Floor Action: The Senate is in session. The House is in recess until the week of September 9.
Child Protection- On Tuesday, the Senate is scheduled to vote on S. 1049, the Kids Online Safety Act. The legislation requires online platforms to prevent and mitigate certain harms that may arise from that use, including sexual exploitation and online bullying.
Also on Tuesday, the Senate is scheduled to vote on S. 1418, the Children and Teens’ Online Protection Act. The legislation strengthens protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and teens.
Mark-Ups:
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to mark up the FY2025 Defense spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes funding for the Defense Health Program and military personnel programs, among others.
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to mark up the FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered).
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to mark up the FY2025 Department of Homeland Security spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes a provision stating that none of the funds are made available to place restraints on pregnant women in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security unless stated otherwise by a department official or medical professional.
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to mark up the FY2025 Financial Services and General Government spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes funding for women-owned business programs at the Small Business Administration.
Child Care
S. 4765–Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)/Finance (07/24/24)–A bill to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, to improve access to relative caregivers.
Reproductive Health
S. Res. 773–Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (07/25/24)–A resolution supporting the ideals of Bump Day to ensure, through advocacy, awareness, and action, that every mom, regardless of where she lives, the color of her skin, or her ability to pay, gets the care she needs to deliver a safe pregnancy and birth, and a healthy future for herself and the baby she loves.
