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in committee · District of Columbia · House Feb 1, 2021

HCONRES 13: Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.

This concurrent resolution recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. The concurrent resolution also recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to eliminate health/benefit disparities for minority veterans, directly advancing equitable access to services and benefits.90% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 55 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Feb 1, 2021

HCONRES 12: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

This concurrent resolution calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend that the Postmaster General issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks commemorative stamp honoring Buffalo Soldiers (veterans), directly recognizing historical military service per topic's 'recognition' indicator for support.90% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Feb 1, 2021

HRES 74: Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States, including in the Armed Forces.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients (veterans) in Armed Forces, directly recognizing veteran service per support indicators.95% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 57 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 658: District of Columbia Parole and Supervised Release Act

District of Columbia Parole and Supervised Release Act This bill transfers the authority of the United States Parole Commission to the District of Columbia to make parole and supervised release determinations for eligible imprisoned felons under District laws. The commission's authority or jurisdiction—including rulemaking and legislative responsibility for such parole matters—shall expire on October 31, 2022, and the District's authority or jurisdiction shall begin on November 1, 2022. In addition, the bill provides for continuation of federal retirement and annuity benefits for former employees of the commission as of October 31, 2022, and who, on or after such date, are employees of the District office that exercises such transferred authority. Finally, the bill treats the District as an employing agency with respect to its responsibility to make contributions towards the benefits.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTransfers parole authority to D.C. for localized sentencing decisions, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like rehabilitation and reduced recidivism.85% confidence
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D)
in committee · District of Columbia · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 669: Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2021

Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to conduct a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes such a strike pursuant to a declaration of war. A first-use nuclear strike is an attack using nuclear weapons against an enemy that did not first launch a nuclear strike against the United States, its territories, or its allies.
Ted Lieu (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 646: COVID–19 Mine Worker Protection Act

COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to issue health and safety standards to protect coal miners from occupational exposure to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Labor shall provide for emergency standards within seven days of this bill's enactment, and such emergency standards shall be in force until permanent standards are promulgated. Labor shall also collect data to track and investigate cases of exposure to COVID-19 among coal miners.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires DOL to issue safety standards protecting coal miners from COVID-19 exposure, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence
Matt Cartwright (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Jan 29, 2021

HRES 64: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom in order to overhaul the outdated immigration system in the United States that has gone without significant reform for decades, and to relieve the great human impact an unjust system bears on communities around the country.

This resolution expresses the sense that it is the federal government's duty to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom immigration reform plan by (1) promoting full citizenship, (2) protecting and strengthening a fair process centered on family unity, (3) promoting and preserving diversity by encouraging immigration from underrepresented countries, and (4) establishing a just and humane system to uphold immigration laws.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationPromotes full citizenship, family unity, diversity, and humane immigration system. Explicitly supports reforming outdated system to protect immigrants.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 53 co-sponsors
in committee · District of Columbia · House Jan 29, 2021

HR 531: ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act

ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents and officers to wear body cameras when engaged in official operations. Such agents and officers shall turn on their cameras for the duration of each shift. The footage shall be available to each party in any administrative proceeding, civil action, or criminal proceeding where such footage is pertinent. An agent or officer whose camera does not record footage during a shift shall be subject to furlough, reduction in pay or grade, or suspension. When a camera does not record during a shift, the Department of Homeland Security may not determine that the camera malfunctioned unless the agent or officer submits evidence to establish that a malfunction occurred. ICE and CBP shall establish policies and procedures regarding use of the cameras and for carrying out adverse actions related to a failure to record footage.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires ICE/CBP body cameras for accountability in law enforcement operations, directly advancing criminal justice reform through enhanced transparency and oversight.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires ICE/CBP body cameras for accountability during enforcement, enhancing transparency and protecting immigrant rights through oversight in operations.85% confidence
Adriano Espaillat (D) · 14 co-sponsors
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