SURVIVE Act Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act [S.1870]
[Crime ]
[Human Services ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
SURVIVE Act Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act This bill amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to require the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime to make grants to Indian tribes for programs and services for crime victims, such as domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, child abuse programs, child advocacy centers, elder abuse programs, medical care, legal services, relocation, and transitional housing. In addition, the bill makes 5% of the Crime Victims Fund available for these grants.
S.1870: SURVIVE Act Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victim Empowerment Act
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Hoeven Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-220. on 04/09/2018
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act [S.1922]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion: (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion
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S.1922: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/05/2017
State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018 [S.2278]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2022 and revise the grant program for state offices of rural health, including to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make the grants, thus removing HHS's discretion to make them.
S.2278: State Offices of Rural Health Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Signed By President. on 12/31/2018
First Amendment Defense Act [S.2525]
[Religion ]
[Human Rights ]
First Amendment Defense Act This bill prohibits the federal government from taking discriminatory action against a person on the basis that such person speaks or acts in accordance with a religious belief or moral conviction that: (1) marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman or two individuals as recognized under federal law, or (2) sexual relations outside marriage are improper. The bill defines "person" as any person regardless of religious affiliation, except publicly traded for-profit entities; federal employees
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S.2525: First Amendment Defense Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/08/2018
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka, Senator from the State of Hawaii. [SR-455]
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka, Senator from the State of Hawaii. Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka, Senator from Hawaii. Declares that when the Senate adjourns April 10, 2018, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.
SR-455: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka, Senator from the State of Hawaii.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2044; Text: Cr S2043-2044) on 04/10/2018
A resolution relative to the death of Zell Bryan Miller, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Georgia. [SR-454]
[Arts and Culture ]
A resolution relative to the death of Zell Bryan Miller, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Georgia. Extends deepest condolences and gratitude to the family of Zell Bryan Miller, the former governor and Senator of Georgia. Honors his legacy and life, his commitment to the people of Georgia and the United States, and his service to the Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns April 10, 2018, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Miller.
SR-454: A resolution relative to the death of Zell Bryan Miller, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Georgia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2044; Text: Cr S2043) on 04/10/2018
S.2507: Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S1454) on 03/07/2018
SR-421: A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Parkland, Florida, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration Cr S1321; Text: Cr S1319) on 03/01/2018
You have voted SR-421: A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Parkland, Florida, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy..