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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-6379	Federal	Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Health Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Research Agricultural Trade Animal And Plant Health Appropriations Army Corps Of Engineers Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Coast Guard Computer Security And Identity Theft
HB-6379	Federal	Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Democrat: 100% (10) 100% Democrat support	Health Agricultural Marketing And Promotion Agricultural Research Agricultural Trade Animal And Plant Health Appropriations Army Corps Of Engineers Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Coast Guard Computer Security And Identity Theft
S.3263	Federal	Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 This bill sets forth requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials, including plastics. The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use. In addition, the bill establishes (1) minimum percentages of products that must be reused, recycled, or composted; and (2) an increasing percentage of recycled content that must be contained in beverage containers. Beginning on January 1, 2022, the bill phases out a variety of single-use products, such as plastic utensils. The bill also sets forth provisions to encourage the reduction of single-use products, including by establishing programs to refund consumers for returning beverage containers and by establishing a tax on carryout bags. The bill creates a temporary moratorium on new or expanded permits for facilities that manufacture plastics until regulations are updated to address pollution from the facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency must publish guidelines for a national standardized labeling system for recycling and composting receptacles. Producers must include labels on their products that are easy to read and indicate whether the products are recyclable, compostable, or reusable. Finally, the bill establishes limitations on the export of plastic waste to other countries. Democrat: 88% (8) Independent: 11% (1) 88% Democrat support 11% Independent support	Environmental Protection Accounting And Auditing Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Advisory Bodies Air Quality Alcoholic Beverages Alternative And Renewable Resources Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Ecology
S.3263	Federal	Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 This bill sets forth requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials, including plastics. The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use. In addition, the bill establishes (1) minimum percentages of products that must be reused, recycled, or composted; and (2) an increasing percentage of recycled content that must be contained in beverage containers. Beginning on January 1, 2022, the bill phases out a variety of single-use products, such as plastic utensils. The bill also sets forth provisions to encourage the reduction of single-use products, including by establishing programs to refund consumers for returning beverage containers and by establishing a tax on carryout bags. The bill creates a temporary moratorium on new or expanded permits for facilities that manufacture plastics until regulations are updated to address pollution from the facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency must publish guidelines for a national standardized labeling system for recycling and composting receptacles. Producers must include labels on their products that are easy to read and indicate whether the products are recyclable, compostable, or reusable. Finally, the bill establishes limitations on the export of plastic waste to other countries. Democrat: 88% (8) Independent: 11% (1) 88% Democrat support 11% Independent support	Environmental Protection Accounting And Auditing Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Advisory Bodies Air Quality Alcoholic Beverages Alternative And Renewable Resources Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Ecology
HB-5845	Federal	Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 This bill sets forth requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials, including plastics. The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use. In addition, the bill establishes (1) minimum percentages of products that must be reused, recycled, or composted; and (2) an increasing percentage of recycled content that must be contained in beverage containers. Beginning on January 1, 2022, the bill phases out a variety of single-use products, such as plastic utensils. The bill also sets forth provisions to encourage the reduction of single-use products, including by establishing programs to refund consumers for returning beverage containers and by establishing a tax on carryout bags. The bill creates a temporary moratorium on new or expanded permits for facilities that manufacture plastics until regulations are updated to address pollution from the facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency must publish guidelines for a national standardized labeling system for recycling and composting receptacles. Producers must include labels on their products that are easy to read and indicate whether the products are recyclable, compostable, or reusable. Finally, the bill establishes limitations on the export of plastic waste to other countries. Democrat: 100% (66) 100% Democrat support	Environmental Protection Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Air Quality Aquatic Ecology Civil Actions And Liability Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Oversight Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Ecology Environmental Protection Agency (epa)
S.2402	Federal	COAT Act Crude Oil Advance Tracking Act This bill addresses safety concerns regarding railroad carriers transporting Class 3 flammable liquids (e.g., crude oil) and other high hazardous liquids or gases. Specifically, the bill requires railroad carriers transporting Class 3 flammable liquids to (1) share information regarding such shipments with state emergency responders, including the number of gallons of the liquids; and (2) include in each annual report information regarding their ability to pay all costs of cleaning up a reasonable, worst-case spill; provides grants for local communities to develop, improve, and implement emergency plans that address responses to high-hazard rail shipments; and provides financial assistance for local projects, activities, and personnel that mitigate the impacts of, and public health or environmental risks associated with, the transport of flammable liquids or gases by rail. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Emergency Planning And Evacuation Environmental Health Fires Government Information And Archives Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Life, Casualty, Property Insurance Pollution Liability Railroads Transportation Employees
S.2893	Federal	Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Environmental Protection Air Quality Atmospheric Science And Weather Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Environmental Health Government Trust Funds Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Natural Disasters Pollution Liability
S.2662	Federal	Growing American Innovation Now Act Republican: 100% (8) 100% Republican support	Environmental Protection Air Quality Building Construction Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Environmental Regulatory Procedures Pollution Liability
HB-4087	Federal	CERCLA Liability Expansion and Accountability for Negligent and Unjust Pollution Act CLEANUP Act Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Environmental Protection Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Motor Fuels Oil And Gas Pollution Liability Solid Waste And Recycling
HB-3723	Federal	Desalination Development Act Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Water Resources Development Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal And Plant Health Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Aquatic Ecology Building Construction Congressional Oversight Endangered And Threatened Species Energy Efficiency And Conservation Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research
HB-3747	Federal	On or Under Act Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Environmental Protection Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Land Transfers Mining Oil And Gas Pollution Liability
S.2299	Federal	PIPES Act of 2019 This bill addresses pipeline safety and infrastructure. It authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for specified pipeline safety programs under the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 and related enactments. Among other things, the bill requires fees for compliance reviews of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities; authorizes the establishment of limited safety-enhancing testing programs to evaluate innovative technologies and operational practices testing the safe operation of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities; sets forth requirements for idled natural or other gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines; updates the standards for LNG facilities; establishes the National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas Safety and Training to include a repository of information on best practices relating to LNG operations; requires each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a low-pressure distribution system; directs operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities; and requires procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Accidents Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Congressional Oversight Department Of Transportation Disaster Relief And Insurance Due Process And Equal Protection Emergency Communications Systems
HB-4088	Federal	Superfund Reinvestment Act Democrat: 100% (8) 100% Democrat support	Taxation Budget Deficits And National Debt Taxation Corporate Finance And Management Government Trust Funds Government Trust Funds Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Income Tax Rates Income Tax Rates
HB-4088	Federal	Superfund Reinvestment Act Democrat: 100% (8) 100% Democrat support	Taxation Budget Deficits And National Debt Taxation Corporate Finance And Management Government Trust Funds Government Trust Funds Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Income Tax Rates Income Tax Rates
HB-4101	Federal	Build Local, Hire Local Act Democrat: 100% (44) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Accounting And Auditing Advisory Bodies Age Discrimination Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration Assault And Harassment Offenses Aviation And Airports Building Construction Business Investment And Capital Buy American Requirements
HB-3382	Federal	Community Cleanup Act Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Environmental Protection Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Government Information And Archives Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Pollution Liability State And Local Government Operations
HB-3055	Federal	Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides continuing FY2020 appropriations to federal agencies through December 20, 2019, and extends several expiring health programs. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2020 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires after November 21, 2019. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2019 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations to various programs, including the 2020 Census, the Indian Health Service, Ebola preparedness and response activities, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program. The bill temporarily extends several authorities and programs, including several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs; the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and related programs; certain provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; the National Flood Insurance Program; several authorities related to immigration; the Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act; the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity; the Export-Import Bank of the United States; and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The bill also provides a pay raise for the military, repeals a rescission of state highway funding, and modifies the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Economics And Public Finance Access Board Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Agricultural Conservation And Pollution Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit Agricultural Trade Alaska Alaska Natives And Hawaiians Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships
HB-2984	Federal	Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019 This bill prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against employees working in waters above the Outer Continental Shelf who report or testify about violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, including about unsafe conditions or the adequacy of any oil spill response plan required by law. The bill sets forth procedures for the filing, investigation, and adjudication of a whistle-blower complaint. Employers are required to post a notice approved by the Department of Labor explaining employee rights and remedies in a conspicuous workplace location; provide training to employees about their rights within 30 days of employment, and at least once every 12 months thereafter; and provide employees with a card containing a toll-free telephone number for obtaining information or for filing a complaint. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Labor And Employment Administrative Remedies Administrative Remedies Civil Actions And Liability Civil Actions And Liability Department Of Labor Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights Government Information And Archives
HB-2984	Federal	Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019 This bill prohibits an employer from discharging or discriminating against employees working in waters above the Outer Continental Shelf who report or testify about violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, including about unsafe conditions or the adequacy of any oil spill response plan required by law. The bill sets forth procedures for the filing, investigation, and adjudication of a whistle-blower complaint. Employers are required to post a notice approved by the Department of Labor explaining employee rights and remedies in a conspicuous workplace location; provide training to employees about their rights within 30 days of employment, and at least once every 12 months thereafter; and provide employees with a card containing a toll-free telephone number for obtaining information or for filing a complaint. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Labor And Employment Labor And Employment Administrative Remedies Administrative Remedies Civil Actions And Liability Civil Actions And Liability Department Of Labor Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights Government Information And Archives
HB-2882	Federal	Superfund Enhancement Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (9) 100% Democrat support	Taxation Business Expenses Corporate Finance And Management Government Lending And Loan Guarantees Government Trust Funds Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances Income Tax Deductions Income Tax Rates Inflation And Prices Oil And Gas

Title: Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6379

Subjects: Health, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Research, Agricultural Trade, Animal And Plant Health, Appropriations, Army Corps Of Engineers, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Coast Guard, Computer Security And Identity Theft

Democrat: 100% (10)

Title: Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6379

Subjects: Health, Agricultural Marketing And Promotion, Agricultural Research, Agricultural Trade, Animal And Plant Health, Appropriations, Army Corps Of Engineers, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Coast Guard, Computer Security And Identity Theft

Democrat: 100% (10)

Title: Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3263

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Accounting And Auditing, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Advisory Bodies, Air Quality, Alcoholic Beverages, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Aquatic Ecology, Aquatic Ecology

Democrat: 88% (8) Independent: 11% (1)

Title: Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3263

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Accounting And Auditing, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Advisory Bodies, Air Quality, Alcoholic Beverages, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Aquatic Ecology, Aquatic Ecology

Democrat: 88% (8) Independent: 11% (1)

Title: Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5845

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Air Quality, Aquatic Ecology, Civil Actions And Liability, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Congressional Oversight, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Ecology, Environmental Protection Agency (epa)

Democrat: 100% (66)

Title: COAT Act Crude Oil Advance Tracking Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2402

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Emergency Planning And Evacuation, Environmental Health, Fires, Government Information And Archives, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Life, Casualty, Property Insurance, Pollution Liability, Railroads, Transportation Employees

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2893

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Air Quality, Atmospheric Science And Weather, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research, Environmental Health, Government Trust Funds, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Natural Disasters, Pollution Liability

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Growing American Innovation Now Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2662

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Air Quality, Building Construction, Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research, Environmental Regulatory Procedures, Pollution Liability

Republican: 100% (8)

Title: CERCLA Liability Expansion and Accountability for Negligent and Unjust Pollution Act CLEANUP Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4087

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Motor Fuels, Oil And Gas, Pollution Liability, Solid Waste And Recycling

Democrat: 100% (4)

Title: Desalination Development Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3723

Subjects: Water Resources Development, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Animal And Plant Health, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Aquatic Ecology, Building Construction, Congressional Oversight, Endangered And Threatened Species, Energy Efficiency And Conservation, Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: On or Under Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3747

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Land Transfers, Mining, Oil And Gas, Pollution Liability

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: PIPES Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.2299

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Accidents, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations, Congressional Oversight, Department Of Transportation, Disaster Relief And Insurance, Due Process And Equal Protection, Emergency Communications Systems

Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1)

Title: Superfund Reinvestment Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4088

Subjects: Taxation, Budget Deficits And National Debt, Taxation, Corporate Finance And Management, Government Trust Funds, Government Trust Funds, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Income Tax Rates, Income Tax Rates

Democrat: 100% (8)

Title: Superfund Reinvestment Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4088

Subjects: Taxation, Budget Deficits And National Debt, Taxation, Corporate Finance And Management, Government Trust Funds, Government Trust Funds, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Income Tax Rates, Income Tax Rates

Democrat: 100% (8)

Title: Build Local, Hire Local Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-4101

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Accounting And Auditing, Advisory Bodies, Age Discrimination, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Assault And Harassment Offenses, Aviation And Airports, Building Construction, Business Investment And Capital, Buy American Requirements

Democrat: 100% (44)

Title: Community Cleanup Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3382

Subjects: Environmental Protection, Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research, Government Information And Archives, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Pollution Liability, State And Local Government Operations

Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1)

Title: Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-3055

Subjects: Economics And Public Finance, Access Board, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Agricultural Conservation And Pollution, Agricultural Prices, Subsidies, Credit, Agricultural Trade, Alaska, Alaska Natives And Hawaiians, Alternative And Renewable Resources, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2984

Subjects: Labor And Employment, Labor And Employment, Administrative Remedies, Administrative Remedies, Civil Actions And Liability, Civil Actions And Liability, Department Of Labor, Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights, Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights, Government Information And Archives

Democrat: 100% (4)

Title: Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2984

Subjects: Labor And Employment, Labor And Employment, Administrative Remedies, Administrative Remedies, Civil Actions And Liability, Civil Actions And Liability, Department Of Labor, Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights, Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights, Government Information And Archives

Democrat: 100% (4)

Title: Superfund Enhancement Act of 2019

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2882

Subjects: Taxation, Business Expenses, Corporate Finance And Management, Government Lending And Loan Guarantees, Government Trust Funds, Hazardous Wastes And Toxic Substances, Income Tax Deductions, Income Tax Rates, Inflation And Prices, Oil And Gas

Democrat: 100% (9)

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