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Trauma-Informed Investigation Act [HB-8136]
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Requires institutions of higher education, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual misconduct investigations are trauma informed. Specifically, these trauma-informed investigations must (1) be equitable and timely; (2) recognize the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal challenges related to trauma exposure; and (3) include evidence-based procedures to minimize further trauma to victims.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Introduced In House on 08/28/2020
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. [HR-1095]
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This resolution supports the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 08/25/2020
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Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. [HR-1088]
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This resolution expresses support for the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. The park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters. The resolution recognizes designating James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network shall mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 09/10/2020
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Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. [HR-1080]
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This resolution expresses support for the designation of Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. Hemming Park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville, Florida, where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters. The resolution recognizes designating Hemming Park as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network shall mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 08/14/2020
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Emergency Family Stabilization Act [HB-7950]
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To provide emergency relief to youth, children, and families experiencing homelessness, in light of the health and economic consequences of COVID-19.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 08/07/2020
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Supporting Innovation in Public Safety Act [S.4466]
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Directs the Department of Justice to award competitive grants to at least 100 state, local, and tribal governments to perform demonstration projects that support programs and policies to improve public safety, including those that improve mental health crisis response.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tina Smith
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/06/2020
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Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act [S.4443]
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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/05/2020
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Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act [HB-7930]
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 08/04/2020
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HELP Act of 2020 Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program Act of 2020 [S.4399]
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Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a database of information regarding evictions from federally assisted dwellings, limits the inclusion of information relating to landlord-tenant actions in consumer reports, and otherwise provides eviction-related assistance and services. Specifically, the bill requires states and local entities receiving federal housing assistance to submit to HUD, for inclusion in the database, certain information regarding evictions from assisted dwelling units in the past year. Such
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala Harris
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 08/03/2020
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Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 [HB-7881]
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Establishes safeguards to protect amateur athletes from abuse, including sexual abuse, by coaches and employees in U.S. Olympic and Paralympic sports. The bill establishes (1) legislative mechanisms by which Congress can dissolve the Board of Directors of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and decertify national governing bodies; and (2) a duty of care that USOPC owes to amateur athletes, including protecting athletes by requiring it to ensure that any allegation of child abuse of an amateur athlete who is a minor is immediately reported
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 07/30/2020
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HELP Act of 2020 Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program Act of 2020 [HB-7847]
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Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a database of information regarding evictions from federally assisted dwellings, limits the inclusion of information relating to landlord-tenant actions in consumer reports, and otherwise provides eviction-related assistance and services. Specifically, the bill requires states and local entities receiving federal housing assistance to submit to HUD, for inclusion in the database, certain information regarding evictions from assisted dwelling units in the past year. Such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize military judges and military magistrates to issue military court protective orders, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a military-civilian task force on domestic violence and related information collection activities. [HB-7789]
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize military judges and military magistrates to issue military court protective orders, and to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a military-civilian task force on domestic violence and related information collection activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 07/24/2020
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Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2020 [S.4271]
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A bill to reform Federal firearms laws, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/22/2020
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No RIOT Act of 2020 No Reward for Inciting Organized Turmoil Act of 2020 [HB-7503]
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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for assaulting a law enforcement officer while engaging in a riot, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Introduced In House on 07/09/2020
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that mob violence should be condemned. [SR-645]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that vandalism, mob violence, and the mob mentality should be condemned.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/02/2020
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.4049]
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Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/07/2020
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [S.4049]
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Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/07/2020
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JUSTICE Act Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020 [S.3985]
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A bill to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (cr S7995) on 01/01/2021
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A resolution condemning attacks against members of the media and reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press and peaceful assembly to the health of democracy in the United States. [SR-622]
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This resolution condemns violence committed against people of the United States exercising their right to free speech and peaceful assembly, including journalists, and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to freedom of the press and peaceful assembly as pillars of democracy. The resolution calls on local, state, and federal authorities to take steps to ensure that members of the media are able to safely perform their duties without interference, censorship, threats of violence, or physical harm and to explicitly exempt the news media from any curfew
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/15/2020
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Right to PROTEST Act of 2020 [HB-7196]
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Modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law. Currently, the second prong of the prohibition bars the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. specifies that the use of a riot control agent (e.g., tear gas) without a prior clear and audible warning is a punishment, pain, or penalty.
Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Introduced In House on 06/15/2020