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Demands justice for survivors of sexual violence during the 1999 Kosovo war, particularly U.S. citizen Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman, by urging accountability and investigations by both Kosovo and Serbia, and calling on the U.S. government to increase its commitment to preventing gender-based violence.
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
This bill addresses the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war during the 1999 Kosovo conflict, focusing on the case of U.S. citizen Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman. It calls for accountability and justice for survivors, urging both the Kosovo and Serbian governments to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of these crimes. The bill also requests the U.S. government to strengthen its commitment to preventing gender-based violence and to support educational, research, and advocacy projects in Kosovo.
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow full-time students to be eligible for the savers credit and savers match, even if they are claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return.
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
The "Expanded Student Savers Tax Credit Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow full-time students to be eligible for the savers credit and savers match, even if they are claimed as a dependent on another person's tax return. These changes aim to encourage savings among students. The savers credit changes apply to contributions made after the enactment of this Act, and the savers match changes are effective as if included in Section 103 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
Condemns the Trump administration for using the unsecure messaging app Signal to discuss a military operation, potentially endangering national security and violating federal law.
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
This bill condemns the Trump administration for using the Signal messaging platform to discuss sensitive military operations, potentially endangering national security and violating federal law. It calls for a review of communication procedures, an investigation into potential violations, and accountability for those who mishandled classified information. The bill also demands that the administration restrict communication of sensitive information to secure facilities and enforce strict penalties for unauthorized disclosures.
The Border Workforce Improvement Act mandates a comprehensive assessment of staffing needs at the southern border to improve workforce management and resource allocation within DHS agencies.
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
Julie Johnson
Representative
TX
The "Border Workforce Improvement Act" mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to evaluate staffing requirements at the southern border, focusing on Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This assessment aims to identify staffing shortages, workload factors, and critical gaps in resources and technology. Following the assessment, a report must be submitted to Congress detailing the findings and planned actions to address the identified issues.