Search Results: keywords:"first responders"

  • H. RES. 1582 — Honoring the lives of those who passed away in the tragic gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:279

    H. RES. 1582 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the lives of seven individuals who died in a gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia, on October 19, 2024. The resolution recognizes the tragedy's impact on the Sapelo Island and Gullah...

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    This resolution is like a special letter from Congress saying they are really sad about the people who died when a walkway broke on Sapelo Island. It also thanks the police and helpers who rushed to help when it happened.

  • H. RES. 1245 — Recognizing National Public Works Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:156

    H. RES. 1245 is a resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" during the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024. It highlights the essential role public works professionals and first responders play in maintaining critical infrastructure and services that ensure public...

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    Every year, there's a special week called National Public Works Week where people say "thank you" to the workers who help keep our roads, water, and other important things working well. This resolution is like a big cheer for these workers, saying how important they are to our lives.

  • H. R. 8416 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to increase the rate of duty on unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,122

    H.R. 8416, titled the “Drones for First Responders Act,” aims to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to increase duties on unmanned aircraft from China, citing national security concerns. The bill outlines a phased increase in tariffs over several years and establishes rules...

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    H.R. 8416 wants to make it more expensive to bring drones from China into the U.S. by raising taxes on them, and it plans to use the extra money to help firefighters and farmers buy safe drones.

  • H. RES. 1185 — Designating the month of May as National First Responder Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:248

    H. RES. 1185 proposes to designate the month of May as "National First Responder Month" in the United States. This resolution recognizes the essential services provided by first responders, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and others, who face challenges...

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    In May, people in the United States want to say "thank you" to all the brave helpers like firefighters and police officers by celebrating them for a whole month called National First Responder Month. It's a special way to show how much they appreciate these heroes and their hard work.

  • H. RES. 1157 — Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:314

    H. RES. 1157 celebrates the profession of linemen and acknowledges their crucial contributions to public safety and the economy. It highlights the dangerous and essential work linemen do, often as first responders during emergencies, and supports the idea of declaring April...

    Simple Explanation

    This idea from Congress is to have a special day on April 18, 2024, to say thank you to linemen, who are brave people that help fix and keep the lights and electricity working safely. It’s kind of like celebrating superheroes who work really hard to make sure we have power!

  • H. R. 7456 — To create emergency supplemental grants to local agencies for maintenance of operations during periods of increased migration.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:768

    H.R. 7456, known as the "First Responders Emergency Assistance Act," proposes to create emergency grants for local agencies to help maintain their operations during times of increased migration. The Secretary of Homeland Security would be authorized to distribute these grants to states,...

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    H.R. 7456 is about giving extra money to help local police and emergency workers in places where lots of new people are moving in, especially near the southern border. The money will help them manage the extra work but there are some questions about how the money will be shared and used.

  • S. RES. 746 — Commemorating the passage of 3 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:230

    S. RES. 746 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021. It honors the 98 victims and survivors of the Champlain Towers South collapse and recognizes the heroic efforts...

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    This resolution is like a big paper where the U.S. Senate takes a moment to remember and say kind words about the people and families affected by a terrible building collapse that happened three years ago in Surfside, Florida. It also says "thank you" to all the brave helpers who worked hard to rescue people.

  • S. RES. 577 — Recognizing and honoring Burnsville, Minnesota, law enforcement and first responders for their heroic actions.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:231

    S. RES. 577 is a resolution that recognizes and honors the law enforcement officers and first responders from Burnsville, Minnesota, for their brave actions. The resolution specifically honors Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth,...

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    In Burnsville, Minnesota, some brave police officers and a firefighter tried to help people in danger, but it was very risky, and some of them got hurt or even died. This special message says "thank you" to them for being so brave and helps us remember those who were hurt or lost their lives trying to help others.

  • S. RES. 701 — Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week”.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:280

    The resolution, S. RES. 701, designates the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week." It acknowledges the crucial role of public works professionals who design, build, and maintain essential infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and public buildings. It also...

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    S. RES. 701 wants to celebrate all the people who take care of important things like roads, water, and buildings by making the week from May 19 to May 25, 2024, special for them, called "National Public Works Week". It asks everyone to notice how important these workers are for keeping us safe and happy every day and especially during emergencies.

  • H. RES. 1038 — Recognizing and honoring Burnsville, Minnesota, law enforcement and first responders for their heroic actions.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:255

    H. RES. 1038 is a resolution recognizing and honoring law enforcement officers and first responders from Burnsville, Minnesota, for their bravery and heroism. It specifically acknowledges the sacrifice of Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and...

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    H. RES. 1038 is a special message from Congress saying thank you to the police officers and firefighters from Burnsville, Minnesota, who were very brave and risked their lives to help people. It also reminds everyone to remember and support the heroes who help keep us safe every day.

  • H. R. 8872 — To provide for the exemption of certain earnings from the retirement earnings test, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:668

    H.R. 8872, known as the “Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act,” proposes that certain earnings of healthcare professionals and first responders should be exempt from the retirement earnings test under the Social Security Act. This exemption applies to wages earned between...

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    The bill wants to make it so that during certain times, like when there are big health emergencies, doctors and rescue workers won't have some of their earnings counted against their retirement money rules. This means that during tough times, they can earn more without it affecting their retirement benefits.

  • S. RES. 864 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as Rail Safety Week and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:517

    S. RES. 864 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week of September 23-29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting awareness and education to reduce incidents, fatalities, and injuries...

    Simple Explanation

    In 2024, the United States wants to remind everyone to be extra careful around trains during a special Rail Safety Week. This is to keep people safe near train tracks and make sure that things like dangerous chemicals are moved safely by train.

  • S. RES. 746 — Commemorating the passage of 3 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:243

    S. RES. 746 is a resolution by the United States Senate that marks the passage of three years since the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, which occurred on June 24, 2021. The resolution honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost...

    Simple Explanation

    The Senate passed a resolution to remember and honor the people affected by a building collapse in Surfside, Florida. They are sending love to the families who lost someone and thanking the brave rescuers who helped during the disaster.