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Adult Education And Literacy

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-7614	Federal	Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 This bill provides FY2021 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor for the Employment and Training Administration, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Wage and Hour Division, the Office of Labor-Management Standards, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and Departmental Management. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Administration for Children and Families, the Administration for Community Living, and the Office of the Secretary. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Education for Education for the Disadvantaged; Impact Aid; School Improvement Programs; Indian Education; Innovation and Improvement; Safe Schools and Citizenship Education; English Language Acquisition; Special Education; Rehabilitation Services; Special Institutions for Persons with Disabilities; Career, Technical, and Adult Education; Student Financial Assistance; Student Aid Administration; Higher Education; Howard University; the College Housing and Academic Facilities Loan Program; the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account; the Institute of Education Sciences; and Departmental Management. The bill provides appropriations to Related Agencies, including the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, the National Council on Disability, the National Labor Relations Board, the National Mediation Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, the Railroad Retirement Board, and the Social Security Administration. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Adoption And Foster Care Adult Education And Literacy Aging Appropriations Birth Defects Cancer Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (cdc) Child Care And Development
S.4181	Federal	Library Stabilization Fund Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (17) 100% Democrat support	Education Adult Education And Literacy Alaska Natives And Hawaiians American Samoa Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Community Life And Organization Computers And Information Technology Digital Media
HB-7486	Federal	Library Stabilization Fund Act of 2020 Democrat: 95% (46) Republican: 4% (2) 95% Democrat support 4% Republican support	Education Adult Education And Literacy Alaska Natives And Hawaiians American Samoa Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Community Life And Organization Computers And Information Technology Digital Media
S.4112	Federal	Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act Democrat: 95% (22) Independent: 4% (1) 95% Democrat support 4% Independent support	Education Academic Performance And Assessments Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Adoption And Foster Care Adult Education And Literacy Alaska Natives And Hawaiians Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Care And Development Child Health
S.3964	Federal	CORPS Act Cultivating Opportunity and Response to the Pandemic through Service Act Democrat: 44% (8) Republican: 50% (9) Independent: 5% (1) 44% Democrat support 50% Republican support 5% Independent support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Aging Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Community Life And Organization Congressional Oversight Corporation For National And Community Service Education Programs Funding Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure
HB-6853	Federal	UNITE Act of 2020 Undertaking National Initiatives to Tackle Epidemic Act of 2020 Democrat: 90% (10) Republican: 9% (1) 90% Democrat support 9% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Aging Bankruptcy Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Census And Government Statistics Citizenship And Naturalization Congressional Oversight Consumer Credit Corporation For National And Community Service
S.3659	Federal	Relaunching America's Workforce Act Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Aging Alaska Natives And Hawaiians Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Care And Development Child Health Community Life And Organization Computers And Information Technology Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use
S.3642	Federal	UNITE Act of 2020 Undertaking National Initiatives to Tackle Epidemic Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Aging Asia Bankruptcy Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Census And Government Statistics China Citizenship And Naturalization Congressional Oversight
S.3624	Federal	Pandemic Response and Opportunity Through National Service Act Democrat: 96% (26) Independent: 3% (1) 96% Democrat support 3% Independent support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Corporation For National And Community Service Disability And Paralysis Education Programs Funding Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Employment And Training Programs Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling Government Information And Archives
HB-6702	Federal	Pandemic Response and Opportunity Through National Service Act Democrat: 92% (63) Republican: 7% (5) 92% Democrat support 7% Republican support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Corporation For National And Community Service Disability And Paralysis Education Programs Funding Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Employment And Training Programs Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling Government Information And Archives
HB-6646	Federal	Relaunching America's Workforce Act Democrat: 97% (48) Independent: 2% (1) 97% Democrat support 2% Independent support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Alaska Natives And Hawaiians Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Care And Development Community Life And Organization Computers And Information Technology Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Economic Development Economic Performance And Conditions
S.3376	Federal	Pathways to Health Careers Act Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Health Adult Education And Literacy Child Care And Development Congressional Oversight Criminal Justice Information And Records Department Of Health And Human Services Education Of The Disadvantaged Education Programs Funding Employee Hiring Employment And Training Programs
HB-5267	Federal	International Violence Against Women Act of 2019 This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall direct policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment. The bill requires that U.S. assistance made available for humanitarian relief, conflict mitigation, and post-conflict reconstruction prevents and responds to violence against women and girls. The Department of State shall also identify incidents that occur during armed conflict and implement emergency responses. Democrat: 100% (137) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Adult Education And Literacy Assault And Harassment Offenses Child Health Child Safety And Welfare Civil Actions And Liability Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Crime Prevention Crime Victims
HR-669	Federal	Expressing support for designation of the week of November 3 through 9, 2019, as National Family Service Learning Week. This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of National Family Service Learning Week, (2) recognizes the importance of family service learning in cultivating civic engagmeent and community investement, and (3) encourages the public to support family service learning and community development programs. Family service learning is a multigenerational problem-solving approach that utilizes active participation to meet community needs and develop the skillsets of children and families. Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	Families Adult Education And Literacy Commemorative Events And Holidays Community Life And Organization Family Relationships Public-private Cooperation Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations
SR-355	Federal	A resolution designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2019, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week". This resolution designates the week of September 22-September 28, 2019, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Democrat: 62% (5) Republican: 25% (2) Independent: 12% (1) 62% Democrat support 25% Republican support 12% Independent support	Education Adult Education And Literacy Commemorative Events And Holidays
HB-4486	Federal	Digital Equity Act of 2019 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish grant programs for (1) promoting digital equity, (2) supporting digital inclusion activities, and (3) building capacity for state-led efforts to increase adoption of broadband by their residents. Specifically, the bill establishes the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to make distributions to states based on their populations, demographics, and availability and adoption of broadband. The bill also establishes the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program for supporting efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Adult Education And Literacy Adult Education And Literacy Aging Aging Community Life And Organization Community Life And Organization Computer Security And Identity Theft Computers And Information Technology Computers And Information Technology
HB-4486	Federal	Digital Equity Act of 2019 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish grant programs for (1) promoting digital equity, (2) supporting digital inclusion activities, and (3) building capacity for state-led efforts to increase adoption of broadband by their residents. Specifically, the bill establishes the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to make distributions to states based on their populations, demographics, and availability and adoption of broadband. The bill also establishes the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program for supporting efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Science, Technology, Communications Adult Education And Literacy Adult Education And Literacy Aging Aging Community Life And Organization Community Life And Organization Computer Security And Identity Theft Computers And Information Technology Computers And Information Technology
HR-568	Federal	Expressing support for designation of the week of September 22 through 28, 2019, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Education Adult Education And Literacy Commemorative Events And Holidays
HB-3	Federal	Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act This bill establishes several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs, health care coverage and costs, and public health. TITLE I--LOWERING PRICES THROUGH FAIR DRUG PRICE NEGOTIATION The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate prices for certain drugs. (Under current law, HHS may not negotiate the prices of covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.) Specifically, HHS must negotiate maximum prices for (1) insulin products; (2) with respect to FY2023, at least 25 single-source, brand-name drugs that do not have generic competition and that are among either the 125 drugs that account for the greatest national spending or the 125 drugs that account for the greatest spending under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage (MA); (3) beginning in FY2024, at least 50 such single-source, brand-name drugs; and (4) newly approved single-source, brand-name drugs that meet or exceed a specified price threshold and that HHS determines are likely to meet the spending criteria. The negotiated prices must be offered under Medicare and MA and may also be offered under private health insurance unless the insurer opts out. The negotiated maximum price may not exceed (1) 120% of the average price in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom; or (2) if such information is not available, 85% of the U.S. average manufacturer price. Drug manufacturers that fail to comply with the bill's negotiation requirements are subject to civil and tax penalties. TITLE II--MEDICARE PARTS B AND D PRESCRIPTION DRUG INFLATION REBATES The bill also requires drug manufacturers, subject to civil penalties, to issue rebates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for covered drugs under Medicare that cost $100 or more and for which the average manufacturer price increases faster than inflation. TITLE III--PART D IMPROVEMENTS AND MAXIMUM OUT-OF-POCKET CAP FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES The bill reduces the annual out-of-pocket spending threshold, and eliminates beneficiary cost-sharing above this threshold, under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Additionally, prescription drug plan sponsors must allow certain beneficiaries to make coinsurance payments in periodic installments, in accordance with CMS requirements. TITLE IV--DRUG PRICE TRANSPARENCY Drug manufacturers must report, subject to civil penalties, specified information for certain drugs that cost $100 or more and that are covered under Medicare or Medicaid, based on the rate of price or spending increases. Among other things, manufacturers must report a qualifying price increase at least 30 days before the effective date of the increase; HHS must publish the information on its website the day the increase takes effect. TITLE V--PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS FOR MEDICARE LOW-INCOME BENEFICIARIES The bill expands eligibility for certain premium and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income beneficiaries under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. For example, the bill (1) raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify, and (2) allows certain residents of U.S. territories to automatically qualify. TITLE VI--PROVIDING FOR DENTAL, VISION, AND HEARING COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include (1) dentures and dental and oral health services, including basic and major treatments (as determined by the CMS) as well as specified preventive and screening services; (2) hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation and treatment services; and (3) eyeglasses, contact lenses, and vision services, including routine eye examinations and contact lens fittings. TITLE VII--NIH, FDA, AND OPIOIDS FUNDING The bill provides additional funds for several public health programs. Among other things, the bill (1) provides specified funds for innovation projects at the National Institutes of Health through FY2030 and for innovation projects at the Food and Drug Administration through FY2029; and (2) establishes the Opioid Epidemic Response Fund to support HHS programs and initiatives, including the State Opioid Response Grant Program. Additionally, HHS must take a series of actions relating to health care administrative costs. Specifically, HHS must develop a strategy and take associated action to reduce unnecessary costs and administrative burdens in the health care system, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the private health-insurance market, by at least half over a period of 10 years. HHS must also award grants so that states may establish commissions targeting such costs. TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS The bill also establishes and revises several other health care programs and requirements. For example, the bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health-insurance policies); (2) provides specified funds for the Community Health Centers Fund through FY2025; (3) establishes grant programs to support mental health and trauma services in schools, as well as career development programs for health professionals; and (4) requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers under Medicaid. Additionally, the CMS must issue regulations that require direct-to-consumer television advertisements for all covered drugs and biologics under Medicare and Medicaid to include the list price of a 30-day supply or for a typical course of treatment. (On May 10, 2019, the CMS issued a final rule titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Regulation to Require Drug Pricing Transparency. The rule requires direct-to-consumer television advertisements for covered drugs and biologics under Medicare and Medicaid to include the list price of a 30-day supply or for a typical course of treatment, if the list price is at least $35 per month. The rule was scheduled to take effect July 9, 2019; however, a federal court blocked implementation, citing a lack of statutory authority.) Democrat: 99% (107) Independent: 0% (1) 99% Democrat support 0% Independent support	Health Accounting And Auditing Civil Actions And Liability Digestive And Metabolic Diseases Government Information And Archives Government Studies And Investigations Health Care Costs And Insurance Inflation And Prices Manufacturing Medicare
HB-3892	Federal	START Career Pathways Act Short-Term Accelerated Reskilling Tracks Career Pathways Act Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Adult Education And Literacy Education Programs Funding Elementary And Secondary Education Employee Hiring Employment And Training Programs Higher Education Performance Measurement Veterans' Education, Employment, Rehabilitation Vocational And Technical Education

Title: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021