Maryland Congressional Bills

passed · Maryland · 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 · Maryland · 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 · Maryland · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 413: A resolution designating the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as "National Community Policing Week".

SRES 413 designates the week of October 3-9, 2021, as "National Community Policing Week" in the U.S. Senate. The resolution encourages all Americans, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to support community policing efforts that build trust and improve public safety through collaboration. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations but symbolically recognizes community policing as a tool for strengthening relationships between police and communities. The resolution was introduced by Senators Shaheen, Cornyn, Hassan, Van Hollen, and Peters and passed unanimously.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Maryland · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 372: A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2021, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

SRES 372 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2021, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." It recognizes Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) - colleges and universities with at least 25% Hispanic undergraduate enrollment - as vital providers of higher education to underserved students, particularly Hispanic learners. The resolution calls on the public and organizations to observe the week with events supporting these institutions, which serve 2.3 million Hispanic students nationwide. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Robert Menendez (D) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · Maryland · 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 · Maryland · 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 · Maryland · 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

passed · Maryland · House Sep 29, 2021

HR 1693: EQUAL Act of 2021

Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act of 2021 or the EQUAL Act of 2021 This bill eliminates the federal sentencing disparity between drug offenses involving crack cocaine and powder cocaine. Currently, different threshold quantities of crack cocaine and powder cocaine (e.g., 28 grams of crack cocaine and 500 grams of powder cocaine) trigger the same statutory criminal penalties. This bill eliminates the lower quantity thresholds for crack cocaine offenses. Under the bill, the same threshold quantities of crack cocaine and powder cocaine trigger the same statutory criminal penalties. The change applies to future cases and cases pending on the date of enactment. With respect to past cases, the bill authorizes a sentencing court to impose a reduced sentence on a defendant who was convicted or sentenced for a specified crack cocaine offense before this bill's enactment. A defendant does not have to be present at the sentence reduction hearing. Finally, the bill prohibits the reduction of a sentence that was previously reduced.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Maryland · Senate Sep 24, 2021

SRES 386: A resolution relative to the death of Robert Britton "Bob" Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

This resolution honors the life of Robert Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate, and offers the condolences of the Senate regarding his death.

Mitch McConnell (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Maryland · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 385: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".

This resolution supports the designation of September 19-September 25, 2021, as Telehealth Awareness Week.

passed · Maryland · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 383: A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2021, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

This resolution designates the week beginning September 12, 2021, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week and commends the contributions of direct support professionals who provide integral services to people with disabilities.

passed · Maryland · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 384: A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

This resolution designates the week of September 20-September 24, 2021, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.

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