Illinois Congressional Bills

passed · Illinois · Senate Aug 9, 2021

SRES 348: A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

This resolution addresses issues related to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourages all Americans to celebrate the advancement of inclusion and equality of opportunity made possible by its enactment; pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the national goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for individuals with disabilities; pledges to work with states to improve access to home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities; calls on the Department of Labor to provide information, resources, and technical assistance to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency; and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information, resources, and technical assistance regarding such services that enable individuals with disabilities to live independently.

passed · Illinois · Senate Aug 9, 2021

SRES 343: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel, former Senator from the State of Alaska.

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel, former Senator from Alaska.

Lisa Murkowski (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Illinois · Senate Aug 9, 2021

SRES 285: A resolution honoring the lives and legacies of the "Radium Girls".

This resolution honors the Radium Girls and recognizes their contribution to the development of workplace safety laws and standards. The Radium Girls were factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from occupational exposure to radium.

passed · Illinois · Senate Aug 9, 2021

SRES 202: A resolution designating May 7, 2021, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.

This resolution designates May 7, 2021, as United States Foreign Service Day and honors the men and women who serve in the Foreign Service.

passed · Illinois · Senate Aug 3, 2021

SRES 310: A resolution expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime's acts of repression, and calling for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

This resolution recognizes and expresses support for efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba.

Robert Menendez (D) · 19 co-sponsors

passed · Illinois · Senate Aug 3, 2021

S 2045: A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".

This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Paya Way.

passed · Illinois · Senate Aug 2, 2021

SRES 333: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Carl Levin, former Senator for the State of Michigan.

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of the Honorable Carl Levin, former Senator for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow (D) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Illinois · Senate Jul 30, 2021

SRES 330: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Mike Enzi, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of the Honorable Mike Enzi, former Senator for Wyoming.

John Barrasso (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · Illinois · House Jul 30, 2021

HR 4300: Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act

Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Illinois · Senate Jul 27, 2021

SRES 324: A resolution designating July 30, 2021, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

This resolution designates July 30, 2021, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

Chuck Grassley (R) · 19 co-sponsors

passed · Illinois · Senate Jul 27, 2021

SRES 323: A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary and the importance of the Lanham Act by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Lanham Act and designates July 2021 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.

passed · Illinois · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 2485: Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act

Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act This bill requires the Government Publishing Office (GPO) to establish and maintain a publicly available online portal containing copies of all congressionally mandated reports. A federal agency must submit a congressionally mandated report and specified information about the report to the GPO between 30 and 45 days after submission of the report to either chamber or to any congressional committee or subcommittee. Upon the written request of the chair of a congressional committee or subcommittee to the GPO, a report submitted to that committee or subcommittee shall not be submitted or published on the portal. Federally chartered corporations, the Government Accountability Office, and any elements of the intelligence community are excluded from the requirements of this bill. The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance to federal agencies on the bill's requirement for agencies to submit copies of congressionally mandated reports and related information to the GPO.

Mike Quigley (D) · 22 co-sponsors

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