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in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1882: Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to all Gold Star Families in recognition of their dedication, contributions, and sacrifice to the United States.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAwarding Congressional Gold Medal to Gold Star Families recognizes their sacrifice, aligning with veteran recognition indicators in the topic description.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1658: PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act or the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act This bill expands workplace protections for employees with a need to express breast milk. Specifically, it expands the requirement that employers provide certain accommodations for such an employee to cover salaried employees and other types of workers not covered under existing law. Further, time spent to express breast milk must be considered hours worked if the employee is also working.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands workplace accommodations for breastfeeding mothers, ensuring access to maternal health services without employment penalties, directly strengthening healthcare access for nursing parents.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workplace accommodations for nursing mothers, requiring paid time for milk expression, strengthening worker protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2021

SRES 241: A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.

This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to press freedom and freedom of expression globally.
Robert Menendez (D) · 14 co-sponsors
passed · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2021

SRES 190: A resolution recognizing 50 years of service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, commonly known as Amtrak.

This resolution recognizes (1) 50 years of service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), and (2) that the restoration and expansion of the services that Amtrak provides is in the interest of the United States.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationResolution explicitly states expanding Amtrak services is in U.S. interest, aligning with public transit advancement and infrastructure support.90% confidence
Maria Cantwell (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2021

S 1851: COAST Anti-Drilling Act

Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from authorizing the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil or natural gas in specified planning areas of the Outer Continental Shelf along the Atlantic Coast, including the Straits of Florida.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits offshore oil/gas drilling, restricting fossil fuel energy production per bill's explicit language95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits offshore drilling in sensitive coastal areas, preventing environmental damage from oil spills and habitat disruption, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Robert Menendez (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2021

S 1841: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for school-based mental health services, directly enhancing student well-being and educational access within K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school-based mental health services via Project AWARE grants, directly expanding access to mental health care for students.95% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2021

S 1848: John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or religion in the provision of child welfare programs and services by entities receiving federal funding. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must provide technical assistance to help states follow this requirement, including (1) guidance for bringing state laws into compliance, (2) developing training to increase cultural competency related to social identity, and (3) training for judges and attorneys involved in child welfare cases, among other supports. Additionally, HHS must establish the National Resource Center on Safety, Well-Being, Placement Stability, and Permanency for LGBTQ Children and Youth Involved with Child Welfare Services to provide training, technical assistance, and guidance to applicable state and local agencies and service providers. Further, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act may not be the basis for challenging the application or enforcement of this bill. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on states' compliance with the requirements of the bill no later than three years after enactment.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2021

S 1858: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Keeping All Students Safe Act This bill prohibits the use of seclusion and limits the use of physical restraint in schools and Head Start programs that receive federal funding. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of seclusion, which is the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving. The term does not include a time out, which may involve separating the student from others in a non-locked setting. The bill prohibits the use of mechanical or chemical restraints or physical restraints that restrict breathing or are life threatening. The bill outlines the requirements for the use of physical restraint, including that the student's behavior must pose an imminent danger of serious physical injury to the student or other individual. Each state must ensure that a sufficient number of program personnel are trained and certified by a state-approved crisis intervention training program. Additionally, each program must establish procedures to follow after an incident involving physical restraint. Further, the bill establishes enforcement provisions, including a private right of action for a student who has been subjected to unlawful seclusion or restraint. The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services must withhold payments from a program for unlawful seclusion or restraint. Finally, the bill requires each state educational agency (SEA) to establish, implement, and enforce policies and procedures required by the bill. It also creates a grant program to assist SEAs with these activities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits seclusion and limits physical restraint in schools, enhancing student safety and welfare in educational settings.95% confidence
Christopher Murphy (D) · 19 co-sponsors
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