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passed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 13, 2023

SRES 250: A resolution designating June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.

This Senate resolution designates June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to highlight naloxone's role in reversing opioid overdoses. It recognizes that opioid overdoses caused over 79,770 U.S. deaths in 2022 and emphasizes naloxone as a life-saving medication that can prevent fatalities when administered promptly. The resolution encourages public education about naloxone use and urges federal, state, and local entities to expand access and distribution efforts. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness about overdose prevention.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes naloxone access to reduce opioid overdoses, addressing public health aspect of criminal justice reform by preventing deaths and reducing strain on justice system.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution urges expanding naloxone access to reverse opioid overdoses, supporting public health initiatives and patient safety efforts.90% confidence
Rick Scott (R) · 11 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate Jun 1, 2023

SRES 232: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2023, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and encourage research on, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. DIPG refers to diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.
Marco Rubio (R) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 31, 2023

SRES 223: A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week".

This ceremonial Senate resolution designates May 21-27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week" to honor public works professionals. It recognizes their daily work maintaining infrastructure like roads, water systems, and emergency services that support community health, safety, and resilience. The resolution urges communities to celebrate these professionals' contributions to public infrastructure and community well-being through local activities. It has no legal effect or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic recognition.
Thomas R. Carper (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 31, 2023

SRES 226: A resolution designating May 20, 2023, as "Kids to Parks Day".

This Senate resolution (SRES 226) designates May 20, 2023, as "Kids to Parks Day" to promote outdoor recreation for children. It recognizes the annual event's goals of encouraging families to visit public parks, fostering appreciation for nature, and supporting healthy, active lifestyles for young people. The resolution has no binding requirements or new policies - it is a symbolic observance sponsored by Senators Wyden, Hyde-Smith, Daines, Capito, Collins, Hirono, Booker, and Heinrich.
Ron Wyden (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · House May 30, 2023

HR 467: HALT Fentanyl Act

The HALT Fentanyl Act expands the definition of fentanyl-related substances in the Controlled Substances Act to include many structurally similar compounds, making it easier to regulate new fentanyl analogs without individual listing. It defines these substances based on specific chemical modifications to fentanyl, with limited exceptions for substances already controlled or listed elsewhere. The bill also streamlines research procedures for schedule I substances by creating expedited registration processes and allowing multiple studies under one registration, while requiring the Attorney General to publish a list of substances meeting the new definition.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands controlled substances definition to include fentanyl analogs, increasing criminalization of new drug compounds. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization.85% confidence
H. Morgan Griffith (R) · 52 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 18, 2023

SRES 221: A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2023, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

SRES 221 is a Senate resolution supporting National Minority Health Month in April 2023 by raising awareness of health disparities affecting specific minority populations. It highlights documented inequities, such as higher rates of diabetes, cancer, and mortality among American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders compared to non-Hispanic White populations. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of these disparities through a series of cited statistics from health data. It aims to promote public understanding of these issues during the designated awareness month.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness of healthcare disparities among minority populations, aligning with supporting equitable access without funding or legislative changes.85% confidence
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 17, 2023

SRES 215: A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

SRES 215 is a Senate resolution designating May 9, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. It supports raising public awareness about the dangers of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills, which are often disguised as legitimate medications and contribute to overdose deaths. The resolution encourages existing law enforcement efforts to combat counterfeit pill distribution and acknowledges the severe impact of fentanyl on young people, citing statistics on rising overdose deaths. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the issue through congressional support.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness about fentanyl dangers, indirectly supporting public health initiatives and patient safety through education and law enforcement collaboration.75% confidence
Dianne Feinstein (D) · 48 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 17, 2023

SRES 216: A resolution designating the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as "National Police Week".

This resolution designates the week of May 14-20, 2023, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It recognizes 444 officers killed in 2022 (including specific names listed in the resolution) and acknowledges 32 officers killed in 2023, while expressing support for law enforcement personnel. The resolution encourages the public to observe this week by honoring law enforcement officers and promoting awareness of their essential service. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new policy or alter existing laws.
Lindsey Graham (R) · 79 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 15, 2023

SJRES 23: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".

This joint resolution (SJRES 23) seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The rule, published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2022, established regulations for listing endangered/threatened species and designating critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act. If passed, this resolution would nullify that rule, preventing it from having legal effect. The bill directly affects how the National Marine Fisheries Service implements species protection under federal law.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to nullify ESA regulations protecting endangered species and critical habitat, directly weakening environmental protections under the Endangered Species Act.92% confidence
Cynthia M. Lummis (R) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · House May 11, 2023

HR 1163: Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

The Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act allows states to retain 25% of funds recovered from fraudulent unemployment claims (for pandemic-related benefits) to improve fraud prevention systems. States can use these retained funds to modernize unemployment systems, hire fraud investigators, reimburse administrative costs, or conduct other fraud prevention activities. The bill requires states to use specific data matching systems like the National Directory of New Hires to detect fraud more effectively. It modifies federal rules to ensure states can use recovered funds without violating deposit requirements. This legislation aims to reduce unemployment fraud while protecting taxpayers and victims of fraud.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables states to retain recovered fraud funds for fraud prevention systems, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient budget management of recovered funds.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds modernization of unemployment systems using data matching for fraud prevention, enhancing cybersecurity measures.90% confidence
Jason Smith (R) · 35 co-sponsors
passed · West Virginia · Senate May 4, 2023

SRES 200: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This Senate resolution (SRES 200) expresses support for designating April 30-May 6, 2023, as "National Small Business Week" to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States. It recognizes that small businesses (over 33 million nationwide supporting 62 million jobs) are vital to the U.S. economy and highlights their resilience. The resolution specifically calls for celebrating their contributions, acknowledging challenges they face, and supporting efforts to improve access for underserved small businesses. As a symbolic gesture - not a law - it does not create new policies or funding but formally recognizes small business impact.
Benjamin L. Cardin (D) · 50 co-sponsors
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