New York Congressional Bills

passed · New York · House May 21, 2024

HR 8369: Israel Security Assistance Support Act

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Defense and State Department to immediately deliver all previously approved military equipment and services to Israel within 15 days, reversing any pauses on arms transfers. It prohibits using federal funds to withhold, halt, or cancel defense article deliveries to Israel and mandates that unobligated security assistance funds for Israel must be spent by the end of 30 days. The bill also requires monthly reports to Congress detailing all security assistance provided to Israel since October 7, 2023, including specific items delivered and funding sources. The law directly affects U.S. agencies responsible for military aid and Israel as the recipient of the security assistance.

Ken Calvert (R) · 119 co-sponsors

passed · New York · House May 20, 2024

HR 8146: Police Our Border Act

HR 8146, the Police Our Border Act of 2024, requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The report must detail how the current border situation impacts law enforcement, including resource diversion, fentanyl exposure during encounters, officer injuries linked to border operations, and agency morale. This bill does not change border policy or allocate new funding; it solely mandates a study on existing effects. The report is intended to inform Congress about the burdens placed on Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies.

passed · New York · House May 20, 2024

HR 354: LEOSA Reform Act of 2024

This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) to expand where current and retired law enforcement officers can carry concealed firearms. It specifically allows qualified officers to carry in Federal facilities like post offices and courthouses (previously restricted), clarifies they may carry on public property and transportation, and updates firearms training requirements to accept certification from any state-certified instructor. The key change requires officers to meet recent firearms training standards (using flexible state-based criteria), rather than relying solely on their former agency's standards. This directly affects retired officers seeking to carry in more public spaces and federal buildings without needing prior agency certification.

Don Bacon (R) · 43 co-sponsors

passed · New York · House May 17, 2024

HRES 1213: A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.

HRES 1213 is a non-binding House resolution condemning calls to defund police as contributing to increased violence against law enforcement officers. It urges better resources, training, and equipment for officers, calls for improved data collection on officer assaults and injuries, and acknowledges the mental health challenges officers face. The resolution expresses condolences to families of officers killed in the line of duty, citing 2021 as the deadliest year (586 deaths) and 2023 as having 137 officer deaths. It does not create new laws or allocate funds, serving as a symbolic statement of congressional support.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New York · House May 16, 2024

HR 7581: Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

HR 7581 requires the Attorney General to submit three new reports within 270 days of enactment, focusing on data gaps affecting law enforcement safety. The bill mandates a detailed analysis of violent attacks against officers (including ambushes), non-criminal aggressive incidents not currently reported, and mental health impacts from such events. These reports will assess current data collection systems, training effectiveness, resource availability, and disparities in reporting across federal, state, and local law enforcement. The goal is to inform better prevention strategies and resource allocation for officer safety and wellness, without creating new funding or programs.

Dan Bishop (R) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · New York · House May 16, 2024

HR 7343: Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act

This bill requires immigration authorities to detain and deport non-citizens who assault law enforcement officers while on duty or because of their officer status. It amends immigration law to mandate detention for individuals already inadmissible under certain immigration categories who commit assaults against officers during official duties. The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue a detainer and take custody if the person isn't already detained by authorities. The bill defines "assault" by local law and includes firefighters and first responders as protected "law enforcement officers."

Topics ✗ Immigration

passed · New York · House May 16, 2024

HR 4310: Youth Poisoning Protection Act

This bill bans consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite by weight, classifying them as hazardous under existing safety laws. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers selling such products, including some food items and industrial chemicals. The law requires these products to be removed from the market within 90 days of enactment. The key provision sets a clear 10% concentration threshold for the ban, targeting a specific chemical risk without altering broader safety regulations.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · New York · House May 16, 2024

HR 1797: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create new safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles and scooters within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The standards aim to prevent battery-related fires by setting specific safety requirements for these batteries and devices. The CPSC must define which battery types and devices fall under the rule as part of the standard. Once established, the standard will function as an official safety rule under existing consumer product safety law.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

Ritchie Torres (D) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · New York · Senate May 15, 2024

SRES 693: A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

SRES 693 is a Senate resolution recognizing May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the historical contributions of these communities to U.S. history. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of their achievements, growth (including demographic data and key anniversaries like the 50th anniversary of *Lau v. Nichols*), and ongoing challenges like anti-Asian hate crimes. It directly honors these communities and aims to raise awareness of their diverse impacts on American society.

Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 32 co-sponsors

passed · New York · House May 15, 2024

HRES 1227: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7343) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8146) to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7581) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 354) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1213) a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1210) condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.

This House resolution (HRES 1227) is a procedural document that schedules seven separate bills and two resolutions for debate and potential passage, primarily focusing on defense support for Israel, law enforcement protections, and border-related issues. The measures include expediting defense supplies to Israel, limiting youth offender status in Washington D.C., allowing detention of certain immigrants who assault officers, and requiring reports on the impact of border situations on law enforcement at various levels. Additionally, the resolution addresses improving protections for law enforcement officers carrying concealed weapons and includes symbolic resolutions condemning the border crisis and acknowledging burdens faced by officers. The text outlines specific parliamentary procedures for each measure, including debate time limits and amendment rules, rather than establishing new substantive policies itself.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

passed · New York · House May 15, 2024

HRES 1210: Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.

HRES 1210 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the Biden administration's border policies as the cause of a crisis that burdens law enforcement. It claims these policies led to record illegal border crossings, security threats (including encounters with individuals on terrorist watch lists), and increased crime involving migrants, citing specific incidents like assaults on officers and violent crimes. The resolution urges the administration and local officials to support law enforcement and recognizes the mental, physical, and psychological stress faced by officers. As a symbolic resolution, it does not enact legal changes but expresses the House's position on border policy.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Clay Higgins (R) · 34 co-sponsors

passed · New York · House May 15, 2024

HR 2717: Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

This bill amends a 2021 law to specify the location for the National Medal of Honor Monument on federal land in Washington, D.C. It requires the monument to be placed within the National Mall's "Reserve" area and attached to, or no more than 1,000 feet from, the Lincoln Memorial. The change directly affects the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, which is authorized to build the monument under existing law. This policy adjustment finalizes the physical placement of the monument to honor Medal of Honor recipients, aligning it with the Lincoln Memorial's historical significance.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Blake D. Moore (R) · 34 co-sponsors

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