Connecticut Congressional Bills

passed · Connecticut · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 383: A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2021, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

This resolution designates the week beginning September 12, 2021, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week and commends the contributions of direct support professionals who provide integral services to people with disabilities.

Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 15 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · House Sep 23, 2021

HRES 670: Condemning the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the southern border of the United States.

This resolution condemns and denounces the actions of the Customs and Border Patrol agents who confronted Haitian migrants on horseback using their reins as lashes.

Al Green (D) · 54 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · House Sep 23, 2021

HR 5348: ESP Family Leave Act

ESP Family Leave Act This bill allows education support professionals to meet the hours of service requirements for family and medical leave if they have worked a number of hours equal to not less than 60% of the total monthly hours expected for their job descriptions and duties, as assigned for the previous school year. Education support professionals are employees within a public school or public institution of higher education which may include specified staff, such as paraeducators, administrative support staff, custodians, skilled trade workers, and nursing support staff. The Department of Labor may provide a method for calculating such leave for these professionals.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Sean Casten (D) · 33 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · House Sep 23, 2021

HR 5344: Two-State Solution Act

Two-State Solution Act This bill addresses U.S. policy and related activities to preserve conditions for a two-state solution to resolve territorial disputes between Israel and Palestine. The bill prohibits the United States from providing support for projects in geographic regions that came under Israeli control after June 5, 1967. It also prohibits the use of any U.S. security assistance, defense articles, or defense services provided to Israel for efforts to annex or exercise permanent control over any part of the West Bank or Gaza. Current law designates the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as a terrorist organization and restricts its activities (e.g., prohibiting it from maintaining an office in the United States). The President may waive for up to six months some of these restrictions to serve U.S. national security or diplomatic interests. If the President certifies that the PLO has ceased supporting terrorist actions and met other conditions, the bill automatically terminates the terrorist organization designation. Goods produced in the West Bank or Gaza that are imported into the United States must indicate those areas as the country of origin on their labels. The bill expands the scope of certain foreign and development assistance to foster initiatives, including shared educational opportunities and youth activities, that connect Israelis and Palestinians. Additionally, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development may jointly award grants to private, nonprofit organizations to promote human rights and democracy, strengthen civil society, and otherwise address the needs of the Palestinian people.

Andy Levin (D) · 47 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · House Sep 23, 2021

HR 5332: Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act of 2021

Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a program to award grants and loans to support a solar component manufacturing supply chain. Under the program, grants and loans must be used for (1) the construction of new facilities that manufacture solar components; and (2) retooling, retrofitting, or expanding existing facilities that manufacture solar components.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Connecticut · Senate Sep 22, 2021

SRES 378: A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

This resolution designates September 2021 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Sep 22, 2021

SRES 377: A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

This resolution applauds and expresses support for the continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hezbollah's terrorist activities. It also urges the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Sep 22, 2021

SRES 379: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This resolution honors the contributions of small businesses in the United States and supports the designation of National Small Business Week.

in committee · Connecticut · House Sep 22, 2021

HRES 668: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as "National Clean Energy Week".

This resolution supports the designation of National Clean Energy Week.

John R. Curtis (R) · 82 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Sep 22, 2021

S 2795: Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021

Alternatives to Detention Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish programs that are alternatives to detention for immigration enforcement and addresses related issues. Such programs must be available regardless of whether an alien is subject to a removal order or whether a charge of removability is pending, but shall not be available to certain aliens, such as those subject to mandatory detention. DHS or an immigration judge must determine, within 72 hours of an individual being taken into custody for immigration enforcement, the appropriate level of supervision for the individual and whether the individual may participate in such an alternative program. For a member of a vulnerable population (such as a victim of trafficking) or a caregiver (such as a parent of a minor), there must be a presumption that such an individual must be placed in a community-based supervision program. DHS must restore the Family Case Management Program as an alternative to detention. This program must provide community supervision and community support services through a contract with a nongovernmental organization. DHS must establish a Coordinator of Alternatives to Detention position. The Government Accountability Office must report on the use and effectiveness of the programs established under this bill.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Sep 22, 2021

S 2791: Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021 This bill addresses harassment at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill requires each IHE to include in its annual security report a statement of policy regarding harassment on the basis of a student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, and a sex stereotype), disability, or religion. In addition, the Department of Education may award grants to IHEs to initiate, expand, or improve programs to (1) prevent the harassment of students; (2) provide counseling or redress services to students who have been harassed or accused of subjecting other students to harassment; or (3) educate and train students, faculty, or staff to prevent harassment or address harassment if it occurs.

Topics ✓ Education

Patty Murray (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Connecticut · House Sep 22, 2021

HR 5334: PRIA Act of 2021

Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act of 2021 or the PRIA Act of 2021 This bill provides for the establishment of portable retirement and investment accounts, which are tax-exempt retirement savings accounts that will be established for each individual who has been issued a Social Security number.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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