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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-7132	Federal	Never Again International Outbreak Prevention Act Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	International Affairs Accounting And Auditing Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Animal And Plant Health Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care
HB-7035	Federal	Farm to Fridge Act This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants to eligible entities under the local agriculture market program for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) losses. Eligible entities must submit USDA an application containing (1) a description of how the applicant's business has been impacted by COVID-19, (2) a narrative explaining how the applicant proposes to use such payments to expand the capacity of their sales in order to properly package and sell agricultural products to consumers either through grocery stores or direct sale, and (3) other information as USDA may require. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Buy American Requirements Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Food Industry And Services Government Information And Archives Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Retail And Wholesale Trades
S.3785	Federal	Farming Support to States Act of 2020 Democrat: 33% (1) Republican: 33% (1) Independent: 33% (1) 33% Democrat support 33% Republican support 33% Independent support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Research American Samoa Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Consumer Affairs
HB-6956	Federal	Farming Support to States Act of 2020 Democrat: 70% (14) Republican: 30% (6) 70% Democrat support 30% Republican support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Research American Samoa Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Caribbean Area Consumer Affairs
HB-6863	Federal	COVID-19 Accountability Act This bill authorizes sanctions in relation to the Chinese government's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. It also increases the research tax credit and imposes requirements related to the acquisition of items for the Strategic National Stockpile. The President shall periodically certify to Congress that the Chinese government (1) is cooperating with efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreak, (2) has prohibited wet markets, and (3) has released and dropped all charges for anyone involved in protests in Hong Kong related to COVID-19. If the President cannot make such a certification, the President may (1) impose sanctions on Chinese government officials, entities owned or controlled by the Chinese government, and individuals affiliated with such entities; or (2) prohibit Chinese nationals from obtaining student visas (i.e., F and M visas) or exchange visitor visas (i.e., J visas). With respect to the research tax credit, the bill increases the alternative simplified credit from 14% to 20% of qualified research expenses above a certain threshold. The Department of Health and Human Services generally may not purchase personal protective equipment, critical medical supplies, or certain fabric products not produced in the United States for the Strategic National Stockpile. However, this restriction shall not apply if (1) there is not a sufficient amount of U.S.-produced items available at U.S. market prices when needed, or (2) the purchase is worth less than $150,000. Republican: 100% (32) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Animal And Plant Health Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Appropriations Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health China Congressional Oversight Department Of Health And Human Services
S.3683	Federal	COVID-19 Accountability Act This bill authorizes sanctions in relation to the Chinese government's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. It also increases the research tax credit and imposes requirements related to the acquisition of items for the Strategic National Stockpile. The President shall periodically certify to Congress that the Chinese government (1) is cooperating with efforts related to the COVID-19 outbreak, (2) has prohibited wet markets, and (3) has released and dropped all charges for anyone involved in protests in Hong Kong related to COVID-19. If the President cannot make such a certification, the President may (1) impose sanctions on Chinese government officials, entities owned or controlled by the Chinese government, and individuals affiliated with such entities; or (2) prohibit Chinese nationals from obtaining student visas (i.e., F and M visas) or exchange visitor visas (i.e., J visas). With respect to the research tax credit, the bill increases the alternative simplified credit from 14% to 20% of qualified research expenses above a certain threshold. The Department of Health and Human Services generally may not purchase personal protective equipment, critical medical supplies, or certain fabric products not produced in the United States for the Strategic National Stockpile. However, this restriction shall not apply if (1) there is not a sufficient amount of U.S.-produced items available at U.S. market prices when needed, or (2) the purchase is worth less than $150,000. Republican: 100% (10) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Animal And Plant Health Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Appropriations Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health China Congressional Oversight Department Of Health And Human Services
HB-6757	Federal	Farm to Food Bank Enhancement Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (57) 100% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Food Assistance And Relief Food Industry And Services Government Information And Archives Infectious And Parasitic Diseases State And Local Government Operations
S.3655	Federal	Farmers-Feeding-Families Coronavirus Response Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use specified federal funding to purchase specialty crops, dairy, meat, and poultry products from specific agricultural producers relying on markets affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to provide to food assistance programs, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program. USDA must also provide additional funding to the states for the purpose of procuring food products to support food assistance programs within each state. USDA and the states must use at least 10% of the funding to purchase crops and products that would otherwise have been sold through direct-to-consumer, direct-to-institution, direct-to-retail, or direct-to-restaurant marketing channels. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Food Assistance And Relief Food Industry And Services Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Public Contracts And Procurement State And Local Government Operations
S.3628	Federal	A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for purchasing dogs and cats from wet markets in China, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase from a wet market in China any live animal or animal product. The bill defines a wet market as a marketplace (1) where fresh meat and live animals are bought, sold, and slaughtered; and (2) that is not subject to health regulations comparable to U.S. regulations on similar establishments. Republican: 77% (7) Democrat: 22% (2) 77% Republican support 22% Democrat support	International Affairs Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Trade Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Asia China Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling Meat Public Contracts And Procurement Trade Restrictions
HB-6725	Federal	Farmers Feeding Families Coronavirus Response Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use specified federal funding to purchase specialty crops, dairy, meat, and poultry products from specific agricultural producers relying on markets affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to provide to food assistance programs, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program. USDA must also provide additional funding to the states for the purpose of procuring food products to support food assistance programs within each state. USDA and the states must use at least 10% of the funding to purchase crops and products that would otherwise have been sold through direct-to-consumer, direct-to-institution, direct-to-retail, or direct-to-restaurant marketing channels. Democrat: 93% (14) Republican: 6% (1) 93% Democrat support 6% Republican support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Food Assistance And Relief Food Industry And Services Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Public Contracts And Procurement State And Local Government Operations
HR-922	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all nations should permanently close live wildlife markets and that the People's Republic of China should cease spreading disinformation regarding the origins of coronavirus. Republican: 100% (7) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Animal And Plant Health Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health China Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling Government Information And Archives
HB-6379	Federal	Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic assistance payments of up to $1,500 per individual; eliminates cost-sharing (e.g., deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments) for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines; requires health care facilities to implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect health care workers; provides grants, loans, and other assistance to hospitals, small businesses, state and local governments, elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and airports; expands or establishes various tax credits; and establishes requirements for early voting and absentee voting. The bill also modifies or expands a wide range of other programs and policies, including those regarding Medicare and Medicaid, medical product supplies, housing, student loans and financial aid, the federal workforce, veterans benefits environmental and consumer protection requirements, the U.S. Postal Service, aviation workers and the airline industry, and pension and retirement plans. Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Health Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Research Agricultural Trade Animal And Plant Health Appropriations Army Corps Of Engineers Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Coast Guard Computer Security And Identity Theft
S.3554	Federal	COVID-19 RELIEF for Small Businesses Act of 2020 COVID-19 Recovery by Enhancing Loan, Investment, and Education Funds for Small Businesses Act of 2020 This bill establishes measures to provide assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) must (1) provide economic injury grants for certain small businesses that have suffered substantial economic injury resulting from COVID-19; (2) establish a program to make direct loans to small businesses, up to 50% of which may be forgiven; and (3) pay the principal, interest, and associated fees on certain SBA loans, including microloans, for a six-month period. The bill also temporarily increases guarantee amounts and loan sizes for certain SBA loans, temporarily waives or reduces certain fees on SBA loans, and permanently waives the guarantee fee on SBA loans for veterans; revises the Microloan Program to increase available funds, extend repayment terms, and waive certain requirements for technical assistance grants; provides additional funding for small business economic development programs; revises and makes permanent the SBA's Intermediary Lending Program, the Community Advantage Loan Program, the Small Business Innovation Research Program, and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program; establishes the Innovation Centers Program whereby the SBA shall enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities to spur innovation and economic growth in underserved and rural communities; and establishes the Office of Emerging Markets to oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of SBA efforts to enhance the economic well-being of small businesses in emerging markets. The federal government must grant certain flexibilities (e.g., additional performance time) to small business federal contractors and expedite the contract award process. Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Commerce Accounting And Auditing Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Appropriations Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Business Education Business Investment And Capital Buy American Requirements
S.3518	Federal	COVID-19 Recovery Grants for Small Businesses Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to provide economic injury grants to certain small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and small agricultural cooperatives that have suffered a substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Commerce Accounting And Auditing Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Economic Performance And Conditions Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Employee Leave Government Lending And Loan Guarantees Government Studies And Investigations
HB-5861	Federal	Agriculture Resilience Act Democrat: 100% (13) 100% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Advisory Bodies Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Education Agricultural Insurance Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Practices And Innovations Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Research Air Quality
HB-5699	Federal	Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act This bill prohibits mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs and requires producer participation in the programs to be voluntary at the point of sale. (A checkoff program is a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. The Department of Agriculture oversees the programs, which are requested and funded by industry.) Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Research
HB-5563	Federal	Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2020 This bill establishes restrictions and requirements for checkoff programs, which are programs overseen by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. The bill prohibits boards established to carry out a checkoff program or a USDA order issued under a checkoff program from entering into a contract or agreement to carry out program activities with a party that engages in activities to influence any government policy or action that relates to agriculture. A board or its employees or agents acting in their official capacity may not engage in any act that may involve a conflict of interest; anticompetitive activity; unfair or deceptive act or practice; or act that may be disparaging to, or in any way negatively portray, another agricultural commodity or product. Upon approval of USDA, a board may enter directly into contracts and agreements to carry out generic promotion, research, or other activities authorized by law if the agreement or contract requires records accounting for the funds received to be submitted to the board. The board must meet specified requirements regarding the publication of budgets and disbursements of funds. The USDA Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office must conduct specified audits regarding checkoff programs. Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1) 75% Democrat support 25% Republican support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Research Business Records Competition And Antitrust Congressional Oversight Government Information And Archives Government Studies And Investigations Public Participation And Lobbying
HB-5410	Federal	Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019 Republican: 86% (19) Democrat: 13% (3) 86% Republican support 13% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Civil Actions And Liability Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling
SR-403	Federal	A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Farm to School Month". This resolution (1) designates October 2019 as National Farm to School Month; (2) recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs; (3) encourages schools and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (4) encourages schools, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities. Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Child Health Commemorative Events And Holidays Elementary And Secondary Education Food Assistance And Relief Nutrition And Diet
HB-4269	Federal	Climate Stewardship Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Agriculture And Food Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Education Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Practices And Innovations Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Research Air Quality Alabama Appropriations

Title: Never Again International Outbreak Prevention Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-7132

Subjects: International Affairs, Accounting And Auditing, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Animal And Plant Health, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Civil Actions And Liability, Congressional Oversight, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care

Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1)

Title: Farm to Fridge Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-7035

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit, Buy American Requirements, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Food Industry And Services, Government Information And Archives, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, Retail And Wholesale Trades

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Farming Support to States Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3785

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Conservation And Pollution, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit, Agricultural Research, American Samoa, Appropriations, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Caribbean Area, Consumer Affairs

Democrat: 33% (1) Republican: 33% (1) Independent: 33% (1)

Title: Farming Support to States Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6956

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Conservation And Pollution, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit, Agricultural Research, American Samoa, Appropriations, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Caribbean Area, Consumer Affairs

Democrat: 70% (14) Republican: 30% (6)

Title: COVID-19 Accountability Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6863

Subjects: International Affairs, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Animal And Plant Health, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Appropriations, Asia, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, China, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Health And Human Services

Republican: 100% (32)

Title: COVID-19 Accountability Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3683

Subjects: International Affairs, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Animal And Plant Health, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Appropriations, Asia, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, China, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Health And Human Services

Republican: 100% (10)

Title: Farm to Food Bank Enhancement Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6757

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Appropriations, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Food Assistance And Relief, Food Industry And Services, Government Information And Archives, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, State And Local Government Operations

Democrat: 100% (57)

Title: Farmers-Feeding-Families Coronavirus Response Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3655

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Food Assistance And Relief, Food Industry And Services, Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, Public Contracts And Procurement, State And Local Government Operations

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for purchasing dogs and cats from wet markets in China, and for other purposes.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3628

Subjects: International Affairs, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Trade, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Asia, China, Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling, Meat, Public Contracts And Procurement, Trade Restrictions

Republican: 77% (7) Democrat: 22% (2)

Title: Farmers Feeding Families Coronavirus Response Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6725

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Food Assistance And Relief, Food Industry And Services, Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, Public Contracts And Procurement, State And Local Government Operations

Democrat: 93% (14) Republican: 6% (1)

Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all nations should permanently close live wildlife markets and that the People's Republic of China should cease spreading disinformation regarding the origins of coronavirus.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-922

Subjects: International Affairs, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Animal And Plant Health, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Asia, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, China, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling, Government Information And Archives

Republican: 100% (7)

Title: Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6379

Subjects: Health, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Research, Agricultural Trade, Animal And Plant Health, Appropriations, Army Corps Of Engineers, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Coast Guard, Computer Security And Identity Theft

Democrat: 100% (10)

Title: COVID-19 RELIEF for Small Businesses Act of 2020 COVID-19 Recovery by Enhancing Loan, Investment, and Education Funds for Small Businesses Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3554

Subjects: Commerce, Accounting And Auditing, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Appropriations, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Business Education, Business Investment And Capital, Buy American Requirements

Democrat: 100% (10)

Title: COVID-19 Recovery Grants for Small Businesses Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3518

Subjects: Commerce, Accounting And Auditing, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Congressional Oversight, Economic Performance And Conditions, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Employee Leave, Government Lending And Loan Guarantees, Government Studies And Investigations

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: Agriculture Resilience Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5861

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Advisory Bodies, Agricultural Conservation And Pollution, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Insurance, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Practices And Innovations, Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit, Agricultural Research, Air Quality

Democrat: 100% (13)

Title: Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5699

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Research

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5563

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Research, Business Records, Competition And Antitrust, Congressional Oversight, Government Information And Archives, Government Studies And Investigations, Public Participation And Lobbying

Democrat: 75% (3) Republican: 25% (1)

Title: Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5410

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Civil Actions And Liability, Food Supply, Safety, And Labeling

Republican: 86% (19) Democrat: 13% (3)

Title: A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Farm to School Month".

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: SR-403

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Child Health, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Elementary And Secondary Education, Food Assistance And Relief, Nutrition And Diet

Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: Climate Stewardship Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4269

Subjects: Agriculture And Food, Agricultural Conservation And Pollution, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Practices And Innovations, Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit, Agricultural Research, Air Quality, Alabama, Appropriations

Democrat: 100% (10)

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