Edward J. Markey

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This bill would create a $200 million fund to give grants to small businesses. These grants would help businesses that lose money because of federal immigration enforcement actions. Grants would be capped at $1 million per business, or $500,000 per location.

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This resolution declares that the Federal Government has a duty to create a 'Transgender Bill of Rights.' This would aim to protect transgender and nonbinary people by ending discrimination in many areas like healthcare, jobs, and housing, while also making it easier to update official documents and strengthening safety measures.

This resolution would have the Senate formally state that states and Congress control federal elections, not the President. It would reject any idea that a President can lawfully take direct control of elections. The Senate would also warn that such actions could be grounds for impeachment and removal from office.

This bill would stop federal immigration officers from using facial recognition and other biometric scanning tools in the United States. It would also require them to delete any such data they've already collected within 30 days. This means people would not have their faces or other biometrics scanned by these agencies, and past data would be removed.

This bill would make companies that make or operate self-driving cars report more detailed safety information to the government each month. This data, including crashes and unexpected stops, would then be made public. This means everyday Americans, researchers, and safety groups would get more information to understand how safe these vehicles are.

This bill would require certain federal agencies that use or oversee advanced computer programs, like those with artificial intelligence, to create special civil rights offices. These offices would focus on preventing unfairness and discrimination caused by these programs. This change aims to protect people from bias based on things like race, gender, or age when interacting with government services or opportunities.

This bill would end a legal defense called 'qualified immunity' for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. This means people could more easily sue officers in civil court if they believe their rights were violated. Currently, officers can often avoid lawsuits unless their actions clearly broke established laws.

This bill would create a new federal grant program to help state, local, and territorial public health departments hire and train more public health nurses. It aims to improve access to health services, especially for communities that currently lack enough healthcare professionals or have high rates of certain health issues. This means more nurses could be available to provide care and education where it's needed most.

This bill would guarantee that immigrants who have been approved to become U.S. citizens can complete the final steps, like taking the oath and getting their citizenship certificate. It aims to stop delays or exclusions based on broad policies, ensuring people can only be stopped for specific, serious reasons. It also provides a way for people to challenge decisions in court.

This bill would guarantee that at least 125,000 refugees are admitted to the United States each year. It would require the President to set this minimum goal, report publicly on admissions, and submit detailed reports to Congress on processing efficiency and security checks. This would bring more transparency and a consistent baseline to refugee admissions.