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in committee · Delaware · House Mar 22, 2024

HR 7743: Department of Energy Experienced Worker Program Act

The Department of Energy Experienced Worker Program Act creates a new initiative allowing the Department of Energy (DOE) to fund nonprofit organizations that recruit workers aged 55 or older (who are not currently employed by DOE) to provide technical, professional, and administrative support for DOE missions. Nonprofits would receive grants or multiyear agreements to connect these older workers with DOE needs, using existing frameworks from the Older Americans Act. The bill includes strict safeguards to prevent displacement of current DOE employees, avoid using the program for laid-off positions, maintain existing service contracts, and prohibit converting program participants into DOE employees. This directly affects DOE’s operational support structure, nonprofit organizations eligible under the Older Americans Act, and older workers seeking part-time or project-based opportunities.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates DOE-funded program to recruit and employ workers aged 55+ through nonprofits, directly advancing employment opportunities for older workers facing potential barriers, aligning with employment standards.90% confidence
Diana DeGette (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 21, 2024

SRES 610: A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.

This Senate resolution designates April 3, 2024 (Dr. Goodall's birthday) as "Jane Goodall Day" to honor her decades of work as a conservationist and scientist. It recognizes her pioneering chimpanzee research in Tanzania, founding of the Jane Goodall Institute, and global environmental advocacy through programs like Roots & Shoots. The resolution expresses congressional gratitude for her contributions to wildlife conservation, community-centered environmental education, and inspiring youth engagement worldwide. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Mar 21, 2024

HRES 1101: Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.

HRES 1101 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for collaborating with the Congressional Black Caucus to develop a "Black Wealth Agenda." It commits the House to outlining legislative priorities focused on closing the racial wealth gap through key areas like expanding Black entrepreneurship, reforming housing policies, building workforce development programs, and updating the federal minimum wage. The resolution emphasizes addressing systemic barriers in homeownership, education access, employment discrimination, and tax policy to advance economic equity for Black communities. It does not create new laws but directs the House to coordinate with the CBC on policy solutions targeting wealth-building opportunities.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly lists 'reforming housing policies' as a priority to address racial wealth gap, indicating intent to strengthen housing systems and equity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly includes 'updating federal minimum wage' and 'workforce development programs' as key priorities, directly advancing labor & employment standards.90% confidence
Steven Horsford (D) · 57 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4025: STOP TRANQ Act

This bill adds xylazine to the list of substances that must be monitored in the U.S. government's annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. It affects federal agencies responsible for compiling this report by requiring them to track xylazine alongside illicit fentanyl and other drugs. The change updates reporting requirements under Section 489(a)(11) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens drug monitoring and reporting to combat fentanyl/xylazine crisis, supporting public safety and criminal justice enforcement efforts.75% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4030: Safe SHORES Act of 2024

This bill extends and updates a federal housing pilot program for people recovering from opioid use disorder. It reauthorizes $50 million annually (2025-2029) to help states provide stable housing through temporary recovery housing facilities, directly affecting individuals in opioid recovery seeking housing stability. Key changes include requiring states to use all funds within five years (instead of one year), allowing up to 1% of funds for furniture, and mandating states to prioritize projects offering workforce training, follow-up support, and accreditation. The bill also requires annual reports to Congress tracking housing projects, resident demographics, program outcomes, and interagency coordination with health and agriculture departments.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds housing for opioid recovery, reducing recidivism through rehabilitation support - a core criminal justice reform pillar.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds housing for opioid recovery, addressing social determinants of health and directly advancing treatment access for substance use disorders, a core healthcare service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $50M annually for housing stability for opioid recovery via temporary facilities, directly advancing affordable housing access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4037: NDO Fairness Act

The NDO Fairness Act modifies federal law to regulate when law enforcement can delay notifying individuals whose electronic communications data (like emails or messages) is accessed via warrants or subpoenas. It allows courts to issue orders preventing service providers (e.g., email companies) from informing customers, but only if the court finds specific risks like evidence destruction or witness intimidation, with strict limits on order duration (up to 90 days, or 1 year for child exploitation cases). After such an order expires, customers must be notified within 5 business days and can request copies of the accessed data (with limited redactions for ongoing investigations). The bill also requires annual reports tracking how often these orders are used, their justification, and resulting arrests or convictions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires court findings for delaying notification of warrants on electronic data, protecting civil rights through strict judicial oversight and time limits to prevent abuse.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates delayed notification for electronic data access with strict court oversight, preventing abuse and protecting user privacy during investigations.85% confidence
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 21, 2024

S 4048: North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act

S 4048, the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act, increases annual funding for wetlands conservation programs. It amends the existing law to authorize up to $65 million per year (from $60 million) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, extending the funding period beyond the previous 2021-2025 authorization. This bill directly affects the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund, which provides grants to conservation projects protecting wetlands habitat across North America. The change is purely procedural, adjusting funding levels and timelines without altering program requirements or eligibility.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding for wetlands conservation from $60M to $65M annually, directly authorizing higher budget allocation for public conservation programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases annual funding for wetlands conservation grants, directly advancing habitat protection under environmental conservation policies.95% confidence
Martin Heinrich (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Mar 21, 2024

HR 7770: Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act

HR 7770, the Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce and sell three commemorative coins honoring women who worked on the U.S. home front during World War II. It specifies $5 gold coins (max 50,000), $1 silver coins (max 400,000), and half-dollar coins (max 750,000), all to be issued between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Each coin sale includes a surcharge ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar), with all surcharge funds directed to the Rosie the Riveter Trust for maintaining the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and educational programs. The coins will feature designs reflecting the legacy of diverse women workers and must meet specific weight, diameter, and composition standards.
John Garamendi (D) · 212 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 20, 2024

SRES 599: A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.

This Senate resolution (SRES 599) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for protecting Iranian political refugees residing in Ashraf-3, Albania. It specifically addresses over 900 former political prisoners (including women who endured torture and witnessed Iran's 1988 massacre) who relocated from Iraq to Albania in 2016. The resolution urges the U.S. government to condemn Iran's threats - including cyberattacks and sham legal proceedings - and to assist Albania in upholding the refugees' rights under international agreements like the 1951 Refugee Convention and the European Human Rights Convention. It calls for opposing Iran's misuse of international arrest warrants to target these refugees and ensuring their freedom of expression and safety.
Thom Tillis (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · House Mar 20, 2024

HRES 1096: Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.

HRES 1096 is a non-binding resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to collaborate with the Congressional Black Caucus in developing the "Black Wealth Agenda." It identifies key areas requiring policy action, including closing the racial wealth gap through improvements in homeownership access, education equity, fair employment practices, affordable housing, and tax reform. The resolution outlines priorities such as expanding support for Black entrepreneurship, addressing systemic housing discrimination, raising the federal minimum wage, and investing in historically Black colleges. It does not create new laws or mandate specific actions but commits the House to coordinating legislative efforts focused on these economic equity goals. The resolution was introduced by multiple representatives and referred to relevant committees for review.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExplicitly identifies tax reform as a key priority to close racial wealth gap, aligning with tax equity initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly lists 'education equity' as a priority area in the Black Wealth Agenda, indicating support for advancing educational access and equity.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly lists 'affordable housing' as a key priority in the Black Wealth Agenda, indicating direct support for advancing this topic through policy action.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly lists 'fair employment practices' as a key priority area to address racial wealth gap, aligning with labor/employment protections and equity goals.95% confidence
Steven Horsford (D) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 20, 2024

S 3987: Stateless Protection Act of 2024

This bill creates "stateless protected status" for individuals in the United States who are stateless (not recognized as citizens by any country). It provides a pathway to legal status including employment authorization, travel documents, and protection from deportation for those who meet certain requirements. The bill establishes procedures for determining statelessness, including consideration of evidence from various sources, and includes provisions for family members to receive similar protections. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to report on applications and includes provisions for future naturalization. The bill does not require the U.S. to admit new people into the country, but rather provides a status for those already present.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates stateless protected status with legal status, employment authorization, travel documents, and deportation protection, directly advancing immigrant services and protections for stateless individuals.95% confidence
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Mar 20, 2024

S 3994: Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act

This bill requires USAID to prioritize direct funding and partnership with local organizations in developing countries for humanitarian and development programs. Key mechanisms include increasing USAID’s de minimis indirect cost rate for local partners to 15%, allowing applications in local languages, streamlining reporting requirements, and ensuring local entities can lead program design and evaluation. It directly affects local community groups, NGOs, and informal organizations working in recipient countries by reducing bureaucratic barriers to accessing U.S. aid. USAID must also submit annual reports tracking direct funding amounts and progress toward local leadership in all programs.
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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