Benjamin L. Cardin

Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution’s development of an international binding agreement, which is expected to be completed at its Fifth Session in Busan, Republic of Korea in December 2024.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.

To establish a verifiable international terrestrial ecosystem services conservation program and provide international technical assistance for the development of markets, and for other purposes.

Honoring the life of James Ralph Sasser, former Senator for the State of Tennessee.

To award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes.

Designating October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.

To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.

Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week.

Expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2024, as National Warrior Call Day and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

To support Russia's democratic forces in exile and to codify sanctions imposed under certain Executive orders relating to the Russian Federation.

To codify in statute certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

Recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) and welcoming the upcoming Quad Leaders Summit.

Countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.

Expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

To counter efforts to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad, and for other purposes.

Designating September 2024 as National Voting Rights Month.

To require periodic updates to the comprehensive strategy to promote Internet freedom and access to information in Iran, to authorize grants to support and develop programs in Iran that promote or expand an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet, and for other purposes.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as National Estuaries Week.