Maine Congressional Bills

passed · Maine · Senate Nov 4, 2021

SRES 443: A resolution establishing the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program for the Senate, and for other purposes.

This resolution establishes the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program for wounded or disabled veterans. Under the program, qualifying individuals may serve a 24-month fellowship in the office of a Senator. The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration must issue regulations for program administration, including eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Maine · Senate Nov 2, 2021

SRES 410: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to raise awareness and enhance the state of cybersecurity in the United States.

SRES 410 is a Senate resolution recognizing October 2021 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It supports efforts to educate the public on practical cybersecurity steps, such as using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and avoiding phishing scams, while encouraging collaboration between government, businesses, and individuals to improve online safety. The resolution does not create new laws or requirements but affirms commitment to raising awareness about protecting personal data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Maine · Senate Oct 27, 2021

SRES 430: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2021 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

This resolution designates October 2021 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

passed · Maine · Senate Oct 26, 2021

SRES 428: A resolution recognizing October 2021 as "National Principals Month".

This resolution (1) recognizes October 2021 as National Principals Month and supports its goals and ideals; and (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States.

passed · Maine · Senate Oct 19, 2021

SRES 418: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as "National 4-H Week".

This resolution supports the designation of October 3-October 9, 2021, as National 4-H Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of 4-H in youth development and education, and (2) encourages all citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

John Boozman (R) · 45 co-sponsors

passed · Maine · Senate Oct 18, 2021

SRES 417: A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15, 2021; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.

Robert Menendez (D) · 48 co-sponsors

passed · Maine · Senate Oct 8, 2021

S 544: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week each year as Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joni Ernst (R) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · Maine · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 411: A resolution designating October 6, 2021, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

SRES 411 designates October 6, 2021, as "Energy Efficiency Day" to celebrate the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency policies and private sector innovation. The resolution calls on the American public to observe the day with programs and activities highlighting how these efforts have saved consumers billions annually in energy costs and reduced energy waste. It references decades of bipartisan support for energy efficiency, including federal policies that have driven significant energy savings and job growth in the sector. The bill does not create new regulations but serves as a symbolic recognition of existing achievements in energy conservation.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · Maine · Senate Sep 30, 2021

SRES 403: A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Healthy Aging Month" to raise awareness of and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors and the prevention and management of chronic health conditions among older adults.

This resolution designates September 2021 as Healthy Aging Month.

passed · Maine · Senate Sep 30, 2021

SRES 404: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Month, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their lifetimes.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Month and acknowledges the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles.

passed · Maine · Senate Sep 30, 2021

SRES 338: A resolution designating September 2021 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world.

This resolution designates September 2021 as National Democracy Month.

passed · Maine · Senate Sep 29, 2021

SRES 395: A resolution recognizing September 28, 2021, as "National Voter Registration Day".

This resolution recognizes September 28, 2021, as National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, verify their personal information on record with local election officials, and vote.

Amy Klobuchar (D) · 30 co-sponsors