United States Bills

passed · United States · House Jul 14, 2022

HRES 892: Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States. The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being. The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds. Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

Joaquin Castro (D) · 52 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Jul 14, 2022

HRES 720: Calling for stability and the cessation of violence and condemning ISIS-affiliated terrorist activity in northern Mozambique, including the Cabo Delgado Province, and for other purposes.

This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks and violence carried out by ISIS-Mozambique in the Cabo Delgado Province and urges the government of Mozambique to take actions to counter violent extremism and protect its citizens.

Sara Jacobs (D) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Jul 14, 2022

HR 7174: National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022

National Computer Forensics Institute Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2032 the National Computer Forensics Institute within the U.S. Secret Service. The bill expands the mission of the institute to include educating, training, and equipping law enforcement officers and others on preventing (in addition to investigating) cybersecurity incidents, electronic crimes, and related cybersecurity threats. The bill requires the institute to develop and share information related to investigating cybersecurity incidents, electronic crimes, and related cybersecurity threats. The bill also requires the institute to report annually on its activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Elissa Slotkin (D) · 19 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Jul 14, 2022

HR 6538: Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022

Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 This bill requires a designated officer of the Department of Justice to act as the national coordinator of an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network regarding an emergency involving an active shooter. The bill sets forth duties of the coordinator, including to work with state, tribal, and local governments to encourage coordination of various elements of the network. The coordinator must also encourage federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies to establish procedures for responding to active shooters. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on state and local responses to active shooters and situations requiring the issuance of a public alert or warning.

passed · United States · House Jul 14, 2022

HR 5274: PREVENT ACT of 2021

Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics Act of 2021 or the PREVENT ACT of 2021 This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make containment devices available to its officers, agents, and other personnel and to provide mandatory and recurrent training on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other lethal substances.

passed both · United States · Senate Jul 13, 2022

SCONRES 42: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, for the lying in honor of the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II.

This concurrent resolution recognizes Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II. The concurrent resolution also permits Williams' remains to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · Senate Jul 13, 2022

SRES 638: A resolution commending the Government and people of the Republic of Moldova for their heroic efforts to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing President Putin's illegal war against Ukraine.

This resolution commends the people of Moldova for their hospitality and extraordinary efforts hosting more than 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to continue to provide meaningful and targeted financial and technical support to Moldova. Finally, the resolution calls on international partners to join the United States in providing swift and immediate humanitarian aid to Ukrainians in Moldova.

passed · United States · House Jul 13, 2022

HRES 1224: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7900) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3373) to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8296) to protect a person’s ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide abortion services; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8297) to prohibit the interference, under color of State law, with the provision of interstate abortion services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6538) to create an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HRES 1224 is a procedural resolution that establishes rules for the House to consider five specific bills. It waives points of order against these bills, specifies one hour of debate for each, and outlines how amendments can be offered. The resolution sets the stage for considering H.R. 7900 (military appropriations), S. 3373 (veterans' grants), H.R. 8296 (abortion access), H.R. 8297 (interstate abortion services), and H.R. 6538 (active shooter alert system). This resolution does not change policy but provides the procedural framework for the House to debate and vote on these bills. It would directly affect House members and staff during the consideration of these five bills.

passed · United States · House Jul 13, 2022

HRES 1225: Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

HRES 1225 formally appointed Representative Flood to serve on two House committees: the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Oversight and Reform. This procedural resolution directly affects only Representative Flood, assigning him to these specific committee roles. It does not create new policy or change existing laws - it simply confirms his committee membership through a formal House resolution. The resolution was passed by the House on July 13, 2022, and is purely administrative.

passed · United States · Senate Jul 12, 2022

SRES 703: A resolution designating June 2022 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2022, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

This resolution designates June 2022 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2022, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress. The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · Senate Jul 12, 2022

SRES 653: A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

This resolution recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. The resolution also recognizes that the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.

Mazie K. Hirono (D) · 27 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Jul 12, 2022

HRES 1168: Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our Third Border.

This resolution encourages further enhancing trade programs between the Caribbean and the United States. It also urges the President to prioritize and implement trade programs with the Caribbean region that promote sustainable and resilient economic development.

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