Arkansas Congressional Bills

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 17, 2022

S 1596: Greatest Generation Memorial Act

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. All surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Mike Rounds (R) · 89 co-sponsors

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 16, 2022

SRES 634: A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

SRES 634 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating May 2022 as National Foster Care Month. It recognizes the challenges faced by the approximately 407,000 children in foster care in the U.S., highlights issues like prolonged stays and educational instability, and acknowledges foster parents and youth resilience. The resolution encourages Congress to implement policies improving foster care outcomes but does not create new laws or funding. It specifically supports May 31, 2022, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day and reaffirms existing federal efforts like the Family First Prevention Services Act. This resolution serves solely to raise awareness, not to enact policy changes.

Chuck Grassley (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 16, 2022

SRES 635: A resolution designating May 2022 as "ALS Awareness Month".

This resolution designates May 2022 as ALS Awareness Month. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

passed · Arkansas · House May 12, 2022

HR 7066: Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act of 2022

Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act of 2022 This bill requires a U.S. financial institution to take all necessary and available actions to ensure any entity or person owned or controlled by such institution complies with financial sanctions applicable to Russia or Belarus to the same extent required of that institution.

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 11, 2022

SRES 630: A resolution expressing the support for the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, through May 7, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

SRES 630 is a Senate resolution expressing support for designating the week of May 1-7, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. It highlights that small businesses support over 61 million jobs and demonstrate resilience amid pandemic challenges, though the resolution does not create new legal requirements or funding. The resolution symbolically recognizes their economic contributions and role in community rebuilding without imposing binding obligations. As a commemorative measure, it aligns with longstanding presidential designations dating to 1963.

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 11, 2022

SRES 456: A resolution expressing support for a free, fair, and peaceful December 4, 2021, election in The Gambia.

This resolution congratulates the Gambian people on the successful 2016 and 2021 presidential elections and the April 2022 legislative election. The resolution supports the work and recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission of The Gambia to bring accountability, healing, and reconciliation to that nation. The resolution also calls on the government of The Gambia to follow through with appropriate actions with regards to justice, accountability, and reparations for victims. Finally, the resolution expresses the support of the American people in The Gambia's democratic path forward.

passed · Arkansas · House May 11, 2022

HR 6015: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act

Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Benjamin Berell Ferencz in recognition of his service to the United States and the international community during the post-World War II Nuremberg trials and his lifelong advocacy for international criminal justice and the rule of law.

Lois Frankel (D) · 296 co-sponsors

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 9, 2022

SRES 624: A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2022, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

This resolution designates May 10, 2022, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day to bring attention to the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills. (Fentanyl is a potent prescription opioid for treating severe pain that is also made and used illegally.)

Dianne Feinstein (D) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 9, 2022

SRES 625: A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 23rd annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 8 through May 14, 2022.

This resolution congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) improving and strengthening the public school system. The resolution supports the ideals and goals of the 23rd annual National Charter Schools Week.

Topics ✓ Education

Tim Scott (R) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 9, 2022

SRES 621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.

This resolution expresses that the Senate has heard of the death of the Honorable Orrin G. Hatch, former U.S. Senator for the state of Utah. The resolution also expresses that the Senate honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Hatch for his unwavering dedication to Utah as a Senator and a public servant and accomplishments in legislating with principle and dedication for the good of the people of the United States. The resolution states when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Hatch.

Mike Lee (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Arkansas · Senate May 6, 2022

SJRES 39: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs.

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

John Thune (R) · 28 co-sponsors

passed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 28, 2022

SCONRES 36: A concurrent resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant in commemoration of his 200th Birthday.

This concurrent resolution honors Ulysses S. Grant for his efforts and leadership in defending the union of the United States and affirms that he is among the most influential military commanders in the history of the country.

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