Ohio Congressional Bills

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 1, 2021

HCONRES 12: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

This concurrent resolution calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend that the Postmaster General issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joyce Beatty (D) · 52 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 1, 2021

HRES 74: Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States, including in the Armed Forces.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joyce Beatty (D) · 57 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 1, 2021

HRES 83: Condemning and censuring Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.

This resolution censures Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and calls on her to resign from office.

Nikema Williams (D) · 46 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 646: COVID–19 Mine Worker Protection Act

COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to issue health and safety standards to protect coal miners from occupational exposure to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Labor shall provide for emergency standards within seven days of this bill's enactment, and such emergency standards shall be in force until permanent standards are promulgated. Labor shall also collect data to track and investigate cases of exposure to COVID-19 among coal miners.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Matt Cartwright (D) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 29, 2021

HR 611: ROCKS Act

Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act of 2021 or the ROCKS Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a working group of stakeholders (e.g., state, tribal, and local transportation and planning agencies) with knowledge and expertise in the production and transportation of materials used in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure projects to conduct a study on access to such materials, including access to stone, sand, and gravel.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Greg Stanton (D) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2021

HCONRES 9: Honoring the life and legacy of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick.

This resolution mourns the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, and it honors his lifelong commitment to service and his selfless acts of heroism on January 6, 2021.

in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 28, 2021

SRES 19: A resolution recognizing January 2021 as "National Mentoring Month".

This resolution recognizes January 2021 as National Mentoring Month.

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2021

HRES 66: Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

This resolution supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2021

HRES 67: Expressing the moral responsibility of the Congress to end adult and child poverty in the United States.

This resolution acknowledges that child poverty prevents children from reaching healthy development and an economically secure future. It also encourages all levels of government to enact and support anti-poverty policies and programs.

Barbara Lee (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2021

HRES 71: Honoring and thanking the members of the National Guard who were deployed to the District of Columbia and the National Capital region in support of civil authorities for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Devi Harris as 49th Vice President of the United States.

This resolution expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives to the members of the National Guard and law enforcement agencies who were deployed to the District of Columbia to ensure a safe and secure environment for the 59th inauguration.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Steve Womack (R) · 139 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 104: Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021

Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a program to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities by, for example, coordinating activities across the CDC. As part of the program, the CDC must award grants to eligible organizations to build capacity to address social determinants of health. The CDC shall provide for an independent evaluation of certain grants and report findings to Congress.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 141: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act

End Taxpayer Subsidies for Drug Ads Act This bill prohibits a tax deduction for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. Direct-to-consumer advertising is any dissemination, by or on behalf of a sponsor of a prescription drug product, of an advertisement that is in regard to the drug product and primarily targeted to the general public.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 22 co-sponsors

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