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passed · District of Columbia · House Mar 10, 2022

HCONRES 70: Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

This concurrent 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

Alma S. Adams (D) · 114 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 10, 2022

HRES 975: Expressing the mental health impacts of recurrent climate-related disasters on youth.

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives must take action on climate change and address the mental health effects of climate change on children and families.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Mike Thompson (D) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 10, 2022

HRES 974: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

This resolution recognizes domestic and global progress towards ending the HIV epidemic and calls for additional efforts, with a particular focus on reducing HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 10, 2022

HR 7011: Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2022

Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2022 This bill expands the scope of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to include research and activities to prevent stillbirths.

Alma S. Adams (D) · 43 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 9, 2022

HCONRES 78: Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2022, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

HCONRES 78 is a symbolic congressional resolution designating March 10, 2022, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." It honors abortion providers and clinic staff for their work in delivering compassionate care amid rising threats, harassment, and clinic closures. The resolution recognizes their role in reproductive justice and calls for protecting their safety and patients' access to care. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but expresses congressional support for providers facing restrictive policies and violence.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Andy Levin (D) · 49 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 7041: Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2022

Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create the Certificate of Military Service. The Certificate of Military service will be a standard record of military service for all members of active and reserve components of the armed forces to encompass all duty, including that of National Guard and Coast Guard duty. Under the bill, the document must (1) be standardized, (2) be the same for all members of the armed forces, and (3) replace and serve the same function as a discharge certificate or certificate of release (DOD Form DD-214). The bill also requires that a current record of service be issued to members of the reserve components upon the occurrence of any of the following events: permanent change to duty status (e.g., retirement or transfer to active duty), discharge or release from temporary active duty orders, specified promotions, and transfer to another state National Guard.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Chris Pappas (D) · 45 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 7018: Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 2022

Green Postal Service Fleet Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out the contract with Oshkosh Defense for the procurement of postal delivery vehicles unless each purchase is at least 75% electric or zero-emission vehicles.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 7037: School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act This bill provides certain resources to increase the number of social workers in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to high-need local educational agencies to retain or hire school social workers. The bill also establishes a national technical assistance center for school social work to, among other duties, develop strategies for improving the effectiveness of the school social work workforce.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 6976: Safe Landings Act

Safe Landings Act This bill addresses technology needs and safety risks in the aviation industry. Among other things, the bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop technology for a cockpit system that provides an alert to pilots when an airplane is not aligned to land on an intended runway surface, creates an FAA Task Force on Human Factors in Aviation Safety to review and provide recommendations related to aviation safety, directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program to investigate and develop new approaches to data analysis for understanding the factors in aviation safety incidents and identifying emerging risks of future safety incidents, requires the FAA to gather data and report on the use of instrument approach procedures as backup for visual approaches and issue guidance on the most effective techniques to use for such procedures, and directs the FAA to reform and update the notices to airmen (NOTAM) system.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · District of Columbia · House Mar 8, 2022

HRES 881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.

This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022. It also expresses support for the affected community, commends the actions of law enforcement and emergency responders, and reaffirms a commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans.

Beth Van Duyne (R) · 367 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 8, 2022

HR 6990: Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Doris Miller in recognition of his acts of valor while a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II.

in committee · District of Columbia · House Mar 8, 2022

HR 6984: Ukraine Humanitarian Support Act of 2022

Ukraine Humanitarian Support Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of Ukrainians fleeing Ukraine and those internally displaced within Ukraine. The State Department must also report to Congress a strategy for working with foreign governments and multilateral organizations to address the humanitarian situation in the region as a result of further invasion of Ukraine by Russia.