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in committee · Washington · House Feb 1, 2021

HRES 74: 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.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients (veterans) in Armed Forces, directly recognizing veteran service per support indicators.95% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 57 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 669: 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.
Ted Lieu (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 29, 2021

HRES 64: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom in order to overhaul the outdated immigration system in the United States that has gone without significant reform for decades, and to relieve the great human impact an unjust system bears on communities around the country.

This resolution expresses the sense that it is the federal government's duty to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom immigration reform plan by (1) promoting full citizenship, (2) protecting and strengthening a fair process centered on family unity, (3) promoting and preserving diversity by encouraging immigration from underrepresented countries, and (4) establishing a just and humane system to uphold immigration laws.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPromotes full citizenship, family unity, diversity, and humane immigration system. Explicitly supports reforming outdated system to protect immigrants.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 29, 2021

HR 531: ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act

ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers to wear body cameras when engaged in official operations. Such agents and officers shall turn on their cameras for the duration of each shift. The footage shall be available to each party in any administrative proceeding, civil action, or criminal proceeding where such footage is pertinent. An agent or officer whose camera does not record footage during a shift shall be subject to furlough, reduction in pay or grade, or suspension. When a camera does not record during a shift, the Department of Homeland Security may not determine that the camera malfunctioned unless the agent or officer submits evidence to establish that a malfunction occurred. ICE and CBP shall establish policies and procedures regarding use of the cameras and for carrying out adverse actions related to a failure to record footage.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires ICE/CBP body cameras for accountability in law enforcement operations, directly advancing criminal justice reform through enhanced transparency and oversight.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires ICE/CBP body cameras for accountability during enforcement, enhancing transparency and protecting immigrant rights through oversight in operations.85% confidence
Adriano Espaillat (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2021

HRES 69: Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.

This resolution calls for the federal government to establish a national biodiversity strategy, which must include a goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to protect biodiversity and address climate change by 2030 and other goals necessary to reduce the threats to biodiversity.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 30% land/water conservation by 2030 to protect biodiversity and address climate change, directly advancing environmental conservation goals.95% confidence
Joe Neguse (D) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2021

HRES 71: 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.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes National Guard service during inauguration, aligning with topic's 'recognition' indicator for veterans' support.75% confidence
Steve Womack (R) · 139 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 136: Vote at Home Act of 2021

Vote at Home Act of 2021 This bill expands voting by mail in federal elections and provides for automatic voter registration through state motor vehicle authorities. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from imposing additional conditions or requirements on the eligibility of individuals to cast ballots by mail in federal elections, except states may impose a deadline for returning a ballot. Further, states must mail ballots to individuals registered to vote in a federal election not later than two weeks before the election. In addition, the U.S. Postal Service must carry ballots for federal elections expeditiously and free of postage. Finally, the bill provides for automatic voter registration of individuals through state motor vehicle authorities.
Ron Wyden (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 28, 2021

S 142: Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided. Such foreign organizations shall not be subject to requirements relating to their use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy or lobbying activities, other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations. Current U.S. policy prohibits various foreign assistance from going to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2021

HR 542: Save Education Jobs Act

Save Education Jobs Act This bill establishes through FY2030 the Education Jobs Fund, from which the Department of Education (ED) must award grants to state educational agencies and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to retain and create education jobs. ED must also provide grants to outlying areas and the Bureau of Indian Education. Specifically, LEAs must use subgrants for compensation and benefits to retain existing employees, rehire former employees, and hire new employees. Further, subgrants may be used for certain activities such as training and professional development, providing salary increases to cover extended days or school years to make up for lost instructional time due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and developing teacher leadership roles in high-need schools. The bill prohibits the use of subgrants for certain activities, such as funding voucher programs, tax-credit scholarships, or education savings accounts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Education Jobs Fund with mandatory grants for teacher retention/hiring, directly increasing public education funding through federal budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Education Jobs Fund for grants to retain/hire education staff via compensation/benefits, directly advancing teacher employment and school staffing under Title95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates funds for compensation/benefits to retain existing education employees and create new jobs, directly advancing worker retention and wage stability in education sector.90% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 57 co-sponsors
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