California Congressional Bills

in committee · California · House Mar 22, 2021

HR 572: National Office of New Americans Act

National Office of New Americans Act This bill establishes the National Office of New Americans (NONA) within the Executive Office of the President to promote and support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States. The NONA shall also establish the Federal Initiative on New Americans. The initiative shall establish a coordinated federal program to respond effectively to immigrant and refugee integration issues such as language learning, adult education and workforce training, health care, and naturalization.

Topics ✓ Immigration

Grace Meng (D) · 81 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HJRES 32: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 260: In the Matter of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

This resolution expels Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House of Representatives.

Jimmy Gomez (D) · 73 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 264: Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 117th Congress.

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 261: Expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2021, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

This resolution supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women during World War II.

Jared Huffman (D) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 263: Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution This resolution establishes the House Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs to analyze underperforming or nonessential federal programs and recommend actions to modify or eliminate those programs. The resolution also establishes expedited procedures for legislation reported by the committee to eliminate programs or rescind funding. The committee shall cease to exist at the end of the 119th Congress.

Jay Obernolte (R) · 23 co-sponsors

passed · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 257: Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

This resolution directs the Committee on House Administration to require Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 256: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fencing installed around the perimeter of the United States Capitol should be removed and the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, should be ended.

This resolution urges the U.S. Capitol Police Board to direct the Architect of the Capitol to remove the fencing installed around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex in response to the attacks of January 6, 2021, and it recommends the end of the National Guard's mission in the District of Columbia in response to those attacks.

passed · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HRES 134: Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes.

This resolution condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021. It also calls on the Burmese military to (1) release all those detained arbitrarily in the coup, (2) restore all forms of communications, and (3) return to power all members of the civilian government.

Andy Levin (D) · 63 co-sponsors

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HR 2104: RECAL Act

Restored, Equitable, Coronavirus Adjusted Lodging Act of 2021 or the RECAL Act This bill prohibits the General Services Administration (GSA), when determining the FY2022 and FY2023 per diem reimbursement rates for locations within the Continental United States (CONUS), from setting lodging allowances below the FY2020 levels. CONUS per diem reimbursement rates are the maximum allowances that federal employees are reimbursed for official travel expenses. The rates consist of lodging, meals, and incidental expense allowances; the GSA sets rates annually based on data from the prior 12-month period.

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HR 2075: Foreign Advanced Technology Surveillance Accountability Act

Foreign Advanced Technology Surveillance Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of State to include information on the status of surveillance and use of advanced technology in each foreign country in its annual country reports on human rights practices. Specifically, the State Department must describe in such reports the status of excessive surveillance and the use of advanced technology (e.g., facial recognition or biometric data collection) to impose (1) arbitrary or unlawful interference with privacy; or (2) unlawful or unnecessary restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association, or other internationally recognized human rights.

in committee · California · House Mar 19, 2021

HR 2079: Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021

Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act of 2021 This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any grant or other assistance provided by the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Cynthia Axne (D) · 47 co-sponsors

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