International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021 [S.424]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Peoples, and for other purposes.
S.424: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 02/24/2021
Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act [S.341]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
A bill to provide justice for incarcerated moms, and for other purposes.
S.341: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/22/2021
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021 [HB-1201]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
To establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Peoples, and for other purposes.
HB-1201: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Global Human Rights. on 04/02/2021
Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021 [HB-948]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To improve maternal health outcomes for incarcerated individuals, and for other purposes.
HB-948: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/23/2021
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. [SR-796]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution recognizes the United Nations (U.N.) for its role in maintaining international peace and security, applauds the U.N. for its leadership in responding to global health and humanitarian crises, and urges the President to call on Americans to observe the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.N.
SR-796: A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/08/2020
A resolution supporting the goals of World AIDS Day. [SR-781]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
This resolution encourages people around the world to work towards ending the HIV epidemic by 2030, and it commends efforts and achievements in combating HIV/AIDS. Further, it supports funding and other actions to promote prevention, care and treatment services, and research programs for communities and people impacted by HIV.
SR-781: A resolution supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/01/2020
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. [SR-436]
[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment,
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SR-436: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2649-2650; Text: Cr S2649-2650) on 05/09/2016
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. [SR-165]
[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment,
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SR-165: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2589; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2582-2583) on 04/30/2015
Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015 [S.358]
[Healthcare ]
[Defense ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Military ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015 Expands the TRICARE health care program managed by the Department of Defense (DOD) to entitle additional female beneficiaries and dependents to care related to the prevention of pregnancy. (Currently, such care is limited to certain female members of the uniformed service or a reserve component performing active duty or certain servicewomen performing inactive-duty training.) Prohibits cost-sharing from being imposed or collected for such pregnancy prevention care, including
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S.358: Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 02/04/2015
Teach Safe Relationships Act of 2015 [S.355]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Teach Safe Relationships Act of 2015 This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to authorize the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive four-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide: (1) professional development to school administrators, teachers, and staff in safe relationship behavior education; and (2) educational programming and curricula for students regarding safe relationship behavior. "Safe relationship behavior education" is education that: is medically accurate and appropriate
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S.355: Teach Safe Relationships Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S738) on 02/03/2015
Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 [S.3083]
[Housing ]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 and other housing laws to modify the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance (including section 8 low-income [voucher]) and public housing programs, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requirements for condominium mortgage insurance, and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) single family housing guaranteed loan program. The bill revises the requirements for Public House Agencies (PHAs) to inspect dwelling units
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S.3083: Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Subcommittee On Housing, Transportation, And Community Development. Hearings Held. on 09/22/2016
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.3040]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Libraries ]
[Social Security ]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2017 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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S.3040: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Blunt. With Written Report No. 114-274. on 06/09/2016
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 [S.302]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of State to establish in the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples who shall: direct U.S. government efforts regarding the human rights of LGBT people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender); represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBT people, including discrimination and violence against LGBT people; serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary of State
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S.302: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S654-655) on 01/29/2015
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.2844]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Housing ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Energy ]
[Public Safety ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Public Health ]
[Construction ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Air Quality ]
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Transportation (DOT). Provides appropriations for the Office of the Secretary, including: Salaries and Expenses; Research and Technology; National Infrastructure Investments (also known as TIGER grants); the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau; Financial Management Capital; Cyber Security
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S.2844: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Collins. With Written Report No. 114-243. on 04/21/2016