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Cage the Paper Tiger Act of 2020 [HB-6916]
[Finance ]
[Trade ]
[Manufacturing ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Economic Development ]
To prohibit the listing of certain firms on national securities exchanges, to provide for expensing of costs directly connected with moving manufacturing from China to the United States, to establish a counterintelligence vetting task force, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Walker
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Counterterrorism. on 06/01/2020
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Buzz Off Act [HB-6895]
[Drones ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Public Safety ]
[Data Privacy ]
Prohibits federal enforcement from using unmanned aerial vehicles to intentionally conduct surveillance of a specifically targeted U.S. citizen or the property of such an individual, with certain exceptions. Specifically, this prohibition shall not apply if (1) the federal law enforcement agency in question first obtains a search warrant, (2) the Department of Homeland Security certifies that such surveillance is necessary to counter a high risk of a terrorist attack by a specified person or organization, or (3) the citizen gives written consent.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 05/15/2020
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Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act [S.3748]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the Dust Off crews (helicopter air ambulance crews) of the Vietnam War in recognition of their heroic military service.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 05/14/2020
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Aid and Attendance Support Act [HB-6860]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Increases the amount of specified Department of Veterans Affairs benefit payments for veterans (or their survivors) who require aid at home or are in nursing homes. Specifically, the bill increases such benefits by 25% until 60 days after the end of the declared emergency period resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Sponsored by: Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 09/30/2020
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Declassification Reform Act of 2020 [S.3733]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Science ]
Establishes the position of Executive Agent for Declassification within the executive branch and contains other related provisions. The agent shall promote programs and systems relating to declassification of classified information, including the development of solutions for automating declassification review. The Director of National Intelligence shall serve as the agent. The bill also (1) establishes a committee to advise the agent on matters relating to declassification programs and technology; and (2) designates various existing bodies to advise
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/14/2020
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COVID–19 Emergency Medical Supplies Enhancement Act of 2020 [HB-6858]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Defense ]
[Manufacturing ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
To enhance authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the COVID-19 emergency, to provide additional oversight of such authorities, and to require a strategy on securing supply chains for medical materials, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Introduced In House on 05/13/2020
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Support our National Guard Act [S.3713]
[Defense ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Military ]
Requires the Department of Defense to provide a National Guard member separating from active service after full-time duty in support of the government response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with the transitional health benefits provided to a separating active-duty reservist.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/13/2020
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No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act [S.3724]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring a co-payment or other cost sharing for qualifying preventive services related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A qualifying preventive service is intended to prevent or mitigate COVID-19 and is either (1) an evidence-based item or service with an A or B rating in the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, or (2) an immunization that has in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/13/2020
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No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act [HB-6845]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from requiring a co-payment or other cost sharing for qualifying preventive services related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A qualifying preventive service is intended to prevent or mitigate COVID-19 and is either (1) an evidence-based item or service with an A or B rating in the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, or (2) an immunization that has in effect a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control
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Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/30/2020
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Fourth Amendment Restoration Act [HB-6804]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
Limits surveillance conducted for foreign intelligence purposes. Specifically, the bill repeals provisions authorizing without a court order various types of searches and surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes, including electronic surveillance and access to business records. An officer of the U.S. government must obtain a warrant for certain search and surveillance activities against a U.S. citizen, including (1) conducting electronic surveillance, (2) conducting physical searches of property under a U.S. citizen's exclusive control, or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Act [S.3692]
[Defense ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
A bill to improve the ability of the Department of Defense to effectively prevent, track, and respond to military-connected child abuse.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/12/2020
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for payment of work-study allowances during a public health emergency relating to COVID-19 and for allowances to veterans enrolled in educational institutions closed for emergency situations, and for other purposes. [S.3678]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for payment of work-study allowances during a public health emergency relating to COVID-19 and for allowances to veterans enrolled in educational institutions closed for emergency situations, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/11/2020
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the definition of "State" for purposes of the Department of Defense STARBASE Program. [HB-6786]
[Defense ]
[Education ]
[Military ]
[Children and Youth ]
Includes the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa in the Department of Defense's STARBASE Program (an educational program conducted on military bases).
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E433) on 05/08/2020
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Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020 [HB-6764]
[Construction ]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve congressional oversight and public transparency of military construction contract awards, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for an extension of lease protections for servicemembers under stop movement orders in response to a local, national, or global emergency. [HB-6767]
[Defense ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Provides certain lease protections for service members under stop movement orders in response to a local, national, or global emergency. A service member may terminate a lease for premises or for a motor vehicle, and may not be charged an early termination fee for doing so, if the service member (1) enters into the lease upon receipt of certain military orders for permanent change of station, deployment with a military unit, or individual support of military operations; and (2) subsequently receives, in response to a local, national, or global emergency,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 09/30/2020
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SAVE Act Supporting At-risk Veterans in an Emergency Act [HB-6769]
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[Food ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Disaster Relief ]
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide food to veterans under the grant and per diem grant programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs during certain public health emergencies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 09/30/2020
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VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act [S.3643]
[Healthcare ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Veterans ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain postgraduate health care employees and health professions trainees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide treatment via telemedicine, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Moran Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 09/15/2020
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. [S.3616]
[Veterans ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/06/2020
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A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend lease protections for servicemembers under stop movement orders in response to a local, national, or global emergency, and for other purposes. [S.3637]
[Defense ]
[Veterans ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Provides certain lease protections for service members under stop movement orders in response to a local, national, or global emergency. A service member may terminate a lease for premises or for a motor vehicle, and may not be charged an early termination fee for doing so, if the service member (1) enters into the lease upon receipt of certain military orders for permanent change of station, deployment with a military unit, or individual support of military operations; and (2) subsequently receives, in response to a local, national, or global emergency,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Became Public Law No: 116-158. on 08/14/2020
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A bill to require payment of hazardous duty pay for members of the Armed Forces performing duty in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019, and for other purposes. [S.3617]
[Defense ]
[Healthcare ]
[Taxes ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
[Veterans ]
Requires the Department of Defense to pay hazardous duty pay during 2020 to active-duty regular or reserve servicemembers for duty related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Such pay shall be not less than $150 a month, retroactively applied, provided in addition to any other pay and allowances to which the member is entitled, and excluded as gross income for purposes of federal income taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joni Ernst
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/06/2020