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COMMUTE Act Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act [S.654] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Infrastructure ] [Data Privacy ] [Public Health ] [Housing ] [Economic Development ]
Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metric and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act directs the Department of Transportation to carry out an accessibility data pilot program. The purpose of the pilot program is to develop or make available an accessibility data set for states and metropolitan or rural planning organizations to improve their transportation planning by measuring the level of access to important destinations such as jobs, health care facilities, child care services, educational and workforce training facilities, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/05/2019

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A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SJR-8] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Air Quality ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Water ] [Housing ] [Food ] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Economic Development ]
This joint resolution declares that the government has a duty to create 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 joint resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. on 03/26/2019

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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SR-59] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Air Quality ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Water ] [Community Development ] [Food ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ] [Manufacturing ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Waste Management / Recycling ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text: Cr S1140-1142) on 02/07/2019

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Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2019 [S.291] [Housing ] [Poverty ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement a mobility demonstration program to enable public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer housing-choice rental-assistance vouchers in a manner designed to (1) encourage low-income families receiving such assistance to move to lower-poverty areas, and (2) expand access to opportunity areas. HUD shall require PHAs applying to participate in the program to submit a specified Regional Housing Mobility Plan.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/31/2019

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Disability Integration Act of 2019 [S.117] [Disabilities ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Insurance ] [Human Services ] [Community Development ]
Prohibits government entities and insurance providers from denying community-based services to individuals with disabilities that require long-term service or support that would enable such individuals to live in the community and lead an independent life. Specifically, these entities may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of community-based services by such actions as imposing prohibited eligibility criteria, cost caps, or waiting lists or failing to provide a specific community-based service. Additionally, community-based (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 01/15/2019

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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [HR-109] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Air Quality ] [Climate Change ] [Public Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Water ] [Food ] [Housing ] [Education ] [Healthcare ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 02/12/2019

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Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2019 [HB-1122] [Housing ] [Poverty ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement a mobility demonstration program to enable public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer housing-choice rental-assistance vouchers in a manner designed to (1) encourage low-income families receiving such assistance to move to lower-poverty areas, and (2) expand access to opportunity areas. HUD shall require PHAs applying to participate in the program to submit a specified Regional Housing Mobility Plan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/12/2019

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Sustainable Communities Act of 2019 [HB-927] [Housing ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Community Development ] [Construction ] [Economic Development ] [Grants ] [Infrastructure ] [Real Estate ]
Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in coordination with the Department of Transportation, to create a Sustainable Communities Initiative to improve regional planning efforts that integrate housing and transportation decisions and improve land use and zoning. As part of this initiative, HUD must administer two grant programs. Specifically, HUD must provide Regional Integrated Planning grants for regional, multi-jurisdictional organizations and consortia in metropolitan areas to support improvements in, and coordination (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/07/2019

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HUD Manufactured Housing Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-926] [Housing ] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ]
Requires any new or revised rule or regulation issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to include, as appropriate, guidelines that assess the impact of the rule or regulation on owners of residential manufactured homes and the production and sale of such homes. HUD shall issue guidelines for jurisdictions relating to the appropriate inclusion of residential manufactured homes in a Consolidated Plan of the jurisdiction.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Introduced In House on 01/30/2019

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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
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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Disability Integration Act of 2019 [HB-555] [Disabilities ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Insurance ] [Human Services ] [Community Development ]
Prohibits government entities and insurance providers from denying community-based services to individuals with disabilities that require long-term service or support that would enable such individuals to live in the community and lead an independent life. Specifically, these entities may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of community-based services by such actions as imposing prohibited eligibility criteria, cost caps, or waiting lists or failing to provide a specific community-based service. Additionally, community-based (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 02/25/2019

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Trafficking Victims Housing Act of 2019 [HB-508] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Human Rights ] [Crime ] [Poverty ] [Public Safety ] [Community Development ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requires the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study assessing the availability and accessibility of housing and services for homeless individuals who are victims of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner Introduced In House on 01/11/2019

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Landlord Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-232] [Housing ] [Taxes ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Real Estate ] [Consumer Protection ] [Community Development ] [Property Tax ]
Provides protections to tenants of certain federally assisted housing and establishes a low-income housing maintenance tax credit for eligible landlords. Specifically, the bill prohibits discrimination, in the context of rental housing, against individuals who possess a housing choice voucher. Additionally, landlords may not take, or fail to take, certain actions with the intent to make a unit ineligible to receive assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Landlords that violate this prohibition shall be fined by HUD (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez Introduced In House on 01/03/2019

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Improving Access to Homes for Heroes Act of 2019 [HB-165] [Housing ] [Veterans ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Requires public housing agencies to consider the housing needs of veterans when creating their annual plans and housing strategies, the latter in consultation with agencies that serve veterans. Similarly, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must revise its regulations to require jurisdictions that receive funding from HUD to include information relating to veterans in their consolidated plans. HUD must also conduct an assessment of the housing needs of very low-income veteran families and report annually on its activities relating (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green Introduced In House on 01/03/2019

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Rent Relief Act of 2018 [HB-6671] [Housing ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Consumer Protection ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Economic Development ]
Rent Relief Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for individuals who pay rent for a principal residence that exceeds 30% of the individual's gross income for the taxable year. The amount of the credit ranges from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the gross income of the taxpayer. The credit is not available for taxpayers with gross income that exceeds $100,000 ($125,000 for a taxpayer whose principal residence is located in a high-cost area, as defined by the bill). Rent that exceeds (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 08/14/2018

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Rent Relief Act of 2018 [S.3250] [Housing ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Consumer Protection ] [Property Tax ] [Poverty ]
Rent Relief Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for individuals who pay rent for a principal residence that exceeds 30% of the individual's gross income for the taxable year. The amount of the credit ranges from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the gross income of the taxpayer. The credit is not available for taxpayers with gross income that exceeds $100,000 ($125,000 for a taxpayer whose principal residence is located in a high-cost area, as defined by the bill). Rent that exceeds (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/19/2018

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Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2018 [S.3231] [Housing ]
Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/18/2018

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Disaster Recovery Reform Act [HB-4460] [Disaster Relief ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [Animals ] [Environmental ]
Disaster Recovery Reform Act This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) to modify the Predisaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to: permit the use of technical and financial assistance to establish and carry out enforcement activities to implement codes, specifications, and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs; direct the President to establish a National Public Infrastructure Predisaster Mitigation Fund; authorize the President's contribution to the cost of hazard (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1098, Part I. on 12/21/2018

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HEAL Act of 2018 Helping to End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018 [S.3120] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Overdose Prevention ]
HEAL Act of 2018 Helping to End Addiction and Lessen Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Orrin Hatch Committee On Finance. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Hatch. With Written Report No. 115-284. on 06/25/2018

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Pathways Out of Poverty Act of 2017 [HB-4074] [Education ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Poverty ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Unemployment ] [Food ]
Pathways Out of Poverty Act of 2017 This bill establishes and expands various programs related to education, housing, employment, and social welfare. The Department of Education must award grants to states for the development and implementation of prekindergarten programs. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention within the Department of Justice may award grants to assist communities in addressing juvenile delinquency and gang prevention. The bill expands: the Pell Grant program, the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition. on 10/26/2017

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