Jerrold Nadler

A new resolution in the House of Representatives would formally state its opposition to elective cat declawing, a procedure that removes a cat's claws and part of its toe bones. It would encourage veterinarians to stop offering these surgeries for non-medical reasons and urge state legislatures to consider banning them. The goal is to improve animal welfare and public health.

This bill would create new offices within the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to coordinate federal efforts against antisemitism and improve hate crime reporting. It would also increase funding for security grants for at-risk nonprofits and set new rules for how colleges handle civil rights complaints. This aims to better protect communities from hate and ensure federal efforts are consistent with democratic values.

This bill would remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances, ending federal criminal penalties for its use or possession. It would also create new federal taxes on cannabis products, with the money going into a special fund. This fund would pay for programs to help communities and individuals hurt by past drug laws, including clearing certain cannabis convictions from records and supporting small cannabis businesses.

Summary pending...

Summary pending...

Summary pending...

Summary pending...

This bill would make the President put money and travel bans on foreign people and groups doing violent acts in the West Bank. It aims to stop extreme violence and property destruction, which the bill says threatens U.S. safety and peace in the region. These bans would include freezing money and stopping visas.

This bill would make sure the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) always has a dedicated office and advisory committee focused on protecting children's health. It would require the EPA to identify and address environmental dangers that especially affect infants, children, and teenagers, backed by specific funding.

Summary pending...