National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2024
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United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2024
United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2024
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Voting Rights Month, encourages people to uphold the right to vote, encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2024
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that every individual has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2024
Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants for local educational agencies to reduce class sizes in the early elementary grades (grades K-3) in targeted public elementary schools by recruiting, hiring, and supporting qualified teachers.
United States · United States Congress · 27 August 2024
United States · United States Congress · 6 August 2024
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the "Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building".
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2024
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the life and legacy of Charity Adams Earley.
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2024
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2024
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024
This resolution supports proceeding with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in a safe and secure environment. It also commends the governments of France and Paris for their efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for the games. The resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them. 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.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024
This resolution supports the designation of National Farmers Market Week. The resolution also recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024
Baby Changing on Board Act This bill requires Amtrak passenger rail trains to have a baby changing table in each Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990-compliant restroom. The bill applies to passenger rail trains that are (1) owned and operated by Amtrak, and (2) solicited for purchase after the bill's enactment for use by Amtrak.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 2024
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2024
This resolution states that the House of Representatives recognizes that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all U.S. citizens should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation, sex characteristics, or gender identity.
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 2024
Right to Vote Act This bill addresses the right to vote in federal elections. Specifically, the bill declares that every citizen of legal voting age shall have the fundamental right to vote in federal elections. In addition, the bill prohibits federal, state, and local governments from substantially impairing the ability to vote in federal elections unless the government action furthers an important and particularized governmental interest. Further, the bill specifies that a government may not diminish the ability to vote in federal elections unless the action uses the least restrictive means to achieve such an interest. A violation of rights created by the bill may be challenged in district court, and a prevailing plaintiff may receive attorney fees. The bill outlines judicial review standards for challenges to voting practices.
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Black Music Month.
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2024
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 2024
Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency Act of 2024 This bill establishes programs, grants, and other activities to address substance use disorders. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish a program for purchasing and distributing opioid overdose reversal drugs for states and Indian tribes. HHS must also award grants for and otherwise support addressing substance use, particularly in states, tribes, territories, and localities with disproportionately high drug overdose rates; increasing access to preventive, medical, recovery, and related services; developing innovative models of delivering treatment and harm reduction services; and expanding the treatment capacity of Medicaid providers. In addition, HHS must issue model standards of care for treatment services and recovery residences and may award grants for training health care professionals. The bill also supports prevention and treatment services for workers, addiction and pain management research, and data collection on substance use disorders. Further, dispensers, distributors, and manufacturers of schedule II controlled substances (e.g., oxycodone), with the exception of opioid treatment programs, must certify that they maintain effective drug diversion controls. Violators are subject to specified civil and criminal penalties. Collected penalties shall be used for the grant programs and other substance use disorder activities established under the bill.
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2024
Showing Up for Students Act This bill provides additional appropriations for the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024
This resolution supports the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
This resolution expresses support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at medical education institutions.
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women.
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024
High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2024 This bill directs states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies and requires public high schools to conduct annual voter registration drives to register eligible students. The Department of Education must reimburse eligible public high schools for carrying out voter registration drives.
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024
This resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honors the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to advancing policies and initiatives aimed at preventing gun violence, supporting mental health resources, and fostering safer schools and communities.
United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2024
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2024
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2024
This resolution commemorates the Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and honors the suffragists who fought for women's right to vote.