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Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019 [S.1900]
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Provides $4.59 billion in FY2019 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal departments and agencies for humanitarian assistance and security to respond to migrants attempting to enter the United States at the southern border. The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Justice for the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the U.S. Marshals Service; the Department of Defense for the Operation and Maintenance
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. Without Written Report. on 06/19/2019
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Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2019 [S.1852]
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Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to amend the rules concerning the factors it considers when evaluating a governor's request for a major disaster declaration. FEMA must (1) provide that, with respect to the evaluation of the need for public assistance, specific weighted valuations shall be assigned to the estimated cost of the assistance (10%), localized impacts (40%), insurance coverage in force (10%), hazard mitigation (10%), recent multiple disasters (10%), programs of other federal assistance (10%), and economic circumstances
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/13/2019
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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-3167]
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Generally revises the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and reauthorizes the program through FY2024. Among other things, the bill expands the NFIP mapping program, establishes capitalization grants for states to provide low-interest loans, establishes pilot programs for means-tested flood insurance rates and community-based NFIP coverage, and revises continuous coverage requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Maxine Waters
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-262, Part I. on 10/28/2019
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Fair Flood Insurance Act of 2019 [HB-3146]
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Exempts from rulemaking the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) implementation of monthly premium payment schedules for flood insurance. FEMA may implement this schedule as a pilot program. The Government Accountability Office must report on the costs associated with monthly payment of premiums. FEMA must annually report on these costs.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott
Introduced In House on 06/05/2019
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National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2019 [HB-3111]
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Directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to revise the appeals process for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders seeking review of a flood insurance claim denial by their insurer. The bill prohibits fraud and false statements in connection with a flood insurance claim under NFIP. Claims under NFIP must be approved or denied no later than 120 days after the claim is made, with provisions for an extension in extraordinary cases. The bill gives FEMA oversight in litigation conducted by Write Your Own companies. (A Write
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-261. on 10/28/2019
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FEMA Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-3060]
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Revamps, modifies, and revises the organization, activities, and processes of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Among other things, it requires FEMA to divide its Office of Response and Recovery into an Office of Disaster Response and an Office of Disaster Recovery, and to report on its ability to support a state managed and locally executed casework management system to coordinate and deliver direct assistance to disaster survivors. Disaster Recovery Small Business Grant Act The bill establishes within the Small Business Administration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 06/28/2019
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Wildland Firefighter Fairness Act [S.1683]
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Requires the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to work with states and the Workforce Development Committee of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group to merge the Incident Qualification System and the Incident Qualification and Certification System into a single system by September 30, 2027. The Office of Personnel Management shall establish a pilot program to expand, when necessary, a service year limitation for seasonal or temporary federal employees whose duties primarily involve being a firefighter. The bill allows wildland firefighters
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/23/2019
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Homeland Security for Children Act [HB-2932]
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Requires the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review and incorporate into DHS policy feedback from organizations representing the needs of children. The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, including by appointing a technical expert to coordinate such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Payne
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 02/11/2020
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DEBRIS Act Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act [S.1484]
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Authorizes disaster relief assistance to individuals for the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider the estimated cost of such debris removal in evaluating a request for a major disaster declaration.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/15/2019
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DEBRIS Act Diversifying Emergency Benchmarks for the Recovery of Individuals after Storms Act [HB-2758]
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Authorizes disaster relief assistance to individuals for the removal of debris from owner-occupied private residences and property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consider the estimated cost of such debris removal in evaluating a request for a major disaster declaration.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 05/16/2019
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Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2019 [HB-2274]
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Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a veterans conservation corps to assist unemployed veterans in the transition from military service to civilian life. Specifically, the VA and other specified federal agencies must employ such veterans (1) in conservation, resource management, firefighting, law enforcement, and historic preservation projects on public lands; (2) in maintenance and improvement projects for the National Cemetery Administration; and (3) as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and disaster relief personnel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/20/2019
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Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020 [S.914]
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Reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System (IOOS), which is a network of federal and regional entities that provide information about the nation's coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes, as well as new tools and forecasts to improve safety, enhance the economy, and protect the environment. The bill revises the authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct scientific assessments related to storms, including to (1) direct NOAA to seek public input before the Named Storm
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Became Public Law No: 116-271. on 12/31/2020
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COASTAL Implementation Act of 2019 [S.810]
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Revises the authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct scientific assessments related to storms, including to (1) direct NOAA to seek public input before the Named Storm Event Model (the official meteorological and oceanographic computerized model which replicates the winds, rainfall, and storm surges associated with named storms) takes effect, (2) authorize the deployment of sensors to enhance data collection in coastal states that are at highest risk of experiencing indeterminate losses from an identified
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/14/2019
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CREATE Act of 2019 Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act of 2019 [S.650]
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Expands financial assistance for, and establishes measures to support, the creative economy and art entrepreneurs. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Small Business Administration to develop loan criteria, evaluation procedures, and technical assistance programs for small business concerns that are owned by artists and support the creative economy, (2) the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture to ensure that traditional economic development tools, such as business incubators and grant programs, support the arts industry and creative economy,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/05/2019
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CREATE Act of 2019 Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act of 2019 [HB-1519]
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Expands financial assistance for, and establishes measures to support, the creative economy and art entrepreneurs. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Small Business Administration to develop loan criteria, evaluation procedures, and technical assistance programs for small business concerns that are owned by artists and support the creative economy, (2) the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture to ensure that traditional economic development tools, such as business incubators and grant programs, support the arts industry and creative economy,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/08/2019
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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. (txt | Pdf) on 02/15/2019
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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
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
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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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Community Mapping Act [HB-472]
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The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish standards for the development of alternative flood insurance rate maps by local and state governments. FEMA must consider recommendations made by the Technical Mapping Advisory Council when establishing these standards. FEMA must approve the use of these alternative maps under the National Flood Insurance Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Crawford
Introduced In House on 01/10/2019
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COASTAL Implementation Act of 2017 [S.2093]
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COASTAL Implementation Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Wicker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 11/07/2017