This bill, H.R. 367, is about providing funds for Coast Guard personnel in case there is a delay in passing a new appropriations Act. The bill specifies the amounts of money that will be used to pay Coast Guard members, civilians, and contractors, as well as for other related expenses such as death gratuities, funeral travel, housing allowances, and retired pay. The bill also addresses compensation for civilian employees who were furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations.

Summary of H.R. 962 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

This bill is designed to make sure that if a baby is born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion, doctors and healthcare workers must provide proper care to try to preserve the baby's life.

Main Points of the Bill

• Care for infants born alive: If a baby survives an abortion and is born alive, healthcare providers are required to treat the baby with the same care as they would with any other newborn at that stage of pregnancy.
• Immediate hospital admission: After giving the needed care, the baby must be taken right away to a hospital for further treatment.
• Reporting violations: If any healthcare provider or staff member knows that a baby born alive after an abortion did not receive proper care, they must report this to state or federal law enforcement immediately.
• Penalties for healthcare providers: Those who fail to provide the required care can be fined or face up to 5 years in prison. If someone intentionally kills a baby born alive after an abortion, they can be charged with murder.
• Legal protections for mothers: The mother of the baby cannot be prosecuted under this law for anything related to these rules.
• Civil rights for the mother: If a healthcare provider fails to follow these rules, the mother can take legal action against them to seek damages (financial compensation) for any harm caused.

Why This Bill Was Proposed

Congress finds that an infant who is born alive after an abortion is a legal person and has full rights under U.S. law, just like any other newborn baby. Therefore, these protections are put in place to ensure the baby’s health and safety are respected by medical professionals.

Additional Information

• The bill amends existing federal law to add these protections specifically regarding abortions and infants born alive.
• It clarifies that "abortion" means intentionally ending a pregnancy except in cases where the baby is expected to be born alive and the intention is to preserve the baby's life or to remove a non-living fetus.
• The bill establishes clear legal responsibilities and consequences to make sure these newborns are not neglected or harmed.

In short, the act requires that any baby born alive after an abortion attempt be given immediate and proper medical care, protects the baby's legal rights, and creates penalties for those who fail to comply.

Explanation of H. CON. RES. 20

This bill is called the Local Radio Freedom Act and it is supported by many members of the House of Representatives. The bill is against imposing a fee on local radio stations for playing music on the radio. The bill argues that local radio stations provide free promotion for the music industry and artists by playing their music, conducting interviews, promoting concerts, and more. It also states that local radio stations provide important local news, weather information, and public service announcements during emergencies.

The bill highlights that imposing a new fee on local radio stations would cause economic hardship for many businesses that play music, such as bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It argues that such a fee would ultimately hurt American businesses and consumers who rely on local radio for news and entertainment. The bill concludes by stating that Congress should not impose any new fees or charges related to the public performance of sound recordings on local radio stations or businesses that play music.