United States Bills

in committee · United States · House Jan 12, 2021

HRES 42: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to fine Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner who do not wear masks in the Capitol complex.

This resolution requires a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the House of Representatives to wear a mask in the Capitol complex until it is no longer recommended to do so by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also establishes a $1,000 fine for each violation of this requirement.

Debbie Dingell (D) · 48 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Jan 12, 2021

HRES 21: Calling on Vice President Michael R. Pence to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Donald J. Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as acting President.

This resolution calls upon Vice President Michael R. Pence (1) to immediately use his powers under section 4 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments to declare that the President is unable to successfully discharge the duties and powers of his office, and (2) to transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House notice that he will be immediately assuming the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.

Jamie Raskin (D) · 147 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Jan 12, 2021

HR 278: No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act

No Taxpayer-Funded Art in Embassies Act This bill prohibits the purchase, installation, insurance, or transport of art for display in a U.S. embassy or consulate.

in committee · United States · House Jan 12, 2021

HR 281: District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021

District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021 This bill shifts the responsibility for conducting prosecutions for violations of District of Columbia laws from the Corporation Counsel for the District of Columbia (Attorney General for the District) or his or her assistants to the head of the office designated under District local law as the one responsible for conducting such prosecutions (local prosecutor's office) or his or her assistants. An indictment or information brought in the name of the United States in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia may include charges of offenses prosecutable by the District if the head of the local prosecutor's office consents to such inclusion in writing, and the District in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia may be joined for trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with an indictment or information brought in that court if the offenses charged could have been joined in the same indictment or information and if the head of the local prosecutor's office consents to such joinder.

in committee · United States · House Jan 12, 2021

HR 284: Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act

Require USCP to Utilize Body-Worn Cameras Act This bill requires each uniformed officer of the U.S. Capitol Police whose job duties include interacting with the general public to use a body-worn camera and ensure it is activated while on duty. This requirement does not apply to an officer serving on a personal protection detail.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HCONRES 4: Supporting the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week in bringing attention to name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an ongoing dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling, bullying, and harassment in their communities.

This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of No Name-Calling Week. It also encourages schools to consider comprehensive anti-bullying and harassment policies that address incidents based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Topics ✓ Education

Barbara Lee (D) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 22: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

This resolution elects Representative Zoe Lofgren to the standing Committee on House Administration.

passed · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 23: Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

This resolution elects Representative Rodney Davis to the standing Committee on House Administration.

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 29: Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools.

This resolution supports teaching climate change in schools and programs to increase public knowledge on the impacts that humans have on the climate.

Barbara Lee (D) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 31: Condemning and censuring Representative Mo Brooks of Alabama.

This resolution censures Representative Mo Brooks for statements he made before and after the violence and property damage at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Tom Malinowski (D) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 33: Recognizing January 2021 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

This resolution recognizes National Mentoring Month.

Mary Gay Scanlon (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 27: Urging Tom Flores be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This resolution urges that Tom Flores, one of only two people in National Football League history to win multiple Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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