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Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. [HJR-31] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ] [Science ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Public Health ] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ] [Immigration ] [Defense ] [Military ] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Economic Development ] [Education ] [Veterans ] [Senior Citizens ] [Children and Youth ] [Animals ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Air Quality ] [Climate Change ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ]
(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to "this Act" included in any division of this bill refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) This section specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated for FY2019. (Sec. 5) This section provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 are only available (or rescinded, if applicable) if the President subsequently (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard Became Public Law No: 116-6. on 02/15/2019

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Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2019 [HB-1122] [Housing ] [Poverty ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement a mobility demonstration program to enable public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer housing-choice rental-assistance vouchers in a manner designed to (1) encourage low-income families receiving such assistance to move to lower-poverty areas, and (2) expand access to opportunity areas. HUD shall require PHAs applying to participate in the program to submit a specified Regional Housing Mobility Plan.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/12/2019

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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 1161, Mrs. Lowey Called Up H.r. 925, With The Senate Amendments Thereto And Moved That The House Agree In The Senate Amendment To The Title Of H.r. 925 And That The House Agree In The Senate Amendment To The Text Of H.r. 925 With An Amendment Consisting Of The Text Of Rules Committee Print 116-66. on 10/01/2020

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People CARE Act People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Act [HB-841] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ] [Poverty ] [Human Services ]
Establishes the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission within the legislative branch to review federal means-tested welfare programs. Means-tested welfare programs are those designed to specifically provide assistance exclusively to low-income Americans. The commission shall review all federal means-tested programs, excluding various specified programs such as the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits program, Medicare, and Department of Veterans Affairs-administered programs. The commission's review shall cover topics (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Warren Davidson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019

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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748] [Healthcare ] [Finance ] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Health ] [Education ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Unemployment ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Insurance ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ] [Senior Citizens ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Pensions ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Data Privacy ] [Cybersecurity ] [Artificial Intelligence ] [Science ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Defense ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Air Quality ] [Energy ] [Trade ] [Manufacturing ] [Mental Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Property Tax ] [Public Safety ] [Retirement ] [Veterans ] [Community Development ] [Disaster Relief ] [Inflation ] [Investments ] [Poverty ] [Social Security ] [Climate Change ]
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. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020

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National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2019 [HB-658] [Infrastructure ] [Telecommunications ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Budget and Spending ] [Water ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Construction ] [Finance ] [Taxes ]
Establishes the National Infrastructure Development Bank as a government corporation to finance energy, environmental (e.g., drinking water or waste facilities), telecommunications, and transportation infrastructure projects. The National Infrastructure Development Bank Board, established by this bill, must oversee the projects. The board may make loans and loan guarantees to assist in financing infrastructure projects. In addition, the board must establish an American Infrastructure Bond program. Under the program, the board may subsidize interest (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/07/2019

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648] [Agriculture ] [Finance ] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Housing ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Aerospace ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019

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Trafficking Victims Housing Act of 2019 [HB-508] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Human Rights ] [Crime ] [Poverty ] [Public Safety ] [Community Development ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requires the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study assessing the availability and accessibility of housing and services for homeless individuals who are victims of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner Introduced In House on 01/11/2019

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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-267] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Community Development ] [Senior Citizens ] [Veterans ] [Telecommunications ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Energy ] [Air Quality ] [Law Enforcement ] [Real Estate ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Health ]
TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2019 This title provides FY2019 appropriations for the Department of Transportation (DOT). The title provides appropriations for the Office of the Secretary, including Salaries and Expenses; Research and Technology; National Infrastructure Investments (also known as BUILD grants); the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau; Financial Management Capital; Cyber Security Initiatives; the Office of Civil Rights; Transportation Planning, Research, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David E. Price Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 01/11/2019

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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-267] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ] [Community Development ] [Senior Citizens ] [Veterans ] [Telecommunications ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Energy ] [Air Quality ] [Law Enforcement ] [Real Estate ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Health ]
TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2019 This title provides FY2019 appropriations for the Department of Transportation (DOT). The title provides appropriations for the Office of the Secretary, including Salaries and Expenses; Research and Technology; National Infrastructure Investments (also known as BUILD grants); the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau; Financial Management Capital; Cyber Security Initiatives; the Office of Civil Rights; Transportation Planning, Research, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David E. Price Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 01/11/2019

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To provide for a comfortable and safe temperature level in dwelling units receiving certain Federal housing assistance, and for other purposes. [HB-235] [Housing ] [Healthcare ] [Senior Citizens ] [Public Health ] [Human Services ] [Energy ]
Allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development to require units in public housing and supportive housing for the elderly, as well as dwellings receiving low-income housing choice voucher assistance, to maintain a temperature level ranging from 71 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica S. Wilson Introduced In House on 01/03/2019

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Liberty City Rising Act [HB-234] [Housing ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish standards to ensure the safety and security of federally assisted housing in high-crime areas. Public housing agencies serving high-crime areas must establish anonymous hotlines for tenants to report suspicious activity and crimes in the community.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica S. Wilson Introduced In House on 01/03/2019

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Improving Access to Homes for Heroes Act of 2019 [HB-165] [Housing ] [Veterans ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ]
Requires public housing agencies to consider the housing needs of veterans when creating their annual plans and housing strategies, the latter in consultation with agencies that serve veterans. Similarly, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must revise its regulations to require jurisdictions that receive funding from HUD to include information relating to veterans in their consolidated plans. HUD must also conduct an assessment of the housing needs of very low-income veteran families and report annually on its activities relating (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Al Green Introduced In House on 01/03/2019

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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133] [Trade ] [International ] [Economic Development ] [Energy ] [Healthcare ] [Education ]
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries' (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020

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No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2019 [HB-84] [Housing ] [Budget and Spending ] [Human Services ] [Poverty ]
Directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on an annual basis, to monitor the extent of noncompliance of public-housing tenants with certain community service and economic self-sufficiency requirements, determine the aggregate amount provided in federal subsidies for all public-housing dwelling units that were occupied by noncompliant tenants, and publish this amount in the Federal Register. In each fiscal year, this amount, as determined and published for the preceding fiscal year, shall be rescinded from funds made available (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Introduced In House on 01/03/2019

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-21] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Finance ] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Housing ] [International ] [Science ] [Food ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Aerospace ]
Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. on 01/08/2019

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Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Act of 2018 [HB-6925] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 11/15/2018

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ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act [S.3346] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office shall: connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and improved digital inclusion efforts; hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 08/01/2018

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018 [HB-6545] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/19/2018

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Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2018 [S.3231] [Housing ]
Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/18/2018

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