Indian Social And Development Programs
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America's College Promise Act of 2019 [S.2250]
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[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Provides funding and establishes grants for states, Native American tribes, historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to eligible states and Native American tribes to pay the federal share (75% of the average resident community college tuition and fees per student) of a program that provides funds to community colleges for waiving resident tuition and fees. The bill also requires each state to ensure
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/24/2019
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America’s College Promise Act of 2019 [HB-3933]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Provides funding and establishes grants for states, Native American tribes, historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, and minority-serving institutions. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to eligible states and Native American tribes to pay the federal share (75% of the average resident community college tuition and fees per student) of a program that provides funds to community colleges for waiving resident tuition and fees. The bill also requires each state to ensure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Levin
Introduced In House on 07/24/2019
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Health Care Access for Urban Native Veterans Act of 2019 [S.2365]
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[Veterans ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to enter arrangements for the sharing of medical facilities and services with urban Indian organizations. The VA and DOD shall reimburse an urban Indian organization where services are provided to beneficiaries eligible for services from either department.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Hoeven Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-180. on 12/18/2019
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Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019 [S.2393]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Climate Change ]
[Education ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a comprehensive nationwide program to improve education and training for jobs in energy-related industries with existing or expected worker shortages. Emphasis shall be placed on increasing the number of skilled individuals from underrepresented groups trained to work in those jobs. DOE must establish an online resource center to maintain and update information and resources on training programs for such jobs; and as a resource for specified agencies, organizations, and apprenticeship
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
By Senator Murkowski From Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-208. on 01/28/2020
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Treatment Family Care Services Act [HB-3649]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance outlining opportunities for states to fund treatment family care services through Medicaid, the Payments for Foster Care and Permanency program, or other HHS programs. Treatment family care services are structured, daily emotional and behavioral services and interventions provided in a home-based setting for children less than 21 years old. Additionally, HHS must develop and issue guidance about best practices for states to establish treatment family care services programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/10/2019
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PrEP Access and Coverage Act [HB-3815]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
To increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the transmission of HIV.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 08/14/2019
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Emergency Access to Insulin Act of 2019 [HB-4010]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Grants ]
[Insurance ]
Reduces the marketing exclusivity period for biological drug products from 12 to 7 years and establishes policies and programs designed to increase access to prescription insulin. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to states to create insulin card programs, which provide uninsured or underinsured individuals with insulin at no cost for specified time periods. Payments for insulin prescriptions made through the program must count toward an underinsured individual’s health plan deductible.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/26/2019
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Rural MOMS Act Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act [S.2373]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Children and Youth ]
Expands initiatives to address maternal health in rural areas. The bill provides funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish rural obstetric networks for improving outcomes in birth and maternal morbidity. Specifically, these networks must (1) connect individuals with care providers, (2) identify successful maternal-care models, (3) facilitate collaboration among rural providers, (4) provide training and guidance, (5) collaborate with academic institutions that have regional expertise, and (6) measure and address
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/31/2019
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Native American Language Vitalization Act [HB-4188]
[Education ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish the Native American Language Vitalization and Training Program, under which ED shall award grants to eligible institutions to promote the preservation, revitalization, relevancy, and use of Native American languages.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 08/16/2019
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Hemp for Victory Act of 2019 [HB-3652]
[Agriculture ]
To provide for the study and promotion of hemp.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/25/2019
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ADVANCE Act of 2019 Aiding Development of Vital Assets in Native Communities and Environments Act of 2019 [HB-3664]
[Community Development ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Taxes ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury to establish a program under which the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund shall provide outreach and training with respect to the new markets tax credit in low-income communities (including Indian country) with a disproportionately low amount of investment by community development entities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Introduced In House on 07/10/2019
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Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 [HB-3702]
[Community Development ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Housing ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Provides statutory authority for certain procedures related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBR-DR) Program and adds new program requirements, including with respect to coordination of benefits, precertification for grant assistance, and allocation of grant funds. Additionally, the bill expands CDBG-DR assistance to Puerto Rico. Finally, the bill establishes the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/19/2019
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Turn the Tide Act [S.2102]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Funds through FY2023 the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which established various programs to address opioid addiction. Funded programs include (1) grants to increase access to substance use disorder treatments; (2) research, training, and developing best practices within the public health sector; (3) prevention and recovery services for youth, women, and infants; (4) overdose prevention and treatment; and (5) other community, judicial, and administrative programs. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2024 and increases funding for the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Hassan
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/11/2019
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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 [HB-3872]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Generally revises the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and reauthorizes the program through FY2024. The bill addresses NFIP coverage, cost, and availability, including by generally prohibiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from raising certain premiums, surcharges, and fees more than 9% a year for five years; revising flood insurance coverage limits; establishing the Affordability Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to low income households through vouchers, grants, or premium credits; and revising standards and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 07/23/2019
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21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019 [S.2334]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Education ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce. Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to: maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions),
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Sponsored by: Sen. Maria Cantwell
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-150. on 10/24/2019
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Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Act [HB-4029]
[Housing ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Poverty ]
Allows an Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity to apply for a Homeless Assistance Grant under the Continuum of Care Program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under current law, nonprofit and government entities may apply for and use such grants to provide shelter and other services to eligible individuals.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/19/2019
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Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Act [HB-4029]
[Housing ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Poverty ]
Allows an Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity to apply for a Homeless Assistance Grant under the Continuum of Care Program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under current law, nonprofit and government entities may apply for and use such grants to provide shelter and other services to eligible individuals.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/19/2019
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Tribal Access to Homeless Assistance Act of 2019 [S.2282]
[Housing ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Poverty ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
Allows an Indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity to apply for a Homeless Assistance Grant under the Continuum of Care Program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Under current law, nonprofit and government entities may apply for and use such grants to provide shelter and other services to eligible individuals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/25/2019
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Build Local, Hire Local Act [HB-4101]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Small Business ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Construction ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
Imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Transportation And Maritime Security. on 08/21/2019
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Build Local, Hire Local Act [S.2404]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Public Safety ]
Imposes various requirements on certain federally assisted infrastructure projects. The bill also creates infrastructure-related grant programs and establishes the Buy America Bureau. Such federally assisted infrastructure projects must (1) employ a certain percentage of local workers to the maximum extent practicable; and (2) prioritize hiring certain individuals, such as veterans and those facing barriers to employment. A certain percentage of funds for such projects shall be used for contracts with small businesses and certain targeted businesses,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/31/2019