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Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act [HB-2958]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Mental Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Poverty ]
Directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to partnerships between educational agencies and graduate institutions to increase the number of school-based mental-health services providers employed by low-income local educational agencies (LEAs). Grant funds may be used for specified purposes, including to provide student-loan forgiveness and tuition credits and to support recruitment, hiring, and training. In addition, ED shall establish a program to provide student-loan forgiveness for individuals who (1) are not, and have never been,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act [S.1612]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Education and the Department of Labor to award grants to institutions of higher education for education and workforce training programs or related activities. Such programs or activities must lead to or expand opportunities for students to obtain recognized postsecondary credentials (e.g., associate degrees or industry-recognized certifications).
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/22/2019
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Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 [S.1589]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Elections ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Defense ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
Authorizes various intelligence-related activities for FY2018-FY2020 and contains other intelligence-related provisions. The bill's provisions include increasing the maximum amount of voluntary separation pay for Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees; providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave for civilian intelligence community employees for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to various limitations; allowing an intelligence community employee who has been subjected to a possible prohibited personnel action to submit a claim to the inspector
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Burr
By Senator Burr From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 116-47. Additional Views Filed. on 06/11/2019
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Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act of 2019 [HB-2888]
[Student Loans ]
[Crime ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Education ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized access of certain student loan information and expands the requirements for student loan exit counseling. Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly use an access device (e.g., account number) that was issued to another person or was fraudulently obtained to access Department of Education (ED) information technology systems for commercial advantage or private financial gain. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. Further, the bill expands
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Introduced In House on 05/22/2019
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Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act [HB-2920]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the Department of Education and the Department of Labor to award grants to institutions of higher education for education and workforce training programs or related activities. Such programs or activities must lead to or expand opportunities for students to obtain recognized postsecondary credentials (e.g., associate degrees or industry-recognized certifications).
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Introduced In House on 05/22/2019
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VACCINES Act Vaccine Awareness Campaign to Champion Immunization Nationally and Enhance Safety Act of 2019 [S.1619]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of, and combat misinformation about, vaccines in order to increase vaccination rates.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Peters
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/22/2019
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Veteran’s Choice Accountability Act [HB-2884]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to evaluate VA programs that furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to ensure that the most intensively used specialized care programs are maintained as centers of excellence. The bill also requires the VA to submit an evaluation of the VA's implementation of the VA Budget and Choice Improvement Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/11/2019
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Veterans Collaboration Act [HB-2885]
[Veterans ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Education ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program in states with the highest veteran populations to promote collaboration between the VA, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher learning. The VA shall emphasize collaboration with (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing disability compensation claims and appeals with the VA, and (2) educational institutions that provide veterans with pro bono legal assistance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 06/11/2019
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Better Military Housing Act of 2019 [HB-2811]
[Defense ]
[Housing ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop and implement a plan to address health, safety, and quality issues at privatized military housing. DOD shall provide a tenant entering into a tenancy agreement for such a housing unit information on tenant rights; expectations regarding reporting by tenants and landlords of maintenance, health, or safety issues relating to the unit; a comprehensive accounting of the rights and responsibilities relating to maintenance; and a comprehensive maintenance, repair, and remediation history of the unit.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony Brown
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 05/17/2019
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Better Military Housing Act of 2019 [S.1513]
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[Housing ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop and implement a plan to address health, safety, and quality issues at privatized military housing. DOD shall provide a tenant entering into a tenancy agreement for such a housing unit information on tenant rights; expectations regarding reporting by tenants and landlords of maintenance, health, or safety issues relating to the unit; a comprehensive accounting of the rights and responsibilities relating to maintenance; and a comprehensive maintenance, repair, and remediation history of the unit.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/16/2019
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PFAS Release Disclosure Act PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019 [S.1507]
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[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Defense ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Healthcare ]
Requires regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, in relation to safe drinking water and the management of toxic chemicals. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. (Sec. 101) This section requires specified PFAS to be immediately included in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In general, PFAS that are being assessed for toxicity
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 06/19/2019
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Defense Small Business Advancement Act of 2019 [HB-2794]
[Defense ]
[Small Business ]
[Military ]
[Economic Development ]
Permanently reauthorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor-Protege Program, designed to help major defense contractors facilitate the participation of disadvantaged small business concerns as subcontractors and suppliers. The DOD Office of Small Business Programs shall establish performance goals and conduct periodic reviews of approved agreements between mentors and proteges.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 05/16/2019
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Developing the National Security Workforce Act [HB-2756]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
[Education ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop investment incentives for a contractor that implements a qualified training program to develop its workforce in a manner consistent with DOD needs. The system used to record contractor past performance shall include an analysis of the availability, quality, and effectiveness of a training program as part of a contractor's past performance rating.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anthony Brown
Introduced In House on 05/15/2019
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Armed Forces Digital Advantage Act [S.1471]
[Defense ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to promote and maintain digital engineering as a core competency of the Armed Forces. In addition, DOD must (1) create the position of Chief Digital Engineering Recruitment and Management Officer, which shall expire on September 30, 2029; (2) develop and enhance recruitment and training programs for digital engineering talent; and (3) annually report on the readiness of digital forces and progress toward achieving digital engineering policies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/15/2019
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Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act [S.1498]
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[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide a strategy to achieve aggregate net zero energy by non-operational sources by no later than December 31, 2029. The term "net zero energy" means a reduction in overall energy use, maximized energy efficiency, implementation of energy recovery and cogeneration capabilities, and an offset of the remaining demand for energy with production of energy from onsite renewable energy sources. Annual DOD budget submissions must include an item for climate-related adaptation and mitigation, as well as an estimate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 05/15/2019
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Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act [HB-2741]
[Infrastructure ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Climate Change ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Reauthorizes a variety of programs and creates new programs for infrastructure development, including communication, drinking water, energy, or health care infrastructure. The bill provides support for communication infrastructure, such as funding to expand broadband internet access, or implement next generation 9-1-1 systems. In addition, the bill reauthorizes the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund through FY2024 and provides support for drinking water infrastructure, including support to: (1) remove and replace sources of lead in drinking water;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 06/04/2019
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Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act [HB-2759]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide a strategy to achieve aggregate net zero energy by non-operational sources by no later than December 31, 2029. The term "net zero energy" means a reduction in overall energy use, maximized energy efficiency, implementation of energy recovery and cogeneration capabilities, and an offset of the remaining demand for energy with production of energy from onsite renewable energy sources. Annual DOD budget submissions must include an item for climate-related adaptation and mitigation, as well as an estimate
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 05/16/2019
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Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing Act of 2019 [S.1427]
[Manufacturing ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Expands the scope of the Network for Manufacturing Innovation program, makes changes to the funding design for the centers for manufacturing innovation, and directs interagency collaboration to develop national certifications for advanced manufacturing workforce skills. The Network for Manufacturing Innovation program established a nationwide network of centers for manufacturing innovation, each of which has a unique technological concentration. The bill expands the definition of a center for manufacturing innovation to make eligible for inclusion
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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. 116-291. on 11/16/2020
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All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2019 [HB-2664]
[Energy ]
[Construction ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Revises energy performance requirements for federal buildings, including by requiring agencies to begin installing energy and conservation measures that are life-cycle cost effective.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Peters
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 05/13/2019
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United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act [HB-2615]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Immigration ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Poverty ]
[Crime ]
Authorizes foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle), and requires the Department of State to devise strategies to address economic development, corruption, and other issues in those countries. It also requires reports on various related topics, including factors that drive migrants from those countries to the United States. A portion of the assistance authorized for the Northern Triangle shall be conditioned upon the receiving country taking various actions, including (1) informing its citizens of the dangers
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/16/2019