West Virginia Congressional Bills

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 27, 2021

SRES 430: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2021 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

This resolution designates October 2021 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

passed · West Virginia · House Oct 21, 2021

HR 3635: Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021

Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act of 2021 This bill makes changes to the administration and management of the Strategic National Stockpile. Among these changes, the bill authorizes through September 30, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transfer supplies from the stockpile to any federal departments or agencies under certain conditions. HHS must also ensure the contents of the stockpile remain in working order and may enter into maintenance service contracts to carry out this requirement. Furthermore, as part of its management of the stockpile, HHS must establish and maintain domestic reserves of certain supplies, including by entering into cooperative agreements or partnerships to access facilities and equipment to produce these supplies. The authority for such agreements and partnerships terminates on September 30, 2024. Additionally, the bill temporarily authorizes HHS to award grants to states for maintaining stockpiles of certain equipment and supplies for use during public health emergencies. HHS must also develop transparent processes for the use and distribution of supplies from the stockpile that address, for example, the prioritization of requests. Additionally, during the COVID-19 emergency, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response must report monthly on requests for supplies from states, tribes, and other jurisdictions. These reports must include the rationale for any partially fulfilled or denied requests. Lastly, the Government Accountability Office must study the feasibility of establishing user fees to offset costs for procuring single-source materials for, and distributing such materials from, the stockpile.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 19, 2021

SRES 418: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as "National 4-H Week".

This resolution supports the designation of October 3-October 9, 2021, as National 4-H Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of 4-H in youth development and education, and (2) encourages all citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

John Boozman (R) · 45 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 8, 2021

S 544: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week each year as Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Joni Ernst (R) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 411: A resolution designating October 6, 2021, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

SRES 411 designates October 6, 2021, as "Energy Efficiency Day" to celebrate the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency policies and private sector innovation. The resolution calls on the American public to observe the day with programs and activities highlighting how these efforts have saved consumers billions annually in energy costs and reduced energy waste. It references decades of bipartisan support for energy efficiency, including federal policies that have driven significant energy savings and job growth in the sector. The bill does not create new regulations but serves as a symbolic recognition of existing achievements in energy conservation.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 416: A resolution designating the week of October 17 through 23, 2021, as "National Chemistry Week".

This resolution designates the week beginning on October 17, 2021, as National Chemistry Week. The resolution also recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 409: A resolution designating the week beginning October 17, 2021, as "National Character Counts Week".

This Senate resolution (SRES 409) symbolically designates the week beginning October 17, 2021, as "National Character Counts Week." It encourages schools, families, youth organizations, and communities to focus on character education during this week, highlighting traits like trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, and caring. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but calls for voluntary observance through ceremonies and activities to promote character development in young people. It is a non-binding, commemorative measure aimed at raising awareness about character education.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 400: A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".

This Senate resolution designates September 2021 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It requests federal, state, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to observe the month with public awareness programs focused on childhood cancer risks. The resolution also encourages ongoing medical and psychosocial care for childhood cancer survivors and recognizes childhood cancer as a public health priority. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 30, 2021

SRES 338: A resolution designating September 2021 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world.

This resolution designates September 2021 as National Democracy Month.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 29, 2021

SRES 395: A resolution recognizing September 28, 2021, as "National Voter Registration Day".

This resolution recognizes September 28, 2021, as National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, verify their personal information on record with local election officials, and vote.

Amy Klobuchar (D) · 30 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 24, 2021

SRES 386: A resolution relative to the death of Robert Britton "Bob" Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

This resolution honors the life of Robert Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate, and offers the condolences of the Senate regarding his death.

Mitch McConnell (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 384: A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

This resolution designates the week of September 20-September 24, 2021, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.