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Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1332 (118th)referred

Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 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. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8845 (118th)referred

GPA Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8796 (118th)referred

Stop Comstock Act.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8566 (118th)referred

MEGOBARI Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8368 (118th)referred

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2024

Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of State to appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts to be responsible for (1) relocating and resettling eligible Afghan allies, (2) facilitating the departure from Afghanistan of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who request assistance, and (3) ensuring integrated support for such efforts within the State Department and across the federal government. The bill authorizes the coordinator to hire temporary personnel who are U.S. Citizens, to enter into personal services contracts, and to extend and maintain personal services contracts previously entered into under a separate authority.  The provisions of the bill expire three years after enactment.

Bill· HRH.R. 8046 (118th)reported

Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act This bill requires the President to take actions against Russian nuclear suppliers (e.g., Rosatom). (Rosatom is Russia's state nuclear power conglomerate.) Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on Rosatom and others, including foreign persons involved in Rosatom’s construction of nuclear reactors. Additionally, the President must submit to Congress a strategy to (1) replace Rosatom and other Russian nuclear suppliers with those from the United States and U.S. allies and partners, and (2) effect a permanent decoupling from the Russian nuclear industry. Within 60 days of submitting this strategy, the President must issue a directive prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in any significant transaction with Rosatom and others involved with Rosatom. The bill also requires the President to prescribe regulations to prohibit or impose strict conditions with respect to certain financial accounts held by foreign financial institutions. The bill allows the President to waive the aforementioned sanctions under specified circumstances. The President must, within 60 days of receiving a request from Congress, determine whether a person or foreign financial institution described in the request meets the criteria to be subject to sanctions imposed in two specified regulations relating to Russia. The President must submit a report to Congress stating whether the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions on persons or institutions described in the request from Congress. The President must also pause the issuance of export licenses granted under a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia until certain conditions are met.

Bill· HRH.R. 7958 (118th)referred

PAAW Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 7905 (118th)referred

STAMP Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2024

Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act of 2024 or the STAMP Act of 2024 This bill makes it unlawful for a state or local government to impose a tax on the retail sale of a menstrual product.     

Bill· HRH.R. 7828 (118th)referred

Pink Tax Repeal Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2024

Pink Tax Repeal Act This bill prohibits any person from selling (or offering to sell) substantially similar consumer products or services at different prices based on the gender of the intended purchaser. If, for example, the only difference between two products is the color, they are substantially similar. The bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce these requirements. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7770 (118th)referred

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024

Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of the women who contributed to the U.S. home front during World War II. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.

Bill· HRH.R. 7701 (118th)referred

No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2024

No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act   This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons who knowingly participate in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a tunnel or bridge that connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean Peninsula.     The bill provides exceptions to these sanctions in certain circumstances (such as providing humanitarian assistance or to comply with international obligations). The President may also waive such sanctions on the basis of U.S. national security interests.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1084 (118th)reported

Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2024

This resolution condemns the killing of Alexei Navalny by the Russian government and expresses solidarity with Mr. Navalny's widow, family, attorneys, and colleagues, as well as all prisoners of conscience in Russia.   The resolution also (1) urges the U.S. government and allied governments to work to secure the release of all political prisoners in Russia, and (2) calls on the Departments of State and the Treasury to impose additional sanctions on Russian authorities who played a role in the killing of Mr. Navalny.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1079 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024

This resolution condemns Russia's nuclear escalatory rhetoric and implied threats on the potential use of nuclear weapons to further its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) condemns Russia's purported suspension of participation in the New START Treaty, (2) emphasizes the value of arms control agreements between the United States and Russia, and (3) calls on the Biden administration to continue pursuing nuclear arms control and risk reduction with Russia and China. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7634 (118th)referred

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1063 (118th)reported

Reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2024

This resolution reaffirms a full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The resolution also reaffirms NATO's open door policy, welcomes Finland and Sweden as full NATO members, and reaffirms the necessity for NATO allies to dedicate at least 2% of their gross domestic product to national defense.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1056 (118th)passed

Recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024

This resolution commends the leadership of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in repairing relations between their countries. The resolution also (1) welcomes greater strategic coordination among the United States, Japan, and South Korea as a stabilizing influence in the Western Pacific region and the global order; and (2) recognizes the critical importance of the U.S. treaty alliances with South Korea and Japan to U.S. interests and the peace and security of the Western Pacific.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1053 (118th)referred

Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2024

This resolution recognizes that the relationship between the United States and Canada is an essential strategic asset to the United States, reaffirms a full commitment to maintain and grow the U.S.-Canada relationship, and reaffirms a commitment to the bilateral and international alliance between the two countries.

Law· HRH.R. 7438 (118th)enacted

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 February 2024

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to FWC2026 US, Inc. (the U.S.-incorporated FIFA subsidiary operating the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026) for the purpose of aiding soccer programs and activities in the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 7384 (118th)referred

Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2024

Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill extends until FY2029 a Food and Drug Administration program that awards priority review vouchers to manufacturers of drugs that treat rare pediatric diseases. (A priority review voucher entitles the voucher holder to priority review of a single human drug application.)

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1012 (118th)referred

Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2024

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan for its detention of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and for the suppression of academic freedom. It also calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu's immediate and unconditional release and for the Department of State to prioritize his well-being and release in all engagements with Azerbaijan.

Law· HRH.R. 7218 (118th)enacted

BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2024

BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 several programs that are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services to support research and resources related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes (1) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through education, early detection, caregiver support, and other avenues; (2) regional centers that raise awareness and support research regarding these conditions; and (3) data collection on the incidence and prevalence of these conditions.

Bill· HRH.R. 7167 (118th)referred

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024

End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024 This bill establishes requirements for finance and banking entities to detect and prevent human trafficking.  The Financial Institutions Examination Council must review procedures to improve the capability of specified programs to target financial transactions relating to severe forms of human trafficking. The Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking must submit to Congress recommendations for the revision of anti-money laundering programs specifically targeting severe forms of human trafficking. The bill provides additional criteria to be considered by the Department of State to indicate a foreign country's serious and sustained efforts to eliminate human trafficking for purposes of certain foreign assistance. Specifically, the bill adds criteria regarding whether a foreign country has taken or is taking steps to implement a framework for preventing financial transactions involving severe forms of human trafficking.

Bill· HRH.R. 7165 (118th)referred

Credit for Caring Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 2024

Credit for Caring Act of 2024 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines eligible caregiver as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.

Bill· HRH.R. 7132 (118th)referred

Housing Supply and Affordability Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 2024

Housing Supply and Affordability Act This bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations for the development and implementation of housing policy plans. These plans must increase the housing supply while avoiding resident displacement, increase housing affordability, and reduce barriers to housing development. The bill also provides funding for the grants. The amounts provided by the bill are designated as an emergency requirement for the purposes of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010, the Senate PAYGO rule, and other budget enforcement procedures. (This excludes the budget effects from being counted for the purposes of the PAYGO rules and other budget enforcement procedures.)

Bill· HRH.R. 7127 (118th)referred

FAIR Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 January 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 7056 (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.