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The Heroes Act [HB-8406]
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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
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RISE Act RISE Act of 2020 Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act of 2020 [S.4286]
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Authorizes the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, and Health and Human Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support under this bill shall be provided through federal science agencies with at least $50 million in basic and applied research obligations in FY2020. Support may be
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-332. on 12/15/2020
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7667]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for the International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Economic Development Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, Economic and Statistical Analysis, the Bureau of the Census, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the National Institute
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jose Serrano
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 116-455, By Mr. Serrano. on 07/16/2020
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RISE Act Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act [HB-7308]
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Authorizes the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, and Health and Human Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support under this bill shall be provided through federal science agencies with at least $50 million in basic and applied research obligations in FY2020. Support may be
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 08/13/2020
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Endless Frontier Act [HB-6978]
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Redesignates the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establishes a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. The goals of the directorate shall be to (1) strengthen U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced manufacturing; (2) enhance U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education in such areas and attracting more students to such areas; and (3) foster
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Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony Brown
Introduced In House on 05/22/2020
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Endless Frontier Act [S.3832]
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Redesignates the National Science Foundation as the National Science and Technology Foundation and establishes a Directorate for Technology within the foundation. The goals of the directorate shall be to (1) strengthen U.S. leadership in critical technologies through fundamental research in key technology focus areas, such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced manufacturing; (2) enhance U.S. competitiveness in the focus areas by improving education in such areas and attracting more students to such areas; and (3) foster
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/21/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
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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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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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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. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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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. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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American Innovation Act [HB-4757]
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Requires certain adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2020-FY2024 to accommodate increases in appropriations for agencies that perform basic science research. Adjustments are required for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense science and technology programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology scientific and technical research and services, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate. The bill also requires annual appropriations
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 10/21/2019
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STEM Opportunities Act of 2019 [S.2579]
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Provides for guidance, data collection, and grants for groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at institutions of higher education (IHEs) and at federal science agencies. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to provide specified guidance related to such groups to federal science agencies and IHEs. Each federal science agency must collect comprehensive demographic data on recipients of merit-reviewed research and development grants given
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/26/2019
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EFFORT Act Expanding Findings for Federal Opioid Research and Treatment Act [HB-3153]
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Directs the National Science Foundation to support merit-reviewed and competitively awarded research on the science of opioid addiction.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Became Public Law No: 116-335. on 01/13/2021
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STEM Opportunities Act of 2019 [HB-2528]
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Provides for guidance, data collection, and grants for groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at institutions of higher education (IHEs) and at federal science agencies. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to provide specified guidance related to such groups to federal science agencies and IHEs. Each federal science agency must collect comprehensive demographic data on recipients of merit-reviewed research and development grants given
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 10/15/2019
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American Innovation Act [S.1249]
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Requires certain adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2020-FY2024 to accommodate increases in appropriations for agencies that perform basic science research. Adjustments are required for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense science and technology programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology scientific and technical research and services, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate. The bill also requires annual appropriations
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Budget. on 04/30/2019
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American Innovation Act [S.1249]
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Requires certain adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2020-FY2024 to accommodate increases in appropriations for agencies that perform basic science research. Adjustments are required for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense science and technology programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology scientific and technical research and services, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate. The bill also requires annual appropriations
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Budget. on 04/30/2019
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American Innovation Act [HB-2400]
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Requires certain adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2020-FY2024 to accommodate increases in appropriations for agencies that perform basic science research. Adjustments are required for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science, Department of Defense science and technology programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology scientific and technical research and services, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate. The bill also requires annual appropriations
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Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Intelligence And Emerging Threats And Capabilities. on 05/01/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
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
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
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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. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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National Gun Violence Research Act [HB-435]
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Amends various provisions of law and sets forth new provisions to promote gun violence research. Among other things, the bill does the following: removes limitations on the use of firearms tracing data by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; permits funds made available to the Department of Health and Human Services to be used for gun violence research; establishes the National Gun Violence Research Program to promote gun violence research; and authorizes various competitive grants to support research into the nature, causes,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 02/12/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020