Urban Indian Health Parity Act [S.1180]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Health ]
Applies a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., the federal matching rate under Medicaid) of 100% with respect to amounts expended as medical assistance for services received through an Urban Indian organization under a grant or contract with the Indian Health Service.
S.1180: Urban Indian Health Parity Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/11/2019
PSLF Technical Corrections Act of 2019 [S.1175]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Revises the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program under the Federal Direct Loan program. Under current law, the PSLF program forgives the balance of a borrower's student debt after the borrower makes 120 qualifying loan payments under specified repayment plans while employed in a public service job. The bill expands the program to include payments under graduated or extended plans as payments that qualify a borrower for loan forgiveness under the PSLF program. The bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to provide each borrower who
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S.1175: PSLF Technical Corrections Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/11/2019
Not Invisible Act of 2019 [S.982]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Services ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Increases the coordination of efforts to reduce violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians. Specifically, the Department of the Interior must designate an official within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to coordinate prevention efforts, grants, and programs related to missing Indians and the murder and human trafficking of Indians. In addition, Interior and the Department of Justice (DOJ) must (1) establish a joint commission on violent crime within Indian lands and against Indians, and (2) submit a written response to the recommendations
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S.982: Not Invisible Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Became Public Law No: 116-166. (txt | Pdf) on 10/10/2020
BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act [S.1082]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Poverty ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
Sets forth provisions to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace and raises the minimum wage for tipped employees. Specifically, the bill (1) makes it an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against an individual in the workplace based on sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, and a sex stereotype; (2) prohibits employers from entering into contracts or agreements with workers that contain certain nondisparagement or nondisclosure clauses; (3) prohibits
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S.1082: BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/09/2019
You have voted S.1082: BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act.
BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act [HB-2148]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Poverty ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
Sets forth provisions to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace and raises the minimum wage for tipped employees. Specifically, the bill (1) makes it an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against an individual in the workplace based on sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, and a sex stereotype; (2) prohibits employers from entering into contracts or agreements with workers that contain certain nondisparagement or nondisclosure clauses; (3) prohibits
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HB-2148: BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 05/03/2019
You have voted HB-2148: BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act.
RECLAIM Act of 2019 Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019 [HB-2156]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Water ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Expands the uses of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to provide support for economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed mining communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977. Specifically, it makes specified funds available to the Department of the Interior through FY2024 for distribution to states and Native American tribes for reclaiming and restoring abandoned mine lands and waters in such communities.
HB-2156: RECLAIM Act of 2019 Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-223. on 10/04/2019
You have voted HB-2156: RECLAIM Act of 2019 Revitalizing the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More Act of 2019.
Child Welfare Workforce Support Act [S.1070]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund demonstration projects to improve recruitment and retention of child welfare workers.
S.1070: Child Welfare Workforce Support Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/09/2019
Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2019 [HB-2128]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Allows a tribal government to lease land held in trust or in fee at a fair market value for the administration of a tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Current law treats such transactions as less-than-arm's-length leases, and amounts charged to federal grants for such leases must be based on certain costs associated with property ownership rather than fair market value.
HB-2128: Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Introduced In House on 04/08/2019
ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act [S.1046]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The office shall connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media; (2) develop and distribute
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S.1046: ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-274. on 10/01/2020
You have voted S.1046: ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act.
Taxpayer First Act of 2019 [HB-1957]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands. For FY2021-FY2025, there shall be deposited into the fund an amount equal to 50% of energy development revenues credited, covered, or deposited as miscellaneous receipts from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable energy development on federal lands and waters. Deposited amounts must not exceed $1.9 billion for any fiscal year. The fund must be used for priority deferred maintenance projects in specified systems
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HB-1957: Taxpayer First Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Signed By President. on 08/04/2020
States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2019 [HB-1930]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disabilities ]
Abolishes the Department of Education (ED) and repeals any program for which it has administrative responsibility. The Department of the Treasury shall provide grants to states, for FY2019-FY2027, for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education purposes permitted by state law. The level of funding is set at the amount provided to states for federal elementary and secondary education programs and the amount provided for federal postsecondary education programs, respectively, for FY2012, minus the funding provided for education programs that
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HB-1930: States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. David Rouzer
Introduced In House on 03/27/2019
Native American Business Incubators Program Act [HB-1900]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Community Development ]
Requires the Department of the Interior to establish a grant program in the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development for establishing and operating business incubators that serve Native American communities. A business incubator is an organization that (1) provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses, and (2) is designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses through a variety of business support resources and services. Grant applicants may be institutions of higher education, private
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HB-1900: Native American Business Incubators Program Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Norma Torres
Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 04/11/2019
Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2019 [HB-1937]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Small Business ]
Makes several revisions related to economic development for Native American communities. Specifically, the bill establishes duties for the Office of Native American Business Development, including (1) advising the Department of Commerce regarding the relationship between the United States and Indian tribes; and (2) serving as the point of contact for tribes, tribal organizations, and members of tribes regarding economic development and doing business in Indian lands. The bill also requires coordination between Commerce, the Department of the Interior,
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HB-1937: Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Norma Torres
Referred To The Subcommittee On Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 04/16/2019
National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Housing ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Public Safety ]
[Military ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative
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HB-1865: National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019
Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act [S.802]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Social Security ]
[Unemployment ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Children and Youth ]
Renames the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program as the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) program, reauthorizes the program through FY2024, and makes changes relating to work requirements for beneficiaries. States providing aid under the program shall create an individual opportunity plan for each beneficiary. States shall impose work requirements on all work-eligible beneficiaries, and shall reduce benefits for noncompliance. (Currently, individual plans are optional under TANF, and states have discretion
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S.802: Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/14/2019
Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act [HB-1753]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Social Security ]
[Unemployment ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
Renames the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program as the Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) program, reauthorizes the program through FY2024, and makes changes relating to work requirements for beneficiaries. States providing aid under the program shall create an individual opportunity plan for each beneficiary. States shall impose work requirements on all work-eligible beneficiaries, and shall reduce benefits for noncompliance. (Currently, individual plans are optional under TANF, and states have discretion
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HB-1753: Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/14/2019
Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2019 [HB-1741]
[Crime ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
Extends through March 31, 2020, 19 grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and subsequent legislation and administered by the Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice.
HB-1741: Violence Against Women Extension Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/03/2019
American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2019 [HB-1737]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Taxes ]
[Economic Development ]
[Finance ]
[Community Development ]
[Human Rights ]
[Veterans ]
[Construction ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Addresses housing affordability and availability, makes certain changes to the estate and gift taxes, and contains other related provisions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall provide grants to (1) state and local governments that remove unnecessary barriers to building affordable units, (2) states to assist borrowers who have negative equity in their homes, (3) state housing finance agencies to construct affordable rental housing and prevent tenant displacement and harassment, and (4) eligible individuals (generally, lower income
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HB-1737: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/12/2019
American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2019 [S.787]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Taxes ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
[Finance ]
[Human Rights ]
[Veterans ]
[Construction ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Addresses housing affordability and availability, makes certain changes to the estate and gift taxes, and contains other related provisions. The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall provide grants to (1) state and local governments that remove unnecessary barriers to building affordable units, (2) states to assist borrowers who have negative equity in their homes, (3) state housing finance agencies to construct affordable rental housing and prevent tenant displacement and harassment, and (4) eligible individuals (generally, lower income
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S.787: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/13/2019