Maryland Congressional Bills

in committee · Maryland · Senate Sep 21, 2021

SRES 374: A resolution designating the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "National Estuaries Week".

This resolution designates the week of September 19-September 25, 2021, as National Estuaries Week.

Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Maryland · Senate Sep 21, 2021

SRES 373: A resolution marking the 4-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria.

This resolution declares that Congress remains steadfast in its commitment to the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist in restoring the islands to their full potential and that Congress will not abandon U.S. citizens living there or on the U.S. mainland in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

in committee · Maryland · House Sep 21, 2021

HRES 669: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

This resolution supports the designation of Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.

in committee · Maryland · Senate Sep 21, 2021

S 2766: Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act of 2021

Off shore Wind American Manufacturing Act of 2021 This bill provides tax credits for investment in manufacturing facilities that produce offshore wind turbine components.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Maryland · Senate Sep 21, 2021

S 2784: Maritime Technological Advancement Act of 2021

Maritime Technological Advancement Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Maritime Administration to award maritime career training grants to eligible institutions (i.e., postsecondary educational institutions or postsecondary vocational institutions for the purpose of developing, offering, or improving educational or career training programs for American workers in the maritime workforce. Each awarded grant may not exceed $20 million. The Maritime Administration must award grants based on a determination of the merits of the grant proposal submitted by an eligible institution to develop, offer, or improve maritime educational or career training programs; an evaluation of the likely employment opportunities available to workers who complete a maritime educational or career training program; an evaluation of prior demand for training programs by workers, and the availability and capacity of existing maritime training programs to meet future demand for training programs; any prior designation of an eligible institution as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education; and an evaluation of the previous experience of the eligible institution in providing maritime educational or career training programs.

in committee · Maryland · House Sep 21, 2021

HR 5170: SERVE Act

Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act or the SERVE Act This bill provides eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to former members of the Armed Forces who were separated or discharged (honorably or otherwise) by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Chris Pappas (D) · 62 co-sponsors

in committee · Maryland · Senate Sep 20, 2021

SJRES 25: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 40 co-sponsors

in committee · Maryland · House Sep 20, 2021

HRES 598: Impeaching Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, for dereliction of duty by leaving behind thousands of American civilians and Afghan allies, along with numerous taxpayer-financed weapons and military equipment, endangering the lives of the American people and the security of the United States.

This resolution impeaches President Joseph R. Biden for dereliction of duty related to the 2021 withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.

in committee · Maryland · House Sep 20, 2021

HR 5303: September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

September 11 Day of Remembrance Act This bill designates September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday.

in committee · Maryland · House Sep 20, 2021

HR 5273: Gun Safety Board and Research Act

Gun Safety Board and Research Act This bill establishes a gun safety board in the Department of Health and Human Services. The board must (1) conduct original research about firearm violence reduction; (2) publish policy recommendations for and findings about the efficacy of federal, state, and local actions to reduce firearm violence; and (3) establish a grant program to support original research on firearm violence reduction and education for the public about the effects of and ways to mitigate firearm violence.

in committee · Maryland · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5276: To amend the Small Business Act to modify Govermentwide goals for certain small business concerns.

This bill increases federal government goals for procurement contracts awarded to certain small businesses (e.g., women-owned small businesses and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals).

in committee · Maryland · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5285: Extend Unemployment Assistance Act of 2021

Extend Unemployment Assistance Act of 2021 This bill extends pandemic unemployment compensation provisions set to expire on September 6, 2021, until February 1, 2022. Extended provisions include benefits to covered individuals who are not eligible for regular unemployment compensation or traditional extended benefits, the $300 weekly benefit increase, waiting week benefits, and federal reimbursement of short-time compensation. The bill also increases the maximum duration of compensation from 79 weeks to 100 weeks.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

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