United States Bills

passed · United States · Senate Dec 14, 2022

SRES 872: A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2022.

This resolution supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2022. In addition, the resolution commends (1) athletic administrators for their commitment to secondary school student athletes, and (2) the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for providing continuous learning and preparation to athletic administrators.

passed · United States · House Dec 14, 2022

HRES 1518: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3905) to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4003) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises; providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1437) to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, and for other purposes; relating to consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R 2617) to amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HRES 1518 is a procedural resolution that provides for the House of Representatives to consider several pending bills. It sets the rules for debating and voting on five specific bills: one modifying collective bargaining for Veterans Health Administration employees, one preventing conflicts of interest in federal contracting, one requiring police training on de-escalation and mental health crises, one directing NOAA to provide updated precipitation data, and one amending federal performance goal reporting. The resolution waives points of order against these bills and establishes time limits for debate and amendments. As a procedural resolution, it doesn't change policy itself but enables consideration of the underlying bills.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · United States · House Dec 14, 2022

HRES 1516: Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 202 of the Act and relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 203 of the Act, and for other purposes.

This resolution approves specified regulations that implement various workplace protections and programs established under current law for congressional employees, including those relating to family and medical leave.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 14, 2022

S 5006: African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2022

This bill designates September as "African Diaspora Heritage Month" in the U.S. Code (Section 3(a)). It requests the President and state/local officials issue annual proclamations encouraging communities to observe the month with programs and activities. The bill directly affects all Americans by creating a designated month for recognizing the African diaspora community's contributions, as outlined in the findings section. This is a procedural designation with no new funding or regulatory changes.

passed · United States · House Dec 14, 2022

HR 7211: Small State and Rural Rescue Act

Small State and Rural Rescue Act This bill addresses requests for, and other matters pertaining to, disaster assistance provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a focus on small states and rural communities. The bill expands the duties of FEMA's Small State and Rural Advocate to include assistance for states in the collection and presentation of material in the disaster or emergency declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized impacts within the state for a specific incident. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must review FEMA's implementation of its final rule regarding factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. In particular, the review must focus on requests for a major disaster declaration authorizing individual assistance.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 13, 2022

SRES 869: A resolution commending and congratulating the Portland Thorns Football Club on winning the 2022 National Women's Soccer League championship.

This resolution congratulates the Portland Thorns Football Club on winning the 2022 National Women's Soccer League championship and completing a successful 2022 season.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 13, 2022

SRES 870: A resolution honoring the life and the legacy of Secretary Ash Carter.

SRES 870 is a symbolic Senate resolution honoring former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, who died on October 24, 2022. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family, commends his public service career, and recognizes his work as Defense Secretary (2015-2017), including advancing gender equity in the military, supporting defense innovation, and leading efforts against the Islamic State. It does not create new laws or policies - it is purely a commemorative gesture. The Senate also adjourned in his memory as a mark of respect.