Lighting, Heating, Cooling
US Congress 116th Congress
COVID–19 Cold Storage Expansion Act of 2020 [HB-8921]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse health care providers for costs to obtain and operate certain equipment capable of maintaining cold storage of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Introduced In House on 12/09/2020
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 116th Congress
Next Generation Electric Systems Act of 2019 [S.2380]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Grants ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for the transformation of the electric grid, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mazie Hirono
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 07/31/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Educator Jobs Fund Act of 2020 [S.4917]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to amend the CARES Act to support States and local educational agencies in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic so that all students, especially historically underserved students, are provided with a safe, healthy, equitable, and excellent education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/18/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Trade ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
The Heroes Act [S.4800]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Disaster Relief ]
A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Energy Opportunity Zones Act of 2020 [HB-8530]
[Energy ]
[Taxes ]
[Economic Development ]
Designates energy opportunity zones for areas that are within 120 miles of a nuclear or coal power plant used to generate electricity that has ceased operations or is scheduled to cease operations within 6 years, or areas that can demonstrate how changes in the nuclear or coal economy have resulted or may result in job losses. The bill modifies or extends the new energy efficient home tax credit, the nonbusiness energy property tax credit, the investment tax credit, and the tax credit for production of electricity, and establishes a new tax credit
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Lowenthal
Introduced In House on 10/06/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Keeping Seniors Safe from COVID-19 Through Home Design Act of 2020 [HB-8540]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Services to study improved home and housing design features in nursing homes and assisted living facilities that can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Introduced In House on 10/06/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act [HB-8487]
[Energy ]
[Poverty ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
To prevent energy poverty in at-risk communities, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Introduced In House on 10/01/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Keeping Schools Safe Act [S.4782]
[Education ]
[Air Quality ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
Directs the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to eligible entities (i.e., local educational agencies, educational service agencies, and the Bureau of Indian Education) to improve the indoor air quality in elementary and secondary schools in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. In addition, ED must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other relevant agencies and national organizations to develop technical guidance for eligible entities to address the safety
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Martin Heinrich
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 10/01/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2020 [S.4781]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety or health standard on prevention of exposure to excessive heat. Excessive heat includes outdoor or indoor exposure to heat at levels that exceed the capacities of the body to maintain normal body functions and may cause heat-related injury, illness, or fatality. In addition, the bill establishes requirements concerning (1) training and education to prevent and respond to heat illness, and (2) whistle-blower protections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala Harris
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 10/01/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act of 2020 [S.4759]
[Energy ]
[International ]
[Climate Change ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Trade ]
Establishes the U.S.-India Clean Energy and Power Transmission Partnership, which shall serve as the primary forum and funding mechanism for U.S.-India cooperation on clean energy and energy transmission technology matters. The U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State shall report to Congress a comprehensive multiyear strategy for implementing the partnership. The bill requires programs to promote U.S.-India partnerships in (1) research and innovation for clean energy technologies and expanded power transmission and
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/30/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
The Heroes Act [HB-8406]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/29/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
SELF DRIVE Act Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act [HB-8350]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disabilities ]
[Science ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes the federal role in ensuring the safety of highly automated vehicles by encouraging the testing and deployment of such vehicles. A highly automated vehicle is a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle, that is equipped with an automated driving system capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis. The bill preempts states from enacting laws regarding the design, construction, or performance of highly automated vehicles or automated driving systems unless such laws enact standards identical to
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 09/24/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Safe Indoor Spaces Act [HB-8315]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Small Business ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a prize competition to incentivize the development of systems or devices that limit indoor transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and the virus that causes it. To be eligible for the prize, a system or device must meet certain criteria with respect to decreased viral transmission rates, scalability, and costs. In addition, HHS must establish a board comprised of experts in public health, education, small business, and engineering to advise on this competition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Introduced In House on 09/18/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Nuclear Energy Reactor Demonstration Act [HB-8296]
[Energy ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
To establish and support advanced nuclear energy research and development programs at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 09/17/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes. [HB-8267]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Consumer Protection ]
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Introduced In House on 09/16/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Community Parks Revitalization Act [HB-8246]
[Community Development ]
[Recreation ]
[Public Health ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Housing ]
To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program enabling communities to better leverage resources to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Albio Sires
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 09/22/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Public School Green Rooftop Program [HB-7693]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Education ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Construction ]
[Climate Change ]
[Community Development ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for installing and maintaining green roof systems on public elementary and secondary school buildings. (Green roof refers to a layer of vegetation that is planted over a waterproofing system or to a waterproof management practice that is installed on a roof and may support plant growth.) Specifically, DOE must award grants to public elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, and partnerships with nonprofits organizations to (1) pay the costs of planning assistance
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/20/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2020 [S.4277]
[Environmental ]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Air Quality ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Science ]
Reauthorizes and modifies the program of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants to states for the provision of assistance, development of programs, monitoring, and remediation related to environmental hazards (e.g., hazardous substances) in school facilities. The bill requires the EPA to perform outreach activities to provide information to states about (1) the exposure of children to environmental hazards in school facilities; (2) regulations and guidelines applicable to environmental hazards in school facilities; and (3) other materials
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/22/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2020 Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related Illness and Deaths Act of 2020 [S.4280]
[Public Health ]
[Climate Change ]
[Healthcare ]
[Science ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Establishes the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee, which shall focus on reducing the health risks of extreme heat over multiple time scales. The committee must, among other activities (1) develop a strategic plan to coordinate a federal approach to reducing health risks of heat; (2) study health-affected communities, including data collection, warning communications, resiliency, and response capacity; and (3) administer matching grants to increase awareness of heat risks and for projects, such as urban forestry,
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/22/2020