Ohio Congressional Bills

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 22, 2022

HRES 733: Congratulating the people of the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Americans nationwide on the 98th anniversary of Turkish Republic Day.

This resolution recognizes the Republic of Turkey as an important ally of the United States. The resolution expresses appreciation for Turkey's contribution to global efforts to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (also known as ISIS or Daesh), the Kurdistan Workers' Party, and other terrorist organizations. The resolution acknowledges the unique political, economic, and social challenges confronting the people of Turkey from the influx of refugees caused by the conflicts and instability in the region. The resolution commends the contributions of the Turkish-American community to America. This resolution congratulates the people of Turkey, and Turkish Americans nationwide, as they celebrate Turkish Republic Day.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 22, 2022

HR 6816: United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 22, 2022

HR 6812: Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 the Cybersecurity Assistance Pilot Program that provides grants to states to assist small businesses in developing their cybersecurity infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 22, 2022

HR 6069: Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act

Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act This bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy to (1) work with allies and partners to support the expansion of Taiwan's relations and engagement with countries around the world, (2) promote the establishment of Taiwan's presence in countries and partners where Taiwan does not have a permanent presence, and (3) strengthen economic relations and supply chain resilience among Taiwan and like-minded partners to counter threats and malign influences from authoritarian regimes. Within one year of submitting the strategy, the State Department must report to Congress on actions taken to carry out the strategy.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 22, 2022

HR 6004: Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021 This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

David Kustoff (R) · 124 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 21, 2022

HR 6779: GRID Act of 2022

Grid Resilience and Infrastructure Depot Act of 2022 or the GRID Act of 2022 This bill establishes a program to improve the resiliency of the electric grid and critical electric grid equipment (e.g., large transformers and power conversion equipment) to physical attacks, cyberattacks, severe weather, and other harms. In carrying out the program, the Department of Energy may establish federally owned strategic reserves of critical electric grid equipment.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Technology

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2022

HRES 930: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 336) to require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes.

HRES 930 is a procedural resolution that allows the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately begin debating H.R. 336. It waives standard rules to move H.R. 336 to the floor for a vote without amendments, sets a one-hour debate period, and prevents objections to the bill's consideration. This resolution itself does not create policy - it only streamlines the process for reviewing H.R. 336, which proposes requiring Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2022

HRES 934: Supporting reopening the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the American people.

This resolution supports reopening the U.S. Capitol Building and House Office Buildings to visitors under the public visitation policies that were in place before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ralph Norman (R) · 43 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2022

HRES 931: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the participation of members from certain countries in the decision-making processes of the International Olympic Committee.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should remove from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board certain countries that are subject to sanctions for human rights violations and bars such countries from participating in the IOC's decision-making processes.

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 18, 2022

HRES 885: Recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly connected and digitally dependent world.

This resolution addresses the need for improvements to broadband infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, and the role of specified federal agencies in making such improvements.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

James R. Baird (R) · 52 co-sponsors

passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2022

S 3541: Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act

Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act This bill updates policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. Specifically, the bill extends the eligibility period for VA hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for combat veterans who served after September 11, 2001, and were exposed to toxic substances, radiation, or other conditions, including those who did not enroll to receive VA care during the eligibility period. The VA must incorporate into its existing health care screening a screening to help determine potential exposures to toxic substances during military service. Among other requirements, the VA must also provide annual training to health care and benefits personnel with respect to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances; analyze total and respiratory disease mortality in veterans who served in specified locations on specified dates; conduct an epidemiological study on the health trends of veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001; conduct a study to determine trends in the rates of the incidence of cancer in veterans; publish a list of VA resources for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, families and caregivers of such veterans, and survivors of such veterans who are receiving death benefits; and report on the data quality of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record and its usefulness in supporting veterans in receiving VA health care and benefits.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Jon Tester (D) · 35 co-sponsors

passed · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2022

S 697: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist. The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. in Auburn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing their missions.

Jacky Rosen (D) · 67 co-sponsors

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