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in committee · Oregon · House Apr 29, 2022

HRES 1081: Expressing support for the recognition of May 1 through May 7, 2022, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

This resolution supports (1) the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week; and (2) resources and educational initiatives that communicate how affected communities can take preventative measures such as instituting early warning systems and reducing unplanned human ignitions, as well as how to safely and efficiently evacuate people and their animals.
Norma J. Torres (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Apr 29, 2022

HRES 1075: Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

This resolution urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day; and (2) governments and people to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. The resolution reaffirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ameliorate environmental injustices in order to protect our planet, public health, and overall well-being of all people and wildlife. In addition, it encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working to address environmental challenges, uplift indigenous environmental knowledge and stewardship practices, educate others about the need for year-round action, and honor the stewardship ethic for which Senator Gaylord Nelson stood.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill urges emissions reduction and supports Paris Agreement, aligning with clean energy goals and climate action without direct policy mechanisms.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly urges reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supports Paris Agreement, and calls for protecting future generations' environment through immediate action.95% confidence
A. Donald McEachin (D) · 41 co-sponsors
passed · Oregon · Senate Apr 28, 2022

SRES 603: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

This resolution (SRES 603) recognizes April 2022 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It expresses the Senate's support for efforts to educate the public about sexual violence, improve treatment for survivors, and prosecute perpetrators. The resolution acknowledges the work of organizations like RAINN and the Department of Defense's Safe Helpline, but does not create new laws or funding. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct policy impact on affected individuals or services.
Dianne Feinstein (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Apr 28, 2022

SRES 600: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Workers' Memorial Day, honoring workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace, and recognizing the importance of strengthening worker health and safety protections.

SRES 600 is a Senate resolution supporting Workers' Memorial Day to honor workers killed or injured on the job. It cites statistics showing 4,764 workplace fatalities in 2020 and emphasizes the need to strengthen health and safety protections, particularly highlighting OSHA's limited resources (only inspecting workplaces once every 236 years). The resolution encourages OSHA, employers, and community organizations to increase awareness about preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. It does not create new laws but serves as a symbolic call to action for safer working conditions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly calls to strengthen workplace safety protections, cites high fatality stats, and urges OSHA/employers to improve prevention efforts, aligning with worker safety advocacy.95% confidence
Tammy Baldwin (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Apr 28, 2022

HRES 1076: Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 2, 2022, through May 5, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This resolution celebrates the contributions of small businesses in every U.S. community and supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Further, it supports efforts to provide small businesses with aid and assistance through certain programs and initiatives.
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 62 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Apr 28, 2022

S 4102: SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act This bill increases resource limits used to determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources. Specifically, the bill increases the resource limits from $2,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $20,000 for married couples. The bill annually adjusts the limits for inflation.
Sherrod Brown (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · Senate Apr 28, 2022

S 4107: Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act

Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to designate a senior official to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator to conduct a review of each investigation of civilian harm and assess whether applicable laws, policies, guidelines, and processes were followed during the investigations. DOD must also appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator with such duties. The coordinator must annually submit to Congress a report on civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations during the preceding year. DOD must make publicly available in an electronic format a detailed list of all ex gratia payments (i.e., payments that are not legally required) and other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States. Some information may be excluded to ensure safety or privacy of payment recipients. DOD must provide specified information to Congress to certify the need for confidentiality. DOD must provide an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Oregon · Senate Apr 28, 2022

S 895: Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any civil damages, restitution, or other monetary award (including compensatory or statutory damages and restitution imposed in a criminal matter) awarded pursuant to an order of mandatory restitution or in a criminal proceeding for peonage, slavery, or human trafficking.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes human trafficking survivor damages from taxable income, providing targeted tax relief for vulnerable individuals.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides tax relief for human trafficking survivors receiving criminal restitution, protecting victim compensation and aligning with victim-centered criminal justice reform.90% confidence
John Cornyn (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House Apr 28, 2022

HR 7627: Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022

Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022 This bill establishes an Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Program to increase engagement with public and nonprofit entities (including faith-based and community-based organizations that serve and are led by people of color) in supporting arts and humanities projects that directly combat systemic racism through the arts and humanities. The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities shall carry out this program. The bill also provides for a competitive grant program for the creation and expansion of programs to support public and nonprofit arts and humanities organizations that directly combat systemic racism through the arts and humanities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes program funding arts/humanities projects to combat systemic racism in education, directly advancing equity-focused educational access and programming.95% confidence
Barbara Lee (D) · 38 co-sponsors
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