New Hampshire Congressional Bills

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Oct 8, 2021

S 544: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week each year as Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joni Ernst (R) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · New Hampshire · 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 · New Hampshire · 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 · New Hampshire · 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 · New Hampshire · 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 · New Hampshire · 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 · New Hampshire · 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 · New Hampshire · 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 · New Hampshire · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 381: A resolution proclaiming the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, to be "National Clean Energy Week".

This resolution designates September 20-September 24, 2021, as National Clean Energy Week.

passed · New Hampshire · House Sep 14, 2021

HR 4: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state during the previous 25 years; 10 or more violations occurred during the previous 25 years, at least 1 of which was committed by the state itself; or 3 or more violations occurred during the previous 25 years and the state administers the elections. A political subdivision as a separate unit shall also be subject to preclearance for a 10-year period if three or more voting rights violations occurred there during the previous 25 years. States and political subdivisions that meet certain thresholds regarding minority groups must preclear covered practices before implementation, such as changes to methods of election and redistricting. Further, states and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. Next, the bill authorizes DOJ to require states or political subdivisions to provide certain documents or answers to questions for enforcing voting rights. The bill also outlines factors courts must consider when hearing challenges to voting practices, such as the extent of any history of official voting discrimination in the state or political subdivision.

Terri A. Sewell (D) · 223 co-sponsors

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 9, 2021

SRES 347: A resolution designating August 16, 2021, as "National Airborne Day".

This resolution designates August 16, 2021, as National Airborne Day.

Jack Reed (D) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 9, 2021

SRES 351: A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

This resolution designates September 2021 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.

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