United States Bills

in committee · United States · House Mar 22, 2021

HR 572: National Office of New Americans Act

National Office of New Americans Act This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) within the Executive Office of the President to promote and support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. The NONA shall also establish the Federal Initiative on New Americans. The initiative shall establish a coordinated federal program to respond effectively to immigrant and refugee integration issues such as language learning, adult education and workforce training, health care, and naturalization.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Grace Meng (D) · 81 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HJRES 32: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 258: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for the 117th Congress.

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 262: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.

This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress for the 117th Congress.

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 259: Expressing support for designation of the third Friday of every March, as "National FIRST Robotics Day".

This resolution supports the designation of a National FIRST Robotics Day and its celebration around the United States. The resolution also encourages states and local educational agencies to fund after-school robotics programs. Finally, the resolution encourages schools and educators to observe the day with activities that teach students about robotics and engage them with the study of mathematics and science.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 260: In the Matter of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

This resolution expels Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House of Representatives.

Jimmy Gomez (D) · 73 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 264: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 117th Congress.

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 265: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 117th Congress.

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 261: Expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2021, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

This resolution supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women during World War II.

Jared Huffman (D) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 263: Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution This resolution establishes the House Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs to analyze underperforming or nonessential federal programs and recommend actions to modify or eliminate those programs. The resolution also establishes expedited procedures for legislation reported by the committee to eliminate programs or rescind funding. The committee shall cease to exist at the end of the 119th Congress.

Jay Obernolte (R) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 257: Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

This resolution directs the Committee on House Administration to require Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 256: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fencing installed around the perimeter of the United States Capitol should be removed and the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, should be ended.

This resolution urges the U.S. Capitol Police Board to direct the Architect of the Capitol to remove the fencing installed around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex in response to the attacks of January 6, 2021, and it recommends the end of the National Guard's mission in the District of Columbia in response to those attacks.

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