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FAS School Meals Improvement Act [HB-5950]
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[Food ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
Revises food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture to grant eligibility to the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau for the school meal programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 02/21/2020
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Offshoring Notification Act [HB-5600]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Trade ]
[Manufacturing ]
To amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to provide a notice requirement regarding offshoring.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Axne
Introduced In House on 01/14/2020
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Covering our FAS Allies Act [S.2218]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
[Immigration ]
Permits Medicaid coverage for citizens of the Freely Associated States (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) lawfully residing in the United States under the Compacts of Free Association.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/23/2019
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Covering our FAS Allies Act [HB-4821]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
[Immigration ]
Permits Medicaid coverage for citizens of the Freely Associated States (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) lawfully residing in the United States under the Compacts of Free Association.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 10/26/2019
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FAFSA Simplification Act of 2019 [S.2667]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Revises certain provisions related to federal financial student aid. Specifically, the bill replaces the expected family contribution metric with a student aid index used to assess a family's financial need and approximate their financial resources to contribute to a student's higher education expenses. The bill also revises the process for filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and it removes certain eligibility requirements having to do with drug-related offenses and registration with the Selective Service System. In addition,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 10/22/2019
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Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019 [S.2557]
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[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Revises provisions related to federal financial student aid. Specifically, the bill replaces the expected family contribution metric with a student aid index used to assess a family's financial need and approximate their financial resources to contribute to a student's higher education expenses. The bill also revises the process for filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and it removes certain eligibility requirements related to drug-related offenses and registration with the Selective Service System. The bill reauthorizes the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/26/2019
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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2019 [HB-3783]
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[Science ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Public Health ]
[Environmental ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
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Increases the amount of compensation provided to individuals exposed to radiation and expands eligibility requirements for compensation to include additional individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund until 45 years after this bill's enactment. The trust fund compensates individuals who contract cancer or other diseases as a result of their exposure to radiation during nuclear testing undertaken by the United States during the Cold War. The bill revises the requirements governing the compensation of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 08/06/2019
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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 ]
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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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To direct the Secretary of Defense to report on vulnerabilities from sea level rise to certain military installations located outside the continental United States. [HB-3309]
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[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Climate Change ]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
Requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress on the vulnerabilities to sea level rise of (1) the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, and (2) the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (in the Marshall Islands). The report shall include identification of alternative locations for the continuance of the installations' operations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony Brown
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 06/19/2019
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To direct the Secretary of Defense to report on vulnerabilities from sea level rise to certain military installations located outside the continental United States. [HB-3309]
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[National Security ]
[Climate Change ]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
Requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress on the vulnerabilities to sea level rise of (1) the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, and (2) the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (in the Marshall Islands). The report shall include identification of alternative locations for the continuance of the installations' operations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony Brown
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 06/19/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1790]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Signed By President. on 12/20/2019
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COFA Veterans Review Act of 2019 Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act of 2019 [HB-2916]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Military ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a three-year pilot program to provide hospital care, medical services, and other related services to veterans residing in the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The bill requires the VA to conduct a study and report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing one or more VA offices in the remote Pacific islands to provide hospital care and medical services to veterans residing in the area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 05/22/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. on 08/11/2020
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COFA Veterans Review Act of 2019 Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act of 2019 [S.1222]
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[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a three-year pilot program to provide hospital care, medical services, and other related services to veterans residing in the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The bill requires the VA to conduct a study and report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing one or more VA offices in the remote Pacific islands to provide hospital care and medical services to veterans residing in the area.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 04/29/2019
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [S.1215]
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[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
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Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths and military construction. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/11/2019
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Enewetak Atoll Cleanup Radiation Study Act [HB-1628]
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[Science ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study and report on the level of radiation exposure experienced by members of the Armed Forces who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 05/01/2019
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Jobs Now Act of 2019 [HB-1635]
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[Veterans ]
[Unemployment ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of Labor to carry out a two-year pilot program to award grants to general local governmental units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train employees who provide a local government unit with a public service (i.e., job creation). At least 50% of grant funds must be used to retain employees who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts. Labor must encourage grantees to use grant funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals receiving unemployment benefits, or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica Wilson
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
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Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act of 2019 [S.555]
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[Veterans ]
[Science ]
[Public Health ]
[Military ]
Includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 02/26/2019
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Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act [HB-1377]
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[Veterans ]
[Science ]
[Public Health ]
Includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 03/14/2019
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National Landslide Preparedness Act [S.529]
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[Public Safety ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Community Development ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
Directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program to identify and understand landslide hazards and risks, reduce losses from landslides, protect communities at risk of landslide hazards, and help improve communication and emergency preparedness. The USGS shall, among other things develop and publish a national strategy for landslide hazards, risk reduction, and response in the United States (including territories); develop and maintain a publicly accessible national landslide hazard and risk inventory
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Received In The House. on 08/07/2020