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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
S.2320	Federal	Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act This bill makes changes to the Peace Corps. The bill changes the Peace Corps from an independent agency that reports to the President to a subordinate agency within the Department of State. The Peace Corps shall also terminate any programs in China. The Peace Corps may not operate in any country that the State Department deems hostile to U.S. national security interests. The State Department shall annually report to Congress on Peace Corps programs around the world, including how each program furthers U.S. interests and is not contrary to U.S. national security. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Appropriations Asia China Congressional Oversight Department Of State Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials Peace Corps Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations
S.2320	Federal	Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act This bill makes changes to the Peace Corps. The bill changes the Peace Corps from an independent agency that reports to the President to a subordinate agency within the Department of State. The Peace Corps shall also terminate any programs in China. The Peace Corps may not operate in any country that the State Department deems hostile to U.S. national security interests. The State Department shall annually report to Congress on Peace Corps programs around the world, including how each program furthers U.S. interests and is not contrary to U.S. national security. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Appropriations Asia China Congressional Oversight Department Of State Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials Peace Corps Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations
HB-4156	Federal	America Stands with Israel Act This bill authorizes the President to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or to direct immediate transfer of defense articles or services to ensure the survival of Israel and its people from an existing or imminent threat. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Foreign Aid And International Relief Israel Middle East Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents
HB-4156	Federal	America Stands with Israel Act This bill authorizes the President to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or to direct immediate transfer of defense articles or services to ensure the survival of Israel and its people from an existing or imminent threat. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight Foreign Aid And International Relief Israel Middle East Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements Military Operations And Strategy Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents
S.2309	Federal	U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act This bill requires the Department of State to report on the potential benefits and impact of establishing a joint U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to leverage the knowledge of institutions and entities for the purposes of cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Higher Education Infrastructure Development International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East Public-private Cooperation Research Administration And Funding
S.2309	Federal	U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act This bill requires the Department of State to report on the potential benefits and impact of establishing a joint U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to leverage the knowledge of institutions and entities for the purposes of cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Higher Education Infrastructure Development International Organizations And Cooperation Israel Middle East Public-private Cooperation Research Administration And Funding
S.3587	Federal	Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2019 Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Congressional Oversight Department Of Veterans Affairs Disability And Paralysis Government Information And Archives Government Studies And Investigations Veterans' Education, Employment, Rehabilitation
HB-6379	Federal	Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Health Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Research Agricultural Trade Animal And Plant Health Appropriations Army Corps Of Engineers Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Coast Guard Computer Security And Identity Theft
HR-906	Federal	Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19. This resolution calls on the President to (1) use all relevant authorities of the Defense Production Act to direct the domestic production of supplies to address COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019), and (2) share specified information regarding the use of such authorities with Congress. (The Defense Production 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 resolution also states that Congress stands ready to make additional appropriations available for this effort. Democrat: 92% (92) Republican: 8% (8) 92% Democrat support 8% Republican support	Health Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Programs Administration And Funding Health Technology, Devices, Supplies Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents
S.3548	Federal	CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act This bill addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses, including air carriers, and suspends certain aviation excise taxes. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes, and provides funding for, forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. The bill also provides funding for $1,200 tax rebates to individuals, with additional $500 payments per qualifying child. The rebate begins phasing out when incomes exceed $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers). The bill establishes limits on requirements for employers to provide paid leave. With respect to taxes, the bill establishes special rules for certain tax-favored withdrawals from retirement plans; delays due dates for employer payroll taxes and estimated tax payments for corporations; and revises other provisions, including those related to losses, charitable deductions, and business interest. With respect to health care, the bill provides additional funding for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19; limits liability for volunteer health care professionals; prioritizes Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of certain drugs; allows emergency use of certain diagnostic tests that are not approved by the FDA; expands health-insurance coverage for diagnostic testing and requires coverage for preventative services and vaccines; revises other provisions, including those regarding the medical supply chain, the national stockpile, the health care workforce, the Healthy Start program, telehealth services, nutrition services, Medicare, and Medicaid. With respect to education, the bill temporarily suspends payments for federal student loans; and otherwise revises provisions related to campus-based aid, supplemental educational-opportunity grants, federal work-study, subsidized loans, Pell grants, and foreign institutions. The bill also authorizes the Department of the Treasury to temporarily guarantee money-market funds. Republican: 100% (7) 100% Republican support	Economics And Public Finance Aviation And Airports Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Oversight Corporate Finance And Management Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Economic Performance And Conditions Education Programs Funding
HB-6312	Federal	COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Commerce Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation Business Investment And Capital Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Commuting Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits Computers And Information Technology Congressional Oversight
HB-6292	Federal	COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grants Act This bill establishes within the Small Business Administration (SBA) the Office of Coronavirus COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grants to compensate small businesses, located in a qualified disaster area, for substantial economic injury they suffered resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) beginning December 1, 2019, and ending December 31, 2021. This compensation (1) excludes interest on the amount of the payment before the settlement or payment of a claim or any punitive or noncompensatory damages; and (2) is limited to $100,000, except in cases where the SBA determines that a greater amount up to $250,000 is appropriate. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Commerce Accounting And Auditing Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Disaster Relief And Insurance Economic Performance And Conditions Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Studies And Investigations Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
HB-6310	Federal	To require the Secretary of Defense to make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility. This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to make available, to specified servicemembers, testing for the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). The bill requires that testing be made available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility (presently including 20 nations in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia). DOD shall report on policies or protocols provided to members of the Armed Forces regarding testing. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Medical Tests And Diagnostic Methods Military Medicine Military Personnel And Dependents
HB-3639	Federal	Standardizing State Department Parental Leave Act This bill directs the Department of State to establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to employees across all bureaus and offices. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Adoption And Foster Care Child Care And Development Congressional Oversight Department Of State Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Employee Leave Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management
HB-6274	Federal	CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants. Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables such entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make modifications to the program after such consultation. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Native Americans Congressional Oversight Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Programs Administration And Funding Indian Social And Development Programs Minority Health
HB-6285	Federal	Veterans' True Choice Act of 2020 Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Congressional Oversight Disability And Paralysis Health Care Costs And Insurance Health Care Coverage And Access Intergovernmental Relations Military Medicine Veterans' Medical Care
HB-6260	Federal	Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments for Coronavirus Patients Act of 2020 This bill establishes a reciprocal marketing approval process that allows for the sale of a drug, biological product, or medical device that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the product is approved for sale in another country for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and there is an unmet need relative to certain diseases. Specifically, the bill requires the product's sponsor to demonstrate, among other things, that the product has been approved for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 or another disease of epidemic potential, the approval is in one of the specified countries, the FDA and listed countries have not withdrawn approval because of safety or effectiveness concerns, and there is a public health or unmet medical need for the product. The FDA may only decline approval if the FDA determines that the product is not safe or effective. The FDA must make such a determination not later than 30 days after receiving a request. Congress may pass a joint resolution to grant reciprocal marketing approval of a product that the FDA declines to approve through the reciprocal process. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Health Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Congressional Oversight Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care
HB-6260	Federal	Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments for Coronavirus Patients Act of 2020 This bill establishes a reciprocal marketing approval process that allows for the sale of a drug, biological product, or medical device that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the product is approved for sale in another country for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and there is an unmet need relative to certain diseases. Specifically, the bill requires the product's sponsor to demonstrate, among other things, that the product has been approved for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 or another disease of epidemic potential, the approval is in one of the specified countries, the FDA and listed countries have not withdrawn approval because of safety or effectiveness concerns, and there is a public health or unmet medical need for the product. The FDA may only decline approval if the FDA determines that the product is not safe or effective. The FDA must make such a determination not later than 30 days after receiving a request. Congress may pass a joint resolution to grant reciprocal marketing approval of a product that the FDA declines to approve through the reciprocal process. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Health Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Oversight Congressional Oversight Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care
S.3486	Federal	CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants. Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables such entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make modifications to the program after such consultation. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Native Americans Congressional Oversight Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Programs Administration And Funding Indian Social And Development Programs Minority Health
S.3458	Federal	Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Services Act of 2020 Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Congressional Oversight Department Of Veterans Affairs Executive Agency Funding And Structure Health Care Quality Performance Measurement Public Contracts And Procurement Veterans' Medical Care

Title: Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2320

Subjects: International Affairs, Appropriations, Asia, China, Congressional Oversight, Department Of State, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Federal Officials, Peace Corps, Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Peace Corps Mission Accountability Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2320

Subjects: International Affairs, Appropriations, Asia, China, Congressional Oversight, Department Of State, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Federal Officials, Peace Corps, Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: America Stands with Israel Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4156

Subjects: International Affairs, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Oversight, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Israel, Middle East, Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements, Military Operations And Strategy, Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: America Stands with Israel Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4156

Subjects: International Affairs, Conflicts And Wars, Congressional Oversight, Foreign Aid And International Relief, Israel, Middle East, Military Assistance, Sales, And Agreements, Military Operations And Strategy, Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2309

Subjects: International Affairs, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Higher Education, Infrastructure Development, International Organizations And Cooperation, Israel, Middle East, Public-private Cooperation, Research Administration And Funding

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2309

Subjects: International Affairs, Computer Security And Identity Theft, Congressional Oversight, Higher Education, Infrastructure Development, International Organizations And Cooperation, Israel, Middle East, Public-private Cooperation, Research Administration And Funding

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3587

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Disability And Paralysis, Government Information And Archives, Government Studies And Investigations, Veterans' Education, Employment, Rehabilitation

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6379

Subjects: Health, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Research, Agricultural Trade, Animal And Plant Health, Appropriations, Army Corps Of Engineers, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Coast Guard, Computer Security And Identity Theft

Democrat: 100% (10)

Title: Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HR-906

Subjects: Health, Appropriations, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Congressional Oversight, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Health Technology, Devices, Supplies, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, Military Procurement, Research, Weapons Development, Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents

Democrat: 92% (92) Republican: 8% (8)

Title: CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3548

Subjects: Economics And Public Finance, Aviation And Airports, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Civil Actions And Liability, Congressional Oversight, Corporate Finance And Management, Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Economic Performance And Conditions, Education Programs Funding

Republican: 100% (7)

Title: COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6312

Subjects: Commerce, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation, Business Investment And Capital, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Commuting, Competitiveness, Trade Promotion, Trade Deficits, Computers And Information Technology, Congressional Oversight

Democrat: 100% (3)

Title: COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grants Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6292

Subjects: Commerce, Accounting And Auditing, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Congressional Oversight, Disaster Relief And Insurance, Economic Performance And Conditions, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Government Studies And Investigations, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: To require the Secretary of Defense to make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6310

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Congressional Oversight, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, Medical Tests And Diagnostic Methods, Military Medicine, Military Personnel And Dependents

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Standardizing State Department Parental Leave Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3639

Subjects: International Affairs, Adoption And Foster Care, Child Care And Development, Congressional Oversight, Department Of State, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Employee Leave, Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6274

Subjects: Native Americans, Congressional Oversight, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Indian Social And Development Programs, Minority Health

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: Veterans' True Choice Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6285

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Congressional Oversight, Disability And Paralysis, Health Care Costs And Insurance, Health Care Coverage And Access, Intergovernmental Relations, Military Medicine, Veterans' Medical Care

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments for Coronavirus Patients Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6260

Subjects: Health, Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Congressional Oversight, Congressional Oversight, Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation, Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments for Coronavirus Patients Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6260

Subjects: Health, Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Congressional Oversight, Congressional Oversight, Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation, Drug Safety, Medical Device, And Laboratory Regulation, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3486

Subjects: Native Americans, Congressional Oversight, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Health Programs Administration And Funding, Indian Social And Development Programs, Minority Health

Democrat: 100% (3)

Title: Reducing High Risk to Veterans and Veterans Services Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3458

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Veterans Affairs, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Health Care Quality, Performance Measurement, Public Contracts And Procurement, Veterans' Medical Care

Democrat: 100% (1)

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