Rep. Karen Bass

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District HD-CA-37
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 108

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US Congress 115th Congress

Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2018 [HB-2069] [Housing ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Poverty ]
Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2018 This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to include within the definition of "families" a child who is in foster care and has attained an age such that the provision of foster care for such child will end by reason of the age of the child within six months. Preference is given, subject to certain terms and conditions, for public housing occupancy and section 8 housing assistance under such Act to certain otherwise eligible children who are aging out of foster care and are at-risk for (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-1023. on 11/14/2018

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Missing Children's Assistance Amendment Act of 2017 [HB-2096] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ]
Missing Children's Assistance Amendment Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 04/14/2017

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Family Notification of Death in Custody or Life-Threatening Emergency Act of 2017 Wakiesha's Law [HB-2115] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ]
Family Notification of Death in Custody or Life-Threatening Emergency Act of 2017 Wakiesha's Law

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/02/2017

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Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". [HR-281] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ]
Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". Honors the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society. Calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences and provide closure for individuals who have paid their debts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell Introduced In House on 04/26/2017

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Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 [HB-2200] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Children and Youth ] [International ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Trade ] [Education ] [Human Services ]
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes local educational agencies to establish programs to educate children on the dangers of severe forms of trafficking in persons. Diplomatic or consular posts shall designate an employee to receive information from any person who was a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons while in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services may carry out a Human Trafficking Victims Reintegration Through Employment Program. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Presented To President. on 12/27/2018

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building". [HB-2254] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Became Public Law No: 115-142. (txt | Pdf) on 03/23/2018

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Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater. [HCR-52] [Veterans ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater. Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker (to be paid for with private funds) to honor the memory of those (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 05/23/2017

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Equality Act [HB-2282] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Religion ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ]
Equality Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. The bill defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/02/2017

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Emergency Financial Manager Reform Act of 2017 [HB-2325] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ]
Emergency Financial Manager Reform Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 05/03/2017

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Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. [HR-314] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. Supports designation of National Foster Care Month, and recognizes it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster care system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 05/05/2017

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