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US Congress 117th Congress

REAADI for Disasters Act Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act [S.2658] [Disaster Relief ] [Senior Citizens ] [Disabilities ] [Public Health ] [Public Safety ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
A bill to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 08/05/2021

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Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2021 [S.2592] [Disaster Relief ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to require the Bureau of Prisons to submit to Congress an annual summary report of disaster damage, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 08/03/2021

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IGNITE American Innovation Act Innovation and Growth Now by Investing in Tomorrow’s Enterprises Act [S.2529] [Taxes ] [Small Business ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for advance refunds of certain net operating losses and research expenditures relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/29/2021

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act [HB-4826] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ]
To enhance the rights of domestic workers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/30/2021

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act [S.2569] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ]
A bill to enhance the rights of domestic workers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/29/2021

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Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act [HB-4779] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ]
To require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 07/28/2021

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A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility or certain programs, and for other purposes. [S.2524] [Native American Affairs ] [Human Services ] [Disabilities ] [Senior Citizens ]
A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility or certain programs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan Received In The House. on 12/23/2022

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Brian Neuman Department of Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance Improvement Act of 2021 [S.2513] [Veterans ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the application and review process of the Department of Veterans Affairs for clothing allowance claims submitted by veterans, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 12/15/2021

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Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act [HB-4772] [Veterans ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the application and review process of the Department of Veterans Affairs for clothing allowance claims submitted by veterans, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 12/05/2022

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FAMILIES Act Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act of 2021 [HB-4709] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend title 18, United States Code, to divert certain parents of minor children, expectant parents, and other caregivers from incarceration and into comprehensive programs providing resources, services, and training to those individuals and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 11/01/2022

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FAMILIES Act Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act of 2021 [S.2477] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to divert certain parents of minor children, expectant parents, and other caregivers from incarceration and into comprehensive programs providing resources, services, and training to those individuals and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/27/2021

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Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities. [HR-552] [Disabilities ] [Human Services ]
Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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21st Century Assistive Technology Act [S.2401] [Technology and Innovation ] [Disabilities ] [Healthcare ]
A bill to reauthorize the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Murray With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 08/07/2021

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Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022 [HB-4502] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Education ] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Finance ] [Environmental ] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa DeLauro Received In The Senate. on 08/03/2021

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A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish the Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone program, and for other purposes. [S.2323] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish the Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Ossoff Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 07/15/2021

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Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2021 [HB-4170] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ]
To replace references to "wives" and "husbands" in Federal law with references to "spouses", and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 11/01/2022

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VETS Safe Travel Act Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act [S.2280] [Veterans ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [National Security ]
A bill to provide PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Received In The House. on 06/21/2022

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FASTER Presumption Act of 2022 Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2022 TEAM Act of 2022 Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2022 Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2022 Fairly Assessing Service-related Toxic Exposure Residuals Presumptions Act of 2022 COVENANT Act of 2022 Palomares or Thule Veterans Act of 2022 Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act of 2022 Veterans Agent Orange Exposure Equity Act of 2022 Conceding Our Veterans' Exposure Now and Necessitating Training Act of 2022 Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2022 [HB-3967] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
To improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Considered By Senate. on 06/16/2022

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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of United Spinal Association, a leading national advocacy organization that is dedicated to promoting the independence and enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders, including veterans, and providing support and information to their loved ones, care providers, and personal support networks. [SR-278] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Disabilities ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ]
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of United Spinal Association, a leading national advocacy organization that is dedicated to promoting the independence and enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders, including veterans, and providing support and information to their loved ones, care providers, and personal support networks.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 06/17/2021

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Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act CLEAR Act Connecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform Act SWAMP FLYERS Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards Act Ethics in Public Service Act Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021 Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021 White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2021 Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Help America Run Act Empower Act of 2021 Fair Elections Now Act of 2021 Presidential Inaugural Committee Oversight Act Stand By Every Ad Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 Prevent Election Hacking Act of 2021 Election Security Act Save Voters Act Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Voter Registration Efficiency Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2021 Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021 Voter Empowerment Act of 2021 [S.2093] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Voting Rights ] [Funding ]
A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Cloture Motion On The Motion To Proceed To The Measure Withdrawn By Unanimous Consent In Senate. on 09/15/2021

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