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  • H. RES. 1168 — Supporting the designation of the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as National Crime Victims Rights Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:392

    The resolution H. RES. 1168 seeks to officially designate the week of April 21 through April 27, 2024, as "National Crime Victims Rights Week." It acknowledges the impact crime has on victims and survivors and emphasizes the need for support, services, and recognition for those affected. The...

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    In H. RES. 1168, they want to set a special week from April 21 to April 27, 2024, called "National Crime Victims Rights Week," to remind everyone to help and support people who have been hurt by crimes, just like giving them a big, warm hug of hope and care.

  • S. 4380 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote the matriculation, and increase in the graduation rates, of individuals with disabilities within higher education.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:5,719

    S. 4380 aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support individuals with disabilities in higher education. The bill proposes to enhance matriculation and graduation rates by providing information, support, and resources, particularly for first-generation or...

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    The bill wants to make it easier for students with disabilities to go to college and finish school by helping with money and support, especially for those who might not have a lot of money or whose parents didn’t go to college.

  • H. RES. 1260 — Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:644

    H. RES. 1260 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives expressing support for designating May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the complexities and challenges of this neurodegenerative disorder, which affects around 30,000...

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    In May 2024, a special month will be set aside to help people learn about a sickness called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, which is a brain disease that makes it hard for people to move and do things. It's important to talk about this so that doctors can find better ways to help those who have this illness.

  • S. 4813 — To establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,212

    S. 4813 aims to establish a grant program within the Department of Labor to support the creation, implementation, and expansion of cybersecurity apprenticeship programs. The bill seeks to address the shortage of skilled workers in cybersecurity by providing technical...

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    This bill wants to help train more people to protect computers from being hacked by giving money to special job programs that teach this skill, so there will be more experts to keep everyone safe online.

  • H. R. 9209 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,251

    H. R. 9209 aims to change the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to help tackle the effects of substance use disorder on jobs and the economy. The bill proposes a pilot program that provides grants to states and local boards to create partnerships with various...

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    H. R. 9209 is a plan to help people find jobs and support who are affected by drug problems. It gives money to groups to work together and help these people learn skills and get better jobs, with more money promised every year until 2030.

  • H. RES. 1389 — Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:215

    H. RES. 1389 is a resolution that supports designating the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week" for the second time. It acknowledges the important role that community health workers play in connecting communities with...

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    H. RES. 1389 wants to make the last week of August 2024 a special time to appreciate community health workers who help people get the healthcare and support they need. It highlights how important these workers are but doesn't say exactly how to hold these appreciation events.

  • H. R. 9784 — To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a briefing on efforts to meet the needs of members of the Air Force and their families at Creech Air Force Base, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:558

    H. R. 9784, also known as the "HUNTER Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a report by December 31, 2024, on efforts to support Air Force members and their families at Creech Air Force Base. The bill highlights the unique challenges of the base's...

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    H. R. 9784 wants the Air Force boss to check how they can better help people living and working at a faraway Air Force Base called Creech, making sure they have everything they need like homes, schools, and jobs. It’s because living there is a bit like being on an island with not much nearby, so they want to see if giving more money or calling it a "special" place can help.

  • S. RES. 672 — Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:409

    The resolution S. RES. 672 in the 118th Congress acknowledges and supports the aims of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It highlights the alarming rates of sexual violence in various communities across the United States, emphasizing the need for...

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    The people in charge want everyone to be more aware of how they can stop bad things from happening to others and to help those who have been hurt. They think it's important to say thank you to the people who are already helping and want everyone to be better at helping too.

  • S. RES. 929 — Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, through December 20, 2024, as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:379

    S. RES. 929 is a resolution passed by the Senate that supports the establishment of "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month," from November 20 to December 20, 2024. This resolution highlights the impact of homicide on families and communities, noting the need...

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    In November and December 2024, people in the United States will spend a whole month remembering families who lost someone to violence, trying to understand their pain, and talking about how to help them feel better. They want everyone to know that it's important to support these families and work together to make sure fewer people get hurt.