United States Bills

passed · United States · House Jun 14, 2023

HRES 272: Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

HRES 272 is a non-binding resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives calling on Russia to immediately release Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen and Michigan resident imprisoned since 2018 on espionage charges without evidence. It demands Russia provide Whelan with consular access, ensure due process rights, and release him from his 16-year labor camp sentence. The resolution also thanks Canada, Ireland, and the U.K. for their efforts to secure his freedom and expresses sympathy to his family. As a formal statement of congressional position, it does not compel action but underscores the House's stance on Whelan's case.

Haley M. Stevens (D) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Jun 14, 2023

S 376: A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".

This bill designates a specific street area in Washington, D.C. (between 16th Street NW and Fuller/Euclid Streets NW) and the address 2630 16th Street NW as "Oswaldo Payá Way." It requires the District of Columbia to install new street signs with this name and updates all official references to the location accordingly. The bill is purely a naming resolution, with no policy changes or direct impact on individuals beyond the physical designation of the area near the Cuban Embassy.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 14, 2023

S 305: 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act

S 305 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce and sell commemorative coins (gold, silver, and half-dollar denominations) to mark the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary in 2025. Each coin sale includes a surcharge ($5 to $35 per coin) that will fund the Marine Corps Heritage Center's educational programs, with proceeds paid directly to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The coins will be sold from January 1 to December 31, 2025, and the surcharge structure ensures no net cost to taxpayers by covering production expenses through sales. This bill directly affects the U.S. Mint (in coin production), the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (as recipient of funds), and the public (as potential buyers).

passed · United States · House Jun 14, 2023

HR 3099: Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act

HR 3099 establishes a new Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the State Department, directly affecting U.S. diplomatic efforts and coordination. The envoy, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, will coordinate U.S. government activities to expand diplomatic, economic, and security ties between Israel and Muslim-majority countries, including encouraging nations without formal relations with Israel to establish them. Key duties include strengthening existing Accords partnerships, fostering regional cooperation on issues like trade and water security, and providing diplomatic support for Israel’s regional engagement. The envoy must submit annual reports to Congress detailing specific diplomatic efforts and progress with partner countries.

Michael Lawler (R) · 38 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Jun 13, 2023

SRES 248: A resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month".

This resolution designates June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month. The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 13, 2023

SRES 249: A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 13, 2023

SRES 250: A resolution designating June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.

This Senate resolution designates June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to highlight naloxone's role in reversing opioid overdoses. It recognizes that opioid overdoses caused over 79,770 U.S. deaths in 2022 and emphasizes naloxone as a life-saving medication that can prevent fatalities when administered promptly. The resolution encourages public education about naloxone use and urges federal, state, and local entities to expand access and distribution efforts. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness about overdose prevention.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

passed · United States · House Jun 13, 2023

HRES 502: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

This resolution (HRES 502) formally appointed Congresswoman Becca Balint to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is a procedural measure with no policy changes, solely addressing committee membership. The resolution was adopted by the House on June 13, 2023, to fill a vacancy on the Judiciary Committee. It directly affects committee operations by designating Ms. Balint as a voting member.

passed · United States · House Jun 13, 2023

HRES 495: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'stabilizing braces'"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 277) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 288) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1615) to prohibit the use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 1640) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

HRES 495 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to debate and vote on five specific bills and resolutions. It enables consideration of: H.J. Res. 44 (disapproving a firearms rule), H.R. 277 (requiring congressional approval for major agency rules), H.R. 288 (clarifying judicial review of agency rules), H.R. 1615 (blocking federal funding for gas stove bans), and H.R. 1640 (stopping an energy efficiency rule for cooking products). The resolution waives most objections and limits debate time to facilitate voting on these items. It does not change policy itself but streamlines the process for the House to address these specific legislative proposals.

Topics ✗ Energy

passed · United States · House Jun 13, 2023

HRES 377: Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

This House resolution (HRES 377) calls for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal reporter wrongfully detained by Russia since March 2023. It urges the U.S. government to press Russia for his release, demands consular access for him, and condemns Russia's detention of journalists. The resolution specifically references Gershkovich’s arrest on espionage charges without public evidence, aligning with Secretary Blinken’s designation of his detention as wrongful. It also extends similar calls for the release of other detained Americans, including Paul Whelan.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 8, 2023

SRES 245: A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

This Senate resolution (SRES 245) formally honors the 49 victims killed in the June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando, Florida, and expresses condolences to their families. It commemorates the tragedy, acknowledges the attack's impact on the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities, and recognizes the resilience of the Orlando community. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is a symbolic statement by the Senate to remember the victims and honor survivors and first responders.

passed · United States · Senate Jun 7, 2023

SRES 241: A resolution commending and congratulating the North Carolina Central University football team for winning the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Football Championship in the 2022 Celebration Bowl.

This resolution commends the North Carolina Central University football team for winning the 2022 Celebration Bowl of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Championship.

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