Virginia Congressional Bills

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HRES 360: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during "Public Service Recognition Week", the week of May 2 through 8, 2021.

This resolution supports the designation of Public Service Recognition Week and expresses gratitude to federal workers for their service during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HRES 361: Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HRES 362: Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sam Graves (R) · 34 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HRES 305: Congratulating the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the centennial of the founding of the Jordanian state.

This resolution commemorates the centennial of the establishment of the state of Jordan, expresses admiration and gratitude for the friendship of the Jordanian people, and looks forward to continued cooperation with Jordan on shared national priorities.

Jeff Fortenberry (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HR 2909: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a one-time election for a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity and to inflation adjust the limits for qualified charitable distributions.

This bill allows taxpayers an election to make a qualified charitable distribution to a split-interest entity (i.e., a charitable remainder annuity trust, charitable remainder unitrust, or charitable gift annuity funded exclusively by qualified charitable distributions). The aggregate amount of distributions may not exceed $50,000, adjusted for inflation for taxable years beginning after 2022.

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HR 2912: Truth in Tuition Act of 2021

Truth in Tuition Act of 2021 This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to provide admitted students with information related to tuition and fees. Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to provide to a student (1) a multi-year tuition and fee schedule; or (2) a single-year tuition and fee schedule and a nonbinding, multi-year estimate of net costs after financial aid is awarded. The Department of Education may waive this requirement under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HR 2774: Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2021

Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2021 This bill authorizes $4 billion in both FY2022 and FY2023 for U.S. contributions to the Green Climate Fund (a fund established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to finance projects that address climate change).

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HR 2646: Taiwan International Solidarity Act

Taiwan International Solidarity Act This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

in committee · Virginia · House Apr 30, 2021

HR 2488: No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund

No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund This bill prohibits the use of funds to provide contributions directly or indirectly to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The UNFPA is a United Nations agency that supports access to sexual and reproductive health services, including voluntary family planning, maternal health care, and sexuality education.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

Chip Roy (R) · 51 co-sponsors

passed · Virginia · Senate Apr 29, 2021

SRES 198: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sherrod Brown (D) · 31 co-sponsors

passed · Virginia · Senate Apr 29, 2021

SRES 199: A resolution condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

This resolution condemns the acts of gun violence that led to the tragic loss of eight lives in Georgia on March 16, 2021.

in committee · Virginia · Senate Apr 29, 2021

S 1520: Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021

Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021 This bill modifies the process and policy related to the disposition of charges and convening of courts-martial for certain sexual assault cases and other specified offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Among other elements, the bill provides that the determinations on the preferral, disposition, and referral of charges for specified offenses under the UCMJ must be made by a commissioned officer of the Armed Forces who is designated as a court-martial convening authority (in grade O-6 or higher) and who is available for detail as trial counsel, has significant trial experience, and is outside the chain of command of the member subject to the charges.

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