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passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2021

HR 546: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring the contents of a privileged electronic communication between an incarcerated person and his or her legal representative.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects attorney-client privilege for incarcerated individuals, strengthening defendant rights and legal representation in criminal proceedings.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits DOJ from monitoring privileged digital attorney-client communications, directly protecting data privacy in digital communications.95% confidence
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D) · 11 co-sponsors
passed · United States · House Feb 25, 2021

HR 447: National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor and for related grant programs. The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within Labor. The OA's responsibilities include (1) supporting the development of apprenticeship models; (2) recognizing qualified state apprenticeship agencies, and operating apprenticeship offices in states without a recognized agency; (3) providing technical assistance to state agencies; (4) periodically updating requirements for each occupation in the apprenticeship program and determining whether to approve new occupations for the program; (5) promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system; and (6) awarding grants provided by this bill. The bill also establishes in statute the responsibilities of state apprenticeship agencies and offices, including (1) providing technical assistance to stakeholders, (2) resolving complaints, (3) establishing state performance goals, and (4) including in its written plan a description of how its apprenticeship programs align with the skills needs of the state's employers. The OA shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Education to promote the integration and alignment of apprenticeship programs with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education. The OA shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to (1) expand national apprenticeship system programs, including by expanding pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs; (2) encourage employer participation; and (3) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers. The bill provides statutory authority for criteria for various programs, including (1) quality standards for apprenticeships, (2) requirements for apprenticeship agreements between a program sponsor and an apprentice, and (3) acceptable uses for grant funds awarded by this bill. The bill also provides statutory authority for the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. The committee's duties shall include advising the OA on matters relating to this bill and providing recommendations on topics such as increasing the participation of populations not traditionally involved in the national apprenticeship system. Labor shall engage an independent entity to conduct research on ways to improve the management and effectiveness of national apprenticeship system programs.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates statutory authority for registered apprenticeship programs under Labor, funding workforce development and job training to advance worker skills and employment opportunities.95% confidence
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 91 co-sponsors
passed · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2021

SRES 75: A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Cory A. Booker (D) · 62 co-sponsors
passed · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2021

SRES 70: An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, and October 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.

This resolution authorizes certain Senate committees to make specified expenditures and employ personnel for the 117th Congress, and it establishes a special reserve to be available to the committees on an as-needed basis to meet unpaid obligations.
Amy Klobuchar (D)
passed · United States · House Feb 24, 2021

HRES 147: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 803 (Colorado Wilderness Act of 2021) and H.R. 5 (Equality Act).
Mary Gay Scanlon (D)
passed · United States · Senate Feb 18, 2021

S 35: 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.
Chris Van Hollen (D) · 72 co-sponsors
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