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To allow 2020 recovery rebates to be made on the basis of an individual's taxpayer identification number. [HB-6438]
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Includes as a valid identification number a taxpayer identification number for purposes of the 2020 recovery rebates.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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To direct the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report the number of background checks conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System during the month of March 2019 and during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes. [HB-6453]
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Requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report comparative data on background checks conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and background checks conducted during the equivalent period of 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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COVID–19 Commission Act National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID–19) Pandemic Act [HB-6455]
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Establishes, in the legislative branch, the National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Among other activities, the commission shall investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and make recommendations to improve preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The commission terminates 60 days after the submission of its final report.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020 [HB-6445]
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Modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to require USDA to (1) notify retailers of the existing opportunities through which they can deliver groceries to SNAP participants; and (2) authorize public-private partnerships between itself, authorized SNAP retailers, and community-based organizations to support grocery delivery during the COVID-19 national
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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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To allow the President to temporarily suspend activities relating to the 2020 decennial census of population, and for other purposes. [HB-6446]
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Authorizes the President to temporarily suspend activities relating to the 2020 decennial census of population. Specifically, the President may suspend census activities, including in-person interviews and reporting deadlines, until the earlier of the date on which the President determines that the threat of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) has subsided such that a suspension is no longer necessary; or the national emergency declared on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 is terminated.
Sponsored by: Rep. Clay Higgins
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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National Commission on COVID-19 Act [HB-6429]
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Establishes the National Commission on COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the legislative branch to assess the emergence, spread, and response to the disease in the United States and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. The commission must issue a report with findings and recommendations concerning, among other topics, surveillance, testing, treatment, and vaccines; medical devices, drugs, and other supplies, including personal protective equipment; preparedness and capacity of the U.S. health care system; certain federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 04/06/2020
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Fair Coronavirus Credit Reporting Act of 2020 [HB-6451]
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Prohibits a credit reporting agency from including on a consumer's credit report a debt resulting from a medically necessary procedure related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Neguse
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020 [HB-6435]
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Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant agencies, to inform the public about mail, telemarketing, and internet scams related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The FTC must establish a national database for such information and must also disseminate information on how to report COVID-19-related scams to the appropriate agency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Became Public Law No: 116-287. on 01/05/2021
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Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act [HB-6431]
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Establishes in the legislative branch a National Commission on United States Preparedness for National Emergencies. Not later than 18 months after this bill's enactment, the commission shall report to the President and Congress regarding (1) which medical, pharmaceutical, and emergency preparedness products are determined to be essential; and (2) actions states should take to be better prepared, national federal stockpile requirements, and national surge capacity infrastructure deficiencies in hospitals and medical centers. States that fail to implement
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Preparedness, Response, And Recovery. on 06/01/2020
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All Dependent Children Count Act [HB-6420]
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Extends the 2020 recovery rebates of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to all taxpayer dependents.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/31/2020
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Protect Our Post Offices Act [HB-6425]
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Appropriates $25 billion to the U.S. Postal Service, to remain available through FY2022 for revenue forgone due to the coronavirus pandemic. The appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/31/2020
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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes. [HB-6426]
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide low-interest loans to eligible health care organizations that anticipate revenue losses or higher operating costs due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The bill provides appropriations for this purpose. Eligible organizations include but are not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and physician practices that participate in the Medicare or Medicaid program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 03/31/2020
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To extend the charitable deduction to all taxpayers regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions in order to encourage and increase charitable giving, and to provide for loans and loan guarantees to certain public charities. [HB-6424]
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Allows taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for charitable contributions even if they do not otherwise itemize their deductions. The bill also directs the Department of the Treasury to make or guarantee loans to tax-exempt charitable organizations. The aggregate amount of such loans may not exceed $60 billion. Treasury must give priority in making such loans to organizations that are providing direct assistance to the COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019) response effort.
Sponsored by: Rep. Seth Moulton
Introduced In House on 03/31/2020
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To provide for a temporary debt collection moratorium during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes. [HB-6423]
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Places restrictions on the collection of debt owed by a consumer, nonprofit organization, or small business during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period and the following 120 days. Among other things, debt collectors may not during this period charge fees or apply a higher interest rate as a result of nonpayment, commence or continue litigation to collect a debt, enforce a security interest through a repossession or foreclosure, report past due debt to a credit reporting agency, seize assets, or terminate utility service.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Al Lawson
Introduced In House on 03/31/2020
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Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act of 2020 [HB-6421]
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Authorizes the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in deliberate acts to conceal or distort information about a public health emergency of international concern, including COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the President may impose sanctions on (1) a government official (or a senior associate of such an official) who is responsible for or complicit in deliberate acts to conceal or distort information about an international public health emergency, or who financially
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Introduced In House on 03/31/2020
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COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6414]
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Establishes a new grant program to help states and local governments prevent, detect, and stop the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in correctional facilities. Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants to states and local governments that release certain persons—persons who do not pose a serious risk or who meet certain criteria based on age or health—from correctional facilities. Additionally, DOJ must award grants to states and local governments that adopt cite-and-release procedures for suspects who do
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/27/2020
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COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6414]
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Establishes a new grant program to help states and local governments prevent, detect, and stop the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in correctional facilities. Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants to states and local governments that release certain persons—persons who do not pose a serious risk or who meet certain criteria based on age or health—from correctional facilities. Additionally, DOJ must award grants to states and local governments that adopt cite-and-release procedures for suspects who do
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/27/2020
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ABLE Act of 2020 Assistance for Businesses and Local Economies Act [HB-6409]
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Establishes the Emergency Social Insurance Program to coordinate and deliver direct payments to small businesses and workers affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Labor shall assist participating states, through existing state agency mechanisms, to offer expanded unemployment insurance for workers who are unemployed or idle because of COVID-19. Through an agreement with Labor, participating states must provide temporary emergency COVID-19 unemployment or short-time
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 03/27/2020
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To direct the President to use authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure an adequate supply of equipment necessary for limiting the spread of COVID-19. [HB-6410]
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Directs the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure the supply of ventilators, N-95 respirator masks, and other personal protective equipment to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). (That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The President must (1) make a determination that the ventilators and protective equipment are essential for the national defense;
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Larson
Introduced In House on 03/27/2020
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Emergency Advance Refill Notification Act of 2020 [HB-6411]
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Requires private health insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to notify plan holders about the plan's policy concerning advance drug refills in response to a national or public health emergency. Specifically, the plan must notify plan holders in emergency areas whether the plan is waiving time limits on authorized prescription refills and, if so, the process for obtaining an early refill. Plans must issue such notification within five days of an emergency being declared.Concerning the public health emergency declared in response to COVID-19
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Introduced In House on 03/27/2020