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Income Verification Act [S.588]
Directs states to use federal tax return information to verify an individual's income eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the food stamp program).
Sponsored by: Sen. John Kennedy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/27/2019
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Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2019 [HB-1368]
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 03/15/2019
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Territories Health Equity Act of 2019 [HB-1354]
Alters provisions under Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage relating to U.S. territories, and generally modifies and establishes programs to expand health insurance coverage for residents. Among other things, the bill eliminates Medicaid funding limitations for U.S. territories beginning in FY2020; repeals provisions that exclude residents of Puerto Rico from a certain automatic enrollment process for Medicare medical services; establishes minimum criteria for certain elements used in Medicare Advantage payment calculations for areas within
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/26/2019
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Federal School Meals Parity Act [HB-1352]
Increases the reimbursement rates for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam under the Department of Agriculture (USDA) school meal and child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The bill also requires USDA to report on the reimbursement rates and costs for providing meals and supplements under the programs in U.S. territories and in the states.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Introduced In House on 02/25/2019
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Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2019 [HB-1345]
Allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits. Any SSI benefits payable to such an individual (1) must be withheld until the individual is no longer in custody; and (2) if the individual dies while in custody, shall be paid to the individual's estate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/26/2019
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Cost-of-Living Refund Act of 2019 [S.527]
Modifies the earned income tax credit to (1) increase its credit percentage and modify the phaseout amount, (2) include for purposes of the credit certain qualifying dependents and students, and (3) set forth requirements for advance payments of the credit.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/14/2019
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Improving Access to Child Care Act [HB-1245]
Eliminates certain funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and increases certain funding for child care assistance. Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the TANF Contingency Fund, which provides additional funds to states in economic distress; and (2) increases and extends child care assistance provided to states and tribes through the Child Care Entitlement to States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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Improving Access to Work Act [HB-1246]
Requires states to use at least 25% of grant funds received under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for assistance, case management, supportive services, nonrecurring short-term benefits, and certain activities related to work and wages.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act [HB-1247]
Specifies that, for purposes of meeting mandatory work requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, work activities include apprenticeships.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Introduced In House on 02/14/2019
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A resolution designating January 25, 2019, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day". [SR-26]
This resolution designates January 25, 2019, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. The resolution also calls on federal, state, and local agencies; community organizations; nonprofit organizations; employers; and other partners to help increase awareness about the earned income tax credit, other refundable tax credits, and free tax filing assistance to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full benefits of the credits.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S590) on 01/24/2019
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Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2019 [S.274]
Prohibits discrimination or adverse action against a child welfare provider that declines to provide services due to the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs or moral convictions. The prohibition applies to the federal government and any state, tribal, or local government that receives federal funding for child and family services or foster care and adoption assistance. However, government entities may still take adverse action against a provider that denies adoption or foster care placement based on the prospective parent or child's race,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/30/2019
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Disability Employment Incentive Act [S.255]
Expands tax credits and deductions that are available for employers who hire and retain employees with disabilities. The bill expands the work opportunity tax credit to include the hiring of employees who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. For employers who hire vocational rehabilitation referrals, Supplemental Security Income recipients, or SSDI recipients, the bill also (1) increases the amount of wages that may be taken into account for the credit, and (2) allows an additional credit for second-year wages. With respect
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/29/2019
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Corporate Freeloader Fee Act [S.219]
Imposes a specified excise tax on certain employers who employ low-wage employees during the year. A "low-wage" employee is an employee who receives wages from the employer that are less than 218% of the federal poverty line. The bill reduces the amount of the tax for employers who provide certain health and retirement benefits to low-wage employees. Government employers, churches, and church organizations are exempt from the tax.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/24/2019
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ELEVATE Act of 2019 Economic Ladders to End Volatility and Advance Training and Employment Act of 2019 [S.136]
Establishes a federal program to help fund (1) state- and tribe-run job-assistance programs, and (2) assistance for self-employed individuals and workers who relocate for employment opportunities. The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide funds for programs that assist eligible individuals, such as those who face barriers to employment. Such programs shall provide employment services, training, and related services. The bill also establishes criteria for using such funds for various purposes, including subsidized jobs. The bill also
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/15/2019
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Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Act [S.126]
Requires the Department of the Interior to establish the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Project to provide economic development assistance for Native Americans. Entities must enter into a five-year binding agreement with the United States to receive assistance. Among other elements, these agreements must contain a description of the specific objectives related to sustainable economic development and poverty reduction that the entity expects to achieve. Assistance shall be provided in the form of funding agreements and may not
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 01/15/2019
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State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act [S.107]
Provides states with the option to extend by two years a child-welfare demonstration project scheduled to end in FY2019. A state extending a demonstration project shall provide a plan to the Department of Health and Human Services specifying how the project will transition by FY2021 to comply with provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 relating to childcare institutions, foster family homes, and assessment standards for qualified residential-treatment programs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/10/2019
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WALL Act of 2019 [S.53]
Appropriates $25 billion for the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The amount shall remain available until expended. As offsets to the spending, this bill restricts the child tax credit, earned income credits, and lifetime learning credits to those with social security numbers and not prohibited from employment in the United States. Also, individuals who file taxes using an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) instead of a social security number shall pay a fee ($300 times the number of persons on the tax return issued
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/08/2019
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LIFT (Livable Incomes for Families Today) the Middle Class Act [S.4]
Establishes a refundable middle class tax credit of up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $6,000 for married individuals filing joint returns. Taxpayers must be at least 18 years of age to receive the credit and may elect to receive payments of the credit in advance on a monthly basis. The bill limits the amount of the credit and eligibility for the credit based on annual income and filing status. Both the income limitations and the amount of the credit must be adjusted for inflation after 2019. The bill also requires the Internal Revenue Service
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala Harris
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/03/2019
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Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 [HJR-28]
(Sec. 101) This joint resolution provides continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through the earlier of February 15, 2019, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and ends the partial government shutdown that began after the existing CR expired on December 21, 2018, because seven of the remaining FY2019 appropriations bills have not been enacted. (Five of the FY2019 appropriations bills were enacted last year, including the Department of Defense Appropriations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Became Public Law No: 116-5. (txt | Pdf) on 01/25/2019
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Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 [HJR-27]
This joint resolution provides continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through the earlier of February 1, 2019, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and ends the partial government shutdown that began after the existing CR expired on December 21, 2018, because seven of the remaining FY2019 appropriations bills have not been enacted. (Five of the FY2019 appropriations bills were enacted last year, including the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Mrs. Lowey Moved To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Resolution. on 01/15/2019