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2018 Natural Disasters Tax Relief Act [HB-1148]
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Permits penalty-free distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans for disaster-related purposes. It also allows an employer whose business was closed during a natural disaster an employee retention credit for 40% of the first $6,000 in wages paid to an eligible employee. The bill allows a temporary suspension of limitations on charitable contributions made for relief efforts in one or more qualified disaster areas and sets forth special rules for personal casualty losses and for determining the earned income tax credit for individuals residing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 02/11/2019
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2018 Natural Disasters Tax Relief Act [HB-1148]
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Permits penalty-free distributions from tax-exempt retirement plans for disaster-related purposes. It also allows an employer whose business was closed during a natural disaster an employee retention credit for 40% of the first $6,000 in wages paid to an eligible employee. The bill allows a temporary suspension of limitations on charitable contributions made for relief efforts in one or more qualified disaster areas and sets forth special rules for personal casualty losses and for determining the earned income tax credit for individuals residing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 02/11/2019
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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SR-59]
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This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text: Cr S1140-1142) on 02/07/2019
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Small Business Relief From Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2019 [S.77]
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Allows the Small Business Administration to provide disaster loans to small business concerns affected by communicable diseases for which the federal government issues a travel alert or travel warning.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 01/10/2019
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National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico Act of 2019 [S.23]
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Establishes a National Commission on the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico to examine the federal preparedness, response, and recovery activities with respect to the 2017 natural disasters in Puerto Rico. The commission shall take into consideration the federal preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico as compared to other jurisdictions impacted by the 2017 hurricane season, and consider other issues, including the impact and destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the vulnerability of Puerto Rico's economic
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 01/03/2019
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Strengthening the National Disaster Medical System Act of 2019 [S.11]
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Makes several changes to the National Disaster Medical System, which is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. Among other changes, the bill requires an agency review of the capacity of the system's workforce of intermittent disaster-response personnel to meet the needs of public health emergencies, and temporarily alters the appointment process to address workforce shortages.
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/03/2019
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Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. [HJR-31]
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(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) This section specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2019. (Sec. 5) This section provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 are only available (or rescinded, if applicable) if the President subsequently
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Became Public Law No: 116-6. on 02/15/2019
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [HR-109]
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This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 02/12/2019
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Disaster Certainty Act of 2019 [HB-1095]
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Automatically extends tax filing deadlines by 60 days for taxpayers who have a principal residence or place of business located in a disaster area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Rice
Introduced In House on 02/07/2019
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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [HB-1011]
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Prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location unless there are exigent circumstances or if written prior approval has been obtained from certain officials. Sensitive locations include health care facilities; schools and school bus stops; places that provide assistance for people such as children, pregnant women, and abuse victims; places that provide disaster or emergency services; places of worship; courthouses and lawyers' offices; and public assistance offices. The prohibition shall apply to Department of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/25/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 1161, Mrs. Lowey Called Up H.r. 925, With The Senate Amendments Thereto And Moved That The House Agree In The Senate Amendment To The Title Of H.r. 925 And That The House Agree In The Senate Amendment To The Text Of H.r. 925 With An Amendment Consisting Of The Text Of Rules Committee Print 116-66. on 10/01/2020
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Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019 [HB-876]
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Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The term "Cascadia Subduction Zone" means the landward-dipping fault that is approximately 684 miles long, separates the Juan De Fuca and North America plates, and stretches along a portion of the western coast of the United States beginning off Cape Mendocino, California, along the states of Oregon and Washington, to Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/07/2019
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STRONG Act Strengthening The Resiliency of Our Nation on the Ground Act [HB-855]
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Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the Executive Office of the President to establish an interagency working group to (1) provide a strategic vision of extreme weather resilience; (2) conduct an analysis of current and planned federal activities related to achieving short- and long-term resilience to extreme weather and its impacts on the United States, such as flooding, drought, and wildfires; and (3) develop a National Extreme Weather Resilience Action Plan. The plan must include (1) the establishment of an online portal that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 02/07/2019
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Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2019 [HB-830]
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Modifies coverage requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The bill allows certain local variances from compliance with elevation and flood-proofing requirements for agricultural structures located in special flood hazard zones. The chargeable premium rate for coverage of a structure given a variance shall be the same as would otherwise apply if the structure had been dry floodproofed. The bill allows for alternative maps and risk-based rates for NFIP coverage in certain areas where levees fail to meet specified minimum standards.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Introduced In House on 01/29/2019
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Puerto Rico Integrity in Medicare Advantage Act [HB-813]
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Temporarily establishes geographic adjustments for certain Medicare Advantage payment formulations, and specifies that a certain percentage of corresponding payment increases must be directed toward compensating providers in Puerto Rico.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/12/2019
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648]
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Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019
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Hurricane Florence Tax Relief Act [HB-536]
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Allows various tax credits, tax deductions, and modifications to existing rules for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Florence. With respect to individuals and businesses in the affected areas, the bill waives the 10% additional tax on early distributions from retirement plans for up to $100,000 in distributions made on or after September 13, 2018, and before January 1, 2020; permits individuals to recontribute funds to retirement plans if the funds were distributed for a home purchase in a Hurricane Florence disaster area that was
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 01/14/2019
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Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act [HB-471]
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Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to annually transfer a portion of the risk from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to private reinsurance or capital markets. The amount of transferred risk must be based on a probable maximum loss target for NFIP established by FEMA each fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
Introduced In House on 01/10/2019
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To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. [HB-469]
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Directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to incorporate the replacement cost value of a structure insured under the National Flood Insurance Program of 1968 in its consideration of chargeable premium rates. FEMA must conduct a study regarding risk rating redesign utilizing replacement cost and report the findings to Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
Introduced In House on 01/10/2019