Infrastructure Development
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Supporting efforts to enact a bold jobs and infrastructure package that benefits all Americans, not just billionaires. [HCR-36]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Economic Development ]
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding requirements and priorities for any infrastructure plan passed by Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 04/26/2019
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I–14 Expansion and Improvement Act of 2019 [HB-2220]
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[Infrastructure ]
Expands and designates high priority corridors on the National Highway System. Specifically, the bill designates the Central Louisiana Corridor and the Central Mississippi Corridor as high priority corridors on the system; expands Interstate Route I-14 within the Central Texas Corridor, the Central Louisiana Corridor, and the Central Mississippi Corridor.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 04/11/2019
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RURAL Act of 2019 Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019 [HB-2147]
[Telecommunications ]
[Taxes ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Energy ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Small Business ]
[Infrastructure ]
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Modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 04/09/2019
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An Act Targeting Resources to Communities in Need [HB-2055]
[Community Development ]
[Poverty ]
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[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
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[Human Services ]
Targets funding for designated development programs to counties and census tracts with persistently high poverty rates. Specifically, agencies that administer these programs must direct at least 10% of funding to counties with poverty rates that have equaled or exceeded 20% for at least 30 years. In addition, agencies must allocate, based on a formula, a certain level of funding to census tracts that have sustained poverty rates of 20% or higher for the past five years. This funding model, known as the 10-20-30 proposal, has been applied through
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/15/2019
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An Act Targeting Resources to Communities in Need [S.1066]
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[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Agriculture ]
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Targets funding for designated development programs to counties and census tracts with persistently high poverty rates. Specifically, agencies that administer these programs must direct at least 10% of funding to counties with poverty rates that have equaled or exceeded 20% for at least 30 years. In addition, agencies must allocate, based on a formula, a certain level of funding to census tracts that have sustained poverty rates of 20% or higher for the past five years. This funding model, known as the 10-20-30 proposal, has been applied through
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/08/2019
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Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act [S.1032]
[Taxes ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/04/2019
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Climate Action Now Act [HB-9]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the President to develop and update annually a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement on climate change. (Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement. (Sec. 4) The bill outlines what must be included in the plan, including descriptions of steps to (1) cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26%-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and (2) confirm that other parties to the agreement with major economies are fulfilling their announced contributions.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 79. on 05/07/2019
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Women and Climate Change Act of 2019 [HB-1880]
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[Environmental ]
[International ]
[Science ]
Addresses climate change and its effects on women and girls. Specifically, the bill establishes the Federal Interagency Working Group on Women and Climate Change within the Department of State. The bill outlines the functions of the working group, including the coordination of agencies' policies and activities relating to (1) combating the effects of climate change on women, and (2) improving the government's response to and strategy for climate change. In addition, the Office of Global Women's Issues of the State Department must submit a strategy
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 03/27/2019
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Women and Climate Change Act of 2019 [S.868]
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[Environmental ]
[International ]
[Science ]
Addresses climate change and its effects on women and girls. Specifically, the bill establishes the Federal Interagency Working Group on Women and Climate Change within the Department of State. The bill outlines the functions of the working group, including the coordination of agencies' policies and activities relating to (1) combating the effects of climate change on women, and (2) improving the government's response to and strategy for climate change. In addition, the Office of Global Women's Issues of the State Department must submit a strategy
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019
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PROSWIFT Act Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act [S.881]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Aerospace ]
[National Security ]
[Air Quality ]
[Energy ]
[Telecommunications ]
Sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather. The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts regarding space weather. The bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation, Air Force, Navy, National Aeronautics
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Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters
Became Public Law No: 116-181. (txt | Pdf) on 10/21/2020
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PAID Act of 2019 Preserving America’s Infrastructure Dollars Act of 2019 [HB-1890]
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[Funding ]
Requires the Department of Transportation to require each state to conduct a life-cycle cost analysis for each project of the state that (1) receives federal highway financial assistance, and (2) has an estimated total cost of $30 million or more.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 03/27/2019
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Transportation Funding Fairness Act [HB-1849]
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[Infrastructure ]
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Modifies the treatment of loans under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation act program and the railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program in consideration for fixed guideway capital investment grants. Specifically, the bill permits a state or other obligator to make a determination whether loans under these programs are treated as a federal or non-federal share of a project; and requires the Department of Transportation to treat the proceeds of a loan that a state has elected to treat as a non-federal share of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross
Referred To The Subcommittee On Railroads, Pipelines, And Hazardous Materials. on 03/22/2019
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Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2019 [HB-1689]
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[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
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[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
Provides support to address the impacts of climate change. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to issue up to $1 billion in climate change obligations (e.g., bonds) in a fiscal year, with bond proceeds going into the Climate Change Resiliency Fund established by this bill. The fund must be used for a program that finances projects that reduce the economic, social, and environmental impact of the adverse effects of climate change. The Climate Change Advisory Commission, established by this bill, must provide recommendations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 03/13/2019
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Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2019 [S.763]
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[Environmental ]
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[Public Health ]
[Science ]
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Provides support to address the impacts of climate change. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to issue up to $1 billion in climate change obligations (e.g., bonds) in a fiscal year, with bond proceeds going into the Climate Change Resiliency Fund established by this bill. The fund must be used for a program that finances projects that reduce the economic, social, and environmental impact of the adverse effects of climate change. The Climate Change Advisory Commission, established by this bill, must provide recommendations
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/12/2019
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Southeast Asia Strategy Act [HB-1632]
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[Human Rights ]
[Climate Change ]
[Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region, including efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019
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Move America Act of 2019 [HB-1508]
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[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Water ]
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Allows tax-exempt Move America bonds and Move America tax credits to be used for certain infrastructure projects. A Move America bond is treated as a tax-exempt private facility bond with certain exceptions. At least 95% of the net proceeds from the issuance of the bond must be used for infrastructure projects, including airports; docks and wharves; mass commuting facilities; facilities for the furnishing of water; sewage facilities; railroads; certain surface transportation projects eligible for federal assistance, projects for an international
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/05/2019
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Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2019 [HB-1493]
[Cybersecurity ]
[National Security ]
[International ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
Directs the President to identify and impose sanctions on foreign persons and state-affiliated entities that engaged in or supported cyber activities that reasonably likely contributed to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or financial health. Within seven days of identifying such a person or entity, the President shall report the identification to Congress. Identified individuals shall be barred from entering the United States and shall have current visas revoked. With respect to foreign persons and state-affiliated
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/08/2019
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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [HB-1453]
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[International ]
[Trade ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[National Security ]
Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and governments in the region. Assistance shall include political, technical, and diplomatic support. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between European countries, (2) have
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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Transportation Infrastructure for Job Creation Act [HB-1428]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Provides $7.5 billion in supplemental FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Transportation to remain available through FY2024 for national infrastructure investments under a competitive grant program known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Grants program. The funding provided by this bill is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. The emergency funding is exempt from discretionary spending limits and is only available if
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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Improving Rural Access to Power Act of 2019 [S.619]
[Energy ]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Infrastructure ]
Authorizes Federal Home Loan Banks to purchase certain securities from cooperatives that (1) have certain investment experience involving the Rural Utilities Service, and (2) have received financing from the Federal Financing Bank.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 02/28/2019