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in committee · Hawaii · House Oct 5, 2022

HRES 1422: Supporting the designation of October 1, 2022, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day. (Ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when an individual has lost normal functions of the digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other medical conditions.)
Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Oct 4, 2022

HRES 1423: Expressing support for October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "National Student Athlete Mental Health Week".

This resolution supports the goals of Mental Illness Awareness Week and supports the designation of a National Student Athlete Mental Health Week. It also encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Student Athlete Mental Health Week with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
David J. Trone (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Oct 4, 2022

HR 9136: Campus Accountability and Safety Act

Campus Accountability and Safety Act This bill addresses sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other violence and harassment on the campuses of institutions of higher education (IHEs). Among other provisions, the bill (1) requires additional information to be included in the annual campus security report provided to current and prospective students and employees, (2) requires each IHE to establish a campus security policy that meets certain requirements, and (3) authorizes grants to address these issues.
Carolyn B. Maloney (D) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 30, 2022

HR 9086: Puerto Rico Recovery Act

Puerto Rico Recovery Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide temporary exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens , and be mostly crewed by U.S. C itizens. The exemptions are valid for one year or until the end of the major disaster declaration of September 22, 2022, for Puerto Rico, whichever comes first.
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Sep 30, 2022

HR 8656: To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mishawaka, Indiana, as the "Jackie Walorski VA Clinic".

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Mishawaka, Indiana, as the "Jackie Walorski VA Clinic" to honor former U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, who served on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and advocated for veterans. The law requires all federal references - including laws, documents, and maps - to use the new name for the clinic, effective upon enactment. It does not change the clinic’s services, funding, or operations, as it is a purely commemorative naming resolution.
Jim Banks (R) · 122 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 29, 2022

SRES 819: A resolution affirming the commitment of the Senate to protect and expand the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs.

This resolution recognizes the long history and positive economic effects of the Social Security programs. It also expresses the belief that the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs should continue to be funded through mandatory spending.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly advocates for continued mandatory funding of Social Security and SSI programs, which are essential public services requiring stable budget allocation.95% confidence
Sherrod Brown (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 29, 2022

SRES 808: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 26 through October 2, 2022, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.

This resolution designates the week of September 26-October 2, 2022, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week and recognizes the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program.
Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 29, 2022

HRES 1406: Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2022, to October 2, 2022, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions Week".

This resolution recognizes the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions and supports the designation of an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions Week.
Judy Chu (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 29, 2022

S 5048: Native American Tax Parity and Relief Act of 2022

Native American Tax Parity and Relief Act of 2022 This bill makes changes to the Internal Revenue Code to treat Indian tribal governments in the same manner as their state counterparts for tax purposes. Among other changes, the bill treats Indian tribes as states for purposes of the issuance of tax-exempt bonds, equalizes the tax treatment of charities funded by Indian tribal governments, enhances the ability of tribal governments to enforce child support orders, expands the special-needs adoption tax credit to apply to adoptions ratified by a tribal court, designates certain Indian areas as difficult development areas for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit, increases the amount of wages and benefits taken into account for purposes of determining the Indian employment tax credit, and creates an annual $175 million New Markets Tax Credit for low-income tribal communities and for projects that serve or employ Tribe members.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill treats tribal governments as states for tax-exempt bonds and charity tax treatment, providing tax parity and relief through equal tax treatment.95% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 29, 2022

S 5038: Solitary Confinement Reform Act

Solitary Confinement Reform Act This bill establishes standards for the use of solitary confinement at federal prisons. It generally limits the use of solitary confinement to situations that meet certain criteria, including confinement for the briefest term and under the least restrictive conditions practicable. It also limits the use of solitary confinement for certain categories of inmates, including pregnant women and individuals with serious mental illness. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to establish a transitional process for inmates in solitary confinement, provide comprehensive mental health evaluations for inmates in solitary confinement, train employees on mental illness and the psychological effects of solitary confinement, and report annually on the use of solitary confinement. It establishes, within the BOP, an Office of the Civil Rights Ombudsman. Finally, it establishes a solitary confinement resource center within the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly limits solitary confinement for vulnerable inmates, aligns with reform goals to protect civil rights and reduce harsh correctional practices.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts solitary confinement for individuals with serious mental illness, protecting mental health care access and preventing harm per bill's explicit provisions.95% confidence
Richard J. Durbin (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 29, 2022

S 5039: A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.

This bill establishes the China Grand Strategy Commission to develop a consensus on a strategy and whole-of-government approach regarding U.S. relations with China.
Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 14 co-sponsors
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