular, these policies must prohibit bullying and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), disability, or religion. Further, LEAs must provide (1) students, parents, and educational professionals with annual notice of the conduct prohibited in their disciplinary policies; (2) students and parents with grievance procedures that target such conduct; and (3) the public with annual data on the incidence and frequency of that conduct at the school and LEA level. The Department of Education must conduct and report on an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The National Center for Education Statistics must collect state data to determine the incidence and frequency of the conduct prohibited by LEA disciplinary policies.

Bill· SS. 3086 (118th)referred

America’s College Promise Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

America's College Promise Act of 2023 This bill provides funding and establishes grant programs to expand access to higher education, including by providing free community college to students. Specifically, the bill establishes a program to waive resident tuition and fees for community college students. The Department of Education (ED) must award grants to states and tribal colleges and universities to pay the federal share of the program. As a condition of receiving such a grant, a state must (1) submit a plan to align the requirements for receiving a regular high school diploma with the requirements for entering credit-bearing coursework at community colleges; and (2) submit a plan to improve transfer pathways between institutions of higher education (IHEs), including by ensuring that associate degrees awarded by community colleges are fully transferable to four-year IHEs. Next, the bill directs ED to award grants to states and tribal colleges and universities for implementing evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve student outcomes. In addition, ED must award grants to participating historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions to waive or significantly reduce the first 60 credits of tuition and fees for low-income students.

Bill· SS. 3099 (118th)referred

SHINE Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Bill· SS. 3093 (118th)referred

Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023 This bill permanently increases the federal reimbursement rates for the school lunch and breakfast programs. Specifically, beginning July 1, 2024, the bill provides an additional 45 cents per lunch served in the National School Lunch Program and an additional 28 cents per breakfast served in the School Breakfast Program. These amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation beginning July 1, 2025.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 417 (118th)passed

A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 2023

This resolution states that the Senate stands with Israel as it defends itself, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Hamas' war on Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and calls on the United States to lead an international effort to deprive Hamas of Iranian and other sources of funding and lethal assistance. Furthermore, the resolution states that it may not be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 412 (118th)referred

A resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

This resolution expresses support for members of the United Auto Workers union in their negotiations with automakers General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford (known as the  Big Three) . The resolution supports workers' rights to organize and to collectively bargain. It also calls on the automakers to negotiate in good faith and offer their workers a fair contract.

Bill· SS. 3029 (118th)open

Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2023

Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act This bill increases benefits to survivors of federal employees who die in the line of duty. Specifically, the bill increases the death benefit for federal employees from $10,000 to $100,000 and increases the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.

Bill· SS. 3024 (118th)referred

Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2023

Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 This bill establishes grant programs to facilitate enrollment in the Lifeline program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. (These programs subsidize telecommunications services for eligible, low-income individuals and households.) Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must award competitive grants to states, territories, or tribes for informing Medicaid enrollees, recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and other low-income individuals about their potential eligibility for the programs. The FCC must also award grants to states, territories, and tribes to facilitate data sharing for verifying eligibility for the programs. Recipients must use the grants to establish or maintain connections between (1) their databases that contain information about residents who receive benefits administered by the recipient, and (2) the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier (a centralized system that verifies and annually recertifies Lifeline applicants' eligibility for the program).

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 382 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

This resolution recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2023 as a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time to renew efforts toward researching and examining the history of Filipino Americans to give all people of the United States an opportunity to learn about their contributions.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 378 (118th)referred

A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 25 through October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

This resolution recognizes the 16th anniversary of the establishment of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program and designates the week of September 25-October 1, 2023, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.

Bill· SS. 2971 (118th)referred

Unhoused VOTE Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act or the Unhoused VOTE Act This bill expands voter registration and voting access for unhoused individuals.  The bill specifies that no state or political subdivision may deny or abridge the right of any U.S. citizen to vote because the citizen resides at or in a nontraditional abode.  Additionally, the bill requires jurisdictions that allow for ballot drop boxes to ensure that these drop boxes are available for in-person use and are accessible and clearly labeled. If a state requires individuals to show proof of residence in order to vote in a federal election, then the state must accept the individual’s written attestation of residence. A state may not prohibit an individual who is residing in a homeless shelter from using the shelter as the individual’s residence for purposes of voting in a federal election. The bill requires chief state election officials to conduct outreach to unhoused individuals. The bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to (1) develop best practices for election officials regarding voter registration and voting access for unhoused individuals, and (2) make grants to eligible states and local governments for programs and activities to support access to voting for unhoused individuals.  The bill also revises the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, including by (1) treating emergency shelters as voter registration agencies, and (2) allowing an unhoused individual to use an unsheltered street location as the individual's place of residence for purposes of a voter registration application.

Bill· SS. 2970 (118th)referred

Indigenous Peoples' Day Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

Indigenous Peoples' Day Act This bill designates Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday in lieu of Columbus Day.

Bill· SS. 2938 (118th)referred

Head Start for Our Future Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2023

Head Start for Our Future Act This bill adds child development and early learning to the list of community services in which undergraduate, graduate, and professional students may participate under a federal work-study program. Students in work-study programs who serve in Early Head Start or Head Start programs must comply with specified requirements.

Bill· SS. 2960 (118th)referred

Expanding the VOTE Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2023

Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act or the Expanding the VOTE Act This bill expands access to voting materials for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language. Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) requires covered states and political subdivisions to provide voting materials and other language assistance to persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives, or of Spanish heritage and whose ability to speak or understand English limits electoral participation. A state or political subdivision that is subject to Section 203 is prohibited from providing English-only voting materials in an election. Among other requirements, this bill (1) requires the Department of Justice to issue a notice of prohibition, including the trigger threshold at which the prohibition applies, to certain states and political subdivisions; and (2) requires covered states and political subdivisions to provide written translations of all voting materials, with the consent of any applicable tribal government, to election workers. Additionally, the bill requires the Election Assistance Commission to make incentive grants for states and political subdivisions to provide translated voting materials. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the impact of (1) reducing the threshold requirement under Section 203 of the VRA, and (2) expanding the definition of  language minorities to include native speakers of additional languages.

Bill· SS. 2936 (118th)referred

A bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program within the Agricultural Marketing Service. The bill also provides specified funds for the program for FY2024 and each fiscal year thereafter.  The OMDG Program supports the development of new and expanded organic markets. Eligible applicants include business entities that produce or handle organic products; nonprofit organizations; trade associations; and tribal, state, territorial, and local government entities. Grant funds may be used to carry out projects that are for (1) market development and promotion of certified organic products; (2) certified organic product storage (including cold storage), aggregation, processing, and distribution capacity expansion; and (3) equipment-only.

Bill· SS. 2932 (118th)referred

Housing ACCESS Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2023

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 369 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2023

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

Bill· SS. 2899 (118th)referred

Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

Health Equity and Middle Eastern and North African Community Inclusion Act of 2023 or the Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2023 This bill includes Middle Easterners and North Africans (MENA) as a distinct population in the statutory definition of racial and ethnic minority group that applies to efforts to reduce health disparities by the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The bill also requires HHS to conduct a study on health and related outcomes of MENA populations.