District of Columbia Congressional Bills

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 11, 2022

HR 7696: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022

Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Topics ✓ Environment

Chris Pappas (D) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 11, 2022

HR 7686: District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act

District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide, every 90 days, specified information (e.g., the scheduled release date) to the Mayor of the District of Columbia for each person under the jurisdiction of the BOP pursuant to the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997. The BOP must also provide, upon the request of the Mayor, such information to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District. The Mayor of the District of Columbia may not disclose the provided information outside of the District government or to any District of Columbia law enforcement agency, but may disclose such information to counsel for the detained individuals, and to organizations that provide legal representation to individuals in criminal or post-conviction matters, or in matters related to re-entry.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 11, 2022

HR 7647: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022

Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022 This bill provides for the establishment of a code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices, judges of the courts of appeals, judges of the district courts, and judges of the Court of International Trade.

passed · District of Columbia · 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

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 11, 2022

HR 279: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021

Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021 This bill bars the Department of Agriculture from allowing the construction of roads, the reconstruction of roads, or logging in an inventoried roadless area where those activities are prohibited by the Roadless Rule (i.e., certain federal regulations relating to roadless area management).

Topics ✓ Environment ✗ Transportation

Ruben Gallego (D) · 94 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 10, 2022

HRES 1100: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2022.

HRES 1100 is a non-binding resolution supporting National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2022). It symbolically recognizes nurses' contributions to healthcare without creating new laws or affecting anyone legally. The resolution encourages the public to observe the week through recognition and activities, highlighting nurses' roles in patient care and health system leadership. It does not change policy, funding, or regulations.

passed · District of Columbia · House May 10, 2022

HRES 1096: Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to labor-management relations with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 220(e) of the Act, and for other purposes.

This resolution extends collective bargaining rights prescribed in the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to employees of the House of Representatives.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Andy Levin (D) · 155 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 10, 2022

HR 7711: LIFE Act

Promoting Healthier Lifelong Improvements in Food and Exercise Act of 2022 or the LIFE Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a national program to conduct and support activities to reduce the number of cases of overweight or obese individuals in the United States. The activities must include training health professionals, educating the public, and developing and demonstrating intervention strategies for use in workplaces and community settings.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 10, 2022

HR 7709: Displaced Afghan Women and Girls Education Act of 2022

Displaced Afghan Women and Girls Education Act of 2022 This bill provides certain educational resources to certain displaced Afghan women and girls domiciled in the United States. For example, the bill (1) requires such displaced Afghan women and girls to receive in-state tuition rates at public institutions of higher education, and (2) provides funding for and establishes the Displaced Afghan Women and Girls Scholarship Grant.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Immigration

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 10, 2022

HR 7376: Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act

Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act This bill increases benefits to survivors of federal employees who die in the line of duty. Specifically, the bill increases the death benefit for federal employees from $10,000 to $100,000 and increases the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 6, 2022

HRES 1095: Responding to widening threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.

This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.

Adam B. Schiff (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House May 6, 2022

HRES 1092: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

HRES 1092 is a symbolic resolution supporting National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 1-7, 2022). It encourages federal agencies like the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center to continue public education on hurricane safety, including developing family disaster plans and understanding evacuation procedures. The resolution urges all Americans to use this week to learn about hurricane risks, such as storm surge vulnerabilities and flood safety, based on guidance from NOAA and the National Weather Service. As a non-binding statement, it does not create new laws or requirements.

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