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Reinforcing Utility Restoration After Losses (RURAL) Act [HB-7680]
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Provides authority and funding for the Department of Agriculture to establish a loan program for certain rural utility service providers (e.g., electric, telecommunications, or waste disposal service providers) to replace specified losses during a federally declared disaster or emergency. During such a disaster or emergency, interest on the loan shall not accrue, and repayment of principal shall not be required. Borrowers may qualify for partial loan forgiveness if certain requirements are met. The bill also establishes and provides funding for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 09/03/2020
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Disaster Savings and Resilient Construction Act of 2020 [HB-7979]
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Allows a tax credit through 2022 for certain residential or commercial buildings owned by a taxpayer in a disaster area that are designed and constructed to meet resilient construction requirements. The bill defines resilient construction requirements as requirements with respect to buildings in a disaster area that make such buildings resistant to hazards brought on by a major disaster, reduce the duration of a disruptive event, and have the capacity to withstand a potentially disruptive event.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Introduced In House on 08/07/2020
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America's Clean Future Fund Act [S.4484]
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a carbon fee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text: Cr S5277-5284) on 08/06/2020
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FLOODS Act Flood Level Observation, Operations, and Decision Support Act [S.4462]
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[Water ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Science ]
A bill to establish a national integrated flood information system within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Received In The House. on 11/17/2020
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Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 [S.4395]
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Authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing, paid leave, and procuring personal protective equipment; and the costs of capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of the United States
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/30/2020
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Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act [S.4349]
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Establishes several grant programs and otherwise requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take actions to improve mental and behavioral health and prevent burnout among health care providers. Specifically, HHS must award grants to (1) health professions schools, state or local governments, or nonprofits to provide training for health care providers on suicide prevention, other behavioral health issues, and strategies to improve well-being; and (2) health care providers, prioritizing those in COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S4593-4594) on 07/29/2020
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DIGITAL Reservations Act Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act [S.4331]
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Grants Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations with exclusive rights to all available or unlicensed electromagnetic spectrum over their tribal lands and prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking specified actions related to spectrum licenses over tribal lands. It also requires the FCC to establish a fund to support tribal access to broadband and telecommunications services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/27/2020
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BLUE Pacific Act Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act [HB-7797]
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Requires the establishment or expansion of various diplomacy and aid programs related to the Pacific Islands, which include the Cook Islands, Fiji, Palau, and Vanuatu. Provisions relating to security and law enforcement in the Pacific Islands include those requiring (1) the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to expand cross-border maritime law enforcement operations; (2) the State Department to expand International Law Enforcement Academies coverage (the academies provide training to law enforcement agencies in other countries);
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H3988-3989) on 07/31/2020
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DIGITAL Reservations Act Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act [HB-7774]
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Grants Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations with exclusive rights to all available or unlicensed electromagnetic spectrum over their tribal lands and prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking specified actions related to spectrum licenses over tribal lands. It also requires the FCC to establish a fund to support tribal access to broadband and telecommunications services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ed Case
Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 08/21/2020
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act [HB-7703]
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Authorizes the allocation of certain funds for purposes related to the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, requires the Department of State to develop a strategy for prioritizing efforts to increase disaster response and resilience in the Caribbean, and establishes monitoring and reporting requirements. Funds for carrying out the initiative shall be used for purposes that include (1) promoting citizen safety, security, and the rule of law in the Caribbean; (2) prioritizing efforts to combat corruption; and (3) promoting the rule of law in the Caribbean
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/30/2020
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STRATEGIC Act Strengthening Trade, Regional Alliances, Technology, and Economic and Geopolitical Initiatives concerning China Act [S.4272]
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Contains provisions addressing China and foreign relations generally. The provisions include directing the Department of State to establish a program to facilitate dialogues between U.S. regulatory and technical agencies and their counterparts in partner countries to promote U.S. regulatory standards; authorizing the State Department to help U.S. companies address China-related supply chain management issues, including by relocating production to other countries; directing the President to establish an interagency working group to strengthen U.S.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/22/2020
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Water Resources Development Act of 2020 [HB-7575]
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Modifies water resources infrastructure funding and addresses Army Corps of Engineers projects for navigation, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration. The bill removes certain funds appropriated for harbor operations and maintenance from annual discretionary spending limits. This allows additional funds to be appropriated for these purposes without the amounts counting against annual discretionary spending limits. Further, the bill increases the percentage of available funds allocated annually to emerging harbors (i.e., those that handle
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Sponsored by: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
Received In The Senate. on 07/30/2020
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PREPARE Act Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises Act [HB-7552]
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To reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Introduced In House on 07/09/2020
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Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 [HB-7515]
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Authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing, paid leave, and procuring personal protective equipment; and the costs of capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of the United States
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 07/10/2020
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Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act [HB-7482]
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Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award grants to certain entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, such as projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; improve air, water, and soil health; and increase carbon sequestration. Additionally, USDA must establish a program to award grants to governmental organizations and private entities in the agricultural sector to carry out at least 10 pilot projects with the potential to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 08/13/2020
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ACCESS Act American Coronavirus/COVID–19 Election Safety and Security Act [HB-7427]
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[Voting Rights ]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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Requires states and jurisdictions to establish contingency plans to enable individuals to vote in federal elections during emergencies, expands vote-by-mail and early-in person voting, expands online and same-day voter registration, and provides certain accommodations to voters residing on Indian lands.
Sponsored by: Rep. Zoe Lofgren
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
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Open Back Better Act of 2020 [HB-7303]
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To provide additional funds for Federal and State facility energy resiliency programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann M. Kuster
Introduced In House on 06/24/2020
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Open Back Better Act of 2020 [S.4060]
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[Grants ]
A bill to provide additional funds for Federal and State facility energy resiliency programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tina Smith
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 06/24/2020
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To extend the period for obligations or expenditures for amounts obligated for the National Disaster Resilience competition. [HB-7298]
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[Funding ]
[Community Development ]
Extends the deadline for National Disaster Resilience Competition awardees to utilize the program's funding until September 30, 2025.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert C. Scott
Introduced In House on 06/22/2020
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Natural Disaster and Emergency Ballot Act of 2020 [S.4033]
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[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
A bill to require States to establish contingency plans for the conduct of elections for Federal office in response to national disasters and emergencies, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 06/22/2020