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in committee · Maryland · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1912: Access to Counsel Act of 2021

Access to Counsel Act of 2021 This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees. The Department of Homeland Security shall ensure that a covered individual subject to secondary or deferred inspection has a meaningful opportunity to consult with counsel and certain related parties, such as a relative, within an hour of the start of the secondary inspection and as necessary during the inspection process. The counsel and related party shall be allowed to advocate on behalf of the covered individual, including by providing evidence and information to the examining immigration officer. A lawful permanent resident subject to secondary or deferred inspection may not abandon lawful permanent resident status until the individual has had a meaningful opportunity to seek advice from counsel, unless the individual voluntarily and knowingly waives in writing this opportunity to seek counsel's advice.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnsures access to counsel during immigration inspections for covered individuals, protecting rights and aligning with support indicators like legal representation safeguards.95% confidence
Alex Padilla (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1921: National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021

National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021 This bill establishes the National Institutes of Clean Energy within the Department of Energy. The institute must invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience. In addition, the institute must support (1) clean energy research areas; (2) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in certain communities that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (3) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes National Institutes of Clean Energy to invest in clean energy R&D, reduce emissions, and build climate resilience - directly advances renewable energy infrastructure and research.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes institute to invest in clean energy R&D, reduce emissions, and build climate resilience per summary.95% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1888: Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act

Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act This bill expands the definition of law enforcement officer under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Specifically, the bill expands the definition to include (1) federal employees whose duties encompass the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted criminals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns; (3) U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees; (4) Department of Veterans Affairs police officers; and (5) certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who are seized-property specialists with duties relating to custody, management, and disposition of seized and forfeited property. The bill deems service performed by an incumbent law enforcement officer on or after the enactment date of this bill to be service performed as a law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. The past service of such incumbents shall be treated as service performed by a law enforcement officer for retirement purposes only if a written election is submitted to the Office of Personnel Management within five years after the enactment of this bill or before separation from government service, whichever is earlier. An incumbent who makes an election before the enactment of this bill may pay a deposit into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund to cover prior service. A law enforcement officer shall not be subject to mandatory separation during the three-year period beginning on the enactment of this bill.
Cory A. Booker (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate May 27, 2021

S 1658: PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act or the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act This bill expands workplace protections for employees with a need to express breast milk. Specifically, it expands the requirement that employers provide certain accommodations for such an employee to cover salaried employees and other types of workers not covered under existing law. Further, time spent to express breast milk must be considered hours worked if the employee is also working.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands workplace accommodations for breastfeeding mothers, ensuring access to maternal health services without employment penalties, directly strengthening healthcare access for nursing parents.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workplace accommodations for nursing mothers, requiring paid time for milk expression, strengthening worker protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2021

SRES 240: A resolution affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education.

This resolution supports the vision, mission, and goals of the Global Partnership for Education, and it affirms the role of the United States in improving access to quality public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents (particularly for girls) in the poorest countries.
Cory A. Booker (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2021

SRES 241: A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.

This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to press freedom and freedom of expression globally.
Robert Menendez (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · House May 26, 2021

HRES 436: Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.

This resolution expresses support for policies and other efforts to prevent childhood sunburns, such as exempting sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill supports public health initiatives (skin cancer prevention) via community efforts, aligning with healthcare's focus on preventive care and public health programs.85% confidence
David P. Joyce (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2021

S 1851: COAST Anti-Drilling Act

Clean Ocean And Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act or the COAST Anti-Drilling Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from authorizing the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil or natural gas in specified planning areas of the Outer Continental Shelf along the Atlantic Coast, including the Straits of Florida.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits offshore oil/gas drilling, restricting fossil fuel energy production per bill's explicit language95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits offshore drilling in sensitive coastal areas, preventing environmental damage from oil spills and habitat disruption, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Robert Menendez (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2021

S 1841: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for school-based mental health services, directly enhancing student well-being and educational access within K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school-based mental health services via Project AWARE grants, directly expanding access to mental health care for students.95% confidence
Tina Smith (D) · 10 co-sponsors
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