New Jersey Congressional Bills

passed · New Jersey · House Mar 30, 2022

HR 2954: Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021

Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 This bill makes various changes with respect to employer-sponsored retirement plans, including providing for the automatic enrollment of employees in certain plans and increasing the age at which participants are required to begin receiving mandatory distributions.

Richard E. Neal (D) · 103 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 29, 2022

SRES 562: A resolution designating March 24, 2022, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

This resolution designates March 24, 2022, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It also recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more

Joni Ernst (R) · 58 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 22, 2022

SRES 555: A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of supporting equity, providing safety, and upholding the interests of these women.

Lisa Murkowski (R) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · House Mar 21, 2022

HR 2116: Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022 or the CROWN Act of 2022 This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable laws.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · New Jersey · House Mar 21, 2022

HR 963: FAIR Act of 2022

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022 or the FAIR Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.

passed · New Jersey · House Mar 17, 2022

HRES 888: Condemning the killing of 14 individuals and violence on Bloody Sunday, one of the most tragic of days during the Troubles 50 years ago, and calling on all parties to take meaningful steps toward peace and reconciliation.

This resolution condemns the violence and killing of 14 individuals on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago in Northern Ireland and supports justice for the victims and their families. The resolution urges the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to ensure peace and stability in Ireland. The resolution recognizes the findings of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, also known as the Saville Inquiry, and calls upon the United Kingdom to support the prosecutions of individuals who committed unjustifiable crimes on Bloody Sunday based on the evidence collected. Finally, this resolution urges the European Union, including the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom to act in good faith with regard to negotiations around Brexit and implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 16, 2022

S 623: Sunshine Protection Act of 2021

Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time, effective November 5, 2023. States with areas exempt from daylight saving time may choose the standard time for those areas.

Marco Rubio (R) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 15, 2022

SRES 546: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.

This resolution strongly condemns the ongoing violence, including war crimes and systematic human rights abuses, being carried out by Russia's military and its proxies at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also encourages the U.S. government and partner nations to use their influence and vote in international organizations to hold those responsible for such crimes and abuses accountable.

Lindsey Graham (R) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · House Mar 10, 2022

HCONRES 70: Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students.

This concurrent resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

Topics ✓ Education

Alma S. Adams (D) · 114 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · House Mar 8, 2022

HRES 881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.

This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022. It also expresses support for the affected community, commends the actions of law enforcement and emergency responders, and reaffirms a commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans.

Beth Van Duyne (R) · 367 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 7, 2022

SRES 537: A resolution designating March 2022 as "National Women's History Month".

This resolution designates March 2022 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.

Dianne Feinstein (D) · 44 co-sponsors

passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 3, 2022

SRES 534: A resolution condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities and reaffirming support for the students of historically Black colleges and universities.

This resolution condemns violence and threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and reaffirms the federal government's commitment to combating violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.

Topics ✓ Education

Tim Scott (R) · 46 co-sponsors

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