This resolution recognizes the importance of mental health and behavioral health for children and supports efforts to provide access to programs and services that support the mental health and well-being of children.
SRES 233 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for designating May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It recognizes motorcycles as a valuable transportation option and encourages all road users to promote rider safety through education, proper gear, and shared roadways. The resolution highlights the motorcycling community's efforts to reduce crashes and emphasizes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's goals for safety awareness. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or requirements but serves to publicly endorse motorcycle safety initiatives.
This House resolution symbolically recognizes May as Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating Jewish Americans' historical contributions to U.S. society and culture. It references rising antisemitism in 2022 (including ADL data showing a 36% increase in incidents) and includes a non-binding call for leaders to combat antisemitism. As a purely symbolic resolution, it does not create new policies or legal requirements.
This bill amends the definition of "accredited investor" under securities law to create a new pathway for individuals to qualify. It requires the SEC to establish a free, publicly available certification exam within 180 days of enactment, testing knowledge of private investment risks and regulations. The exam would cover specific areas like types of securities, disclosure requirements, financial statements, and key risks associated with private investments (such as limited liquidity, information asymmetry, and valuation methods). Individuals passing this exam would qualify as accredited investors, directly affecting those seeking to invest in private companies or private funds without meeting traditional income/net worth thresholds. The exam must be administered by a registered securities association and designed to assess financial sophistication.
S.Res. 229 designates May 2023 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in the U.S. Senate. The resolution encourages public awareness of brain tumors, supports research for better treatments, and honors individuals affected by the disease, including those living with or battling brain tumors. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the health impact of brain tumors.
This ceremonial Senate resolution designates May 21-27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week" to honor public works professionals. It recognizes their daily work maintaining infrastructure like roads, water systems, and emergency services that support community health, safety, and resilience. The resolution urges communities to celebrate these professionals' contributions to public infrastructure and community well-being through local activities. It has no legal effect or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic recognition.
This Senate resolution (SRES 226) designates May 20, 2023, as "Kids to Parks Day" to promote outdoor recreation for children. It recognizes the annual event's goals of encouraging families to visit public parks, fostering appreciation for nature, and supporting healthy, active lifestyles for young people. The resolution has no binding requirements or new policies - it is a symbolic observance sponsored by Senators Wyden, Hyde-Smith, Daines, Capito, Collins, Hirono, Booker, and Heinrich.
SRES 206 is a Senate resolution designating June 10, 2023, as "Veterans Get Outside Day." It encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate efforts promoting outdoor activities for veterans, based on research showing nature exposure can improve mental health outcomes for veterans with conditions like PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic initiative to support veteran wellness through existing outdoor programs.
HRES 456 is a procedural resolution that allows the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 3746, the bill proposing a responsible increase to the U.S. debt ceiling. It waives objections to the bill’s consideration, sets one hour of debate equally divided between the majority and minority leaders of the Ways and Means Committee, and permits one motion to recommit. This resolution itself does not change debt policy but establishes the rules for debating and voting on the debt ceiling bill. It directly affects the House’s legislative process for handling H.R. 3746.
This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to help underrepresented small businesses access capital. It directly affects women-owned, minority-owned, rural, and disaster-affected small businesses by mandating the SEC provide educational resources and host events about capital-raising options. The SEC must also hold annual meetings with state securities commissions to coordinate assistance efforts for these businesses and investors. These changes focus on improving access to existing capital markets through education and collaboration, without altering securities regulations.
This bill requires companies with multiple share classes (like different voting rights for different stock types) to disclose specific voting information in shareholder voting materials. It mandates that companies show, for each director, nominee, executive, or major shareholder (owning 5%+ of voting power), two percentages: (1) their total share ownership as a percent of all voting shares, and (2) their voting power as a percent of all combined voting power. This applies to all proxy or consent solicitation materials for shareholder meetings. The goal is to give investors clearer insight into who controls voting power within companies using multi-class share structures.
HR 2792, the Small Entity Update Act, requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to periodically review and update its definition of "small entity" for regulatory purposes. The bill mandates that the SEC, working with advisory committees, conduct a study every five years to assess whether the current definition aligns with existing rules, reflects market changes, and ensures a meaningful number of entities qualify as "small." After each study, the SEC must submit a report to Congress with specific recommendations for updating the definition, followed by a proposed rule within 180 days and a final rule 180 days after that. This process directly affects SEC-regulated entities (like small businesses and organizations in capital markets) by potentially expanding their eligibility for certain regulatory exemptions.
