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This bill honors the life, achievements, and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, recognizing his dedication to public service, human rights, and global peace. It acknowledges his lasting impact as a leader and statesman.
Nikema Williams
Representative
GA
Nikema Williams
Representative
GA
This bill honors the life, achievements, and legacy of Jimmy Carter, recognizing his service as a naval officer, farmer, state senator, Governor, and President. It also acknowledges his post-presidency work promoting peace, democracy, and human rights through the Carter Center, as well as his dedication to Habitat for Humanity. The bill expresses condolences to his family upon his passing and celebrates his lasting impact as a leader and statesman.
The Train EATS Act requires Amtrak to provide food and beverage service, including traditional dining where practical and an affordable alternative, on overnight routes. It also mandates that unused First Class dining options be offered to Coach passengers and includes healthy and dietary-restriction-friendly meal options.
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
Steve Cohen
Representative
TN
The Train EATS Act requires Amtrak to provide food and beverage service, including traditional dining where practical, on overnight routes. It also mandates a more affordable option for all passengers. If not fully utilized by premium class passengers, traditional dining must be offered to coach passengers for a fee. The Act ensures healthy meal options and accommodations for dietary restrictions are available.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act establishes a process for Washington, D.C. to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving a separate federal district as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests, including representation, courts, and ongoing responsibilities.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act outlines the process for Washington, D.C., to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a separate U.S. Capital. It addresses the transition of laws, property, and governance, ensuring continued federal operations and representation for D.C. residents. The Act also covers federal responsibilities, courts, elections, and benefit programs during the transition, establishing a commission to oversee the process and mandating presidential certification.
Establishes a commission to study the history and impact of slavery and discrimination against African Americans from 1619 to the present and to develop proposals for reparations, including recommending appropriate remedies and educating the public on the commission's findings. The commission will submit its findings to Congress within 18 months of its first official meeting.
Ayanna Pressley
Representative
MA
Ayanna Pressley
Representative
MA
The "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act" establishes a commission to examine the history of slavery and discrimination in the United States from 1619 to the present. The commission will study the lingering negative effects of these injustices on living African Americans and U.S. society, and recommend appropriate remedies, including how to educate the American public on its findings to promote racial healing and understanding. The commission will submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress within 18 months of its first official meeting, and the act authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 to implement the provisions of this act.