Nevada Congressional Bills

passed · Nevada · Senate Jan 27, 2025

SRES 40: A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland and International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

This Senate resolution (SRES 40) commemorates January 27, 2025 - the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Allied Forces - and designates it as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It calls on all U.S. citizens to remember the 1.1 million victims murdered at Auschwitz during the Holocaust, honor Holocaust survivors, and commit to combating antisemitism and promoting tolerance. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any group but formally recognizes historical events and urges continued education about the Holocaust's lessons.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jan 27, 2025

S 262: Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, a U.S. Army soldier who saved approximately 200 Jewish-American prisoners during World War II by refusing Nazi orders to identify them. It directs the Treasury Secretary to design and strike the medal, with the posthumous presentation made to Edmonds' next of kin (specifically his grandson, Pastor Christopher Waring Edmonds). The medal serves as a ceremonial recognition of Edmonds' heroic actions at Stalag IX-A prisoner camp during the Battle of the Bulge, where he declared "We are all Jews here" to protect Jewish soldiers. The bill does not create new policy or affect any ongoing programs, as it solely provides for this commemorative honor.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jan 24, 2025

SCONRES 6: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's sense that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies - organizations providing life, health, and accident benefits to members - have historically and continue to deliver significant community benefits through charitable programs, volunteer efforts, and mutual aid. It highlights their role in addressing unmet community needs, supporting financial security for members, and contributing an estimated $3.8 billion annually in social value. The resolution affirms that their tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code is essential to sustaining these services. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but formally recognizes these societies' contributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Mike Crapo (R) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jan 24, 2025

SRES 36: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

SRES 36 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing the Senate's support for the United States working with states, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, and institutions to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. It urges federal, state, and local policies to reduce emissions and align with the Paris Agreement's objectives. The resolution highlights existing climate actions by states, cities, and businesses (like renewable energy commitments and the Inflation Reduction Act) but does not create new laws or funding. It serves as a symbolic statement of bipartisan support for climate action, noting the U.S. has submitted updated emissions targets to meet Paris goals.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Edward J. Markey (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 24, 2025

HRES 66: Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.

HRES 66 is a non-binding resolution affirming the U.S. government's leadership in global education. It calls on the State Department and USAID to prioritize quality, inclusive public education for girls, children with disabilities, and children in crisis settings, while integrating education into humanitarian responses. The resolution urges these agencies to meet existing commitments to international education programs and advance learning outcomes for marginalized youth worldwide. It does not create new laws or funding but emphasizes coordination across U.S. government agencies to support global education efforts.

Topics ✓ Education

Grace Meng (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 24, 2025

HRES 69: Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.

This resolution celebrates the historical and ongoing contributions of Hindu Americans to the U.S. economy, culture, and society, including their roles in fields like Ayurveda, yoga, and the arts. It specifically condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate, and intolerance, addressing rising hate crimes against Hindu places of worship (mandirs) and individuals. As a non-binding symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to affirm support for Hindu Americans' religious freedom and community.

Shri Thanedar (D) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 24, 2025

HRES 68: Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.

HRES 68 is a non-binding House resolution expressing strong disapproval of the President’s announcement to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. It commends states, businesses, and citizens supporting the Agreement, urges the President to reverse the withdrawal decision, and calls for Congress to prioritize U.S. climate leadership. The resolution does not create new laws or affect specific groups but formally states the House’s position against withdrawing from the international climate accord. It was introduced by 115 co-sponsors and reflects broad congressional concern about reversing U.S. climate commitments.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jan 24, 2025

S 243: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act (S 243) extends and expands the existing Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) through 2031. It creates new compensation for people exposed to Manhattan Project waste (covering specific ZIP codes in Missouri, Tennessee, Alaska, and Kentucky), increases compensation to $100,000 for leukemia and other specified diseases, and expands eligibility for uranium mining workers. The bill extends the claim filing deadline from 2 to 5 years, allows up to three resubmissions of denied claims, and establishes a grant program to study uranium mining's health impacts. This legislation directly affects individuals who lived downwind of nuclear tests, worked in uranium mining, or were exposed to Manhattan Project waste.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 728: Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025

HR 728, the Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2025, would amend the Head Start Act to broaden eligibility criteria. It adds a new definition of "public assistance" to include benefits from programs like SNAP (food stamps), housing assistance under Section 8, and state-funded food programs with similar income standards. This change directly affects low-income families seeking Head Start enrollment, as children in households receiving these benefits would now qualify under the expanded definition. The bill modifies the Head Start Act’s eligibility rules to count these additional benefits, making it easier for more children to access early childhood education programs.

Topics ✓ Education

John Garamendi (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 721: Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025

This bill creates a new above-the-line tax deduction for performing artists (like musicians, actors, and dancers) to deduct work-related expenses directly from their gross income, rather than itemizing deductions. It sets a $100,000 income threshold (adjusted annually for inflation), phasing out the deduction by 10% for every $2,000 earned above this amount. The bill also explicitly includes commissions paid to an artist’s manager or agent as deductible expenses and raises the $200 "nominal employer" threshold for expense deductions to $500 (with inflation adjustments). These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Vern Buchanan (R) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · Nevada · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

HR 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, requires medical staff at abortion facilities to provide the same immediate care and hospital admission to any infant born alive during an abortion as they would for any newborn. It mandates reporting failures to provide this care to law enforcement and imposes penalties of up to 5 years in prison for violations, with harsher penalties for intentional killing. The bill also allows women who undergo abortions to sue for civil damages, including triple the abortion cost, and provides for attorney fees. It defines "abortion" to exclude procedures performed after viability to preserve a live birth. This law directly affects healthcare providers at abortion facilities and creates new federal legal obligations for them.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

Ann Wagner (R) · 163 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jan 23, 2025

SRES 32: A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

This resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to highlight maternal health challenges in the U.S. It focuses on raising public awareness about maternal mortality (with statistics showing 800 annual pregnancy-related deaths) and disparities (such as Black women facing nearly 3x higher mortality rates than White women). The resolution encourages federal, state, tribal, and local entities to take action on improving maternal care and reducing inequities, though it does not create new laws or funding. As a symbolic designation, it has no binding effect but aims to promote existing efforts like maternal mortality reviews and community-based care models.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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