Foreign Language And Bilingual Programs

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US Congress 116th Congress

Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act [HB-6321] [Finance ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Student Loans ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ] [Senior Citizens ] [Insurance ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ] [Poverty ]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency and generally provides for financial assistance and other aid to individuals, businesses, and state and local governments for the duration of the emergency period. Among other things, the bill provides direct payments to individuals of up to $2,000 a month, subject to limits based on adjusted gross income; establishes digital wallets for individuals without bank accounts to receive such payments; provides for the suspension of specified housing and consumer loan payments, evictions, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Maxine Waters Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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COVID–19 Relief for Small Businesses Act of 2020 [HB-6312] [Small Business ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Veterans ] [Economic Development ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Establishes measures to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the SBA must temporarily make or guarantee loans for specified uses to small businesses in a state or territory with a case of COVID-19, up to 50% of which may be forgiven; pay the principal, interest, and associated fees owed on certain small business loans for a six-month period; provide grants to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury because of COVID-19; provide grants to small business development centers, women's (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez Introduced In House on 03/19/2020

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SBA Reaching all Communities Act of 2020 [HB-6301] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Requires the Small Business Administration to provide resources and services to small businesses in the 10 most commonly spoken languages, other than English, in the United States. This shall include Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu Introduced In House on 03/19/2020

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Natural Disaster and Emergency Ballot Act of 2020 [S.3529] [Disaster Relief ] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ] [Cybersecurity ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Native American Affairs ] [Public Safety ]
Revises and establishes voting procedures for federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires each state and jurisdiction to, within 30 days, establish and publish a contingency plan to enable voters to vote in federal elections during an emergency. Such plan must (1) include initiatives related to the safety and recruitment of poll workers, and (2) permit registered voters to submit online requests for absentee ballots and vote by mail or by drop-off location. Additionally, for all federal elections, a state must ensure that voters have 20 days (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 03/18/2020

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HOPE Act of 2020 Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2020 [S.3484] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Poverty ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to authorize the establishment of HOPE Account Pilot Projects, HOPE Action Plans Pilot Projects, and competitive grants for pilot projects.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/12/2020

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PSLF Administrative Improvements Act [HB-6230] [Student Loans ] [Education ]
To amend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require an on-line portal, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Joyce Introduced In House on 03/12/2020

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HOPE Act of 2020 Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2020 [HB-6217] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
To authorize the establishment of HOPE Account Pilot Projects, HOPE Action Plans Pilot Projects, and competitive grants for pilot projects.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Introduced In House on 03/12/2020

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DIPLOMA Act Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act [HB-6106] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
Authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to states and, through them, subgrants to consortia of local educational agencies and community partners to address school readiness and achievement. Subgrants may be used for activities including early learning, academic support services, parent-education programs, and teacher training.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/05/2020

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DIPLOMA Act Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act [S.3405] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
Authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to states and, through them, subgrants to consortia of local educational agencies and community partners to address school readiness and achievement. Subgrants may be used for activities including early learning, academic support services, parent-education programs, and teacher training.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/05/2020

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Environmental Justice For All Act [HB-5986] [Environmental ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Community Development ] [Recreation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Water ] [Air Quality ]
Establishes several environmental justice requirements, advisory bodies, and programs to address the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects of federal laws or programs on communities of color, low-income communities, or tribal and indigenous communities. Specifically, the bill prohibits disparate impacts on the basis of race, color, or national origin as discrimination. Aggrieved persons may seek legal remedy when faced with such discrimination. In addition, the bill directs agencies to follow certain requirements concerning (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Committee Hearings Held. on 10/01/2020

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BEST Act Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act [S.3328] [Education ] [Native American Affairs ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
Directs the Department of Education to award renewable two-year grants to states to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language. Such programs must allow speakers of any official Native American language to use equivalent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in such language in lieu of proficiency in English.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/25/2020

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Language Equity in Social Security Act of 2020 [HB-5970] [Social Security ] [Disabilities ] [Human Services ]
To amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to consider linguistic limitations in disability determinations, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Introduced In House on 02/25/2020

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Recognizing that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. [HR-845] [International ] [National Security ] [Economic Development ] [Education ]
This resolution recognizes the importance of, and encourages, international education and exchange programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/11/2020

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SYLLABLE Act Supporting Young Language Learners’ Access to Bilingual Education Act of 2020 [HB-5764] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Poverty ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Community Development ]
To establish high-quality dual language immersion programs in low-income communities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/05/2020

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TRUE EQUITY Act Transformational Reforms and Updates to Ensure Educational Quality and Urgent Investments in Today's Youth Act of 2020 [HB-5620] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
Establishes various grant programs to address educational inequities in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill creates grant programs related to (1) early childhood education, (2) high-quality and diverse teachers and leaders, (3) college and career readiness pathways, and (4) additional resources for at-risk students. For each grant program, the Department of Education (ED) must award a single grant to an eligible state. To be eligible for a grant, a state must establish an independent state oversight board. The oversight board (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin Introduced In House on 01/15/2020

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PROSPECT Act Preparing and Resourcing Our Student Parents and Early Childhood Teachers Act [S.3168] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
A bill to establish competitive Federal grants that will empower community colleges and minority-serving institutions to become incubators for infant and toddler child care talent, training, and access on their campuses and in their communities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/08/2020

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TRUE EQUITY Act Transformational Reforms and Updates to Ensure Educational Quality and Urgent Investments in Today's Youth Act of 2019 [S.3149] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ]
Establishes various grant programs to address educational inequities in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill creates grant programs related to (1) early childhood education, (2) high-quality and diverse teachers and leaders, (3) college and career readiness pathways, and (4) additional resources for at-risk students. For each grant program, the Department of Education (ED) must award a single grant to an eligible state. To be eligible for a grant, a state must establish an independent state oversight board. The oversight board (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/06/2020

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Improving Credit Reporting for All Consumers Act [HB-3642] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Data Privacy ]
Generally modifies requirements related to consumer credit reporting. Specifically, it revises the dispute process for consumers challenging information contained on their credit report, establishes an appeals process for disputed information, and establishes the right to injunctive relief. The bill also requires additional disclosures from credit reporting agencies and furnishers of credit information, prohibits automatic renewals for promotional consumer credit products and services, and makes other related changes. Additionally, the bill directs (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Adams Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-363. on 12/23/2019

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PROSPECT Act Preparing and Resourcing Our Student Parents and Early Childhood Teachers Act [HB-5475] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
To establish competitive Federal grants that will empower community colleges and minority-serving institutions to become incubators for infant and toddler child care talent, training, and access on their campuses and in their communities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross Introduced In House on 12/18/2019

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Signing is Language Act [HB-5483] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Counts an individual whose native language is sign language in the number of English learners in a state for the purpose of determining the amount of federal funds allotted to a state for English language programs in schools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Introduced In House on 12/18/2019

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