Connecticut Congressional Bills

passed · Connecticut · Senate Mar 7, 2022

SRES 537: A resolution designating March 2022 as "National Women's History Month".

This resolution designates March 2022 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.

Dianne Feinstein (D) · 44 co-sponsors

introduced · Connecticut · Senate Mar 7, 2022

S 3757: Ban Russian Energy Imports Act

Ban Russian Energy Imports Act This bill declares that a national emergency exists with respect to the aggression of Russia against Ukraine. During this emergency, the President must prohibit the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal in which Russia or a Russian national has any interest. The bill exempts products that are already loaded or in transit at the time of this bill's enactment.

Joe Manchin, III (I) · 38 co-sponsors

passed · Connecticut · Senate Mar 3, 2022

SRES 534: A resolution condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities and reaffirming support for the students of historically Black colleges and universities.

This resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

Topics ✓ Education

Tim Scott (R) · 46 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 3, 2022

S 3746: Pension Risk Transfer Accountability Act of 2021

Pension Risk Transfer Accountability Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor to (1) review the fiduciary standards that apply to the selection of an annuity provider for certain defined benefit pension plans, and (2) assess any risk to plan participants from such standards.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 3, 2022

S 3747: Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act

Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act This bill prohibits an employer from terminating or significantly altering the employer-provided health insurance coverage of an employee engaged in a lawful strike. An employer that violates this prohibition is subject to a maximum civil penalty of $50,000 for each violation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 3, 2022

S 3755: Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act

Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act This bill deems as invalid or unenforceable a predispute arbitration agreement or joint-action waiver related to a consumer financial product or service.

Sherrod Brown (D) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 3, 2022

S 3760: Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act

Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act This bill extends the waiver on interest on State Unemployment Loans from September 6, 2021, to September 30, 2022.

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 3, 2022

HR 6934: Food for Thought Act of 2022

Food for Thought Act of 2022 This bill allows the Department of Education to award grants for eligible institutions of higher education to provide free meals to low-income students through on-campus meal programs.

Topics ✓ Education

Adam B. Schiff (D) · 44 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 3, 2022

HR 6938: Job Protection Act

Job Protection Act This bill reduces from 12 months to 90 days the employment period required for employees (including federal employees) to become eligible for family and medical leave. Additionally, the bill makes the family and medical leave requirements applicable to all employers (currently, the requirements apply to employers with 50 or more employees).

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Lauren Underwood (D) · 67 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 3, 2022

HR 6904: Patients Before Profits Act of 2022

Patients Before Profits Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a group health insurance plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage from reducing contracted rates or terminating contracts with health care providers during a public health emergency period.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 2, 2022

HRES 958: Supporting the designation of March 2022 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

HRES 958 is a non-binding House resolution designating March 2022 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It supports the goals of raising public awareness about colorectal cancer prevention and screening, encourages Americans to participate in educational activities during March, and aligns with the broader objective of reducing cancer deaths through the Cancer Moonshot initiative. The resolution highlights statistics on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality (e.g., 52,580 estimated deaths in 2022) and emphasizes the importance of early screening, but does not create new laws or alter existing policies. It directly affects the general public by promoting awareness, with no specific groups or entities mandated to take action.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 2, 2022

S 3736: Making Pipelines Accountable to Consumers and Taxpayers Act

Making Pipelines Accountable to Consumers and Taxpayers Act or the MPACT Act This bill revises the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding rates and charges in connection with the transportation or sale of natural gas. Specifically, the bill provides FERC the authority to set refund effective dates by which natural gas companies must pay refunds for changes in rates or charges that are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.

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