Hawaii Congressional Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 15, 2022

HRES 980: Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2022 as "National CACFP Week".

This resolution recognizes the role of the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 15, 2022

S 3839: Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act This bill makes it unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, an essential good or service at an unconscionably excessive price during, or in anticipation of, a natural disaster, pandemic, or state of emergency.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 15, 2022

S 2614: Open Courts Act of 2021

Open Courts Act of 2021 This bill requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish a single electronic system for all public federal court records that is publicly accessible, free of charge, and does not require registration.

signed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 14, 2022

S 321: "Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Jerry Moran (R) · 75 co-sponsors

in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 11, 2022

HR 7062: Honoring Harriet Tubman Act

Honoring Harriet Tubman Act This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Harriet Tubman and place the statue in a suitable permanent location in National Statuary Hall.

passed · Hawaii · 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 · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2022

S 3821: A bill making appropriations to provide emergency assistance for the Community Development Fund for disaster response and recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

This bill provides FY2022 appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Fund, which primarily funds the Community Development Block Grant program. The bill provides the funding for activities related to disaster relief and recovery.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2022

S 3813: Veterans Member Business Loan Act

This bill amends the Federal Credit Union Act to clarify that business loans made to veterans qualify as "member business loans" under existing credit union regulations. It specifically adds "made to a veteran" to the definition of such loans, aligning with the standard military veteran definition in 38 U.S.C. §101. This change directly affects federally insured credit unions that offer business loans, ensuring loans to veteran-owned businesses are counted toward regulatory requirements. The amendment does not create new funding or programs but adjusts how existing business loans are categorized.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2022

S 3820: VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act

Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Retention and Income Security Enhancement Act or the VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act This bill increases the maximum rate of basic pay for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and registered nurses of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Hawaii · 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 · Hawaii · 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 · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 6974: To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt certain vessels transporting crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas between a port in Hawaii and another port in the United States from Jones Act vessel requirements for the duration of any ban on the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

This bill revises coastwise laws, commonly known as the Jones Act, to temporarily allow foreign vessels that are not Russian to transport oil, liquefied natural gas, and related products between a port in Hawaii and another U.S. port. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting cargo domestically must be U.S.-built and generally owned and crewed by U.S. citizens. Foreign vessels may transport petroleum crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas between Hawaii and other U.S. ports while there is a ban on transporting such products from Russia. However, the bill does not apply to Russian-flagged vessels or vessels that are owned by a Russian national or the Russian government.

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