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signed · Minnesota · Senate Jan 5, 2023

S 1541: Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022

Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 This act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that rates and charges for payphone services or other calling devices, including advanced (e.g., audio or video) communications services in correctional institutions, are just and reasonable. When promulgating regulations or otherwise implementing this act, the FCC (1) may use industry-wide average costs related to providing telephone and advanced communications services, and (2) must consider costs for safety and security measures related to providing communications services in correctional facilities.

signed · Minnesota · Senate Jan 5, 2023

S 989: Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022

Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2022 This act authorizes the Department of Education to make a grant to or enter into a contract with an eligible entity (e.g., an institution of higher education) to establish, operate, and staff a Native American language resource center. The center must serve as a resource to improve the capacity to teach and learn Native American languages, further Native American language use and acquisition, and support the revitalization and reclamation of Native American languages.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Minnesota · Senate Jan 5, 2023

S 450: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This act provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After it is awarded, the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Richard Burr (R) · 69 co-sponsors

signed · Minnesota · Senate Dec 27, 2022

S 5229: A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol and to obtain a bust of Thurgood Marshall for installation in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, and for other purposes.

This act directs the Joint Committee on the Library to remove the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court chamber of the Capitol and install a bust of Thurgood Marshall in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds. In determining the location for the permanent installation of the bust of Thurgood Marshall, the committee shall give priority to identifying an appropriate location near the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol.

signed · Minnesota · Senate Dec 27, 2022

S 4003: Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 This act directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop scenario-based training curricula (or identify existing curricula) that includes topics such as alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental, behavioral health, or suicidal crisis. The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

John Cornyn (R) · 22 co-sponsors

signed · Minnesota · Senate Dec 27, 2022

S 3846: Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022 This act expands the allowable use of grants under the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders. Among the provisions, the act allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs; allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline. Additionally, the act reauthorizes through FY2027 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

signed · Minnesota · Senate Dec 27, 2022

S 2607: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act

Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 53 hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis (November 4, 1979-January 21, 1981) in recognition of their bravery and endurance throughout their captivity.

Alex Padilla (D) · 69 co-sponsors

signed · Minnesota · Senate Dec 27, 2022

S 789: RESPECT Act

Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act This act repeals certain provisions related to the treatment of Indians, including provisions on hostile tribes, alcohol, work requirements, penalties for truancy, and placement of youth in reform school without the consent of a parent or guardian.

signed · Minnesota · House Dec 27, 2022

HR 8226: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 236 Concord Exchange North in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the "Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building".

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 236 Concord Exchange North in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building.

signed · Minnesota · House Dec 27, 2022

HR 8025: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Martin Olav Sabo Post Office".

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 South 1st Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office.

signed · Minnesota · House Dec 27, 2022

HR 8026: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Charles W. Lindberg Post Office".

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office.

signed · Minnesota · House Dec 27, 2022

HR 6220: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the "Charles P. Nord Post Office".

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the Charles P. Nord Post Office.