West Virginia Congressional Bills

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 409: A resolution designating the week beginning October 17, 2021, as "National Character Counts Week".

This Senate resolution (SRES 409) symbolically designates the week beginning October 17, 2021, as "National Character Counts Week." It encourages schools, families, youth organizations, and communities to focus on character education during this week, highlighting traits like trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, and caring. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but calls for voluntary observance through ceremonies and activities to promote character development in young people. It is a non-binding, commemorative measure aimed at raising awareness about character education.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Oct 7, 2021

SRES 400: A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".

This Senate resolution designates September 2021 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It requests federal, state, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to observe the month with public awareness programs focused on childhood cancer risks. The resolution also encourages ongoing medical and psychosocial care for childhood cancer survivors and recognizes childhood cancer as a public health priority. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness.

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passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 30, 2021

SRES 338: A resolution designating September 2021 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world.

This resolution designates September 2021 as National Democracy Month.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 29, 2021

SRES 395: A resolution recognizing September 28, 2021, as "National Voter Registration Day".

This resolution recognizes September 28, 2021, as National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, verify their personal information on record with local election officials, and vote.

Amy Klobuchar (D) · 30 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 24, 2021

SRES 386: A resolution relative to the death of Robert Britton "Bob" Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

This resolution honors the life of Robert Dove, Parliamentarian Emeritus of the Senate, and offers the condolences of the Senate regarding his death.

Mitch McConnell (R) · 99 co-sponsors

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 384: A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

This resolution designates the week of September 20-September 24, 2021, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 23, 2021

SRES 381: A resolution proclaiming the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, to be "National Clean Energy Week".

This resolution designates September 20-September 24, 2021, as National Clean Energy Week.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 22, 2021

SRES 378: A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

This resolution designates September 2021 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 22, 2021

SRES 379: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This resolution honors the contributions of small businesses in the United States and supports the designation of National Small Business Week.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 17, 2021

S 273: Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act

Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act This bill addresses certain driftnet fishing. Driftnet fishing is a method of fishing in which a gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of such gillnets, is placed in the water and allowed to drift with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish in the webbing. Currently, the use of large-scale drift gillnets with a total length of 2.5 kilometers or more is prohibited in the United States.The bill expands the definition of large-scale driftnet fishing to prohibit the use of gillnets with a mesh size of 14 inches or greater. This expanded prohibition does not apply within the U.S. exclusive economic zone for five years. The Department of Commerce must conduct a transition program to facilitate the phase out of large-scale driftnet fishing and to promote the adoption of alternative fishing practices that minimize the incidental catch of living marine resources. Commerce must award grants to program participants. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council may recommend and Commerce may approve regulations that require charter operators to pay fees on vessels that harvest Pacific halibut in specific International Pacific Halibut Commission regulatory areas.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Sep 14, 2021

SRES 325: A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses support for the designation of September 2021 as PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by a hormone imbalance, which may result in infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and other symptoms.

passed · West Virginia · Senate Aug 9, 2021

SRES 347: A resolution designating August 16, 2021, as "National Airborne Day".

This resolution designates August 16, 2021, as National Airborne Day.

Jack Reed (D) · 18 co-sponsors

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