HR-1009: Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/18/2020
You have voted HR-1009: Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance..
HR-1010: Commemorating Juneteenth by calling for the implementation of safeguards to protect the integrity of United States elections and end voter suppression.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/18/2020
You have voted HR-1010: Commemorating Juneteenth by calling for the implementation of safeguards to protect the integrity of United States elections and end voter suppression..
Ending Qualified Immunity Act [HB-7085]
Eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations. The bill provides that under the statute allowing a civil action alleging deprivation of rights under color of law, it shall not be a defense or immunity to any such action that (1) the defendant was acting in good faith or believed that his or her conduct was lawful at the
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HB-7085: Ending Qualified Immunity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/04/2020
HR-989: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blood donation policies in the United States should be equitable and based on science.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/01/2020
You have voted HR-989: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blood donation policies in the United States should be equitable and based on science..
Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020 [HB-7031]
Extends death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB) to public safety officers (e.g., law enforcement officers) and survivors of public safety officers who die or become injured as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The PSOB program provides death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers and survivors of public safety officers who are killed or injured in the line of duty. For purposes of death benefits, this bill creates a general presumption that a public safety
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HB-7031: Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Introduced In House on 05/27/2020
Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month. [HR-1014]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
HR-1014: Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/22/2020
Masks Work Act of 2020 [HB-7317]
To authorize a public service announcement campaign on the efficacy of cloth face coverings in reducing the spread of COVID-19, to authorize a program to provide cloth face coverings to any American who requests one free of charge, and for other purposes.
HB-7317: Masks Work Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/24/2020
Federal Emergency Judicial Tolling Act [HB-7305]
Tolls (i.e., pauses) the statute of limitations for criminal and civil actions under federal law during the period of January 31, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
HB-7305: Federal Emergency Judicial Tolling Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 06/24/2020