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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the earned income tax credit available to residents of possessions of the United States. [S.3883]
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Directs the Department of the Treasury to make payments to Puerto Rico for expenditures by its taxpayer relating to the earned income tax credit (EITC). The bill also requires payments to U.S. possessions with mirror code tax systems (i.e., the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for a specified percentage of the cost of the EITC in calendar years 2020-2024.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/03/2020
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CHIPPER Act Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act [S.3881]
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[Children and Youth ]
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Extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/03/2020
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Expressing the moral responsibility of Congress to end adult and child poverty in the United States. [HR-985]
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This resolution acknowledges that child poverty prevents children from reaching healthy development and an economically secure future. It also encourages all levels of government to enact and support anti-poverty policies and programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/28/2020
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Raising awareness regarding period poverty. [HR-987]
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This resolution encourages the observation of National Period Awareness Week and Menstrual Hygiene Day. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals and entities to support those struggling with period poverty prior to and during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. (Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, which can adversely affect a person's health and well-being.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Meng
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E497) on 05/28/2020
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Meals on Wheels for Kids Act of 2020 [HB-6968]
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To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to carry out a food service delivery pilot program for children during the non-school summer months, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 05/22/2020
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Food Supply Protection Act of 2020 [S.3840]
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A bill to protect the continuity of the food supply chain of the United States in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 05/21/2020
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SMART Act State Municipal Assistance for Response and Transition Act [HB-6954]
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Provides $500 billion for a Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on state, local, and tribal budgets. The bill also expands the uses of payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The bill allows a jurisdiction to use funding from the Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund or Coronavirus Relief Fund for (1) necessary expenditures related to COVID-19 that were not accounted for in the jurisdiction's budget, including the nonfederal share contribution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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COVID–19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020 [HB-6951]
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Modifies Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including by revising eligibility criteria and administrative procedures. Among other changes, the bill permanently increases relevant income thresholds and asset limits that apply to SSDI, as well as temporarily suspends certain waiting periods that apply to SSDI, SSI, and Medicare coverage to address the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 08/13/2020
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SMART Act State Municipal Assistance for Response and Transition Act [S.3752]
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Provides $500 billion for a Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on state, local, and tribal budgets. The bill also expands the uses of payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The bill allows a jurisdiction to use funding from the Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund or Coronavirus Relief Fund for (1) necessary expenditures related to COVID-19 that were not accounted for in the jurisdiction's budget, including the nonfederal share contribution
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/02/2020
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SMART Act State Municipal Assistance for Response and Transition Act [S.3752]
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Provides $500 billion for a Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on state, local, and tribal budgets. The bill also expands the uses of payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The bill allows a jurisdiction to use funding from the Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund or Coronavirus Relief Fund for (1) necessary expenditures related to COVID-19 that were not accounted for in the jurisdiction's budget, including the nonfederal share contribution
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/02/2020
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COVID–19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020 [S.3740]
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Modifies Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including by revising eligibility criteria and administrative procedures and by providing supplemental appropriations for certain legal and translation services. Among other changes, the bill permanently increases relevant income thresholds and asset limits that apply to SSDI, as well as temporarily suspends certain waiting periods that apply to SSDI, SSI, and Medicare
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/14/2020
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Farmer’s Milk in Low-Income Kitchens Act MILK Act [HB-6834]
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Revises and expands the milk donation program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Specifically, the bill (1) increases funding for the program, and (2) requires USDA to carry out a program to match eligible dairy organizations with eligible distributors in order to facilitate the formation of eligible partnerships.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann M. Kuster
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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WIC Act of 2020 Wise Investment in Children Act of 2020 [HB-6811]
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Expands eligibility for children to receive benefits under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Specifically, the bill allows states to extend eligibility for the program until the period that ends on the earlier of the sixth birthday of a child or when the child enters kindergarten; extends the certification period under the program for infants to two years, instead of the current one year; and authorizes states to increase the certification time under the program for breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann M. Kuster
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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CONNECT at Home Act Continuing Online Networking, Negating Economic Conditions on Technology at Home Act [S.3695]
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Prohibits a voice or internet service provider from terminating service to a customer during the national emergency declared due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and for 180 days thereafter. A provider that terminated voice or internet service to a customer following the emergency declaration and prior to the enactment of this bill must resume providing such service upon the date of enactment. Terminating or failing to resume providing such service will result in a forfeiture penalty, and the proceeds of any such penalties collected
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/12/2020
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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 M. Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2020 [HB-6846]
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Allows Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) after submitting a plan of operation that is approved by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (Under current law, the three territories receive block grants instead of participating in SNAP.) Such territories may request from USDA a one-time grant to pay the cost of the technology infrastructure necessary to implement SNAP, including the cost of information technology,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 08/13/2020
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Pandemic TANF Assistance Act [S.3672]
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Temporarily suspends certain Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program requirements and establishes a grant program in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, states, tribes, and territories may not deny, reduce, or terminate TANF assistance because a recipient does not meet specified conditions of TANF participation from October 1, 2019, to November 30, 2020. These conditions include time limits for receiving assistance, work requirements, and compliance with paternity establishment or child
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/11/2020
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CHIPPER Act Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act [HB-6797]
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[Children and Youth ]
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Extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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COVID-19 Earned Income Act [HB-6762]
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Sets forth a special rule for determining the amount of the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows a taxpayer to use the earned income of the preceding taxable year in computing such credits if such income is greater than the income for the current taxable year (i..e., 2020).
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Higgins
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Relaunching America’s Workforce Act [S.3659]
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[Education ]
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A bill to provide State and local workforce and career and technical education systems the support to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/07/2020