Cory A. Booker

A new pilot program would help people in areas with high unemployment find guaranteed jobs. The Department of Labor would give grants to local governments and Tribal groups to create these job programs. These jobs would offer fair wages, health insurance, and paid time off.

This bill would create a new Office of Small Farms within the Department of Agriculture. This office would help small farms, ranches, and forest operations get better access to government programs, technical advice, and grants. It aims to make sure these smaller operations get the support they need.

This bill would let State Attorneys General sue in federal court to protect people's civil rights. Right now, federal prosecutors mostly handle these types of civil rights cases. If this bill passes, State Attorneys General could ask for court orders or money for residents harmed by these violations.

This bill would create a national system to automatically tell employers about changes to their commercial drivers' licenses or driving records. This includes school bus drivers, whose employers would be required to use the service. Drivers would also get a copy of any report sent to their employer.

This bill would create new federal crimes for law enforcement officers and other government actors who use excessive force, steal property, or try to cover up misconduct. It would also make it a crime for officers to knowingly fail to stop excessive force. These changes aim to provide clearer legal paths to hold individuals acting under government authority accountable in court.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) would create a program to give cash prizes for solving major problems using artificial intelligence (AI). This would help experts develop new AI tools for areas like our country's safety, health, and especially cancer. Winners in the cancer challenge could get at least $10 million.

This bill would let people directly sue the U.S. government if federal law enforcement officers cause them harm or death. Right now, you must first go through federal agencies. This change would also give people the right to ask for a jury trial in these cases.

This bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to propose new federal rules for seat belts on all new school buses. This could make school bus rides safer for children, as there are currently no federal rules for seat belts on all new school buses.

This bill would stop the Attorney General from requiring groups to follow specific immigration laws or presidential orders for Department of Justice grants. This means organizations applying for these grants would have fewer requirements to meet.

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This bill would set new standards for facilities holding immigrants in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody, based on American Bar Association guidelines. It would also change how and when immigrants can be detained, aiming to reduce detention and ban solitary confinement. These changes would affect immigrants, detention facility operators, and DHS operations.

This bill would require all federal law enforcement officers involved in immigration enforcement to wear and use body cameras while on duty. This aims to increase transparency and accountability for interactions between officers and the public. People would also gain access to recorded footage and annual reports on officer compliance.