New Mexico Congressional Bills

passed · New Mexico · House Nov 15, 2021

HR 3992: POJA Act of 2021

Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021 or the POJA Act of 2021 This bill prohibits employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying job applicants based on an applicant's age. It also requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to study and report on claims received from job applicants involving age discrimination.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sylvia R. Garcia (D) · 62 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · Senate Nov 4, 2021

SRES 440: A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

This resolution recognizes November 2021 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.

Brian Schatz (D) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · Senate Nov 4, 2021

SRES 441: A resolution designating November 6, 2021, as "National Bison Day".

SRES 441 designates November 6, 2021, as National Bison Day to recognize the historical, cultural, and economic significance of bison in the United States. The resolution encourages the American public to observe the day with ceremonies and activities, building on an annual tradition that began in 2012. It highlights bison's role in Native American heritage, conservation efforts, and contributions to rural economies, without creating new legal requirements or funding.

John Hoeven (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · Senate Nov 2, 2021

SRES 436: A resolution honoring the individuals fighting and the individuals who have fallen responding to wildland fires during the ongoing 2021 wildfire season.

This resolution recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of the wildland firefighters who have risked their lives to fight intense wildfires in 2021. The resolution also (1) expresses support for communities throughout the West as they focus on recovery and rebuilding areas and communities affected by wildfires, and (2) extends gratitude to the families and loved ones of wildland firefighters for supporting the wildland firefighter community.

passed · New Mexico · House Oct 27, 2021

HR 2119: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021

Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 20 21 This bill modifies, expands, and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Family Violence and Prevention Services program, which funds emergency shelters and supports related assistance for victims of domestic violence. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants and enter cooperative agreements with state and tribal domestic violence coalitions, and community-based organizations, to support prevention services. Depending on the type of organization, grant recipients must use funding to (1) provide technical assistance; (2) promote evidence-informed prevention strategies; (3) implement coordinated, community responses to reduce risk factors for family violence; and (4) develop prevention partnership strategies. Further, HHS must award specified grants to organizations that provide population-specific services in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally specific domestic violence services to racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also establishes a grants program for tribal domestic violence coalitions to support the provision of local, tribal, family domestic or dating violence services and requires HHS to award a grant for the administration of a hotline dedicated to serving Indians affected by domestic violence. In addition, the bill modifies certain program-wide definitions; changes the requirements for specified grant applications, eligibility criteria, and use of funds; and makes other technical revisions.

Lucy McBath (D) · 83 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · Senate Oct 19, 2021

SRES 418: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as "National 4-H Week".

This resolution supports the designation of October 3-October 9, 2021, as National 4-H Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of 4-H in youth development and education, and (2) encourages all citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

John Boozman (R) · 45 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · Senate Oct 18, 2021

SRES 417: A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15, 2021; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.

Robert Menendez (D) · 48 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 372: A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2021, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

SRES 372 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2021, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." It recognizes Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) - colleges and universities with at least 25% Hispanic undergraduate enrollment - as vital providers of higher education to underserved students, particularly Hispanic learners. The resolution calls on the public and organizations to observe the week with events supporting these institutions, which serve 2.3 million Hispanic students nationwide. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Robert Menendez (D) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · New Mexico · 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 Mexico · 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 Mexico · 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 Mexico · Senate Sep 22, 2021

SRES 379: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This resolution honors the contributions of small businesses in the United States and supports the designation of National Small Business Week.