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United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2019 [HB-4293] [Public Safety ] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Construction ]
Establishes the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security to study how the government may provide for both security in, and public access to, federal buildings and other federal property and sites. The commission shall examine (1) government and private security practices and proposals, building design, public space management, counterterrorism needs, and refurbishment of existing federal facilities; (2) the effect of access to public facilities and spaces on constitutional rights and civil liberties, economies of affected jurisdictions, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Border Security, Facilitation, And Operations. on 09/20/2019

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A resolution designating the month of September 2019 as "Campus Fire Safety Month". [SR-295] [Public Safety ] [Education ]
This resolution designates September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration: Cr S5217-5218; Text: Cr S5256-5257) on 07/31/2019

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Climate Stewardship Act of 2019 [S.2452] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Grants ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ]
A bill to provide incentives for agricultural producers to carry out climate stewardship practices, to provide for increased reforestation across the United States, to establish the Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 09/10/2019

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Climate Stewardship Act of 2019 [HB-4269] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Grants ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ]
To provide incentives for agricultural producers to carry out climate stewardship practices, to provide for increased reforestation across the United States, to establish the Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 09/16/2019

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American Energy Opportunity Act of 2019 [S.2447] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Grants ] [Climate Change ] [Economic Development ]
Establishes a process for expediting and standardizing the permitting process for certain distributed energy systems. The bill defines such systems as equipment or materials installed in, on, or near a building to support onsite or local energy use, such as solar energy, batteries, and charging systems for electrical vehicles. Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish or designate a Distributed Energy Opportunity Board to carry out a voluntary program to (1) expedite the process for local permitting and inspection of qualifying (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 09/09/2019

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Clean Industrial Technology Act of 2019 [HB-4230] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Climate Change ] [Manufacturing ] [Science ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Provides incentives for the nonpower industrial sector to reduce nonwater greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program to further the development and commercial application of innovative industrial emissions reduction technologies. Under the program, DOE must award grants and fund demonstration projects to develop and evaluate technologies designed to increase (1) the industrial competitiveness of the United States, and (2) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Reported (amended) By The Committee On Science, Space, And Technology. H. Rept. 116-477. on 08/14/2020

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MEMA Act of 2019 Municipality Empowerment Mapping Achievement Act of 2019 [S.2170] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Insurance ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Community Development ] [Public Safety ] [Construction ] [Science ] [Real Estate ]
Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publish National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rate maps for the entire United States (current law directs the mapping of certain risk areas). In developing these rate maps, FEMA must use the most current remote sensing technology. In coordination with the Technical Mapping Advisory Council, FEMA must establish a digital database to display the flood hazard risks of buildings in NFIP. The database must contain specified information about each property, including a certification of the building's (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/18/2019

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Impact Aid Infrastructure Act [HB-3647] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [Native American Affairs ] [Construction ]
Provides $1 billion in funding in FY2021 for impact aid construction grants. The grants provide infrastructure assistance to school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to tax-exempt federal property in the districts or that have increased expenditures due to the enrollment of children residing on Indian lands, military bases, or low-rent housing property, or children who have parents in the uniformed services or employed on federal properties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson Introduced In House on 07/09/2019

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Impact Aid Infrastructure Act [HB-3647] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [Native American Affairs ] [Construction ]
Provides $1 billion in funding in FY2021 for impact aid construction grants. The grants provide infrastructure assistance to school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to tax-exempt federal property in the districts or that have increased expenditures due to the enrollment of children residing on Indian lands, military bases, or low-rent housing property, or children who have parents in the uniformed services or employed on federal properties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson Introduced In House on 07/09/2019

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Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2019 [S.2261] [Energy ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Climate Change ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/25/2019

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Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2019 [S.2335] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Construction ] [Cybersecurity ] [Climate Change ] [Manufacturing ] [Small Business ] [Science ] [Economic Development ]
Assists the building sector in adopting smart building technology that increases energy efficiency. Smart buildings are buildings with energy systems that (1) are flexible and automated; (2) have extensive operational monitoring and communication connectivity, allowing remote monitoring and analysis of building functions; (3) take a systems-based approach in integrating the overall building operations for control of energy generation, consumption, and storage; (4) communicate with utilities and other third-party commercial entities, if appropriate; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Maria Cantwell Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-151. on 10/24/2019

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Desalination Development Act [HB-3723] [Water ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Science ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Reauthorizes through FY2025 a grant program for constructing desalination projects. The bill also revises the program, including by requiring the prioritization of projects that maximize energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Huffman Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-668, Part I. on 12/18/2020

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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 [S.2137] [Energy ] [Manufacturing ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Construction ] [Science ] [Economic Development ]
Revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and the federal government, including by encouraging energy efficiency in residential, commercial, federal, or school buildings; energy-efficient technologies and processes for industrial applications; sustainable manufacturing; energy-efficient electric motors or transformers; or federal use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With Amendments. With Written Report No. 116-143. on 10/23/2019

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State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019 [S.2192] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Water ] [Environmental ] [Housing ] [Community Development ] [Public Safety ] [Real Estate ]
Permits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide capitalization grants to states. These grants must establish revolving funds to address flood risks. Revolving funds may be used to provide (1) financial assistance to participants in the National Flood Insurance Program, including homeowners, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local governments; or (2) support for leveraged loans or state bonds. Financial assistance may be used for elevation projects, flood-proofing activities, relocation or removal of buildings, environmental (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S4953-4954) on 07/18/2019

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Good Jobs for 21st Century Energy Act [S.2185] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
A bill to provide labor standards for certain energy jobs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/18/2019

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Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 [HB-3962] [Energy ] [Manufacturing ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Construction ] [Science ] [Economic Development ]
Revises a variety of programs to encourage energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and the federal government, including by encouraging energy efficiency in residential, commercial, federal, or school buildings; energy-efficient technologies and processes for industrial applications; sustainable manufacturing; energy-efficient electric motors or transformers; or federal use of energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 07/26/2019

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Hemp for Victory Act of 2019 [HB-3652] [Agriculture ]
To provide for the study and promotion of hemp.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/25/2019

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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 [HB-3872] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Generally revises the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and reauthorizes the program through FY2024. The bill addresses NFIP coverage, cost, and availability, including by generally prohibiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from raising certain premiums, surcharges, and fees more than 9% a year for five years; revising flood insurance coverage limits; establishing the Affordability Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to low income households through vouchers, grants, or premium credits; and revising standards and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 07/23/2019

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Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019 [HB-4064] [Housing ] [Construction ] [Disabilities ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to contain at least one level that complies with specified minimum standards of accessibility for individuals with disabilities. An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 07/25/2019

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CIT Act of 2019 Clean Industrial Technology Act of 2019 [HB-3978] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Manufacturing ] [Air Quality ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Provides incentives for the nonpower industrial sector to reduce nonwater greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish an industrial emissions reduction technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program. Under the program, DOE must award grants and fund demonstration projects to develop and evaluate technologies designed to increase (1) the industrial competitiveness of the United States, and (2) the emission reductions of nonpower industrial (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Tonko Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 07/26/2019

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