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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jan 19, 2021

SRES 5: A resolution honoring the memory of Officer Brian David Sicknick of the United States Capitol Police for his selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

This resolution honors the memory of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick for sacrificing his life in the line of duty on January 6, 2021, and it calls for justice to be brought to those responsible for the attack on the Capitol and the death of Officer Sicknick.
Mitch McConnell (R) · 97 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Jan 15, 2021

HJRES 16: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a manufacturing license, technical assistance license, or export license with respect to certain proposed agreements or transfers of specified defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, or Italy.
Gregory W. Meeks (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Jan 13, 2021

HRES 47: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents USPS privatization, protecting postal workers' job security and public employment conditions, aligning with labor protection indicators.85% confidence
Stephen F. Lynch (D) · 196 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 308: Secure and Fair Elections for Workers Act

SAFE Workers Act or the Secure And Fair Elections for Workers Act This bill requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to provide employees with the ability to vote remotely by telephone or the internet in union representation elections during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The bill further permits the NLRB's use of appropriations to issue directives or regulations providing for electronic voting methods.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables remote voting in union elections during pandemic, facilitating worker participation in collective bargaining. Directly supports workers' rights to organize under NLRB framework.90% confidence
Andy Levin (D) · 87 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 305: Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act

Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman for his actions to protect the Senate chamber during the security breach at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Charlie Crist (D) · 176 co-sponsors
in committee · Rhode Island · House Jan 12, 2021

HRES 42: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to fine Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner who do not wear masks in the Capitol complex.

This resolution requires a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the House of Representatives to wear a mask in the Capitol complex until it is no longer recommended to do so by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also establishes a $1,000 fine for each violation of this requirement.
Debbie Dingell (D) · 48 co-sponsors
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