Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021 [S.2727]
A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations.
S.2727: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read The Second Time And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/14/2021
You have voted S.2740: PREPARE Act Promoting Readiness and Ensuring Proper Active pharmaceutical ingredient Reserves of Essential medicines Act of 2021.
S.797: PACT Act Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency Act
Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency Act
Summary: This bill aims to require online platforms to be transparent, accountable, and protect consumers by providing clear information about their content moderation policies and practices. It also establishes processes for users to report potentially policy-violating content, illegal content, or activities.
Key Provisions:
Definitions: Defines terms related to content moderation, illegal activity, and providers of interactive computer services.
Acceptable Use Policy: Requires providers to publish clear policies about acceptable content, methods for reporting violations.
Complaint System: Providers must offer an accessible system for users to report content or activity violations.
Transparency Reports: Providers must publish biannual reports outlining actions taken to enforce policies.
Exemptions: Individual and small business providers have certain exemptions from specific requirements.
Enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission will enforce violations related to unfair or deceptive acts.
Protection Exemptions: Specifies conditions under which providers are exempt from liability protections for illegal content or activities.
Federal and State Enforcement: Clarifies that Federal and State authorities can enforce laws related to illegal content or activities.
Effective Date: The Act and its amendments will take effect 18 months after enactment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/17/2021
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act [S.754]
A bill to provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect.
S.754: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/16/2021
Disaster Reforestation Act [S.2768]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber.
S.2768: Disaster Reforestation Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Cassidy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/21/2021
S.2787: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 12/15/2021
You have voted S.2787: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes..