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To direct the Secretaries of the military departments to submit certification and a report each year to the Secretaries of Defense and Housing and Urban Development regarding whether housing under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments is in compliance with requirements relating to lead-based paint. [HB-2255]
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[Environmental ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requires certification, to the Department of Defense and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, by the military departments of whether housing for military personnel complies with requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act regarding lead-based paint hazards at federal facilities. Political appointees in military departments that have failed to meet the certification requirements may not receive bonus pay.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 04/11/2019
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To amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to ensure that children covered by the TRICARE program are screened and tested for lead levels, and for other purposes. [HB-2254]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Military ]
[Housing ]
Expands requirements for lead-level testing or screening as part of well-baby care under the TRICARE program of health care for members and dependents. It prescribes testing for the level of lead in the blood at the ages of both 12 and 24 months for children who may be at elevated risk of lead exposure. Test results shall be provided to state health departments (or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the case of children residing abroad). The Government Accountability Office shall study the effectiveness of such screening, testing,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/11/2019
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To require lead testing in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, and for other purposes. [HB-2257]
[Defense ]
[Public Health ]
[Education ]
[Military ]
[Water ]
Requires the Department of Defense to test for, and mitigate, the presence of lead-based paint and lead in drinking water in schools that are (1) owned or operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity; or (2) providing educational programs pursuant to agreements to provide elementary and secondary education to military dependents, domestically or overseas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/11/2019
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To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize grants for improving the energy efficiency of public buildings, and for other purposes. [HB-2119]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Reauthorizes for FY2021-FY2025 the program of Department of Energy grants to states to assist their units of local government in improving energy efficiency in public buildings and facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/17/2019
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Earthquake Mitigation and Tax Parity Act [S.1058]
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[Housing ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Insurance ]
[Property Tax ]
[Real Estate ]
Modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from gross income any earthquake loss mitigation received by a residential property owner or occupant under a state-based earthquake loss mitigation program. "Earthquake loss mitigation" is any property or service that reduces seismic risks to a residential structure or its contents. The term includes any payment, reimbursement, loan, loan forgiveness, grant, credit, rebate, voucher, or other financial incentive for the property or service. The bill applies to earthquake loss mitigation
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/08/2019
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Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2019 [S.932]
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[Budget and Spending ]
[Education ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Safety ]
[Libraries ]
[Community Development ]
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[Grants ]
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Allows tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings by expanding the definition of "exempt facility bond" to include bonds used for qualified government buildings. A qualified government building is a government-owned building or facility that consists of one or more of the following an elementary or secondary school; a facility of a state college or university used for educational purposes; a public library; a court; a hospital or health care facility; a laboratory or research facility used by a governmental unit; a public safety
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/28/2019
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Restoring Investment in Improvements Act [HB-1869]
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[Taxes ]
[Construction ]
Confirms that the applicable recovery period for qualified improvement property (nonresidential real estate) for depreciation purposes is 15 years under the modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) and 20 years under the alternative depreciation system (ADS).
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/26/2019
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A bill to amend the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 to eliminate the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission of the Department of Veterans Affairs. [S.853]
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[Healthcare ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Health ]
Eliminates the Asset and Infrastructure Commission, which was established to make recommendations regarding the closure, modernization, or realignment of Veterans Health Administration facilities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 03/25/2019
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Ensuring Safe Housing for Our Military Act [HB-1792]
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[Housing ]
[Military ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Veterans ]
Ensuring Safe Housing for Our Military Act addresses certain health, safety, and environmental hazards in private military housing units and offers certain protections to service members. Among other things, the bill (1) requires uniform credentials for housing inspectors; (2) allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to withhold payment to landlords over health, safety, or environmental hazard concerns; (3) requires a landlord to pay certain relocation costs in connection with a hazard and to reimburse a tenant for personal property damage; and (4)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 03/15/2019
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Restoring Investment in Improvements Act [S.803]
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[Taxes ]
[Construction ]
Confirms that the applicable recovery period for qualified improvement property (nonresidential real estate) for depreciation purposes is 15 years under the modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) and 20 years under the alternative depreciation system (ADS).
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/14/2019
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American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2019 [HB-1737]
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[Real Estate ]
[Taxes ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
[Community Development ]
[Human Rights ]
[Veterans ]
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[Consumer Protection ]
Addresses housing affordability and availability, makes certain changes to the estate and gift taxes, and contains other related provisions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall provide grants to (1) state and local governments that remove unnecessary barriers to building affordable units, (2) states to assist borrowers who have negative equity in their homes, (3) state housing finance agencies to construct affordable rental housing and prevent tenant displacement and harassment, and (4) eligible individuals (generally, lower income
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/12/2019
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American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2019 [S.787]
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[Real Estate ]
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[Community Development ]
[Finance ]
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Addresses housing affordability and availability, makes certain changes to the estate and gift taxes, and contains other related provisions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall provide grants to (1) state and local governments that remove unnecessary barriers to building affordable units, (2) states to assist borrowers who have negative equity in their homes, (3) state housing finance agencies to construct affordable rental housing and prevent tenant displacement and harassment, and (4) eligible individuals (generally, lower income
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/13/2019
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Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 [S.717]
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[Public Health ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Science ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Air Quality ]
Prohibits the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of asbestos or any mixture or article containing asbestos. The bill authorizes the President to grant exemptions from this prohibition if it is necessary to protect national security interests and no feasible alternative exists for the intended use of the asbestos-containing product. Any person who has manufactured, processed, or distributed asbestos or any mixture or article containing asbestos in the three-year period preceding the enactment of this bill (as well as those acting within
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/07/2019
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State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019 [HB-1610]
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[Grants ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
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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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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Nicholas and Zachary Burt Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019 [HB-1618]
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[Senior Citizens ]
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Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide grants that support carbon monoxide poisoning prevention to states that require carbon monoxide alarms in dwellings and other facilities. Specifically, grant funds may be used to (1) purchase and install carbon monoxide alarms for the dwellings of low-income families and older adults, as well as for other facilities; (2) train state and local officials about the proper enforcement of carbon monoxide alarm requirements and circulate corresponding training materials; and (3) educate the public
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/18/2019
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Ensuring Safe Housing for Our Military Act [S.703]
[Defense ]
[Housing ]
[Military ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Environmental ]
Addresses certain health, safety, and environmental hazards in private military housing units and offers certain protections to service members. Among other things, the bill (1) requires uniform credentials for housing inspectors; (2) allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to withhold payment to landlords over health, safety, or environmental hazard concerns; (3) requires a landlord to pay certain relocation costs in connection with a hazard and to reimburse a tenant for personal property damage; and (4) disallows deposits and certain fees or penalties.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 03/07/2019
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Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 [HB-1603]
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[Public Health ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Science ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Prohibits the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of asbestos or any mixture or article containing asbestos. The bill authorizes the President to grant exemptions from this prohibition if it is necessary to protect national security interests and no feasible alternative exists for the intended use of the asbestos-containing product. Any person who has manufactured, processed, or distributed asbestos or any mixture or article containing asbestos in the 36 months preceding the enactment of this bill (as well as those acting within the year
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 11/19/2019
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American Workers for Security Act of 2019 [HB-1543]
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[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Manufacturing ]
[National Security ]
[Construction ]
Requires iron or steel used to build a border wall with Mexico to be produced in the United States, with exceptions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson
Introduced In House on 03/05/2019
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District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act [HB-1538]
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[Real Estate ]
Removes the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the National Park Service from the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia. Currently, the commission consists of two federal officials and three mayoral appointees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 03/05/2019
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To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public school facilities, and for other purposes. [HB-1457]
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[Construction ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Disaster Relief ]
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[Children and Youth ]
Requires the Department of Education (ED) to make grants to states for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public schools, including early learning facilities and charter schools. The bill allocates grant funds among states on the basis of the relative portion of school improvement funds provided to local educational agencies (LEAs) in each state. States shall reallocate the grant funds to LEAs on the basis of each LEA's share of school improvement funds received by LEAs in the state for the previous fiscal year. In addition, ED shall make
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019