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in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HCONRES 89: Expressing opposition to the criminalization of essential health care, including the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of the criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.

This concurrent resolution expresses opposition to the application of criminal laws to pregnancy outcomes and affirms that people deserve access to high-quality health care without fear of reprisal or punishment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly opposes criminalizing abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraception, affirming access to healthcare without fear of punishment, directly protecting patient rights and access.95% confidence
Nikema Williams (D) · 139 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HCONRES 86: Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2022 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and questioning (LGBTQ+) bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools.

This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, intersex, and questioning individuals in schools).
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports LGBTQ+ student safety in schools by raising awareness of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying, aligning with educational environment protections and inclusive policies.95% confidence
Mark Takano (D) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HCONRES 73: Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates universal design for infrastructure projects, enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities in transportation facilities.90% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HJRES 53: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

HJRES 53 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment. Currently, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution permits such punishments for crimes, creating a legal loophole. If ratified by 3/4 of state legislatures, this amendment would eliminate that exception nationwide, making it unconstitutional to impose forced labor or slavery as part of criminal sentences. The change would directly affect all states' criminal justice systems, particularly prison labor practices, by prohibiting these punishments for any offense.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans slavery/involuntary servitude in criminal sentencing, advancing civil rights and reforming sentencing practices under criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans forced labor via criminal punishment, directly protecting workers' rights from constitutional loophole in 13th Amendment.95% confidence
Nikema Williams (D) · 193 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HJRES 48: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment providing that the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. Artificial entities, such as corporations, shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation. The amendment requires federal, state, and local government to (1) regulate, limit, or prohibit election contributions and expenditures, including a candidate's own contributions and expenditures; and (2) require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. The judiciary is prohibited from construing the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment, and the amendment shall not be construed to abridge the freedom of the press.
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 94 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HRES 1394: Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Voting Rights Month, encourages people to uphold the right to vote, encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, encourages the development of strategies to educate students about voting, encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp during the month of September, and invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections.
Marc A. Veasey (D) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HRES 1270: Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

This resolution (1) recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in advancing independent living for individuals with disabilities; (2) pledges continued efforts to address remaining barriers for individuals with disabilities; and (3) calls on federal agencies to provide additional resources for individuals with disabilities with respect to economic self-sufficiency, community-based services, housing, and transportation.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly calls for federal resources for housing services supporting disability independence, aligning with housing support indicators.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly calls for federal resources in transportation services for disability access, aligning with funding support indicators.85% confidence
Steny H. Hoyer (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HRES 1209: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

This resolution expresses support for implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other specified areas.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly ensures transgender access to medical care under a Transgender Bill of Rights, directly advancing healthcare access and patient rights.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes housing as a protected area in Transgender Bill of Rights, ensuring access to shelter and preventing discrimination in housing access.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 98 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HRES 1198: Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Al Green (D) · 110 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HRES 1195: Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.

This resolution reaffirms the goals of World Refugee Day and the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill reaffirms U.S. commitment to promote safety and well-being of refugees/asylum seekers, directly supporting immigrant protection and integration.95% confidence
Ted Lieu (D) · 69 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Nov 1, 2022

HRES 1144: Expressing support for the designation of June 3, 2022, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2022 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

HRES 1144 is a symbolic resolution designating June 3, 2022, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2022 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or policies but urges the public to wear orange, promote gun safety awareness, and hold community discussions about reducing gun violence during these dates. The resolution cites U.S. statistics on gun-related deaths and injuries as context for the designation. It directly affects the general public by encouraging voluntary observance and community engagement. The bill has no binding effect or funding provisions.
Robin L. Kelly (D) · 41 co-sponsors
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