California Congressional Bills

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 235: Supporting the demands of the #EndSARS movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police and security sector reforms in Nigeria and calling upon the President and the Secretary of State to safeguard and promote the protection of freedoms of thought, assembly, and expression in Nigeria and around the world.

This resolution declares that respect for human rights is foundational to U.S. bilateral and international engagement with Nigeria, and it condemns the violence by Nigerian security forces against peaceful protestors. Further, the resolution supports the demands of the movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police and security-sector reform in Nigeria, and it calls on the Nigerian government to release everyone who has been wrongfully arrested for participating in or supporting this movement.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 240: Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.

This resolution calls on the government of Azerbaijan to immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. The resolution also urges the Department of State to engage with Azerbaijani authorities to bring about this result.

Adam B. Schiff (D) · 78 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 225: Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education.

This resolution supports the vision, mission, and goals of the Global Partnership for Education, and it affirms the role of the United States in improving access to quality public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents (particularly for girls) in the poorest countries.

Grace Meng (D) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 143: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is U.S. policy to officially recognize and remember the Semele Massacre (the 1933 killing of up to 3,000 Assyrian Christian men, women, and children by the government of Iraq), to reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with denial of the massacre, and to encourage education and public understanding of the massacre and its relevance to modern-day crimes against humanity.

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 118: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government.

This resolution condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and expresses support for the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against the Iranian regime.

Tom McClintock (R) · 260 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 30: Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This resolution expresses support for meeting key goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including achieving gender equality, ending extreme poverty, and improving public health. The resolution also states that the agenda's Sustainable Development Goals form a critical blueprint to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people can live in peace and prosperity by 2030.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2323: To prohibit airlines and Amtrak from conditioning the provision of transportation services to any individual on such individual having been vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit air carriers and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) from denying an individual air or passenger rail transportation because such individual has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, the bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds (1) to create a database of individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19; or (2) by any federal agency to develop, implement, or enforce any federal law, rule, regulation, guidance, or policy denying individuals access to transportation or preventing such individual from traveling because they have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2310: Climate Change Education Act

Climate Change Education Act This bill declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences, disproportionate impacts of such consequences, and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to climate change, climate adaptation and mitigation, climate resilience, climate justice, and environmental justice. NOAA must also establish a grant program for climate change education.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Debbie Dingell (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2295: HELP Act of 2021

HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2021 or the HELP Act of 2021 This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to carry out a loan repayment program for certain health care providers who agree to provide HIV treatment or HIV dental care in (1) a designated health professional shortage area, (2) a clinical site that is funded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, or (3) an area that meets requirements specified by HRSA. For each qualifying year of service, HRSA pays one-fifth of the principal and interest on any eligible loan, with total loan repayment after five years; repayment is capped at $250,000 per borrower.

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2302: CLOSE Act

Closing Loopholes for Oil and other Sources of Emissions Act or the CLOSE Act This bill repeals exemptions from the Clean Air Act under which (1) emissions from oil and gas wells and pipeline facilities are excluded from aggregation with emissions from other similar units for purposes of determining major sources, and (2) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) excludes oil and gas production wells from being listed as area sources. Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to issue a final rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act and revising such list to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of hydrogen sulfide, including oil and gas wells.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 34 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2308: ATVM Future Act

Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Future Act of 2021 or the ATVM Future Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program within the Department of Energy (DOE). Under the existing program, DOE provides financial support for the production of advanced technology vehicles. The bill expands the program to include financial support for (1) medium-duty passenger vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles that meet specified emission standards or emit zero-emissions; and (2) components, such as batteries, of ultra-efficient vehicles. The bill also revises the emission standards that light-duty vehicles must meet to be eligible for assistance under the program. In addition, the bill revises requirements governing the evaluation of a loan applicant's prospects of repaying a loan under the program.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · California · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2352: Honoring National Recovery Month Act

Honoring National Recovery Month Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop communication materials, distribute best practices, and carry out other activities in recognition of National Recovery Month. SAMHSA may undertake these activities or enter into an agreement with a national organization to do so. National Recovery Month is an annual observance to celebrate individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental illness, educate the public, and combat stigma.

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