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Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2019 [HB-2431]
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[Mental Health ]
[Student Loans ]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a loan-repayment program for mental-health professionals who work in designated workforce-shortage areas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E566-567) on 05/09/2019
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Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa College Access Act [HB-2465]
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[Student Loans ]
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a program that enables college-bound residents of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa to have greater choices among institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 05/01/2019
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Medicare for America Act of 2019 [HB-2452]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Taxes ]
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Establishes several health insurance programs and otherwise modifies certain requirements relating to health care coverage, costs, and services. In particular, the bill establishes a national health insurance program to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among other requirements, the program must (1) cover all U.S. residents; (2) cover specified items and services, including hospital services, prescription drugs, dental services, and home- and community-based long-term care; and (3) be fully implemented in 2023.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 05/31/2019
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Medicare for America Act of 2019 [HB-2452]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Reproductive Rights / Abortion ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Taxes ]
[Public Health ]
Establishes several health insurance programs and otherwise modifies certain requirements relating to health care coverage, costs, and services. In particular, the bill establishes a national health insurance program to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among other requirements, the program must (1) cover all U.S. residents; (2) cover specified items and services, including hospital services, prescription drugs, dental services, and home- and community-based long-term care; and (3) be fully implemented in 2023.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 05/31/2019
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What You Can Do For Your Country Act [HB-2441]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to improve the public service loan forgiveness program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/01/2019
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National Museum of the American Latino Act [HB-2420]
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[Grants ]
[Human Rights ]
[Libraries ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
(Sec. 4) establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. The purposes of the museum are to (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the United States and abroad to promote the study
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Rules And Administration. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 12/03/2020
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National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2019 [HB-2405]
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[Science ]
[Water ]
[Food ]
[Public Health ]
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[Grants ]
[Animals ]
Reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the National Sea Grant College Program, through which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources. Among other things, the bill requires NOAA to award Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships. Currently, NOAA has discretion in awarding such fellowships. The fellowships support the placement of graduate students in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-323. on 12/05/2019
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Income-Based Repayment Debt Forgiveness Act [S.1248]
[Student Loans ]
[Taxes ]
[Education ]
Modifies the requirements for calculating taxable income to exclude from the gross income of an individual any income that is attributable to the discharge of a federal student loan pursuant to a federal program or law that provides for income contingent or income-based repayment of the loan.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/30/2019
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ALERT Act Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act [HB-2421]
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[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive federal aid to certify annually with the Department of Education that they have reviewed reports of misconduct by their employees involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The certification must include a confirmation that the IHEs' president and board members involved in the review did not interfere with or influence investigations or dispositions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Mitchell
Introduced In House on 04/30/2019
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To amend the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act. [HB-2414]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Healthcare ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Revises provisions governing the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. Among other things, the foundation (1) provides outreach regarding the environment, public lands, and natural resources; (2) develops resources to train professionals in the environmental field and Native American and Alaska Native professionals in health care and public policy; and (3) supports the United States Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution. reauthorizes the institute through FY2023 and renames the institute as the John S. McCain III United States
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 07/16/2019
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019 [HB-2406]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Retirement ]
Addresses the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. The bill sets forth new requirements for the corps, including requirements concerning commissioned grades and operational strength numbers, obligated service, training and physical fitness, education loan assistance, recruitment, hiring and promotions, retirement and separation, and other workforce issues.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife Discharged. on 09/18/2019
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Innovation Zone Act [S.1221]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create an innovation zone initiative, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/29/2019
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Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults. [HR-327]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
This resolution expresses support for the efforts of federal financial agencies to partner with organizations focused on developing opportunities to place talented young minorities and women in industry internships, summer employment, and full-time positions. The resolution also expresses support for the efforts of federal financial agencies to provide consumers with relevant information and decision-making tools regarding important financial decisions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Mr. Foster Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 04/30/2019
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Climate Change Education Act [HB-2349]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Environmental ]
Declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand and promote implementation of new
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 04/23/2019
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Affordable Loans for Any Student Act [HB-2065]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Addresses repayment options, loan disclosures, and loan counseling for student loans. The bill revises requirements concerning repayment options for student loan borrowers. For instance, the bill terminates interest capitalization and origination fees for Federal Direct Loans, provides assistance to low-income borrowers or borrowers who are delinquent on loan payments, and replaces the existing income-based repayment plans with two new plans. Under the new plans, borrowers may choose (1) a fixed repayment plan with equal monthly payments paid over
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro
Introduced In House on 04/03/2019
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Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education Act of 2019 [S.984]
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[Education ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Addresses the needs of individuals with disabilities on college campuses, such as ensuring that their needs are included in emergency response and evacuation procedures and in responses to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/02/2019
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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019 [HB-2051]
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[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Energy ]
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(Sec. 3) directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is focused on conserving resources and minimizing the generation and use of hazardous substances in chemical processes. (Sec. 4) The entity shall develop a working framework of attributes characterizing and metrics for assessing sustainable chemistry.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/10/2019
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Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education Act of 2019 [HB-2026]
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[Education ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Addresses the needs of individuals with disabilities on college campuses, such as ensuring that their needs are included in emergency response and evacuation procedures and in responses to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann M. Kuster
Introduced In House on 04/02/2019
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Affordable Loans for Any Student Act [S.1002]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Addresses repayment options, loan disclosures, and loan counseling for student loans. The bill revises requirements concerning repayment options for student loan borrowers. For instance, the bill terminates interest capitalization and origination fees for Federal Direct Loans, provides assistance to low-income borrowers or borrowers who are delinquent on loan payments, and replaces the existing income-based repayment plans with two new plans. Under the new plans, borrowers may choose (1) a fixed repayment plan with equal monthly payments paid over
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/03/2019
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Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2019 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. [HCR-34]
[Education ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gay people in schools). It requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the National Day of Silence. The bill encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 05/03/2019