Minnesota Congressional Bills

passed · Minnesota · House May 14, 2024

HR 7109: Equal Representation Act

HR 7109, the Equal Representation Act, requires the U.S. Census Bureau to add a citizenship status checkbox to the 2030 and future decennial censuses, asking respondents to identify if they are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful residents, or unlawful residents. It then mandates excluding noncitizens (both lawful and unlawful residents) from the population count used to determine each state's number of congressional seats and electoral votes starting with the 2030 census. This bill directly affects how states are apportioned representation in Congress and presidential electoral votes, based solely on the citizen population. The key change is shifting the apportionment base from total population to citizen population alone, using the new census data.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Chuck Edwards (R) · 114 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 8, 2024

SRES 677: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution (SRES 677) is a symbolic gesture recognizing U.S. teachers' contributions to civic, cultural, and economic well-being. It thanks teachers for their work, especially amid challenges like pandemic learning loss and student mental health support, and encourages students, parents, and officials to observe National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10, 2024). The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely promotes public acknowledgment of teachers during this annual observance. It directly affects teachers nationwide by affirming their role in national well-being through a non-binding Senate statement.

Sherrod Brown (D) · 29 co-sponsors

passed both · Minnesota · Senate May 6, 2024

SCONRES 34: A concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025.

This concurrent resolution establishes a Joint Congressional Committee for the January 20, 2025, presidential inauguration, consisting of 3 Senators appointed by the President pro tempore and 3 House members appointed by the Speaker. The committee is authorized to arrange the ceremony, use federal agency resources with agency heads' approval, and accept donations to support the event. It directly affects congressional leadership and inaugural planning efforts, with no policy changes beyond ceremonial coordination.

passed both · Minnesota · Senate May 6, 2024

SCONRES 35: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

SCONRES 35 authorizes the use of the Capitol's rotunda and Emancipation Hall on January 20, 2025, for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. This procedural bill directly affects the committee responsible for organizing the presidential and vice-presidential inauguration ceremonies. It grants formal permission for these specific Capitol spaces to host the official proceedings and events tied to the January 2025 inauguration. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but facilitates the logistical needs for the event.

passed both · Minnesota · House May 3, 2024

HCONRES 89: Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

HCONRES 89 authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a Holocaust remembrance ceremony on May 7, 2024, as part of official observances honoring victims. The resolution specifies that preparations for the event must follow conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol. This procedural bill directly affects Capitol Visitor Center operations and the event organizers hosting the commemoration. It does not create new laws or alter policies, but formally permits space use for this specific ceremonial purpose.

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 3, 2024

SRES 673: A resolution honoring the life of David Hampton Pryor, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas.

SRES 673 is a commemorative Senate resolution honoring the late David Hampton Pryor, who served as a U.S. Senator for Arkansas from 1978 to 1997. The resolution expresses the Senate’s "profound sorrow" at his death and directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House and deliver a copy to his family. It does not create new laws or policies - it is purely ceremonial, recognizing Pryor’s career as a legislator, governor, and public servant. The resolution concludes with the Senate adjourning as a mark of respect for his legacy.

John Boozman (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 3, 2024

SRES 668: A resolution honoring the life of Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham, former Senator for the State of Florida.

This resolution (SRES 668) is a ceremonial Senate measure honoring the late Senator Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham of Florida, who died on November 9, 2023. It formally expresses the Senate's "profound sorrow" over his death and directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with the House of Representatives and deliver a copy to his family. The resolution commemorates Graham's career as a Florida senator (1987-2005), governor (1979-1987), and his work on the 9/11 intelligence inquiry, but does not create any new laws or affect constituents. As a commemorative resolution, it serves solely to memorialize his service.

Rick Scott (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 671: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

SRES 671 is a ceremonial Senate resolution supporting the designation of April 28-May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week." It honors small businesses and entrepreneurs across the U.S. for their economic contributions, noting they support over 62 million jobs through 33 million businesses. The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition of small businesses' resilience and role in strengthening local economies. As a symbolic gesture with no new policies or funding, it does not impose requirements or directly affect specific entities.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 73 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 672: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

SRES 672 is a Senate resolution recognizing April 2024 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It expresses the Senate's support for the month's goals, including raising public awareness about sexual violence, preventing assaults, improving support for survivors, and ensuring perpetrators are held accountable. The resolution specifically acknowledges the work of organizations like RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), local rape crisis centers, and professionals in law enforcement and healthcare who provide critical services to survivors. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to highlight ongoing efforts to address sexual assault.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Chuck Grassley (R) · 20 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 674: A resolution designating May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

This resolution designates May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls" to honor victims and raise public attention. It calls on the American public and organizations to commemorate affected women (both documented and undocumented cases) and show solidarity with families. The resolution is symbolic - requiring no new funding, laws, or government action - solely aiming to increase awareness of this crisis. It directly affects Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities by acknowledging their disproportionate vulnerability to violence. The resolution references specific statistics on violent crime rates against Native women and the case of Hanna Harris, a Northern Cheyenne woman whose murder highlighted this issue.

Steve Daines (R) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 2, 2024

SRES 652: A resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".

SRES 652 designates April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" to raise public awareness about the barriers individuals with criminal records face, including restrictions on employment, housing, and education. The resolution encourages communities, employers, and organizations to take actions supporting reentry and reducing unnecessary legal and societal barriers, without creating new laws or policies. It aligns with existing efforts like the Second Chance Act of 2007 and the First Step Act of 2018, which focus on reducing recidivism through reentry programs. The resolution is non-binding and aims to foster dialogue around systemic challenges rather than implementing concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Minnesota · House May 2, 2024

HR 6285: Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023

HR 6285, the Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023, requires the federal government to reissue canceled oil and gas leases on six specific tracts (16, 17, 24, 26, 27, and 30) in Alaska’s Coastal Plain. It mandates the Secretary of the Interior to accept the highest valid bids from January 2021 within 30 days and issue leases by December 2024, while blocking new environmental reviews for the program. The bill also nullifies federal actions that paused leasing, including a 2023 BLM rule and a 2021 Secretarial Order, and restricts judicial review of related approvals. This directly affects oil companies that bid on the canceled leases and the Bureau of Land Management, requiring them to proceed under the 2020 Record of Decision.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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