Search Results: keywords:"congress resolution"

  • H. CON. RES. 102 — Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:405

    The concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives supports International Transgender Day of Visibility. It acknowledges the achievements and struggles of the transgender community, highlighting issues like discrimination and violence faced by transgender individuals,...

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    This proposal from the U.S. Congress says it's important to recognize and appreciate people who are transgender, celebrating their successes and being aware of the challenges they face, like unfair treatment or harm. It encourages everyone to support their courage and efforts to be treated equally.

  • H. RES. 1297 — Recognizing National Black Brewers Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:155

    H. RES. 1297 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives recognizing National Black Brewers Day. It highlights the significant contributions of Black brewers to the craft beer industry and acknowledges the historical purchase of Peoples Brewing Company, the...

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    This resolution says the U.S. House of Representatives wants to celebrate National Black Brewers Day, which honors the work of Black people who make beer and shows support for more diversity in brewing. It doesn't tell anyone exactly what to do to celebrate but hopes everyone, including the President and states, will join in recognizing this special day.

  • H. RES. 1467 — Expressing support for the recognition of October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:163

    H. RES. 1467 is a resolution submitted in the House of Representatives expressing support for recognizing October 2024 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month." Dyslexia is identified as a significant learning disability that affects reading and phonological processing. The...

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    In October 2024, they want everyone to know more about dyslexia, which is when some kids have a hard time with reading. This plan asks schools and everyone else to help by understanding and talking about it more, but it doesn't tell them exactly how to do it or if there will be any money to help out.

  • H. CON. RES. 133 — Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2024.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:170

    H. CON. RES. 133 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that recognizes the vital contributions of public health professionals in the United States. The resolution emphasizes their critical role in addressing public health challenges, including...

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    H. CON. RES. 133 is like a big thank-you card from Congress to all the people who work hard to keep everyone healthy and safe. It says that Congress appreciates everything these health helpers do and wants to celebrate them on a special day called Public Health Thank You Day on November 25, 2024.

  • H. RES. 1477 — Expressing support for the recognition of the month of September 2024 as Boat People Awareness Month to honor the hundreds of thousands of boat people who fled Vietnam’s oppressive Communist regime during the decades following the Vietnam war.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:188

    The bill, H. RES. 1477, expresses support for recognizing September 2024 as "Boat People Awareness Month" to honor the Vietnamese who fled the Communist regime by boat between 1975 and 1995. It acknowledges the hardships faced by nearly 800,000 refugees, including the dangers of sea travel,...

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    The bill says that September 2024 should be a time to remember and honor brave people from Vietnam who left their country on boats to find a safer place to live. It talks about how difficult their journey was and how America welcomed them.

  • H. RES. 1563 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:252

    H. RES. 1563 expresses the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a healthy climate for future generations by restoring atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. It emphasizes the urgency of climate restoration, highlighting the need to reduce CO2 concentrations to...

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    The bill says that the United States wants to make sure the planet is nice and healthy for the future by cleaning up extra carbon in the air because too much carbon is not good. It wants everyone to find smart ways to remove carbon and fix the climate, but it doesn't say exactly how they’re going to do it.

  • H. CON. RES. 121 — Expressing the sense of Congress that July 22 should be designated as a day of recognition to recognize the unsung heroes of America in wartime.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:136

    H. CON. RES. 121 proposes that Congress believes July 22 should be designated as a day to honor the often-overlooked contributors to wartime efforts in America who worked behind the scenes. These unsung heroes supported troops by working in factories and mills, making...

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    Congress wants to make July 22 a special day to say thank you to people who helped during wars but didn't fight. These people worked hard in factories to make things like clothes and tools for soldiers.

  • H. RES. 1107 — Expressing the sense of Congress that Israel must be in full support of any negotiation or agreement relating to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, including a two-state solution or similar long-term plan relating to Israel and Palestinians for it to move forward.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    H. RES. 1107 expresses the opinion of Congress that Israel should fully support and approve of any negotiations or agreements related to the conflict with Hamas, including a two-state solution or other long-term plans involving Israel and the Palestinians. It highlights...

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    In this bill, Congress is saying they think Israel should agree with any talks or deals about the fight with Hamas, including plans for Israel and Palestinians to live peacefully side-by-side. It also says the U.S. supports Israel and shouldn't make Israel do anything it doesn't want to.

  • H. RES. 1226 — Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:615

    H. Res. 1226 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor and remember law enforcement officers who have died while on duty. It highlights the sacrifice and bravery of these officers and stresses the importance of providing law enforcement personnel with the necessary...

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    This is a special message from the House of Representatives to honor police officers who died while doing their jobs. It says thank you to these heroes and promises to help police officers stay safe.

  • S. CON. RES. 42 — Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:278

    The concurrent resolution S. CON. RES. 42 acknowledges the critical issue of unequal pay affecting Latina women compared to White, non-Hispanic men. It highlights Latina Equal Pay Day, set for October 3, 2024, to draw attention to this wage gap where Latina women earn...

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    The bill talks about how Latina women get paid less money than White men for doing the same job, and it wants to remind everyone that this is unfair and needs to change. It also says that Congress promises to try and fix this problem, even though it doesn't say exactly how or when.

  • H. CON. RES. 106 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:149

    H. CON. RES. 106 expresses support for local law enforcement officers and criticizes attempts to cut their funding. It acknowledges the dangerous and essential work done by these officers to protect communities and uphold the law. The resolution also emphasizes the importance...

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    H. CON. RES. 106 is a statement from Congress saying thank you to police officers for keeping people safe and saying they don't like the idea of taking money away from the police. They want people to get along with police but don't say much about making things better or changing how the police work.

  • H. CON. RES. 119 — Expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:264

    The concurrent resolution H. CON. RES. 119 expresses Congress's view that people who were wrongfully or unfairly deported from the United States should have an opportunity to return and reunite with their loved ones. It highlights the hardships faced by such individuals, who...

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    The bill says Congress thinks people who were sent away from the U.S. by mistake, even though they lived here for a long time, should have a chance to come back and be with their families through a special plan run by the Department of Homeland Security.

  • H. CON. RES. 106 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:141

    H. CON. RES. 106 is a resolution from the 118th Congress expressing support for local law enforcement officers. It acknowledges the dedication and service of law enforcement in maintaining public safety and upholding the law. The resolution shows gratitude to the officers and...

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    H. CON. RES. 106 is about saying "thank you" to police officers for their hard work and telling people it's not a good idea to take money away from the police. It wants everyone to get along with the officers who help keep us safe.

  • S. CON. RES. 43 — Expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:251

    S. CON. RES. 43 expresses support for establishing September 29, 2024, as “Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day” to honor the 125th anniversary of the organization. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in...

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    The bill suggests celebrating September 29, 2024, as a special day called "Veterans of Foreign Wars Day" to say thank you to people who served in the military overseas and helped their communities and other veterans. It also asks everyone in the country to join in and celebrate with fun events and activities.

  • H. RES. 1498 — Supporting the designation of National Bourbon Heritage Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:146

    H. RES. 1498 is a resolution that supports the designation of September as "National Bourbon Heritage Month." It acknowledges bourbon as a spirit unique to the United States, officially recognized as “America's Native Spirit” since 1964. The resolution highlights Kentucky’s significant role...

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    In September, there is a special time to celebrate bourbon, a type of drink that is considered very special in America, especially in Kentucky where most of it is made. This celebration is about recognizing how bourbon is a big part of American culture and history.

  • H. CON. RES. 107 — Designating Northwest Coast Art as a rare and valuable national treasure.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:175

    H. CON. RES. 107 is a resolution acknowledging Northwest Coast Art as a national treasure of significant importance. It highlights the art form's cultural, spiritual, and historical value, emphasizing its longstanding tradition that dates back thousands of years. The...

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    This resolution says that Northwest Coast Art is a special kind of art that should be protected because it is important to our culture and history. It asks Congress to make sure this art is safe for the future, but it doesn't say exactly how to do that yet.