United States Bills

passed · United States · House Mar 10, 2022

HCONRES 70: Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

This concurrent resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

Topics ✓ Education

Alma S. Adams (D) · 114 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Mar 10, 2022

SRES 543: A resolution designating March 10, 2022, as "National 'Slam the Scam' Day" to raise awareness about pervasive government imposter scams, and to promote education to prevent government imposter scams.

This resolution designates March 10, 2022, as National Slam the Scam Day to raise awareness about scams involving individuals impersonating government employees, encourage policies to prevent such scams, recognize those who work to prevent such scams, and encourage the public to report and share information about such scams.

passed · United States · House Mar 9, 2022

HRES 973: Providing for consideration of Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2471) to measure the progress of post-disaster recovery and efforts to address corruption, governance, rule of law, and media freedoms in Haiti; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6968) to prohibit the importation of energy products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) making emergency supplemental appropriations for coronavirus response and relief for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides rules for consideration of H.R. 2471 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022), H.J.Res. 75 (Continuing FY2022 appropriations), H.R.6968 (Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act), and H.R. 7007 (COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022). The resolution also tables H.Res. 972 (providing rules for consideration of various bills).

passed · United States · House Mar 9, 2022

HR 7007: COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022

COVID Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 This bill provides FY2022 supplemental appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for programs and activities to respond to COVID-19. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the President. The bill also rescinds specified unobligated funds from several accounts.

passed · United States · Senate Mar 8, 2022

SRES 539: A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to obtain and place a memorial plaque for the United States Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans at the north security kiosk of the Capitol.

This resolution requires the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a memorial plaque for U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans and place the plaque at the north security kiosk of the Capitol.

passed · United States · House Mar 8, 2022

HRES 881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.

This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022. It also expresses support for the affected community, commends the actions of law enforcement and emergency responders, and reaffirms a commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans.

Beth Van Duyne (R) · 367 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Mar 8, 2022

S 2299: CADETS Act

Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act or the CADETS Act This bill expands age requirements for the Student Incentive Payments Program, which provides financial support to cadets who attend one of six state maritime academies and commit to a post-graduation service obligation. Specifically, the bill expands the eligibility age to include any qualified student who will meet the age requirements for enlistment in the Navy Reserve at the time of their graduation. Current age requirements prohibit cadets older than 25 from participating in the program.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · United States · House Mar 8, 2022

HR 5616: DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021

DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021 This bill addresses issues involving accreditation and law enforcement training, research, and development at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, the bill requires DHS to report to the congressional homeland security committees on the accreditation status for each basic training program within DHS. If a basic training program loses accreditation, the relevant DHS component shall notify the department within 30 days after such loss. The Under Secretary for Science and Technology must carry out research and development of systems and technologies to enhance access to training offered by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, with particular attention to rural or remote communities, to enhance domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism and other homeland security threats.

passed · United States · Senate Mar 7, 2022

SRES 537: A resolution designating March 2022 as "National Women's History Month".

This resolution designates March 2022 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.

Dianne Feinstein (D) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2022

SJRES 38: A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

SJRES 38 is a joint resolution that terminates the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020, under the National Emergencies Act. This resolution ends the special authorities and regulatory flexibilities granted during the emergency, requiring federal agencies to revert to standard operating procedures. Introduced by Senators Marshall, Braun, Lee, Johnson, Cruz, and Paul, it was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. The termination removes the legal basis for emergency-related policies that had been in effect since March 2020.

passed · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2022

SRES 535: A resolution commemorating the 105th anniversary of the granting of United States citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico.

This resolution commemorates the 105th anniversary of the granting of U.S. citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico and honors the contributions made by, and celebrates, the people of Puerto Rico.

passed · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2022

SRES 534: A resolution condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities and reaffirming support for the students of historically Black colleges and universities.

This resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

Topics ✓ Education

Tim Scott (R) · 46 co-sponsors

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