US Congress Senator Sheldon Whitehouse [D]

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USSB3247Intro
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A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-08
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB3258Intro
25%
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-08
To Senate Finance Committee
USSCR7Engross
50%
A 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.
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2023-11-06
Held at the desk.
USSR396Intro
25%
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
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2023-11-06
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366-5367; text: 10/04/2023 CR S4953-4954)
USSB3231Intro
25%
A bill to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing ...
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2023-11-06
To Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
USSR450Intro
25%
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
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2023-11-06
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSR449Intro
25%
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2023.
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2023-11-02
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5336; text: CR S5343-5344)
USSB3217Intro
25%
A bill to amend section 431 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify requirements relating to disclosure of vessel, aircraft, or vehicle manifest information.
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2023-11-02
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3226Intro
25%
A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish an offshore wind career training grant program, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-02
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3193Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow for the use of telehealth in substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-01
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3176Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on excessively disparate wages paid to chief executive officers.
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2023-11-01
To Senate Finance Committee
USSR440Intro
25%
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Youth Justice Action Month".
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2023-10-30
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB2669Intro
25%
A bill to require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to issue guidance on digital assets, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-26
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
USSB3137Intro
25%
A bill to allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assist...
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2023-10-26
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3138Intro
25%
A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program.
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2023-10-26
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3155Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the denial of deduction for certain excessive employee remuneration, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-26
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB2231Engross
50%
A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-25
Held at the desk.
USSR431Intro
25%
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as "National Women's Small Business Month".
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2023-10-25
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5177; text: CR S5194)
USSB3128Intro
25%
A bill to streamline the reporting of violations against immigrant children in Federal custody, to provide protections for unaccompanied immigrant children, and to ensure safe release to sponsors, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSR426Intro
25%
A resolution designating November 4, 2023, as "National Bison Day".
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2023-10-24
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5152; text: CR S5148-5149)
USSB3107Intro
25%
A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit...
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2023-10-24
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3118Intro
25%
A bill to provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services.
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2023-10-24
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3105Intro
25%
A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.
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2023-10-24
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3108Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative.
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2023-10-24
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3111Intro
25%
A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize and improve that Act, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-24
To Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
USSB3109Intro
25%
A bill to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in est...
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2023-10-24
To Senate Finance Committee
USSR417Intro
25%
A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.
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2023-10-19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5097-5100, S5102; text: S5112-5113)
USSR420Intro
25%
A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate.
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2023-10-19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5104; text: CR S5114)
USSB3096Intro
25%
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the regularized appointment of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSR406Intro
25%
A resolution to honor the life and death of Richard Clarence Clark, former Senator for the State of Iowa.
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2023-10-18
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
USSR412Intro
25%
A resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers.
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2023-10-18
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3065Intro
25%
A bill to provide counsel for unaccompanied children, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-17
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSR400Intro
25%
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California.
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2023-10-16
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
USSR394Intro
25%
A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York.
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2023-10-04
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
USSR404Intro
25%
A resolution designating October 4, 2023, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
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2023-10-04
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4957)
USSR398Intro
25%
A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".
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2023-10-04
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4954-4955)
USSCR21Intro
25%
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men.
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2023-10-04
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3008Intro
25%
A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes.
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2023-10-03
To Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
USSR388Intro
25%
A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".
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2023-09-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSJR46Intro
25%
A joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
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2023-09-29
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
USSB2195Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.
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2023-09-29
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-100.
USSB2985Intro
25%
A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes.
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2023-09-28
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee
USSR377Intro
25%
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.
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2023-09-27
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S4717; text: CR S4726-4727)
USSR372Intro
25%
A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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2023-09-27
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB2938Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program, and for other purposes.
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2023-09-27
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB2920Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income.
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2023-09-26
To Senate Finance Committee
USSR208Intro
25%
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, es...
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2023-09-21
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4665)
USSB2895Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit.
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2023-09-21
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB2902Intro
25%
A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
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2023-09-21
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSR359Intro
25%
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
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2023-09-21
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4665-4666; text: CR S4661)
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