Community Life And Organization
US Congress 116th Congress
Family Support Services for Addiction Act of 2020 [S.3179]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to award grants to certain nonprofits to develop or expand services for individuals with substance use disorders and their families. Activities may include (1) developing education, resources, and trainings on issues related to substance use disorders and family support; (2) reducing stigma; and (3) educating health care providers about substance use disorders in families.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/09/2020
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 116th Congress
Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019 [S.3144]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Labor to award grants to certain national youth-serving organizations for comprehensive workforce readiness programs provided to youth that take place before or after school, during summer vacation or holiday, or on the weekend (i.e., out-of-school-time programs). Such grants must be used to develop and implement youth workforce readiness programs, including for activities such as on-the-job and leadership opportunities, internships, and other supportive services. The bill also requires local workforce development boards
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/19/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2019 [S.3063]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
A bill to encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/17/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Local Task Forces on 21st Century Policing Act of 2019 [HB-5371]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to establish a task force to promote an effective partnership between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 01/30/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
PREVENT Act of 2019 Preventing Radical Extremist’s Violent Endeavors Now and Tomorrow Act of 2019 [HB-5344]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Expands the duties of the Office for State and Local Government Coordination in the Department of Homeland Security to include, for purposes of countering violent extremist threats (1) providing training from specially trained clinical social workers, psychologists, religious and community leaders, and law enforcement personnel to assist local efforts in securing the homeland; and (2) in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, providing to state and local governments specialists, analysts, and agents trained to counter terrorism and
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Aguilar
Introduced In House on 12/06/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 [S.2986]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Social Security ]
Establishes the Social Determinants Accelerator Interagency Council and provides funds for the council to (1) assist the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in awarding specified grants, (2) increase coordination among health and social service programs, and (3) provide program evaluation guidance and technical assistance to increase the impact of social service programs. Specifically, the bill provides funds for HHS to award up to 25 grants to state, local, or tribal health or human services agencies for the development of social determinants
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas R. Carper
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 12/05/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Bank Merger Review Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-5318]
[Finance ]
To amend certain banking laws to establish requirements for bank mergers, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 12/05/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Homes for All Act of 2019 [HB-5244]
[Housing ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Real Estate ]
[Public Health ]
Provides funding for the construction of new public housing units, authorizes additional assistance for the construction of new affordable housing units, and otherwise addresses housing affordability. Specifically, the bill provides permanent, mandatory funding for the capital and operating funds available to public housing agencies (PHAs) and allows PHAs to use such funds to construct new public housing units. Under current law, a PHA generally may not use such funds to construct public housing units if doing so would result in a net increase of
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H9283) on 12/05/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019 [HB-5236]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Labor to award grants to certain national youth-serving organizations for comprehensive workforce readiness programs provided to youth that take place before or after school, during summer vacation or holiday, or on the weekend (i.e., out-of-school-time programs). Such grants must be used to develop and implement youth workforce readiness programs, including for activities such as on-the-job and leadership opportunities, internships, and other supportive services. The bill also requires local workforce development boards
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Introduced In House on 11/21/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
A resolution recognizing and celebrating on November 30, 2019, the vital role of small businesses and the efforts of the Small Business Administration to help people in the United States start, build, and grow businesses. [SR-443]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
This resolution recognizes and celebrates small businesses by (1) acknowledging the importance of promoting a business-friendly environment for small business owners, (2) encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more startup businesses, and (3) conveying appreciation for the ways small businesses support their communities and workers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 11/21/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Expressing support for the recognition and celebration of the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration to help Americans start, build, and grow businesses. [HR-730]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
This resolution recognizes and celebrates small businesses by (1) acknowledging the importance of promoting a business-friendly environment for small business owners, (2) encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more startup businesses, and (3) conveying appreciation for the ways small businesses support their communities and workers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 11/21/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all. [HR-702]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system; decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism; ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 12/18/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of November 4 through November 8, 2019, as "National Family Service Learning Week". [SR-412]
[Community Development ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of the week of November 4-November 8, 2019, as National Family Service Learning Week, (2) recognizes the importance of family service learning in cultivating civic engagement and community investment, and (3) encourages the public to support family service learning and community development programs. Family service learning is a multigenerational problem-solving approach that utilizes active participation to meet community needs and develop the skillsets of children and families.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 11/07/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Expressing support for designation of the week of November 3 through 9, 2019, as National Family Service Learning Week. [HR-669]
[Community Development ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of National Family Service Learning Week, (2) recognizes the importance of family service learning in cultivating civic engagement and community investment, and (3) encourages the public to support family service learning and community development programs. Family service learning is a multigenerational problem-solving approach that utilizes active participation to meet community needs and develop the skillsets of children and families.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 10/31/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
New Deal for New Americans Act of 2019 [HB-4928]
[Immigration ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Human Rights ]
To establish the National Office of New Americans, to reduce obstacles to United States citizenship, to support the integration of immigrants and refugees into the social, cultural, economic and civic life of our shared Nation, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 10/30/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Rebuild Rural America Act of 2019 [HB-4874]
[Agriculture ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Small Business ]
To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish the Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in the rural areas of the United States to achieve their preferred future while maximizing their contribution to the well-being of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew A. Cartwright
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 11/14/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Rebuild Rural America Act of 2019 [S.2704]
[Agriculture ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Small Business ]
A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish the Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in the rural areas of the United States to achieve their preferred future while maximizing their contribution to the well-being of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 10/24/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Protecting Older Americans from Social Isolation Act of 2019 [HB-4859]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to reduce social isolation among older individuals.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Walberg
Introduced In House on 10/24/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness. [HR-520]
[Community Development ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall recognize kind actions in this country, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Correa
Introduced In House on 07/24/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
RESPONSE Act Restoring, Enhancing, Securing, and Promoting Our Nation's Safety Efforts Act of 2019 [S.2690]
[Crime ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Mental Health ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Expands resources for mental health treatment and behavioral intervention, establishes task forces to investigate and prosecute individuals for certain offenses involving firearms, and limits the scope of federal appeals for individuals who commit murder involving acts of terrorism or hate crimes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/23/2019