Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health
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CARE Act for Those Without Homes [HB-6483]
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Authorizes additional grants under the Emergency Solutions Grants program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for states, local governments, and private nonprofit organizations to assist individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness arising from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, recipients of these grants may, among other things, use such funds to provide (1) hotel or motel rooms for homeless individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020
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Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act [HB-6474]
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To provide for the expansion of the Rural Health Care Program of the Federal Communications Commission in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020
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To amend the CARES Act to establish a loan program to provide liquidity to eligible lenders for the purpose of providing loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes. [HB-6476]
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Requires, and provides funds for, the Department of the Treasury to establish a loan program that provides liquidity to community development financial institutions, small minority depository institutions, and rural banks participating in the Paycheck Protection Program created in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020
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Taxpayer Accountability for Airlines Relief Act [HB-6479]
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Requires air carriers receiving federal loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to limit compensation of certain executives until the air carrier repays such loans. Specifically, the bill prohibits such air carriers from paying its executives who earned a compensation of more than $425,00 in 2019 a salary that is greater than their 2019 salary.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Burchett
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 04/13/2020
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Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act [HB-6484]
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Requires employers to pay specified health care workers 125% percent of such workers’ regular rate of pay during a federal public-health emergency.Generally, health care workers who provide direct and essential services are eligible for such hazard pay. Workers not eligible for such pay include, among others, dentists, optometrists, physical therapists, and other therapists and related technicians. Employers receive a payroll tax credit for up to 100% of the hazard wages paid each calendar quarter under this bill.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020
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ACCESS Act Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act [HB-6487]
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(1) provides appropriations for the Telehealth Resource Center Program of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth within the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy in the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) to develop telehealth capacity for certain nursing facilities, and (2) directs other activities to increase access to telehealth services in such facilities during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. HRSA shall award grants, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, to skilled
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/14/2020
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Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States during the novel coronavirus global pandemic. [HR-918]
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This resolution supports the goals of National Minority Health Month to bring attention to health disparities faced by minority populations and encourages federal and state governments to collect and publish racial and ethnic data related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020
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NO PORK Act Negating Outlandish Pork in Our Reinvestment Kit Act [HB-6481]
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To rescind the appropriation made for migration and refugee assistance in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and redirect the funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020
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Dr. Li Wenliang Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-6471]
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Directs Congress to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a gold medal in commemoration of Dr. Li Wenliang's efforts to save lives by drawing awareness to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and his call for transparency in China.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should withhold the contribution of Federal funds to the World Health Organization until Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus resigns and an international commission to investigate the World Health Organization is established. [HR-917]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should make no voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO) until Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus resigns and an international commission is established to investigate the WHO's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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Coronavirus Assistance for States Act [HB-6468]
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Provides $332 billion to states and tribal governments affected by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic for FY2020. Such funds shall be paid to each state and tribal government within 30 days of this bill's enactment. The amount of the payment is proportional to population. A state or tribal government shall use the funds provided to cover those costs of such government that are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency, replace revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, or contribute to the economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Tonko
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act [HB-6472]
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Makes it unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a consumer good or service during a public health emergency resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the seller is using the circumstances related to the public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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Recognizing the heroism of our Nation's health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID-19 pandemic. [HR-916]
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This resolution recognizes health care workers and first responders for their bravery and contributions during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Price
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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Coronavirus Community Relief Act [HB-6467]
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Provides $250 billion for certain localities affected by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Specifically, the bill provides funding for FY2020 for units of local government with a population of 500,000 or less. Payment shall be made within 30 days after submission of a specified certification by the locality. The amount of the payment is proportional to population. Local governments shall use the funds provided to cover only those costs that (1) are necessary and related to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19, and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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To provide funding for needed child and adult care so that essential workers can report to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. [HB-6460]
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Provides funding for FY2020 for child and adult-dependent care services for essential workers. Essential workers include (1) health-sector employees, (2) emergency responders, (3) sanitation workers, (4) employees of businesses required to remain open during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, and (5) other workers a state deems essential and who are unable to telework. Eligibility for such funding is not based on income.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020 [HB-6442]
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Establishes, revises, and repeals specified paid sick time and paid leave programs, including programs addressing the public-health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill repeals divisions of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act that (1) expand emergency family and medical leave, (2) provide emergency paid sick leave, and (3) the establish payroll tax credits for such emergency paid leave.The bill requires employers to grant at least 1 hour of accrued paid sick time to each employee for every
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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Suspend School Meal Debt Act [HB-6430]
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Directs the Department of Agriculture to reimburse each school food authority and local educational agency participating in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program for unpaid meal fees owed to the authority or agency as of the date of the enactment of this bill. The bill also prohibits each school food authority and local educational agency from collecting unpaid meal fees or using a debt collector to collect such fees during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The prohibition ends 30
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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HEROES Act of 2020 Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations Act of 2020 [HB-6433]
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Excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, wages and other income up to $50,000 of qualified first responders for the period beginning on February 15, 2020, and ending on June 15, 2020. A qualified first responder is any individual (1) who is a physician, nurse, pharmacist, law enforcement officer, corrections officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic who provides services in a county with at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); or (2) who provides services in a licensed medical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act [HB-6437]
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To ensure that all communities have access to urgently needed COVID-19 testing, treatment, public health information, and relief benefits regardless of immigration status or limited English proficiency, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 04/06/2020
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Pandemic Rapid Response Act [HB-6440]
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Establishes the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the legislative branch and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Specifically, the commission shall (1) investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, (2) evaluate lessons learned regarding preparedness and response activities, and (3) report findings and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future. The commission must avoid duplicating the work of other government entities and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020