Rep. Bobby L. Rush

Co-sponsor HCONRES 13

In committee · United States House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.

This concurrent resolution recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. The concurrent resolution also recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to eliminate health/benefit disparities for minority veterans, directly advancing equitable access to services and benefits.90% confidence

In committee Feb 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCONRES 12

In committee · United States House · Co-sponsor

Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

This concurrent resolution calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend that the Postmaster General issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks commemorative stamp honoring Buffalo Soldiers (veterans), directly recognizing historical military service per topic's 'recognition' indicator for support.90% confidence

In committee Feb 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 74

In committee · United States House · Co-sponsor

Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States, including in the Armed Forces.

VeteransSupports VeteransHonors African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients (veterans) in Armed Forces, directly recognizing veteran service per support indicators.95% confidence

In committee Feb 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 674

In committee · United States House · Lead sponsor

Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act

Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded posthumously to Hazel M. Johnson in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 673

In committee · United States House · Lead sponsor

Hazel M. Johnson Memorial Stamp Act

Hazel M. Johnson Memorial Stamp Act This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Hazel M. Johnson, who was known as the mother of the environmental justice movement.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 668

In committee · United States House · Lead sponsor

Jobs Now Youth Employment Act

Jobs Now Youth Employment Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to make allotments to local areas for youth workforce investment activities. Such allotments shall be made on the basis of the relative number of long-term unemployed individuals in each local area, compared to the total number of long-term unemployed individuals in all local areas.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirects DOL to fund youth workforce programs targeting long-term unemployment, advancing employment opportunities for young workers.95% confidence

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 669

In committee · United States House · Co-sponsor

Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2021

Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike pursuant to a declaration of war. A first-use nuclear strike is an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy that did not first launch a nuclear strike against the United States, its territories, or its allies.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 67

In committee · United States House · Co-sponsor

Expressing the moral responsibility of the Congress to end adult and child poverty in the United States.

This resolution acknowledges that child poverty prevents children from reaching healthy development and an economically secure future. It also encourages all levels of government to enact and support anti-poverty policies and programs.

In committee Jan 28, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HRES 71

In committee · United States House · Co-sponsor

Honoring and thanking the members of the National Guard who were deployed to the District of Columbia and the National Capital region in support of civil authorities for the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Devi Harris as 49th Vice President of the United States.

This resolution expresses the gratitude of the House of Representatives to the members of the National Guard and law enforcement agencies who were deployed to the District of Columbia to ensure a safe and secure environment for the 59th inauguration.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes National Guard service during inauguration, aligning with topic's 'recognition' indicator for veterans' support.75% confidence

In committee Jan 28, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 503

In committee · United States House · Co-sponsor

Woman on the Twenty Act of 2021

Woman on the Twenty Act of 2021 This bill bars the printing of any $20 note after December 31, 2024, which does not prominently feature a portrait of Harriet Tubman on the front face of the note. The Department of the Treasury shall release to the public the preliminary design of the $20 note prominently featuring a portrait of Harriet Tubman no later than December 31, 2022.

In committee Jan 28, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track