Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 [HB-8637]
[Crime ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and mental and behavioral health and suicidal crises.
HB-8637: Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022
Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 Presidential Transition Improvement Act [S.4573]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to reform the Electoral Count Act, and to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide clear guidelines for when and to whom resources are provided by the Administrator of General Services for use in connection with the preparations for the assumption of official duties as President or Vice President.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Rules And Administration. Reported By Senator Klobuchar Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 10/14/2022 With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 10/18/2022
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022 [HB-8416]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.
HB-8416: Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Pursuant To Section 2 Of H. Res. 1464, And The Motion Offered By Mr. Carter (la), The Following Bills Passed Under Suspension Of The Rules: H.r. 4275, As Amended; H.r. 5502, As Amended; H.r. 5721, As Amended; H.r. 6290, As Amended; H.r. 7277, As Amended; H.r. 7299, As Amended; And H.r. 8416, As Amended. (consideration: Cr H8566-8574; Text: Cr H8570-8573) on 11/17/2022
Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022 [S.4482]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Poverty ]
[Community Development ]
A bill to help persons in the United States experiencing homelessness and significant behavioral health issues, including substance use disorders, by authorizing a grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist State and local governments, Continuums of Care, community-based organizations that administer both health and homelessness services, and providers of services to people experiencing homelessness, better coordinate health care and homelessness services, and for other purposes.
S.4482: Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/23/2022
SR-682: A resolution designating June 15, 2022, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
This bill designates June 15, 2022, as ‘‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’’ and the month of June as ‘‘Elder Abuse Awareness Month’’. It acknowledges the increasing number of elderly individuals in the United States and highlights the different forms of elder abuse, such as physical, sexual, psychological, financial exploitation, neglect, and social media abuse. The bill emphasizes the need for awareness and prevention of elder abuse, as well as the importance of supporting programs and agencies that work towards protecting older adults against abuse and exploitation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 06/16/2022
You have voted SR-682: A resolution designating June 15, 2022, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month"..
Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act [S.4424]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Recreation ]
A bill to amend the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to authorize sales and leases of certain Federal land to federally recognized Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.
S.4424: Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 12/01/2022
Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act [HB-8115]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Recreation ]
To amend the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to authorize sales and leases of certain Federal land to federally recognized Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.
HB-8115: Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Reported By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-684. on 12/30/2022
HR-1176: Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 06/15/2022
You have voted HR-1176: Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease..
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act [HB-8059]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes.
HB-8059: Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/30/2022
Strengthening School Security for Students Act [HB-8055]
[Education ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
To require State educational agencies to hire and train school resource officers, and for other purposes.
HB-8055: Strengthening School Security for Students Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Garcia
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 06/15/2022
Civics Secures Democracy Act [S.4384]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support educational programs in civics and history, and for other purposes.
S.4384: Civics Secures Democracy Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/13/2022
Chase COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2022 [HB-8000]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Unemployment ]
[Crime ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Safety ]
[Economic Development ]
To provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
HB-8000: Chase COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Introduced In House on 06/09/2022
Safe Schools Act [HB-8008]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
To allow States and local educational agencies to use any remaining COVID-19 elementary and secondary school emergency relief funds for school security measures.
HB-8008: Safe Schools Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Garret Graves
Introduced In House on 06/09/2022
Safe Schools Act [S.4369]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
A bill to allow States and local educational agencies to use any remaining COVID-19 elementary and secondary school emergency relief funds for school security measures.
S.4369: Safe Schools Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/09/2022
Securing Our Schools Act of 2022 [HB-7979]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
To allow certain funds provided in response to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19 to be made available for school security measures, and for other purposes.
HB-7979: Securing Our Schools Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Introduced In House on 06/08/2022
Fire Suppression Improvement Act [S.4328]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
A bill to modify the fire management assistance cost share, and for other purposes.
S.4328: Fire Suppression Improvement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. Reported By Senator Peters With Amendments. With Written Report No. 117-263. on 12/15/2022