CROWN Act of 2020 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 [HB-5309]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable
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HB-5309: CROWN Act of 2020 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/22/2020
Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019 [HB-5279]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve cosmetic safety, and for other purposes.
HB-5279: Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Pallone
Forwarded By Subcommittee To Full Committee (amended) By Voice Vote . on 03/11/2020
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019 [S.2886]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to prohibit the use of animal testing for cosmetics and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.
S.2886: Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/18/2019
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019 [S.2886]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to prohibit the use of animal testing for cosmetics and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.
S.2886: Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/18/2019
Natural Cosmetics Act [HB-5017]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Food ]
[Healthcare ]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat as misbranded cosmetics with packaging or labeling using the term "natural" unless the product meets certain standards, and for other purposes.
HB-5017: Natural Cosmetics Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/12/2019
Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 [S.2740]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application, and for other purposes.
S.2740: Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 12/14/2019
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act [S.2634]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Expands the tax credit for a portion of the employer-paid Social Security taxes for employee cash tips to include beauty service establishments. (Under current law, the credit is limited to tips received for providing, serving, or delivering food or beverages.) The credit applies to tips received in connection with providing beauty services to a customer or client if tipping employees who provide the service is customary. "Beauty services" include barbering and hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. The bill also (1) establishes
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S.2634: Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 10/17/2019
HCR-56: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Martha Matilda Harper, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph D. Morelle
Introduced In House on 07/25/2019
You have voted HCR-56: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Martha Matilda Harper, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued..
Short-Term Detention Standards Act [HB-3670]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to make every effort to ensure that apprehended individuals are given access to appropriate temporary shelter, bathrooms and shower facilities, water, appropriate nutrition, hygiene, personal grooming items, and sanitation needs. Currently, CBP is only required to make every effort to provide food and water. The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General and the Goverment Accountability Office shall carry out regular and unnanounced inspections of CBP processes and share such information with
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HB-3670: Short-Term Detention Standards Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 07/29/2019
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act [S.2135]
[Immigration ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
Imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate health care. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related
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S.2135: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/17/2019
Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act [HB-3239]
[Immigration ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related to
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HB-3239: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/25/2019
Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 [HB-2588]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Healthcare ]
[Water ]
[Animals ]
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to study the impact of oxybenzone and octinoxate (chemicals commonly found in sunscreens) on public health and the environment, including marine life.
HB-2588: Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 05/22/2019
Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 [S.1371]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Healthcare ]
[Water ]
[Animals ]
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to study the impact of oxybenzone and octinoxate (chemicals commonly found in sunscreens) on public health and the environment, including marine life.
S.1371: Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/08/2019
Personal Care Products Safety Act [S.726]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics.
S.726: Personal Care Products Safety Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/07/2019
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act [HB-1349]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Expands the tax credit for a portion of the employer-paid Social Security taxes for employee cash tips to include beauty service establishments. (Under current law, the credit is limited to tips received for providing, serving, or delivering food or beverages.) The credit applies to tips received in connection with providing beauty services to a customer or client if tipping employees who provide the service is customary. "Beauty services" include barbering and hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. The bill also (1) establishes
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HB-1349: Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 02/25/2019