Marcy Kaptur

To establish the Ratepayer Justice Fund and a Federal process to reimburse ratepayers and communities harmed by utility and utility executive misconduct, including corruption, and to hold accountable those responsible for such misconduct, and for other purposes.

The bill would create a federal fund to compensate utility customers and communities that have suffered financial losses or harm due to misconduct by electric, gas, or water companies and their executives, such as corruption or negligence. It would also establish a process to investigate these cases and hold responsible company leaders accountable for their actions. The proposal affects millions of utility customers across the country who pay for electricity, natural gas, and water services.

Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act

The U.S. and Ukraine would create a joint working group to collaborate on military technology and defense innovation, allowing the two countries to share expertise and develop new weapons systems and defense strategies together. This partnership would strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities while potentially giving American defense companies and researchers opportunities to work with Ukrainian counterparts on advanced technologies. The arrangement would formalize ongoing defense cooperation between the nations, particularly important given Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week".

Congress would recognize the week of May 8-17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week" to celebrate bird watching and raise awareness about bird conservation among the American public. This symbolic designation would encourage people of all ages to participate in birding activities and learn about native bird species and their habitats. The recognition aims to promote outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship without creating any new laws or funding requirements.

BLOCK PUTIN Act

Without specific subjects listed, this bill likely aims to impose sanctions or restrictions on Russian President Vladimir Putin or Russian government officials and entities in response to Russian actions. The bill has been referred to committees handling foreign affairs and legal matters, suggesting it would involve both international policy and domestic legal implementation. The exact impact would depend on what specific sanctions, asset freezes, or other measures the bill proposes.

Recognizing 250 years of Polish-American friendship and reaffirming the interest of the United States of America in the democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland.

This resolution honors the long history of friendship between the United States and Poland and expresses Congress's support for Poland's independence, democratic government, economic growth, and military security. The measure is largely symbolic and doesn't create new laws or spending, but it signals American commitment to Poland as a strategic ally, particularly important given Poland's location in Eastern Europe near Russia. The resolution has been sent to the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees for review.

Affirming the President's promise not to raise the Social Security and Medicare retirement age.

This resolution expresses Congress's support for keeping the current retirement ages for Social Security and Medicare unchanged, opposing any future increase to when people can start collecting these benefits. The measure affirms a presidential commitment not to raise the age requirements that determine when workers become eligible for these retirement programs that millions of Americans depend on.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".

Congress would officially recognize the week of May 9-18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week" to celebrate bird watching and raise awareness about bird conservation. This symbolic designation aims to encourage Americans to observe and appreciate birds in their natural habitats while promoting environmental protection efforts. The recognition doesn't create new laws or funding but serves as a statement of support for birding as a recreational activity and conservation tool.

21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps Act

21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps Act - Authorizes the President, in order to relieve widespread unemployment, restore depleted natural resources in the United States, and advance public works programs, to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps to employ unemployed or underemployed U.S. citizens in the construction, maintenance, and carrying on of works of a public nature, such as forestation of U.S. and state lands, prevention of forest fires, floods, and soil erosion, and construction and repair of National Park System paths and trails. Authorizes the President to extend Corps activities to state- and private- owned lands to prevent and control forest fires and floods and attacks of forest tree pests and diseases. Authorizes the President to provide housing and transportation for Corps employees. Prohibits discrimination in the hiring of Corps employees.