Arizona Congressional Bills

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 305: Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act

Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman for his actions to protect the Senate chamber during the security breach at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Charlie Crist (D) · 176 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 287: FORCE Act

Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act or the FORCE Act This bill prohibits removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until the President makes the determination that a transition government in Cuba is in power.

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 12, 2021

HRES 42: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to fine Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner who do not wear masks in the Capitol complex.

This resolution requires a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the House of Representatives to wear a mask in the Capitol complex until it is no longer recommended to do so by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also establishes a $1,000 fine for each violation of this requirement.

Debbie Dingell (D) · 48 co-sponsors

passed · Arizona · House Jan 12, 2021

HRES 21: Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.

This resolution calls upon Vice President Michael R. Pence (1) to immediately use his powers under section 4 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments to declare that the President is unable to successfully discharge the duties and powers of his office, and (2) to transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House notice that he will be immediately assuming the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Jamie Raskin (D) · 147 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 12, 2021

HR 284: Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act

Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act This bill requires each uniformed officer of the U.S. Capitol Police whose job duties include interacting with the general public to use a body-worn camera and ensure it is activated while on duty. This requirement does not apply to an officer serving on a personal protection detail.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 29: Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools.

This resolution supports teaching climate change in schools and programs to increase public knowledge on the impacts that humans have on the climate.

Barbara Lee (D) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 33: Recognizing January 2021 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

This resolution recognizes National Mentoring Month.

Mary Gay Scanlon (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 11, 2021

HR 255: Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force

Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001.

Barbara Lee (D) · 96 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 6, 2021

HR 222: Election Day Holiday Act of 2021

Election Day Holiday Act of 2021 This bill requires a federal election day to be treated as a holiday for federal employees.

Anna G. Eshoo (D) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 4, 2021

HR 52: Space Research Innovation Act

Space Research Innovation Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to (1) establish a university-affiliated research center to facilitate NASA capabilities, and (2) use the research center to fund analyses and engineering support related to cis-lunar and deep-space missions and interplanetary research. The bill lists the following entities as eligible to participate in the research center: (1) an institution of higher education, (2) an operator of a federally funded research and development center, and (3) a nonprofit or not-for-profit research institution.

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 4, 2021

HR 36: To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

This bill repeals the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The act established certain voter registration requirements for federal elections, such as the requirement for states to allow individuals to register to vote when they apply for a driver's license.

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 4, 2021

HR 53: Freedom for Families Act

Freedom for Families Act This bill modifies requirements for health savings accounts (HSAs) to (1) exclude from gross income HSA distributions paid or distributed during a period of qualified caregiving, (2) allow participation in an HSA without enrollment in a high deductible health plan, and (3) increase the contribution limit for HSAs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare