Legislative Activity

This bill supports the recognition of April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It reaffirms the United States' leadership role in global demining efforts and its commitment to eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance worldwide. The bill also acknowledges the ongoing humanitarian challenges posed by landmines in various conflict zones, including Ukraine, and emphasizes the need for continued funding and resources for demining initiatives. Finally, it supports the goal of clearing mined areas by 2025, as expressed in the Maputo Declaration.

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office." It also mandates that any reference to this facility in U.S. documents will now refer to it as the Grantland Johnson Post Office.

The Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act aims to support the mental health and well-being of public safety officers, healthcare providers, firefighters, and EMS personnel. It establishes a national data system to track suicide incidence among public safety officers, authorizes grants for peer-support behavioral health programs within fire departments, EMS agencies, and healthcare facilities, and directs the development of educational resources for mental health professionals and best practices for addressing PTSD in public safety officers. The Act seeks to improve access to mental health services and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help in these high-stress professions. It also ensures the confidentiality and anonymity of those seeking help.

This bill condemns the Chinese government's harassment and intimidation tactics targeting individuals in the U.S. to suppress speech and narratives unwelcome to China. It emphasizes the need to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom, urging law enforcement and academic institutions to counter these efforts. The bill calls for diplomatic action and international collaboration to combat transnational repression and uphold free expression.