United States Bills

passed both · United States · Senate Dec 20, 2021

SCONRES 24: A concurrent resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1605.

This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1605 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) to amend amounts relating to the Eielson Air Force Base and AEGIS Ashore Barracks Planning and Design in Redzikowo, Poland.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 20, 2021

S 3437: COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Consolidation Act of 2021

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Consolidation Act of 2021 This bill extends through March 27, 2022, bankruptcy protections that currently expire December 27, 2021, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These provisions include those that (1) provide for discharge of certain debts, (2) prohibit denying a party COVID-related mortgage or eviction relief due to a party being a debtor in bankruptcy, and (3) protect against termination of utility services in certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2021

SRES 483: A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.

This resolution condemns the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorates the service members and civilians who lost their lives or were injured in the attack. Additionally, the resolution remembers Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Petty Officer Third Class Mohammed Sameh Haitham, and Petty Officer Third Class Cameron Scott Walters, who were killed in the attack. Finally, the resolution commends (1) the decision to give medals and awards to the law enforcement officers, uniformed service members, and civilians who responded to the attack; and (2) the efforts undertaken by the Department of Defense to enhance security at military installations.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2021

SRES 447: A resolution celebrating the 125th anniversary of the National Grain and Feed Association and recognizing the Association and its members for transforming the bounty of United States farmers into safe, nutritious, sustainable, and affordable human and animal food.

This resolution celebrates the 125th anniversary of the National Grain and Feed Association. It also recognizes the National Grain and Feed Association and its members for transforming the bounty of U.S. farmers into safe, nutritious, sustainable, and affordable human and animal food.

passed both · United States · House Dec 16, 2021

HCONRES 64: Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 1605.

This concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 1605 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) to amend the long title of the bill.

passed · United States · House Dec 15, 2021

HR 5665: Combating International Islamophobia Act

Combating International Islamophobia Act This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia and addresses related issues. The office shall monitor and combat acts of Islamophobia and Islamophobic incitement in foreign countries. The bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Islamophobia, who shall head the office. The bill also requires certain existing annual reports to Congress about human rights and religious freedom in foreign countries to include information about Islamophobia, such as information about (1) acts of physical violence or harassment of Muslim people, (2) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote hatred or incite violence against Muslim people, and (3) actions taken by a country's government to respond to such acts. The office shall coordinate and assist in preparing these portions of the reports. No funds made available pursuant to the bill may be used to promote or endorse a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement ideology (i.e., economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations) or used to promote or endorse a Muslim ban.

Ilhan Omar (D) · 56 co-sponsors

passed · United States · Senate Dec 14, 2021

SRES 479: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month and decreasing the prevalence of diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · United States · House Dec 14, 2021

HRES 849: Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

HRES 849 is a procedural resolution enabling the House to consider H.R. 5665, which proposes creating a State Department office to monitor Islamophobia. It waives procedural objections to the bill’s consideration, sets one hour of debate (equally divided between committee leaders), and modifies the amendment process for the bill. This resolution itself does not establish the office or change policy - it only streamlines the legislative process for the underlying bill.

passed · United States · House Dec 14, 2021

HRES 848: Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-216 and an accompanying resolution.

This resolution provides for the consideration of a report from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol that recommends Mark Meadows be cited for contempt of Congress.

passed · United States · House Dec 14, 2021

HRES 852: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.

HRES 852 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to debate and vote on S.J. Res. 33, the bill proposing to increase the federal debt limit. It waives all objections to considering the main bill and limits debate to one hour, equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee. The resolution also permits one motion to refer the bill to committee. This procedural step was required to advance the debt limit legislation through the House.

passed · United States · House Dec 14, 2021

HRES 851: Recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark Randall Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

This resolution finds Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena. The resolution further requires the Speaker of the House to certify the matter for prosecution and to take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

passed · United States · Senate Dec 13, 2021

SRES 477: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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