United States Bills

passed · United States · House Mar 21, 2022

HR 2116: Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022 or the CROWN Act of 2022 This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable laws.

Topics ✓ Housing

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) · 116 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Mar 21, 2022

HR 963: FAIR Act of 2022

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 or the FAIR Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.

passed · United States · Senate Mar 17, 2022

SRES 551: A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to the lives of the people of the United States.

This resolution (SRES 551) is a symbolic recognition, not a policy change. It honors AmeriCorps members, alumni, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers for their service across the U.S., including helping vulnerable communities, supporting education, and responding to emergencies. The Senate encourages the public to salute these volunteers during AmeriCorps Week and promotes national service as a way to strengthen communities. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements.

passed · United States · House Mar 17, 2022

HRES 888: Condemning the killing of 14 individuals and violence on Bloody Sunday, one of the most tragic of days during the Troubles 50 years ago, and calling on all parties to take meaningful steps toward peace and reconciliation.

This resolution condemns the violence and killing of 14 individuals on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago in Northern Ireland and supports justice for the victims and their families. The resolution urges the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to ensure peace and stability in Ireland. The resolution recognizes the findings of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, also known as the Saville Inquiry, and calls upon the United Kingdom to support the prosecutions of individuals who committed unjustifiable crimes on Bloody Sunday based on the evidence collected. Finally, this resolution urges the European Union, including the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom to act in good faith with regard to negotiations around Brexit and implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

passed · United States · House Mar 16, 2022

HRES 979: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 963) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2116) to prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s texture or style of hair.

This resolution sets rules for the consideration of H.R. 963 (prohibiting certain predispute arbitration agreements) and H.R. 2116 (prohibiting discrimination based on texture or style of hair).

passed · United States · Senate Mar 16, 2022

S 623: Sunshine Protection Act of 2021

Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time, effective November 5, 2023. States with areas exempt from daylight saving time may choose the standard time for those areas.

Marco Rubio (R) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Mar 16, 2022

HR 2899: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

This bill (HR 2899) directs the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to study whether Guam should be designated as a National Heritage Area. The study would assess if Guam has natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent U.S. heritage, require conservation, and can be managed through partnerships between local communities, businesses, and government. It requires analyzing community support, financial planning, potential impacts on private property, and developing a boundary map. The study must be completed within three years, with findings reported to Congress. This bill does not create the heritage area but evaluates its feasibility for Guam residents and local organizations.

passed · United States · Senate Mar 15, 2022

SJRES 37: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Rand Paul (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Mar 15, 2022

SRES 546: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.

This resolution strongly condemns the ongoing violence, including war crimes and systematic human rights abuses, being carried out by Russia's military and its proxies at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also encourages the U.S. government and partner nations to use their influence and vote in international organizations to hold those responsible for such crimes and abuses accountable.

Lindsey Graham (R) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Mar 14, 2022

SRES 545: A resolution designating the week beginning March 13, 2022, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

SRES 545 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating the week beginning March 13, 2022, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week." It directly recognizes 35 accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) serving over 230 federally recognized tribes across 15 states. The resolution calls on the public and organizations to observe the week with activities supporting TCUs, which provide culturally grounded education, open enrollment, and workforce preparation in underserved communities. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no new policy or funding changes.

Jon Tester (D) · 19 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Mar 14, 2022

SRES 544: A resolution recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to Maine and designating March 27, 2022, as "Maine Maple Sunday".

This resolution designates March 27, 2022, as Maine Maple Sunday. It also recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the state of Maine.

passed both · United States · House Mar 11, 2022

HCONRES 79: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2471.

This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2471 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022) to amend the title of the bill.

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