Library Stabilization Fund Act of 2020 [S.4181]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Education ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Health ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Human Services ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Establishes and provides funds for a Library Stabilization Fund to assist libraries with responding to and recovering from the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) pandemic. Specifically, the bill directs the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to allocate funding to states, Indian tribes, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. From these allocated funds, the IMLS must also make emergency library relief grants to state library administrative agencies with approved five-year plans, Indian
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S.4181: Library Stabilization Fund Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/02/2020
Library Stabilization Fund Act of 2020 [HB-7486]
[Libraries ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Education ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Health ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Human Services ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Establishes and provides funds for a Library Stabilization Fund to assist libraries with responding to and recovering from the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) pandemic. Specifically, the bill directs the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to allocate funding to states, Indian tribes, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. From these allocated funds, the IMLS must also make emergency library relief grants to state library administrative agencies with approved five-year plans, Indian
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HB-7486: Library Stabilization Fund Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/02/2020
American Workforce Rescue Act of 2020 [S.4143]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Unemployment ]
[Economic Development ]
[Budget and Spending ]
A bill to extend the unemployment insurance provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for the duration of the economic recovery, and for other purposes.
S.4143: American Workforce Rescue Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/01/2020
The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Immigration ]
[Student Loans ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Food ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Economic Development ]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Pensions ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Poverty ]
[Retirement ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Insurance ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Unemployment ]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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HB-6800: The Heroes Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
FAS School Meals Improvement Act [HB-5950]
[Agriculture ]
[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.
HB-5950: FAS School Meals Improvement Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 02/21/2020
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.
HB-5600: Offshoring Notification Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Axne
Introduced In House on 01/14/2020
Covering our FAS Allies Act [S.2218]
[Healthcare ]
[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.
S.2218: Covering our FAS Allies Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/23/2019
Covering our FAS Allies Act [HB-4821]
[Healthcare ]
[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.
HB-4821: Covering our FAS Allies Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 10/26/2019
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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S.2667: FAFSA Simplification Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 10/22/2019
Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019 [S.2557]
[Student Loans ]
[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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S.2557: Student Aid Improvement Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/26/2019
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.2474]
[Defense ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Healthcare ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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S.2474: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 116-103. on 09/12/2019
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 [HB-3872]
[Insurance ]
[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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HB-3872: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 07/23/2019
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.
HB-2916: COFA Veterans Review Act of 2019 Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Suozzi
Introduced In House on 05/22/2019
COFA Veterans Review Act of 2019 Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act of 2019 [S.1222]
[Veterans ]
[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.
S.1222: COFA Veterans Review Act of 2019 Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 04/29/2019
Jobs Now Act of 2019 [HB-1635]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[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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HB-1635: Jobs Now Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica Wilson
Introduced In House on 03/07/2019
HB-925: North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [S.3159]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 Provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. Excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills. Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. Provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense
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S.3159: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Shelby
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Shelby. With Written Report No. 115-290. on 06/28/2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-6157]
[Defense ]
[Finance ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Veterans ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of that division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides FY2019 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. It does not include funding for military construction,
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HB-6157: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
Signed By President. on 09/28/2018
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [S.2987]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Energy ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Cooperative Threat Reduction;
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S.2987: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Sponsored by: Sen. James Inhofe
Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Inhofe. With Written Report No. 115-262. on 06/05/2018