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DCPD-202400503

Statement on the Federal Bureau of Investigation Quarterly Uniform Crime Report for the First Quarter of 2024

Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024 June 10, 2024 Violent crime is dropping at record levels in America. It's good news for our families and our communities. Today the FBI released preliminary data collected from over 11,000 law enforcement agencies around the country showing that, in the first quarter of this year, murders decreased by 26 percent, robberies by almost 18 percent, and violent crime overall by 15 percent. These large decreases follow major reductions in crime in nearly every category in 2023, including one of the lowest rates for all violent crime in 50 years and significant declines in murder. This progress we're seeing is no accident. My administration is putting more cops on the beat, holding violent criminals accountable, and getting illegal guns off the street, and we are doing it in partnership with communities. As a result, Americans are safer today than when I took office. After we saw the largest increase in murders ever recorded during the previous administration, my administration got to work protecting the American people. My America Rescue Plan—which every Republican voted against—delivered $15 billion to cities to hire and retain more cops and keep communities safe. I took on the gun lobby and signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law, the most significant gun violence legislation in nearly 30 years. But there is more to do. I will continue fighting for funding for 100,000 additional police officers, and crime prevention and community violence intervention programs. Every American deserves to feel safe in their community, which is why I will continue to invest in public safety. Categories: Statements by the President : Federal Bureau of Investigation Quarterly Uniform Crime Report for first quarter of 2024. Subjects: Community violence-interruption programs; Crime rates; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Gun violence, prevention efforts; Illegal firearms, antitrafficking efforts; State and local law enforcement, Federal support. DCPD Number: DCPD202400503. 1

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2024-06-24T00:12:21.670970

BILLS-118hconres27rfs

Condemning Russia’s unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 27 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 27 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2024 Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia. Whereas, on April 11, 2022, Vladimir Kara-Murza was unjustly detained by Russian authorities for spreading supposedly ``false information'' in a speech in March 2022 to the Arizona House of Representatives; Whereas Mr. Kara-Murza in his March 15, 2022, speech presented a defiant condemnation of Vladimir Putin's policies and leadership outlining his corruption and malign intentions, and condemning the illegal war of aggression Putin has unleashed against Ukraine; Whereas, prior to his arrest in April 2022, Mr. Kara-Murza was poisoned twice by agents of the Russian Government and the Russian Federation in 2015 and 2017 with a military-grade agent banned internationally, likely in retaliation for his defiant stance in support of rule of law and democracy in Russia; Whereas, despite having survived two assassination attempts and the subsequent side effects of these poisonings, Mr. Kara-Murza regularly returned to Russia to advocate for democratic representation in Russia; Whereas Mr. Kara-Murza has consistently advocated for democracy in Russia and insisted that democracy in Russia must be advanced by Russians for all those living in Russia; Whereas, in August 2022, new charges were brought against Mr. Kara-Murza for ``carrying out the activities'' of an ``undesirable foreign organization'' and his arrest was extended for his work as a leading member of Russian civil society; Whereas, in October 2022, Mr. Kara-Murza was further charged unjustly with ``high treason'' in part due to his public condemnations of the Kremlin's military aggression on Ukraine and domestic repressions; Whereas, in April 2023, Mr. Kara-Murza was unjustly sentenced to 25 years in prison; Whereas the state of Mr. Kara-Murza's health has deteriorated and in addition to losing over 45 pounds, he was diagnosed with polyneuropathy, a condition that under Russian law should have precluded him from detainment; Whereas, as a result of his diagnosis, he has lost feeling in both his feet and has experienced symptoms similar to those he experienced following his 2015 poisoning due to peripheral nerve damage; Whereas section 5599F of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) condemned Mr. Kara-Murza's unjust detention, expressed solidarity with Mr. Kara-Murza, his family, and all individuals imprisoned in Russia for their beliefs, and urged the United States and other ally governments to work to secure the release of Mr. Kara-Murza and other citizens of the Russian Federation imprisoned for opposition to Vladimir Putin's regime and his illegal war in Ukraine; Whereas, in April 2022, Vladimir Kara-Murza was presented the McCain Institute's Courage and Leadership Award for his unwavering commitment to fundamental values and his acts of selfless courage which have inspired the world; Whereas, in October 2022, Mr. Kara-Murza was awarded the Vaclav Havel Prize honoring outstanding civil society action in defense of human rights; Whereas the late Senator John McCain said Mr. Kara-Murza ``is a brave, outspoken, and relentless advocate for freedom and democracy in Russia'' and introduced Mr. Kara-Murza as ``a personal hero whose courage, selflessness, and idealism I find awe-inspiring''; Whereas, in March 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State imposed Global Magnitsky and other targeted sanctions on six Russians involved in Mr. Kara-Murza's ongoing arbitrary detention, recognized his role as ``a major advocate for the adoption of Magnitsky- style sanctions authorities by the United States, Canada, European Union, and United Kingdom to target human rights abusers and corrupt actors in Russia'', and called for his immediate release; and Whereas Mr. Kara-Murza remains a political prisoner and a victim of Vladimir Putin's authoritarian state: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress-- (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian democratic opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza; (2) calls on the Russian Federation to immediately release Mr. Kara-Murza and all other Russian opposition leaders who are detained as a result of their opposition to the Putin regime; (3) calls on all Russian citizens to outright condemn Russia's illegal and unjust invasion of Ukraine in the spirit of Mr. Kara-Murza's defiant opposition stance in front of the Arizona House of Representatives in March 2022; (4) expresses solidarity and calls for the release of all political prisoners in Russia and Belarus, including Ukrainian citizens illegally held as prisoners by Putin's regime in violation of the rule of law as a result of their support for liberal democratic values, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and wrongfully-detained Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich; (5) calls on the United States Government to designate Mr. Kara-Murza, as well as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, as wrongfully detained under the Levinson Act; and (6) calls on the President of the United States and leaders from across the free world to work tirelessly for the release of political prisoners in Russia and increase support for those advocating for democracy in Russia as well as independent media and civil society which Mr. Kara-Murza has worked to further. Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Attest: KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, Clerk.

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2024-06-24T00:12:23.469209

BILLS-118s4320is

To provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4320 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4320 To provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2024 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. BESSIE COLEMAN WOMEN IN AVIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee (in this section referred to as the ``Committee''). (b) Purpose.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary and the Administrator on matters and policies related to promoting the recruitment, retention, employment, education, training, career advancement, and well-being of women in the aviation industry and aviation-focused Federal civil service positions. (c) Form of Directives.--All activities carried out by the Committee, including special committees, shall be in response to written terms of work from the Secretary or taskings approved by a majority of the voting members of the Committee and may not duplicate the objectives of the Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee. (d) Functions.--In carrying out the directives described in subsection (c), the functions of the Committee are as follows: (1) Foster industry collaboration in an open and transparent manner by engaging, as prescribed by this section, with representatives of the private sector associated with an entity described in subsection (e)(1)(B). (2) Make recommendations for strategic objectives, priorities, and policies that would improve the recruitment, retention, training, and career advancement of women in aviation professions. (3) Evaluate opportunities for the FAA to improve the recruitment and retention of women in the FAA. (4) Periodically review and update the recommendations directed to the FAA and non-FAA entities produced by the Advisory Board created pursuant to section 612 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) to improve the implementation of such recommendations. (5) Coordinate with the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Women's Program of the FAA to ensure directives described in subsection (c) do not duplicate objectives of such office or program. (e) Membership.-- (1) Voting members.--The Committee shall be composed of the following members: (A) The Administrator, or the designee of the Administrator. (B) At least 25 individuals, appointed by the Secretary, representing the following: (i) Aircraft manufacturers and aerospace companies. (ii) Public and private aviation labor organizations, including collective bargaining representatives of-- (I) aviation safety inspectors and safety engineers of the FAA; (II) air traffic controllers; (III) certified aircraft maintenance technicians; and (IV) commercial airline crewmembers. (iii) General aviation operators. (iv) Air carriers. (v) Business aviation operators, including powered-lift operators. (vi) Unmanned aircraft systems operators. (vii) Aviation safety management experts. (viii) Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul entities. (ix) Airport owners, operators, and employees. (x) Institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in section 102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)), or a high school or secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). (xi) A flight school that provides flight training, as defined in part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or that holds a pilot school certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. (xii) Aviation maintenance technician schools governed under part 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. (xiii) Engineering business associations. (xiv) Civil Air Patrol. (xv) Nonprofit organizations within the aviation industry. (2) Nonvoting members.-- (A) In general.--In addition to the members appointed under paragraph (1), the Committee shall be composed of not more than 5 nonvoting members appointed by the Secretary from among officers or employees of the FAA, at least 1 of which shall be an employee of the Office of Civil Rights of the FAA. (B) Additional nonvoting members.--The Secretary may invite representatives from the Department of Education and Department of Labor to serve as nonvoting members on the Committee. (C) Duties.--The nonvoting members may-- (i) take part in deliberations of the Committee; and (ii) provide subject matter expertise with respect to reports and recommendations of the Committee. (D) Limitation.--The nonvoting members may not represent any stakeholder interest other than that of the respective Federal agency of the member. (3) Terms.--Each voting member and nonvoting member of the Committee appointed by the Secretary shall be appointed for a term that expires not later than the date on which the authorization of the Committee expires under subsection (l). (4) Committee characteristics.--The Committee shall have the following characteristics: (A) The ability to obtain necessary information from additional experts in the aviation and aerospace communities. (B) A membership that enables the Committee to have substantive discussions and reach consensus on issues in a timely manner. (C) Appropriate expertise, including expertise in human resources, human capital management, policy, labor relations, employment training, workforce development, and youth outreach. (5) Date.--Not later than 9 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make the appointments described in this subsection. (f) Chairperson.-- (1) In general.--The Committee shall select a chairperson from among the voting members of the Committee. (2) Term.--The Chairperson shall serve a 2-year term. (g) Meetings.-- (1) Frequency.--The Committee shall meet at least twice each year at the call of the Chairperson or the Secretary. (2) Public attendance.--The meetings of the Committee shall be open and accessible to the public. (3) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall furnish the Committee with logistical and administrative support to enable the Committee to perform the duties of the Committee. (h) Special Committees.-- (1) Establishment.--The Committee may establish special committees composed of industry representatives, members of the public, labor representatives, and other relevant parties in complying with the consultation and participation requirements under subsection (d). (2) Applicable law.--Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to a special committee established by the Committee. (i) Personnel Matters.-- (1) No compensation of members.-- (A) Non-federal employees.--A member of the Committee who is not an officer or employee of the Government shall serve without compensation. (B) Federal employees.--A member of the Committee who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the Federal Government. (2) Death or resignation.--If a member of the Committee dies or resigns during the term of service of such member, the Secretary shall designate a successor for the unexpired term of such member. (j) Reports.-- (1) Task reports.--The Committee shall submit to the Secretary and the appropriate committees of Congress annual reports detailing the completion of each directive summarizing the-- (A) findings and associated recommendations of the Committee for any legislative and administrative actions the Committee considers appropriate to improve the advancement of women in aviation; and (B) planned activities of the Committee, as directed by the Secretary or approved by a majority of voting members of the Committee, and proposed terms of work to fulfill each activity. (2) Additional reports.--The Committee may submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the Secretary, and the Administrator additional reports and recommendations related to education, training, recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the aviation industry as the Committee determines appropriate. (k) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the FAA. (2) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (3) FAA.--The term ``FAA'' means the Federal Aviation Administration. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (l) Sunset.--The authorization of the Committee shall expire on October 1, 2028. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:18.952947

BILLS-118hr537rfs

Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 537 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 537 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The following diplomats will be honored posthumously: Per Anger (Sweden), Jose Maria Barreto (Peru), Lars Berg (Sweden), Philippe Bernardini (Vatican / Italy), Hiram (Harry) Bingham IV (United States), Friedrich Born (Switzerland), Manuel Antonio Munoz Borrero (Ecuador), Carlos de Liz-Texeira Branquinho (Portugal), Eduardo Propper de Callejon (Spain), Samuel del Campo (Chile), Aracy Moebius Carvalho de Guimaraes Rosa (Brazil), Jose Arturo Castellanos (El Salvador), Carl Ivan Danielsson (Sweden), Luis Martins de Souza Dantas (Brazil), Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz (Germany), Harald Feller (Switzerland), Francis (Frank) Foley (United Kingdom), Jean- Edouard Friedrich (Switzerland), Carlos Almeida Afonseca de Sampaio Garrido (Portugal), Raymond Herman Geist (United States), Feng-Shan Ho (China), Constantin Karadja (Romania), Alexander Kasser (Sandor Kasza) (Sweden / Hungary), Elow Kihlgren (Sweden), Joseph Willem (Joop) Kolkman (Netherlands), Julius Kuhl (Switzerland), Aleksander 4ados (Poland), Valdemar Langlet (Sweden), Charles (Carl) Lutz (Switzerland), George Mandel-Mantello (El Salvador), Florian Manoliu (Romania), Aristides de Sousa Mendes (Portugal), Salomon Jacob (Sally) Noach (Netherlands), Giorgio (Jorge) Perlasca (Spain / Italy), Ernst Prodolliet (Switzerland), Franjo Puncuch (Yugoslavia / Slovenia), Sebastian de Romero Radigales (Spain), Konstanty Rokicki (Poland), Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (Vatican / Italy), Angelo Rotta (Vatican / Italy), Albert Emile Routier (Turkey), Stefan Ryniewicz (Poland), Gilberto Bosques Saldivar (Mexico), Jose Ruiz Santaella (Spain), Angel Sanz-Briz (Spain), Abdol- Hossein Sardari (Iran), Henryk Slawik (Poland), Robert Smallbones (United Kingdom), Jan Spisiak (Slovakia), Chiune (Sempo) Sugihara (Japan), Ireanaeus Typaldos (Spain), Alexander (Sandor) Ujvary (Vatican / Hungary), Selahattin Ulkumen (Turkey), Gennaro Verolino (Vatican / Italy), Vladimir Vochoc (Czech Republic), Ernst Vonrufs (Switzerland), Raoul Wallenberg (Sweden), Guelfo Zamboni (Italy), Peter Zurcher (Switzerland), and Jan Zwartendijk (Holland). (2) On September 1, 1939, Adolf Hitler and the Nazis began their invasion of Europe, which started World War II and threw the world into chaos. The Nazi plan of mass murder of the Jewish population was in full motion. As battles were being fought between countries, Jews were being rounded up and sent to concentration camps throughout Europe. This process began a mass exodus of people out of Europe, especially those in the Jewish community. (3) During the war, members of the Jewish community used every tool and means at their disposal to flee Nazi tyranny. Thousands tried to flee on trains or boats to escape from Europe. (4) While the armies of countries were fighting each other, a handful of diplomats, from around the world, stepped forward and took heroic actions to save Jews fleeing Europe. This was an incredibly dangerous process. If the Nazis discovered the actions of these diplomats they would be expelled, as a few of them were. Also, while worrying about the Nazis, diplomats had to worry about their careers and livelihoods back home. Many of them had strict orders from their home countries to not aid the Jewish population in any way. (5) These diplomats used every means at their disposal to help Jews fleeing persecution. One of the most powerful tools the diplomats had to use was the issuing of passports and travel visas contrary to the instruction of the governments of the diplomats. This process alone is responsible for saving hundreds of thousands of Jewish families in Europe. This was not the only tool used as many of the diplomats were connected with the local populations and were great communicators for Jews trying to travel underground. They were able set up safehouses and getaways to hide Jews and especially Jewish children from Nazi authorities. In the most dangerous of times, several of these diplomats confronted the Nazis directly on behalf of the Jews and personally put themselves in grave danger. (6) Every diplomat knew the dangers and knew what they were up against, and still pushed forward to save those in the most danger. (7) The Congressional Gold Medal authorized under this Act will help remind humanity that when the diplomats were faced with terrible crises, they went beyond the fold, including risking their careers and the lives of themselves and their families, to engage in this humanitarian mission. The diplomats of today and future generations can look towards these heroes and be inspired by their lives of heroism and sacrifice. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in honor of the 60 diplomats identified in section 2(1), in recognition of their brave and vital service of saving Jews during World War II. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Presentation of Medal.--The single gold medal presented under subsection (a) shall be presented collectively to the eldest next of kin of each of the 60 diplomats identified in section 2(1), who shall receive the medal as part of a delegation consisting of a senior official representative of the country that each diplomat served and the cochairs of the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Committee. (d) United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal in honor of the 60 diplomats identified in section 2(1), the gold medal shall be given to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, where it will be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum should make the gold medal awarded pursuant to this Act available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with Holocaust remembrance. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3, at a price sufficient to cover the costs thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medal.--Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck under this Act. (b) Proceeds of Sale.--Amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 4 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Attest: KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, Clerk.

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2024-06-24T00:12:24.901977

BILLS-118sres737ats

Supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 737 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 737 Supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 17, 2024 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes. Resolved, SECTION 1. STARS OF VALOR FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``eligible individual'' means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria established under subsection (d)(1)(A); (2) the term ``Program'' means the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program established under subsection (b); and (3) the term ``Sergeant at Arms'' means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (b) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2024, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Sergeant at Arms shall establish a central program, to be known as the ``Stars of Valor Fellowships Program'', to enable eligible individuals to serve in the military-connected fellowship programs of the Senate. (2) Components.--The Program shall oversee and provide fellowships through-- (A) the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program established under section 1 of Senate Resolution 442 (117th Congress), agreed to November 4, 2021; (B) the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program established under section 1 of Senate Resolution 443 (117th Congress), agreed to November 4, 2021; (C) the Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program established under section 2; and (D) any additional military-connected fellowship program for eligible individuals established in regulations promulgated by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. (c) Fellowships.--Under a fellowship in the Program, an eligible individual may serve a 24-month fellowship in the office of a Senator. (d) Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall promulgate regulations for the administration of the Program, including establishing the criteria for-- (A) eligibility to participate in the fellowship programs described in subsection (b)(2); and (B) a method of prioritizing the assignment of fellowships to the offices of Senators under the Program, if the amount made available to carry out the Program for a fiscal year is not enough to provide fellowships in all offices requesting to participate in the Program for such fiscal year. (2) Placement.--An eligible individual may serve in a fellowship under the Program at the office of a Senator in the District of Columbia or at a State office of the Senator. (e) Exclusion of Appointees for Purposes of Compensation Limits.-- The compensation paid to any eligible individual serving in a fellowship under the Program in the office of a Senator shall not be included in the determination of the aggregate gross compensation for employees employed by the Senator under section 105(d)(1) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968 (2 U.S.C. 4575(d)(1)). (f) Applicability.--The requirements of this section shall apply to all fellowship programs described in subsection (b)(2). (g) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) SFC sean cooley and spc christopher horton congressional gold star family fellowship program.--Section 1(d) of Senate Resolution 442 (117th Congress), agreed to November 4, 2021, is amended by striking paragraph (3). (2) McCain-mansfield fellowship program.--Section 1(d) of Senate Resolution 443 (117th Congress), agreed to November 4, 2021, is amended by striking paragraph (3). SEC. 2. ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY SPOUSES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``eligible individual'' means an individual who-- (A) is, as of the date of application for the Program, a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; and (B) meets any other eligibility criteria established for the Program by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate under section 1(d)(1)(A); (2) the term ``Program'' means the Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program established under subsection (b); and (3) the term ``Sergeant at Arms'' means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (b) Establishment.--Not later than December 31, 2024, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Sergeant at Arms shall establish a fellowship program, to be known as the ``Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program'', for eligible individuals. (c) Administration.--The Sergeant at Arms shall carry out the Program through the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program under section 1. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:18.941518

BILLS-118hres1307ih

Expressing support for the designation of June 20, 2024, as World FSHD Day.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1307 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1307 Expressing support for the designation of June 20, 2024, as ``World FSHD Day''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 20, 2024, as ``World FSHD Day''. Whereas facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic neuromuscular disease (NMD) that leads to the weakening of skeletal muscles; Whereas FSHD's name comes from the typical pattern of muscle weakness at onset, beginning with the face (facio), shoulder girdle (scapulo), and upper arms (humeral); Whereas FSHD Type 1 is the more common form of FSHD, accounting for approximately 95 percent of FSHD cases; results from deletions in the D4Z4 region on chromosome 4; and leads to abnormal expression of the DUX4 gene; Whereas, approximately 5 percent of FSHD cases, known as FSHD Type 2, are linked to mutations on a gene called SMCHD1, located on chromosome 18; Whereas there are still many FSHD cases of unknown genetic cause; Whereas FSHD is an inherited condition that can affect many family members across generations; Whereas FSHD is genetically transmissible in an autosomal dominant fashion, meaning that an affected parent has a 50 percent chance of passing the genetic defect on to each child; Whereas 30 percent of new FSHD patients have no prior family history of the disease and are affected as a result of congenital spontaneous genetic mutation; Whereas FSHD exists worldwide, affects both sexes equally, and has no particular racial, geographic, or ethnic distribution; Whereas an estimated 1 in 8,000 individuals, or 41,487 Americans, are living with FSHD; Whereas FSHD symptoms can develop at any age and can differ in the initial pattern of muscle weakness; Whereas weakness in abdominal muscles is common and can lead to lordosis, an exaggerated curve in the lower spine; Whereas the loss of upper body mobility is a debilitating symptom of FSHD that significantly impacts patients' ability to perform daily tasks necessary to care for themselves; Whereas lower leg weakness often occurs and can lead to a condition called foot drop, where the foot stays down after pushing off when walking; Whereas FSHD can reduce patients' ability to work and earn a living; Whereas asymmetrical muscle loss is a hallmark symptom of FSHD with an unknown cause, and most patients observe that one arm, shoulder blade, or lower leg is weakened while the other remains stronger; Whereas about 20 percent of FSHD patients will become dependent on a wheelchair or scooter; Whereas patients with FSHD may develop progressive weakness of the respiratory muscles or scoliosis, which can cause fatal respiratory insufficiency; Whereas more than 70 percent of FSHD patients experience debilitating pain and fatigue, which can severely limit daily activities; Whereas the loss of facial expression and mobility, as well as others' lack of understanding of FSHD, is emotionally distressing and can cause FSHD patients to withdraw socially; Whereas individuals with FSHD, like those with other rare disorders, experience challenges in obtaining a diagnosis, with the average time to receive an accurate FSHD diagnosis being 9 years; Whereas genetic testing is needed to definitively diagnose FSHD, and further investments in genetic testing are required to ensure access to testing for all Americans; Whereas, to date, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to approve any treatments for FSHD; Whereas, as a result of the Orphan Drug Act, there have been important advances in research on and treatment for rare diseases, including efforts to develop treatments for FSHD; Whereas Congress and the FDA have affirmed the importance of incorporating patient perspectives throughout the drug review process through implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act, the HEART Act, and FDA guidance; Whereas the FDA's Patient-Focused Drug Development program is a critical resource that allows patients and caregivers to educate the FDA and other stakeholders on their lived experiences; Whereas there is a critical need for research and development to advance treatments for FSHD; Whereas the FSHD Society, a nonprofit organization established in 1991, is dedicated to increasing, engaging, and empowering stakeholders and aggressively leveraging and expanding resources, with the goal of developing treatments for FSHD by 2025 and eventually a cure; Whereas, on June 29, 2020, the FSHD community held its first-ever externally led patient-focused drug development meeting; and Whereas FSHD patient advocacy organizations, research funding nonprofits, biopharmaceutical industry partners, and other key stakeholders sponsor World FSHD Day in the United States to increase public awareness and generate additional support for FSHD: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of ``World FSHD Day''; and (2) recognizes the importance of-- (A) improving awareness of and education about facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (in this resolution referred to as ``FSHD''); (B) encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of FSHD through genetic screening; (C) supporting and funding future biomedical and scientific research to improve physical functioning and quality of life for individuals living with FSHD; (D) developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for FSHD; and (E) advancing programs and policies that support individuals living with FSHD and their caregivers. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:17.382259

BILLS-118hr7989rfs

ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7989 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7989 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act''. SEC. 2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Chair of the National Council on Disability, shall-- (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed; (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)); (3) assist small business concerns with hiring individuals with disabilities and with accessibility issues applicable to individuals with disabilities. (b) Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement.--The Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall carry out and coordinate the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into one or more memoranda of understanding or other appropriate agreements. (c) Outreach and Education.--In carrying out the activities described in subsection (a), the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall conduct outreach and education about such activities. (d) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, shall submit to Congress a report on activities carried out pursuant to any memorandum or agreement described in subsection (b) that includes the following: (1) A description of how the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, carried out such activities. (2) An analysis of opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the Small Business Administration in carrying out such activities. (3) A description of achievements under any such memorandum or agreement. (4) A description of the plans of the Administrator, in consultation with the Chair, to continue activities to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. SEC. 3. COMPLIANCE WITH CUTGO. No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act. Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Attest: KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, Clerk.

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2024-06-24T00:12:23.234133

BILLS-118s4318is

To provide for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration strategy.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4318 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4318 To provide for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration strategy. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2024 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration strategy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. UAS INTEGRATION STRATEGY. (a) In General.--The Administrator shall implement the recommendations made by-- (1) the Comptroller General to the Secretary contained in the report of the Government Accountability Office titled ``Drones: FAA Should Improve Its Approach to Integrating Drones into the National Airspace System'', issued in January 2023 (GAO-23-105189); and (2) the inspector general of the Department of Transportation to the Administrator contained in the audit report of the inspector general titled ``FAA Made Progress Through Its UAS Integration Pilot Program, but FAA and Industry Challenges Remain To Achieve Full UAS Integration'', issued in April 2022 (Project ID: AV2022027). (b) Briefing.--Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through 2028, the Administrator shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of Congress that-- (1) provides a status update on the-- (A) implementation of the recommendations described in subsection (a); (B) implementation of statutory provisions related to unmanned aircraft system integration under subtitle B of title III of division B of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-254); and (C) actions taken by the Administrator to implement recommendations related to safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system included in aviation rulemaking committee reports published after the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-254); (2) provides a description of steps taken to achieve the safe integration of such systems into the national airspace system, including milestones and performance metrics to track results; (3) provides the costs of executing the integration described in paragraph (2), including any estimates of future Federal resources or investments required to complete such integration; and (4) identifies any regulatory or policy changes required to execute the integration described in paragraph (2). (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (3) Comptroller general.--The term ``Comptroller General'' means the Comptroller General of the United States. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:18.350054

BILLS-118hjres168ih

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 168 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 168 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to ``National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Duarte, Mr. Curtis, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Golden of Maine, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Hudson, and Mr. Roy) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to ``National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to ``National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2'' (89 Fed. Reg. 35442 (May 1, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:17.419934

BILLS-118hres1312ih

Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1312 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1312 Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Van Drew submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month. Whereas United States veterans have answered the Nation's call to serve; Whereas veterans fought the Nation's battles in the air, on land, and on sea; Whereas the brave men and woman who served in the United States Armed Forces made great sacrifices to protect the freedom and democracy of the United States; Whereas United States veterans willingly placed the well-being of the Nation above their own; Whereas given their immense sacrifice and bravery, veterans deserve to be honored during the entire month of November and throughout the year; Whereas July, a time when America celebrates its independence and freedom, serves as a fitting occasion to recognize the pressing issues faced by veterans and the imperative to ensure that all individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces are adequately cared for and protected; and Whereas the people of the United States are proud of the courageous service of all who served in the United States Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Veterans Appreciation Month. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:16.371769

BILLS-118s4313is

Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4313 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4313 To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2024 Ms. Duckworth introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Findings and purposes. Sec. 3. Definitions. TITLE I--LICENSING Sec. 101. Licensing requirement. Sec. 102. Issuance, revocation, and renewal of firearm owner licenses. Sec. 103. Relief from denial or revocation of firearm owner licenses. TITLE II--RECORD OF SALE OR TRANSFER Sec. 201. Sale or transfer requirements for qualifying firearms. Sec. 202. Firearm records. TITLE III--ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS Sec. 301. Firearms transfers. Sec. 302. Failure to maintain or permit inspection of records. Sec. 303. Failure to report loss or theft of firearm. Sec. 304. Failure to provide notice of change of address. Sec. 305. Child access prevention. TITLE IV--ENFORCEMENT Sec. 401. Criminal penalties. Sec. 402. Regulations. Sec. 403. Inspections. Sec. 404. Orders. Sec. 405. Injunctive enforcement. TITLE V--FIREARM INJURY INFORMATION AND RESEARCH Sec. 501. Duties of the Attorney General. TITLE VI--EFFECT ON STATE LAW Sec. 601. Effect on State law. Sec. 602. Certification of State firearm licensing systems and State firearm record of sale systems. TITLE VII--RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW Sec. 701. Subordination to Arms Export Control Act. TITLE VIII--INAPPLICABILITY Sec. 801. Inapplicability to governmental authorities. TITLE IX--EFFECTIVE DATES OF AMENDMENTS Sec. 901. Effective dates of amendments. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that-- (1) the manufacture, distribution, and importation of firearms is inherently commercial in nature; (2) firearms regularly move in interstate commerce; (3) to the extent that firearms trafficking is intrastate in nature, it arises out of and is substantially connected with a commercial transaction that, when viewed in the aggregate, substantially affects interstate commerce; (4) because the intrastate and interstate trafficking of firearms are so commingled, full regulation of interstate commerce requires the incidental regulation of intrastate commerce; (5) firearm-related assaults in the United States during the 19-year period between 2001 and 2019 were-- (A) associated with the majority of homicides and half of all suicides; and (B) the seventh leading cause of nonfatal violent injuries; (6) on the afternoon of May 10, 2007, Blair Holt, a junior at Julian High School in Chicago, was killed on a public bus riding home from school when he used his body to shield a girl who was in the line of fire after a young man boarded the bus and started shooting; (7) since 2007, when 32 students and teachers were killed at Virginia Tech, 7 of the 11 most deadly mass shootings in the United States have taken place; (8) since 2012, when 20 first graders and teachers were murdered with an assault rifle at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, more than 230 school shootings have occurred in the United States; (9) in 2015, there were 335 mass shootings, including, notably, the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, the Charleston church shooting in South Carolina, the theater shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana, and the Isla Vista community shootings in California; (10) since 2016, the country has witnessed 4 of the 10 most deadly mass shootings in modern United States history; (11) in February 2018, 17 members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community in Parkland, Florida, lost their lives at the hands of a 19-year-old armed with an AR-15 semiautomatic assault rifle; (12) according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the criminal homicide rate increased from 5.1 per 100,000 people in 2019 to 6.5 per 100,000 people in 2020, the largest single year increase in at least the past 6 decades and approximately 73 percent of 2019 criminal homicides are estimated to have been firearms-related, while approximately 77 percent of 2020 criminal homicides are estimated to have been firearms-related; (13) communities of color suffer disproportionately from gun violence, with Black children and teens 14 percent more likely to die of gun violence than their White counterparts and Latino children and teens 3 times more likely to die of gun violence than their White counterparts; and (14) between 2015 and 2020, there were 2,429 mass shootings, including 611 in 2020 alone. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) firearms trafficking is prevalent and widespread in and among the States, and it is usually impossible to distinguish between intrastate trafficking and interstate trafficking; and (2) it is in the national interest and within the role of the Federal Government to ensure that the regulation of firearms is uniform among the States, that law enforcement can quickly and effectively trace firearms used in crime, and that firearms owners know how to use and safely store their firearms. (c) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act and the amendments made by this Act are-- (1) to protect the public against the unreasonable risk of injury and negligent or reckless death associated with the unrecorded sale or transfer of qualifying firearms to criminals and youths; (2) to ensure that owners of qualifying firearms are knowledgeable in the safe use, handling, and storage of those firearms; (3) to restrict the availability of qualifying firearms to criminals, youth, and other persons prohibited by Federal law from receiving firearms; (4) to facilitate the tracing of qualifying firearms used in crime by Federal and State law enforcement agencies; and (5) to hold criminally and civilly liable those who facilitate the transfer of qualifying firearms, causing risk of injury and negligent or reckless death associated with the transfer of those qualifying firearms. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (a) In General.--In this Act, the terms ``firearm'', ``qualifying firearm'', and ``State'' have the meanings given those terms in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (b). (b) Title 18, United States Code.--Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(38) The term `detachable ammunition feeding device'-- ``(A) means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that-- ``(i) is capable of being detached from a semiautomatic rifle; and ``(ii) has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition; and ``(B) does not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition. ``(39) The term `firearm owner license' means a license issued under section 923(m). ``(40) The term `qualifying firearm'-- ``(A) means-- ``(i) a handgun; or ``(ii) a semiautomatic rifle that is capable of accepting a detachable ammunition feeding device; and ``(B) does not include an antique firearm.''. TITLE I--LICENSING SEC. 101. LICENSING REQUIREMENT. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Firearm Licensing Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for any individual other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to possess a qualifying firearm on or after the applicable date, unless that individual has a valid-- ``(A) firearm owner license; or ``(B) State firearm license. ``(2) Exemptions.-- ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- ``(i) a Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement officer while engaged in the performance of official duties; ``(ii) a member of the Armed Forces or National Guard while engaged in the performance of official duties; ``(iii) a Federal employee who is required to carry a qualifying firearm in the capacity of that individual as a Federal employee while engaged in the performance of official duties; ``(iv) a member of a bona fide veterans organization that received the qualifying firearm directly from the Armed Forces, including a member of the color guard of the veterans organization, while using the qualifying firearm for a ceremonial purpose with blank ammunition; ``(v) an unemancipated minor who is under the direct supervision of an individual who-- ``(I) has a valid firearm owner license or State firearm license; and ``(II) is, with respect to the minor-- ``(aa) a parent; ``(bb) a legal guardian; or ``(cc) any other individual standing in loco parentis; ``(vi) an individual with a valid hunting license issued by a State while the individual is-- ``(I) hunting in the State that issued the license; and ``(II) accompanied by an individual who has a valid firearm owner license or State firearm license; or ``(vii) an individual who is-- ``(I)(aa) on a firing or shooting range; or ``(bb) participating in a firearms safety or training course recognized by-- ``(AA) a Federal, State, local, or Tribal law enforcement agency; or ``(BB) a national or statewide shooting sports organization; ``(II) otherwise eligible to obtain a firearm owner license; and ``(III) under the direct supervision of an individual who-- ``(aa) has a valid firearm owner license or State firearm license; and ``(bb) is not less than 21 years of age. ``(B) Individuals with state firearm licenses.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which an individual who has a State firearm license moves from the State in which the State firearm license of the individual was issued to a different State, the individual shall-- ``(i) if the State to which the individual has moved has a State firearm owner licensing system certified by the Attorney General under section 936, apply for-- ``(I) a State firearm license under that State system; or ``(II) a firearm owner license; or ``(ii) if the State to which the individual has moved does not have a State firearm licensing system certified by the Attorney General under section 936, apply for a firearm owner license. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `applicable date' means, with respect to a qualifying firearm that is acquired by the individual-- ``(i) before the date of enactment of the Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024, 2 years after that date of enactment; and ``(ii) on or after the date of enactment of the Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024, 1 year after that date of enactment; and ``(B) the term `State firearm license' means a firearm license issued under a firearm licensing system established by a State that has been certified by the Attorney General under section 936. ``(bb) Denial or Revocation of Firearm Owner Licenses.--It shall be unlawful for any individual who is denied a firearm owner license under paragraph (3)(D) of section 923(m) or receives a revocation notice under paragraph (5)(B)(i) of that section to knowingly-- ``(1) fail to surrender the firearm owner license of the individual in accordance with paragraph (6)(A)(i) of that section; ``(2) fail to submit a firearm disposition record in accordance with paragraph (6)(A)(ii) of that section; ``(3) make a false statement in a firearm disposition record submitted under paragraph (6)(A)(ii) of that section; or ``(4) fail to transfer any qualifying firearm of the individual in accordance with paragraph (6)(A)(iii) of that section.''. SEC. 102. ISSUANCE, REVOCATION, AND RENEWAL OF FIREARM OWNER LICENSES. Section 923 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)(1)(F)(iii), by inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b)'' after ``Federal firearms license''; (2) in subsection (l), by inserting ``under subsection (a) or (b)'' after ``a firearms license is issued''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(m) Firearm Owner Licenses.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `clinical psychologist' means a psychologist licensed or registered to practice psychology in the State in which the psychologist practices who-- ``(i) has-- ``(I) a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university, college, or professional school; and ``(II) not less than 2 years of supervised experience in health services, of which-- ``(aa) not less than 1 year is of postdoctoral experience; and ``(bb) not less than 1 year is of experience in an organized health service program; or ``(ii) has-- ``(I) a graduate degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university or college; and ``(II) not less than 6 years of experience as a psychologist, of which not less than 2 years are of supervised experience in health services; ``(B) the term `covered offense' means battery, assault, aggravated assault, or violation of an order of protection, in which a firearm was used or possessed; ``(C) the term `identification document' has the meaning given the term in section 1028(d); ``(D) the term `licensed individual' means an individual issued a firearm owner license under paragraph (3); ``(E) the term `physician' means a doctor of medicine legally authorized to practice medicine by the State in which the physician performs that function or action; ``(F) the term `qualified examiner' means a medical professional authorized to conduct a qualifying mental health evaluation by the State in which the evaluation occurs; and ``(G) the term `qualifying mental health evaluation' means a mental evaluation by a physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner resulting in a certification by the physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner that an individual is not a clear and present danger to the individual or others. ``(2) Applications.-- ``(A) In general.--An individual applying for a firearm owner license under this subsection shall submit to the Attorney General, in accordance with the regulations promulgated under subparagraph (B), an application that includes-- ``(i) a current, passport-sized photograph of the applicant that provides a clear, accurate likeness of the applicant; ``(ii) the name, address, and date and place of birth of the applicant; ``(iii) any other name that the applicant has ever used or by which the applicant has ever been known; ``(iv) with respect to each category of person prohibited by Federal law, or by the law of the State of residence of the applicant, from obtaining a firearm, a statement that the applicant is not a person prohibited from receiving a firearm; ``(v)(I) a certification by the applicant that the applicant is not younger than 21 years old; or ``(II) in the case of an applicant who is younger than 21 years old-- ``(aa) written proof of the consent of the parent or legal guardian of the applicant for the applicant to possess and acquire a qualifying firearm, provided that the parent or legal guardian-- ``(AA) is not an individual prohibited by subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 from receiving a firearm; and ``(BB) submits an affidavit with the application affirming that the parent or legal guardian is not an individual prohibited by subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 from receiving a firearm; and ``(bb) a certification by the applicant that the applicant has not been convicted of a misdemeanor, other than a traffic offense, or adjudged delinquent; ``(vi) a certification by the applicant that the applicant-- ``(I) was not a patient in a mental health facility during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application is submitted; ``(II) is not an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability; ``(III) is not subject to an order of protection prohibiting the applicant from possessing a firearm; ``(IV) has not been convicted of a covered offense during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application is submitted; and ``(V) has not been adjudged delinquent for an act of juvenile delinquency that if committed by an adult would be a felony; ``(vii) if the individual was a patient in a mental health facility during a period ending more than 5 years before the date on which the application is submitted, a qualifying mental health evaluation; ``(viii) an authorization by the applicant to release to the Attorney General, or an authorized representative of the Attorney General, any mental health records pertaining to the applicant; ``(ix) the rolled fingerprints of the applicant; ``(x) the date on which the application was submitted; and ``(xi) the signature of the applicant. ``(B) Regulations governing submission.-- ``(i) In general.--The Attorney General shall promulgate regulations specifying procedures for the submission of an application under subparagraph (A) to the Attorney General that shall-- ``(I) provide for submission of the application through a licensed dealer or an office or agency of the Federal Government designated by the Attorney General; ``(II) require the applicant to provide a valid identification document of the applicant, containing a photograph of the applicant, to the licensed dealer or to the office or agency of the Federal Government, as applicable, at the time of submission of the application to that licensed dealer, office, or agency; and ``(III) require that a completed application be forwarded to the Attorney General not later than 48 hours after the application is submitted to the licensed dealer or office or agency of the Federal Government. ``(ii) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `agency' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5. ``(C) Fees.-- ``(i) In general.--The Attorney General shall charge and collect from each applicant for a license under this subsection a fee in an amount determined in accordance with clause (ii). ``(ii) Fee amount.--The amount of the fee collected under this subparagraph shall be not less than the amount determined by the Attorney General to be necessary to ensure that the total amount of all fees collected under this subparagraph during a fiscal year is sufficient to cover the costs of carrying out this subsection during that fiscal year, except that such amount shall not exceed $10. ``(3) Issuance of licenses.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which an application is submitted under paragraph (2), the Attorney General shall issue a firearm owner license to an applicant who has submitted an application that meets the requirements under paragraph (2), if, after conducting a fingerprint-based nationwide criminal background check using the rolled fingerprints of the applicant submitted in the application, the Attorney General determines that the applicant-- ``(i) is not prohibited by subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 from receiving a qualifying firearm; ``(ii)(I) is not younger than 21 years old; or ``(II) is younger than 21 years old and-- ``(aa) has submitted written proof of the consent of the parent or legal guardian of the applicant required under paragraph (2)(A)(v)(II)(aa); and ``(bb) has not been convicted of a misdemeanor, other than a traffic offense, or adjudged delinquent; ``(iii) was not a patient in a mental health facility during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application is submitted; ``(iv) is not an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability; ``(v) is not subject to an order of protection prohibiting the applicant from possessing a firearm; ``(vi) has not been convicted of a covered offense during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the application is submitted; ``(vii) has not been adjudged delinquent for an act of juvenile delinquency that if committed by an adult would be a felony; ``(viii) if the applicant was a patient in a mental health facility during a period ending more than 5 years before the date on which the application is submitted, has received a qualifying mental health evaluation; ``(ix) does not have a mental condition that makes the applicant a clear and present danger to the individual or others; and ``(x) has not intentionally made a false statement in the application under paragraph (2). ``(B) Effect of issuance to prohibited individuals.--A firearm owner license issued under this paragraph shall be null and void if issued to an individual who is prohibited by subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 from receiving a firearm. ``(C) Form of licenses.--A firearm owner license issued under this paragraph shall be in the form of a tamper-resistant card, and shall include-- ``(i) the photograph of the licensed individual submitted with the application under paragraph (2); ``(ii) the address of the licensed individual; ``(iii) the date of birth of the licensed individual; ``(iv) the sex of the licensed individual; ``(v) the height and weight of the licensed individual; ``(vi) a license number, unique to each licensed individual; ``(vii) the expiration date of the license, which shall be-- ``(I) the date that is 5 years after the initial anniversary of the date of birth of the licensed individual following the date on which the license is issued; or ``(II) in the case of a license renewed under paragraph (4), the date that is 5 years after the anniversary of the date of birth of the licensed individual following the date on which the license is renewed; ``(viii) a facsimile of the rolled fingerprints of the individual submitted in the application of the individual under paragraph (2)(A)(ix) in an encrypted, embedded, and machine-readable format; ``(ix) the signature of the licensed individual provided on the application under paragraph (2), or a facsimile of the signature; and ``(x) centered at the top of the license, capitalized, and in boldface type, the following: `FIREARM OWNER LICENSE--NOT VALID FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE'. ``(D) Denial.-- ``(i) In general.--If the Attorney General determines that an applicant does not meet the requirements under subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall provide written notice to the applicant that states-- ``(I) the specific grounds on which the denial is based; and ``(II) the requirements for issuance of a firearm owner license under subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Notice to local law enforcement.-- The Attorney General shall transmit a copy of the notice described in clause (i) to the sheriff and law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the individual to whom the denial pertains resides. ``(E) Change of address.--A licensed individual shall immediately notify the Attorney General if the licensed individual moves from the residence address listed on the firearm owner license of that licensed individual. ``(4) Renewal of licenses.-- ``(A) Applications for renewal of licenses.-- ``(i) In general.--A licensed individual seeking to renew a firearm owner license shall, not later than 60 days before the expiration date of the firearm owner license, submit to the Attorney General, in accordance with the regulations promulgated under clause (iii), an application for renewal of the license. ``(ii) Contents.--An application submitted under clause (i) shall include-- ``(I) a current, passport-sized photograph of the licensed individual that provides a clear, accurate likeness of the licensed individual; ``(II) current proof of identity of the licensed individual; and ``(III) the address of the licensed individual. ``(iii) Regulations governing submission.-- The Attorney General shall promulgate regulations specifying procedures for the submission of applications under this subparagraph. ``(B) Issuance of renewed licenses.--Upon approval of an application submitted under subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall issue a renewed license, which shall meet the requirements of paragraph (3)(C), except that the license shall include the current photograph and address of the licensed individual, as provided in the application submitted under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, and the expiration date of the renewed license, in accordance with paragraph (3)(C)(vii)(II). ``(5) Revocation of licenses.-- ``(A) In general.--If a licensed individual becomes an individual who the Attorney General determines does not meet the requirements under paragraph (3)(A) of this subsection-- ``(i) the firearm owner license is revoked; and ``(ii) the individual shall surrender the firearm owner license to the Attorney General in accordance with paragraph (6)(A) of this subsection. ``(B) Notice.-- ``(i) In general.--Upon receipt by the Attorney General of notice that a licensed individual has become an individual described in subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall provide written notice to the individual that-- ``(I) the firearm owner license is revoked; and ``(II) states the specific grounds on which the revocation is based. ``(ii) Notice to local law enforcement.-- The Attorney General shall transmit a copy of the notice described in clause (i) to the sheriff and law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where the individual to which the denial pertains resides. ``(6) Surrender of licenses and qualifying firearms.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (D), an individual who is denied a firearm owner license under paragraph (3)(D) or receives a revocation notice under paragraph (5)(B)(i) shall, not later than 48 hours after receiving notice of the denial or revocation-- ``(i) in the case of an individual who receives a revocation notice, surrender the firearm owner license of the individual-- ``(I) by bringing the firearm owner license to an office of-- ``(aa) the Federal Bureau of Investigation; ``(bb) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; or ``(cc) a United States Attorney; or ``(II) by mailing the firearm owner license to the Attorney General; ``(ii) if the individual owns or has custody and control of a qualifying firearm, complete a firearm disposition record described in subparagraph (B) and-- ``(I) in the case of an individual who receives a denial notice, submit that firearm disposition record to an entity described in clause (i); and ``(II) in the case of an individual who receives a revocation notice, submit that firearm disposition record at the same time that the individual surrenders the firearm owner license under clause (i); and ``(iii) transfer any qualifying firearm that is owned by or under the custody and control of the individual to-- ``(I) any location other than-- ``(aa) a location to which the individual has immediate access; ``(bb) a residence of the individual; ``(cc) a vehicle of the individual; or ``(dd) a storage space of the individual; or ``(II) if applicable, any person other than a member of the household of the individual. ``(B) Firearm disposition records.--The Attorney General shall prescribe a form for a firearm disposition record to be completed under subparagraph (A)(ii) that shall require an individual completing the firearm disposition record to disclose-- ``(i) the make, model, and serial number of each qualifying firearm that is owned by or under the custody and control of the individual on the date on which the firearm disposition record is completed by the individual; ``(ii) the location where each qualifying firearm described in clause (i) will be located after the individual submits the firearm disposition record; and ``(iii) if any qualifying firearm described in clause (i) will be transferred to the ownership or custody and control of another person, the name, address, and, if applicable, firearm owner license number of the transferee. ``(C) Responsibilities of receiving entities.--At the time at which an entity described in subparagraph (A)(i) receives a firearm owner license and firearm disposition record under subparagraph (A), the entity shall-- ``(i) provide to the individual surrendering the firearm owner license and submitting the firearm disposition record-- ``(I) a receipt showing that the individual surrendered the firearm owner license to the entity; and ``(II) a copy of the firearm disposition record submitted by the individual; and ``(ii) if the entity is an entity described in item (aa), (bb), or (cc) of subparagraph (A)(i)(I)-- ``(I) transmit to the Attorney General-- ``(aa) the firearm owner license; and ``(bb) the firearm disposition record; and ``(II) maintain a copy of the documents described in subclause (I) of this clause. ``(D) Right to reclaim firearm.--An individual who transfers a qualifying firearm under subparagraph (A)(iii) may reclaim the qualifying firearm after a successful application for relief or appeal under section 925(g).''. SEC. 103. RELIEF FROM DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF FIREARM OWNER LICENSES. Section 925 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Relief From Denial or Revocation of Firearm Owner Licenses.-- ``(1) Application to the attorney general.-- ``(A) In general.--If the Attorney General denies a firearm owner license to an individual under paragraph (3)(D) of section 923(m) or revokes the firearm owner license of an individual under paragraph (5) of that section, the individual may, not later than 60 days after the date on which the denial or revocation occurs, make an application to the Attorney General for relief from that denial or revocation. ``(B) Relief.--The Attorney General may grant relief to an applicant under subparagraph (A), if the applicant establishes to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the circumstances relating to the denial or revocation, and the criminal record and personal reputation of the applicant, are such that-- ``(i) the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety; and ``(ii) relief under this subparagraph would not be contrary to the public interest. ``(C) Notice in the federal register.--If the Attorney General grants relief under subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall promptly publish in the Federal Register a notice-- ``(i) that the relief was granted; and ``(ii) that describes the reasons for granting the relief. ``(2) Appeal.-- ``(A) In general.--An applicant who is denied relief under paragraph (1)(B) may file a petition for judicial review of the denial with the district court of the United States for the district in which the applicant resides. ``(B) Hearing.--A court that receives a petition under subparagraph (A) shall hold a hearing to determine whether to grant the petitioner relief described in paragraph (1)(A) not later than 72 hours after the petitioner files the petition. ``(C) Notice and opportunity to be heard.-- ``(i) In general.--The court shall provide the petitioner with notice and the opportunity to be heard at a hearing under this paragraph, sufficient to protect the due process rights of the petitioner. ``(ii) Right to counsel.-- ``(I) In general.--At a hearing under this paragraph, the petitioner may be represented by counsel who is-- ``(aa) chosen by the petitioner; and ``(bb) authorized to practice at such a hearing. ``(II) Court-provided counsel.--If the petitioner is financially unable to obtain representation by counsel, the court, at the request of the petitioner, shall ensure to the extent practicable that the petitioner is represented by an attorney for the Legal Services Corporation with respect to the petition. ``(D) Burden of proof; standard.--At a hearing under this paragraph, the Attorney General-- ``(i) shall have the burden of proving all material facts; and ``(ii) shall be required to demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, that the petitioner is prohibited under section 923(m)(3)(A) from receiving a firearm owner license.''. TITLE II--RECORD OF SALE OR TRANSFER SEC. 201. SALE OR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFYING FIREARMS. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 101 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(cc) Unauthorized Sale or Transfer of a Qualifying Firearm.--It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer a qualifying firearm to, or for, any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, or to receive a qualifying firearm from a person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, unless, at the time and place of the transfer or receipt-- ``(1) the transferee presents to a licensed dealer a valid firearm owner license issued to the transferee-- ``(A) under section 923(m); or ``(B) pursuant to a State firearm licensing system certified under section 936 established by the State in which the transfer or receipt occurs; ``(2) the licensed dealer contacts the Attorney General or the head of the State agency that administers the certified system described in paragraph (1)(B), as applicable, and receives notice that the transferee has been issued a firearm owner license described in paragraph (1) and that the firearm owner license remains valid; and ``(3) the licensed dealer records on a document (which, in the case of a sale, shall be the sales receipt) a tracking authorization number provided by the Attorney General or the head of the State agency, as applicable, as evidence that the licensed dealer has verified the validity of the firearm owner license.''. SEC. 202. FIREARM RECORDS. (a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 935. Firearm records ``(a) Submission of Sale or Transfer Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 14 days after the date on which the transfer of a qualifying firearm is processed by a licensed dealer under section 922(cc), the licensed dealer shall submit to the Attorney General (or, in the case of a licensed dealer located in a State that has a State firearm licensing and record of sale system certified under section 936, to the head of the State agency that administers that system) a report of that transfer, which shall include information relating to-- ``(A) the manufacturer of the qualifying firearm; ``(B) the model name or number of the qualifying firearm; ``(C) the serial number of the qualifying firearm; ``(D) the date on which the qualifying firearm was received by the transferee; ``(E) the number of the valid firearm owner license issued to the transferee-- ``(i) under section 923(m); or ``(ii) in accordance with a State firearm licensing system certified under section 936 established by the State in which the transfer or receipt occurs; and ``(F) the name and address of the individual who transferred the firearm to the transferee. ``(2) Effective date.--This subsection shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of the Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024. ``(b) Federal Record of Sale System.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of the Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2024, the Attorney General shall establish and maintain a Federal record of sale system, which shall include the information included in each report submitted to the Attorney General under subsection (a).''. (b) Elimination of Prohibition on Establishment of System of Registration.--Section 926(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``935. Firearm records.''. TITLE III--ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS SEC. 301. FIREARMS TRANSFERS. (a) In General.--Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by sections 101 and 201 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(dd) Firearms Transfers.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). ``(B) Compliance.--Upon taking possession of a firearm under subparagraph (A), a licensee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter as if the licensee were transferring the firearm from the inventory of the licensee to the unlicensed transferee. ``(C) Return of firearms.--If a transfer of a firearm described in subparagraph (A) will not be completed for any reason after a licensee takes possession of the firearm (including because the transfer of the firearm to, or receipt of the firearm by, the transferee would violate this chapter), the return of the firearm to the transferor by the licensee shall not constitute the transfer of a firearm for purposes of this chapter. ``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- ``(A) a law enforcement agency or any law enforcement officer, armed private security professional, or member of the Armed Forces, to the extent the officer, professional, or member is acting within the course and scope of employment and official duties; ``(B) a transfer that is a loan or bona fide gift between-- ``(i) spouses; ``(ii) domestic partners; ``(iii) parents and their children, including step-parents and their step-children; ``(iv) siblings; ``(v) aunts or uncles and their nieces or nephews; or ``(vi) grandparents and their grandchildren; ``(C) a transfer to an executor, administrator, trustee, or personal representative of an estate or a trust that occurs by operation of law upon the death of another person; ``(D) a temporary transfer that is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm, including harm to self, family, household members, or others, if the possession by the transferee lasts only as long as immediately necessary to prevent the imminent death or great bodily harm, including the harm of domestic violence, dating partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic abuse; ``(E) a transfer that is approved by the Attorney General under section 5812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(F) a temporary transfer if-- ``(i) the transferor has no reason to believe that the transferee-- ``(I) will use or intends to use the firearm in a crime; or ``(II) is prohibited from possessing a firearm under State or Federal law; and ``(ii) the transfer takes place and the possession of the firearm by the transferee is exclusively-- ``(I) at a shooting range or in a shooting gallery or other area designated for the purpose of target shooting; ``(II) reasonably necessary for the purposes of hunting, trapping, or fishing, if the transferor-- ``(aa) has no reason to believe that the transferee intends to use the firearm in a place where it is illegal; and ``(bb) has reason to believe that the transferee will comply with all licensing and permit requirements for such hunting, trapping, or fishing; or ``(III) in the presence of the transferor. ``(3) Notice.--It shall be unlawful for a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer possession of, or title to, a firearm to another person who is not so licensed unless-- ``(A) the importer, manufacturer, or dealer provides the person with notice of the prohibition under paragraph (1); and ``(B) the other person certifies that the importer, manufacturer, or dealer provided the person notice of the prohibition under paragraph (1) on a form prescribed by the Attorney General.''. (b) Amendment.--Section 924(a)(5) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(s) or (t)'' and inserting ``(s), (t), or (dd)''. (c) Rules of Interpretation.--Nothing in this section, or any amendment made by this section, shall be construed to authorize the establishment, directly or indirectly, of a national firearms registry. SEC. 302. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OR PERMIT INSPECTION OF RECORDS. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by sections 101, 201, and 301 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ee) Failure To Maintain or Permit Inspection of Records.--It shall be unlawful for a licensed manufacturer or a licensed dealer to fail to comply with section 935, or to fail to maintain such records or supply such information as the Attorney General may require in order to ascertain compliance with that section and the regulations and orders issued under that section.''. SEC. 303. FAILURE TO REPORT LOSS OR THEFT OF FIREARM. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by sections 101, 201, 301, and 302 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(ff) Failure To Report Loss or Theft of Firearms.--It shall be unlawful for any person who owns a qualifying firearm to fail to report the loss or theft of the firearm to the Attorney General within 72 hours after the loss or theft is discovered by the person who owns the qualifying firearm.''. SEC. 304. FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by sections 101, 201, 301, 302, and 303 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(gg) Failure To Provide Notice of Change of Address.--It shall be unlawful for any individual to whom a firearm owner license has been issued under section 923(m) to fail to report to the Attorney General a change in the address of that individual within 60 days of that change of address.''. SEC. 305. CHILD ACCESS PREVENTION. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by sections 101, 201, 301, 302, 303, and 304 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(hh) Child Access Prevention.-- ``(1) Definition of child.--In this subsection, the term `child' means an individual who has not attained 18 years of age. ``(2) Prohibition and penalties.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), it shall be unlawful for any person to keep a loaded firearm, or an unloaded firearm and ammunition for the firearm, any one of which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, within any premises that is under the custody or control of that person, if-- ``(A) that person-- ``(i) knows, or recklessly disregards the risk, that a child is capable of gaining access to the firearm; and ``(ii) either-- ``(I) knows, or recklessly disregards the risk, that a child will use the firearm to cause the death of, or serious bodily injury (as defined in section 1365) to, the child or any other individual; or ``(II) knows, or reasonably should know, that possession of the firearm by a child is unlawful under Federal or State law; and ``(B) a child uses the firearm and the use of that firearm causes the death of, or serious bodily injury to, the child or any other individual. ``(3) Exceptions.--Paragraph (2) shall not apply if-- ``(A) at the time the child obtained access, the firearm was secured with a secure gun storage or safety device; ``(B) the person is a peace officer, a member of the Armed Forces, or a member of the National Guard, and the child obtains the firearm during, or incidental to, the performance of the official duties of the person in that capacity; ``(C) the child uses the firearm in a lawful act of self-defense or defense of 1 or more other persons; or ``(D) the person has no reasonable expectation, based on objective facts and circumstances, that a child is likely to be present on the premises on which the firearm is kept.''. TITLE IV--ENFORCEMENT SEC. 401. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) Failure To Possess Firearm Owner License; Failure To Comply With Denial and Revocation Requirements; Failure To Comply With Qualifying Firearm Sale or Transfer Requirements; Failure To Maintain or Permit Inspection of Records.--Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(9) Whoever knowingly violates subsection (aa), (bb), (cc), or (ee) of section 922 shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.''. (b) Failure To Comply With Firearms Transfer Requirements; Failure To Timely Report Loss or Theft of a Qualifying Firearm; Failure To Provide Notice of Change of Address.--Section 924(a)(5) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(s) or (t)'' and inserting ``(t), (dd), (ff), or (gg)''. (c) Child Access Prevention.--Section 924(a) of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a) of this section, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(10) Whoever violates section 922(hh) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.''. SEC. 402. REGULATIONS. (a) In General.--The Attorney General shall issue regulations governing the licensing of possessors of qualifying firearms and the recorded sale of qualifying firearms, consistent with this Act and the amendments made by this Act, as the Attorney General determines to be reasonably necessary to-- (1) reduce or prevent deaths or injuries resulting from qualifying firearms; and (2) assist law enforcement in the apprehension of owners or users of qualifying firearms used in criminal activity. (b) Maximum Interval Between Issuance of Proposed and Final Regulation.--Not later than 120 days after the date on which the Attorney General issues a proposed regulation under subsection (a) with respect to a matter, the Attorney General shall issue a final regulation with respect to the matter. SEC. 403. INSPECTIONS. In order to determine compliance with this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the regulations and orders issued under this Act, the Attorney General may, during regular business hours, enter any place in which firearms or firearm products are manufactured, stored, or held, for distribution in commerce, and inspect those areas where the products are manufactured, stored, or held. SEC. 404. ORDERS. The Attorney General may issue an order prohibiting the sale or transfer of any firearm that the Attorney General finds has been transferred or distributed in violation of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or a regulation issued under this Act. SEC. 405. INJUNCTIVE ENFORCEMENT. The Attorney General may bring an action to restrain any violation of this Act or an amendment made by this Act in the district court of the United States for any district in which-- (1) the violation occurs; or (2) the defendant is found or transacts business. TITLE V--FIREARM INJURY INFORMATION AND RESEARCH SEC. 501. DUTIES OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) In General.--The Attorney General shall-- (1) establish and maintain a firearm injury information clearinghouse to collect, investigate, analyze, and disseminate data and information relating to the causes and prevention of death and injury associated with firearms; (2) conduct continuing studies and investigations of firearm-related deaths and injuries; (3) collect and maintain current production and sales figures for each licensed manufacturer; and (4) conduct a study on the efficacy of firearms that incorporate technology that prevents the use of those firearms by unauthorized users (commonly known as ``smart guns''), in the prevention of unintended firearm deaths. (b) Availability of Information.--Periodically, but not less frequently than annually, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress and make available to the public a report on the activities and findings of the Attorney General under subsection (a). TITLE VI--EFFECT ON STATE LAW SEC. 601. EFFECT ON STATE LAW. (a) In General.--This Act and the amendments made by this Act may not be construed to preempt any provision of the law of any State or political subdivision of that State, or prevent a State or political subdivision of that State from enacting any provision of law regulating or prohibiting conduct with respect to firearms, except to the extent that the provision of law is inconsistent with any provision of this Act or an amendment made by this Act, and then only to the extent of the inconsistency. (b) Rule of Interpretation.--A provision of State law is not inconsistent with this Act or an amendment made by this Act if the provision imposes a regulation or prohibition of greater scope or a penalty of greater severity than a corresponding prohibition or penalty imposed by this Act or an amendment made by this Act. SEC. 602. CERTIFICATION OF STATE FIREARM LICENSING SYSTEMS AND STATE FIREARM RECORD OF SALE SYSTEMS. (a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 202 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 936. Certification of State firearm licensing systems and State firearm record of sale systems ``Upon a written request of the chief executive officer of a State, the Attorney General may certify-- ``(1) a firearm licensing system established by a State, if State law requires the system to satisfy the requirements applicable to the Federal firearm licensing system established under section 923(m); and ``(2) a firearm record of sale system established by a State, if State law requires the head of the State agency that administers the system to submit to the Federal firearm record of sale system established under section 935(b) a copy of each report submitted to the head of the agency under section 935(a)(1), not later than 7 days after receipt of the report.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 202 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``936. Certification of State firearm licensing systems and State firearm record of sale systems.''. TITLE VII--RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW SEC. 701. SUBORDINATION TO ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT. In the event of any conflict between any provision of this Act or an amendment made by this Act, and any provision of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), the provision of the Arms Export Control Act shall control. TITLE VIII--INAPPLICABILITY SEC. 801. INAPPLICABILITY TO GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not apply to any department or agency of the United States, of a State, or of a political subdivision of a State, or to any official conduct of any officer or employee of such a department or agency. TITLE IX--EFFECTIVE DATES OF AMENDMENTS SEC. 901. EFFECTIVE DATES OF AMENDMENTS. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Firearm Records.--The amendments made by section 202 shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act, except as otherwise provided in the amendments made by that section. (c) Firearm Transactions.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) of section 301 shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:19.959348

BILLS-118hr8014rfs

Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8014 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8014 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2024 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act''. SEC. 2. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RULES FOR CANCELLED COVERED SOLICITATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue rules to carry out the following actions: (1) Disclose information about a covered solicitation that was issued and cancelled that includes the following: (A) A justification for the cancellation of such covered solicitation. (B) Available information about any plans to reissue such covered solicitation and any associated timeframes for such reissuance. (C) Available information about any plans to include the requirements such covered solicitation in another contract or task order of the Federal agency. (2) With respect to a cancelled covered solicitation which the Federal agency does not intend to reissue, procedures for the referral of a small business concern that prepared a bid for such covered solicitation to the Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (as defined in section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(k))) of the Federal agency for assistance in identifying similar contracting opportunities. (b) Publication.--The information required under subsection (a) shall be made publicly accessible on the single governmentwide point of entry described under section 1708 of title 41, United States Code. (c) Covered Solicitation Defined.--The term ``covered solicitation'' means a solicitation of a Federal agency for a procurement for which two or more small business concerns were eligible to submit a bid. SEC. 3. DUTIES FOR DIRECTORS OF OFFICES OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION RELATING TO CERTAIN CANCELLED SOLICITATIONS. Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(k)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (21), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(22) shall, when notified by a small business concern that a Federal agency cancelled a solicitation for which such concern prepared a bid and such Federal agency does not intend to reissue, assist such concern with identifying similar contracting opportunities.''. SEC. 4. COMPLIANCE WITH CUTGO. No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments made by this Act. Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2024. Attest: KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, Clerk.

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2024-06-24T00:12:22.956307

BILLS-118s4319is

To provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4319 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4319 To provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2024 Mr. Peters introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for progress reports on the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROGRESS REPORTS ON THE NATIONAL TRANSITION PLAN RELATED TO A FLUORINE-FREE FIREFIGHTING FOAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the progress report termination date described in subsection (c), the Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a progress report on the development and implementation of a national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam that meets the performance standards referenced in chapter 6 of the advisory circular of the FAA titled ``Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Agents'', issued on July 8, 2004 (Advisory Circular 150/ 5210-6D) and is acceptable under section 139.319(l) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, for use at part 139 airports. (b) Required Information.--Each progress report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the progress made by the FAA with respect to providing part 139 airports with-- (A) guidance from the Environmental Protection Agency on acceptable environmental limits relating to fluorine-free firefighting foam; (B) guidance from the Department of Defense on the transition of the Department of Defense to a fluorine- free firefighting foam; (C) best practices for the decontamination of existing aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles, systems, and other equipment used to deploy firefighting foam at part 139 airports; and (D) timelines for the release of policy and guidance relating to the development of implementation plans for part 139 airports to obtain approved military specification products and firefighting personnel training. (2) A comprehensive list of the amount of aqueous film- forming firefighting foam at each part 139 airport as of the date of the submission of the progress report, including the amount of such firefighting foam held in firefighting equipment and the number of gallons regularly kept in reserve at each such airport. (3) An assessment of the progress made by the FAA with respect to providing airports that are not part 139 airports and local authorities with responsibility for inspection and oversight with guidance described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) as such guidance relates to the use of fluorine-free firefighting foam at such airports. (4) Any other information that the Administrator determines is appropriate. (c) Progress Report Termination Date.--The progress report termination date described in this subsection is the date on which the Administrator notifies the appropriate committees of Congress that development and implementation of the national transition plan described in subsection (a) is complete. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (3) FAA.--The term ``FAA'' means the Federal Aviation Administration. (4) Part 139 airport defined.--The term ``part 139 airport'' means an airport certified under part 139 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:18.345933

BILLS-118hres1309ih

Continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen’s settlements.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1309 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1309 Continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen's settlements. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Ms. Kamlager-Dove (for herself, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Crockett, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Jacobs, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Pressley, Ms. Blunt Rochester, and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen's settlements. Whereas, on June 18, 2021, the Biden-Harris administration proclaimed the Juneteenth Day of Observance a Federal holiday and defined it as a day to-- (1) commemorate the past; (2) celebrate the emancipation of the formerly enslaved; and (3) remind us of the Nation's capacity to ``heal, hope and emerge in new ways''; Whereas the Biden-Harris administration also signaled Juneteenth as a call to action to ``uplift our founding ideals and collective prosperity''; Whereas over 1,200 freedmen's settlements and Black towns were established throughout the South and across the Nation before and after emancipation by free and formerly enslaved African Americans to create safer, self- sustaining, and thriving communities away from racial violence and economic discrimination; Whereas the freedmen's settlements and towns are the embodiment of ``ground-up emancipation'' and the untold story of community resilience, collective economics, and community building of churches, schools, and enterprises rooted in the African ethic of Ubuntu (I am because you/we are); Whereas many of these freedmen's settlements and towns were destroyed by Southern domestic terrorists, or otherwise became impoverished by centuries of public and private divestment, which includes uncompensated enslaved labor, failed Reconstruction, and the unmet Freedmen's Bureau's postemancipation promises to transition people who were formerly enslaved into the United States economy, Jim Crow laws, economic and housing discrimination through redlining, public housing, and transportation policies, and environmental racism; Whereas, in acknowledgment of extreme economic and racial disparities, the Environmental Protection Agency launched the Environmental and Climate Justice Program in 2022 to provide financial and technical assistance to implement environmental and climate justice activities to benefit ``underserved and overburdened'' communities across the Nation, which have continued ``disproportionate environmental health burdens, population vulnerability, and limits to effective participation in decisions with environmental consequences''; Whereas the White House further recognized the need for greater investment in disadvantaged communities through the Justice40 Initiative in 2022, where the Federal Government set a goal to direct 40 percent of overall benefits of Federal investments to communities that lack clean water, sewer infrastructure, clean energy, clean transit, affordable and sustainable housing, training and workforce development, and remediation and mitigation of legacy pollution; Whereas, approximately 45 percent of the residents of the unincorporated community of Sand Branch, Texas, established as a freedmen's settlement in 1878, live below the poverty line, and the community is surrounded by environmentally polluting facilities such as cement plants and is also a dumping ground for tires and other trash, has no local school, no proximity to medical facilities, and has not had access to clean running water for over 30 years due to contamination of the local well system, and there is no access to municipal water or sewer system, and although hydropanels have recently been installed to provide drinking water, residents continue to rely on limited donations of bottled water to meet the majority of their water needs; Whereas the unincorporated community of Africatown, Alabama, established in the 1860s as a freedmen's settlement by West Africans brought to the United States illegally aboard the ship Clotilda, consists of 1,215 people, of which 34 percent live below the poverty line, and are surrounded by industry-zoned land and potential expansions of chemical plants, resulting in continued improper waste management, causing pollution, toxic exposure, contamination, and cancer in residents; Whereas the unincorporated community of Mossville, Louisiana, established in 1790, has been encircled by over a dozen petrochemical plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities that pollute the air and water, causing elevated rates of cancer and other diseases among residents as multinational corporations continue to expand in the area, displacing many Mossville families and threatening the community's long- term survival; Whereas the community of Edmondson, Arkansas, incorporated in 1911, emerged as a thriving hub of Black-owned businesses, churches, and cotton farming, with African Americans constituting its civic leadership from the outset, and despite the injustice faced in the 1930s by systematic White racism to steal hundreds of town lots from the original Black owners and the county sheriff making false declarations of the delinquent property tax status of Black families, the Edmondson community persisted and persevered, rebuilding churches, homes, and a sense of cohesion after floods, fires, and storms; Whereas the community of Allensworth, California, established in 1908 and the first town in California to be founded, funded, and governed by African Americans, was once a promising burgeoning town off a main railroad line, but faced racist disinvestment through the relocation of their train stop, seizure of water resources and subsequent drought and pollution of the aquifer, leaving the town underresourced and sparsely populated, and since then, the residents have organized to revitalize the town through agriculture and historic preservation, and are laying the groundwork for a full community revitalization using $40,000,000 of State funding allocated to the town in 2022; Whereas Oberlin Village, North Carolina, established in 1866, was once a prosperous free Black community with successful small businesses, schools, and university churches, and faced discrimination and displacement through the mid-20th century and is now undergoing vigorous efforts by the community-led Friends of Oberlin Village to restore historic buildings, preserve oral histories, and ensure that the community can continue to thrive in the future; Whereas Independence Heights, Texas, was first established in 1908 and became the first Black city in Texas in 1915, and the community built a municipal infrastructure and an ecosystem of 40 Black-owned small businesses, and now faces threats from natural disasters and gentrification that are displacing residents, including those who own property passed down through generations, leading the community to organize vehicles such as the Independence Heights Redevelopment Council to ensure community leadership in development projects and preserve its cultural and historic identity; Whereas communities such as Edmonson, Allensworth, Oberlin Village, and Independence Heights should not be exceptional cases of communities overcoming their circumstances, but rather models for the possibility of reparation, restoration, protection, and thriving of freedmen's settlement communities; Whereas it is difficult to fully quantify and understand the history and current status of all the freedmen's settlements in the United States due to lack of research and investment in analyzing, preserving, and supporting these historic settlements, towns, and communities, with a large part of this history held by the descendants of the founders and residents; Whereas these freedmen's settlements can serve as pillars of inspiration and modeling of land regeneration, ecobased economies organized around communal and collective land, and economic policies for divested communities; Whereas a handful of former freedmen's settlements have received State or local designation for their historic status, offering them an opportunity for preservation and public acknowledgment, such as the Freedmen's Town Historic District in Houston, Texas; Whereas there is an ongoing call, gaining much traction today, to preserve and document the history of freedmen's settlements, leading to projects such as the Texas Freedom Colonies Project, the Mapping Blackness Project, as well as the Freedmen's Bureau Search Portal created by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, among others; Whereas, with a greater focus and leveraging of the power of various Federal agencies' support, protection, and investment, transformation becomes possible for all these historic communities across the United States; and Whereas the current moment presents an opportunity for the Federal Government to expand on the promises made when Juneteenth was designated a Federal holiday by not only fulfilling the unmet promises and possibilities of the Freedmen's Bureau and the larger Reconstruction movement, but also to helping right the historic and present wrongs that have placed the freedmen's settlements and Black frontline communities in such chronically vulnerable positions: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) affirms, that on Juneteenth 2024, 158 years after the 250,000 enslaved in Galveston Bay, Texas, received the news from Union troops that they were freed, that the efforts for racial justice after 250 years of United States slavery did not end on June 19, 1865; (2) acknowledges that following Juneteenth, many African Americans faced terror and repression which suppressed their ability to create stable and resilient communities or freedmen's settlements after the Civil War; (3) honors the rich history of emancipated African Americans who built communities by acquiring land and housing security for freedmen's settlements; (4) supports preserving freedmen's settlements through comprehensive documentation that utilizes oral histories and existing records as well as physical commemoration of settlement remnants; (5) encourages investing in the lasting legacies of freedmen's settlements with designated funding for historic preservation and funding economic justice initiatives to support the descendants and remaining residents of these communities; (6) recognizes the need for coordination amongst the Federal Government, State governments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations is warranted to better understand the power dynamics of the historical injustices that have taken place in the freedmen's settlements; (7) expresses a commitment to identify United States freedmen's settlements to enshrine their historic community preservation, including protecting communities from development, gentrification, and environmental hazards through strategic investment, external development regulation, community-led and driven economic development, small business creation, workforce development, and education; (8) urges the Federal Government, States, localities, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to provide ongoing support to the residents and descendants of the founders of freedmen's settlements who hold long-standing knowledge of the history of their communities to preserve the historical foundation of this Nation; (9) recognizes that coordination among the Federal Government, State governments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations is warranted to support freedmen's settlement communities and municipalities, including, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, food assistance programs, historic land preservation, and clean water foundations; (10) affirms that freedmen's settlements in the United States have fair standards of living, including sewage, roads, emergency services, climate-resilient infrastructure, and an overall focus on the health, well-being, sustainability, and resilience of these communities; (11) recognizes that recognizing and providing resources for freedmen's settlements will lead to greater equity and investment in historically disadvantaged communities that have faced centuries of racism, discrimination, environmental and climate injustices, and violence, as conceived since the colonization of the Americas and is continually built upon today; and (12) honors the legacies of freedom, ingenuity, resilience, and community care created by the communities in the freedmen's settlements and brings recognition and honor to the efforts of these formerly enslaved people on Juneteenth 2024. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:17.424784

BILLS-118s4315is

Baby Changing on Board Act

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4315 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4315 To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2024 Mr. Welch (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Baby Changing on Board Act''. SEC. 2. INSTALLATION OF BABY CHANGING TABLES ON AMTRAK TRAINS. (a) In General.--Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following: ``Sec. 24314. Baby changing tables ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) ADA-compliant restroom.--The term `ADA-compliant restroom' means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12162(a)). ``(2) Baby changing table.--The term `baby changing table' means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child's diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces. ``(3) Covered passenger rail train.--The term `covered passenger rail train'-- ``(A) means a passenger rail train that-- ``(i) is owned and operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as `Amtrak'); and ``(ii) was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act for use by Amtrak; and ``(B) does not include any passenger rail train that Amtrak operates, but does not own. ``(b) Baby Changing Tables.-- ``(1) In general.--All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in each ADA-compliant restroom. ``(2) Signage.--Each ADA-compliant restroom shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following: ``24314. Baby changing tables.''. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:19.945118

BILLS-118hres1306ih

Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children’s health and safe storage of guns in the home.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1306 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1306 Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2024 Mr. Crow (for himself, Mrs. McBath, Ms. McClellan, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Ms. Norton, Mr. Schiff, Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home. Whereas firearm-related deaths are now the leading cause of death in United States children; Whereas, according to estimates from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, on average, 22 children and teens per day were injured or killed from the discharge of a firearm; Whereas 4.6 million children in the United States live in homes with loaded and unlocked guns; Whereas, in States that collect data through the National Violent Death Reporting System, on average, 80 percent of unintentional firearm deaths of children under 15 occurred in a home; Whereas, in approximately 80 percent of school shootings by a student, the gun was brought from their home or the home of a family member and owned by an adult family member; Whereas the ASK Campaign encourages parents to add a question to a conversation before their child visits other homes, ``Is there a gun in your house?'', and follow affirmative answers with, ``Is it locked and unloaded?''; Whereas asking these simple questions about gun safety before sending your child to visit or play at another home could help save your child's life; Whereas asking these questions will raise awareness of the need for safe storage of guns in the home as a proven effective preventative safety measure; Whereas asking these questions will prevent incidents of family fire, in which an improperly stored or misused gun results in injury or death; Whereas the ASK Campaign was first established with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 2000 and is currently administered by the Brady Campaign; Whereas the president of the AAP has said, ``Keeping children and teens safe from preventable injuries is one of the most important things we do as pediatricians.''; Whereas, a November 2017 Government Accountability Office report, ``Personal Firearms: Programs that Promote Safe Storage and Research on Their Effectiveness'', identified 16 public or nonprofit programs that promote safe gun storage, including the ASK program, and reported that the ASK program was the only national program to be evaluated and validated as effective; Whereas June 21, the first day of summer, the season in which kids typically spend more time at a friend's or family member's home, has traditionally been designated as National ASK Day; Whereas the Brady Center and Campaign, its more than 100 chapters in a majority of States throughout the Nation, and its many local, State, and national partners come together to highlight the ASK Campaign each year in communities across the Nation; and Whereas June 21 is designated by national organizations, as well as various local and State governments, including State legislatures, as the 20th annual National ASK Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to begin asking this life-saving question; (2) encourages public health, medical, and other professionals to discuss gun ownership, gun safety, and safe storage in the home with their patients and parents and guardians of minors; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National ASK Day. <all>

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2024-06-24T00:12:17.431823