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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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Direct Support for Communities Act [HB-6748]
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Provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award additional Community Development Block Grants to units of local government and counties to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). Specifically, within 30 days, HUD must distribute 50% of such funds to metropolitan cities and other units of local government and 50% to counties and parishes. Such funds may be used to cover costs or replace lost, delayed, or decreased revenues stemming from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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State & Local Emergency Stabilization Fund Act of 2020 [S.3671]
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Appropriates $600 billion in additional funding for states, territories, tribal governments, and local communities due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency and allows additional uses for Coronavirus Relief Fund payments. The bill allows payments under this bill or from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to be used for expenditures from January 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022, regardless of a connection to the COVID-19 emergency. Payments may not be used to provide a tax cut, rebate, or other tax benefit or to reduce or eliminate
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2325-2326) on 05/07/2020
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Direct Support for Communities Act [S.3632]
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Provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award additional Community Development Block Grants to units of local government and counties to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). Specifically, within 30 days, HUD must distribute 50% of such funds to metropolitan cities and other units of local government and 50% to counties and parishes. Such funds may be used to cover costs or replace lost, delayed, or decreased revenues stemming from
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 05/06/2020
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COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Fund Act of 2020 [HB-6729]
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To establish a Homeowner Assistance Fund to provide funds to State housing finance agencies for the purpose of preventing homeowner mortgage defaults, foreclosures, and displacements of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
Introduced In House on 05/05/2020
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Food for Families in Crisis Act of 2020 [HB-6722]
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To strengthen Federal nutrition assistance programs as automatic stabilizers, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 08/13/2020
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Food for Families in Crisis Act of 2020 [HB-6722]
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To strengthen Federal nutrition assistance programs as automatic stabilizers, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition, Oversight, And Department Operations. on 08/13/2020
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Insular Area Medicaid Coronavirus Recovery Act [HB-6658]
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Establishes a 100% Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for U.S. territories until the end of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or through September 30, 2021, whichever is later. (Currently, the Medicaid FMAP for all states and U.S. territories is increased by 6.2% until the end of the public health emergency.) The bill applies retroactively.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 05/01/2020
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Medicare Crisis Program Act of 2020 [HB-6674]
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Makes a series of changes to health insurance coverage and requirements during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). For example, the bill makes several changes to Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA) during the public health emergency. Among other things, the bill allows all individuals who receive unemployment benefits, and their dependents, to enroll in Medicare if they otherwise do not have health insurance coverage; eliminates cost-sharing for COVID-19 drugs and treatment services under Medicare
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/01/2020
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Territorial Economic Recovery Act [HB-6648]
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Restores the favorable tax treatment of investment in U.S. territories and possessions. It treats such investment as domestic rather than foreign investment and requires investors to have an active trade or business in a U.S. territory or possession with a certain percentage of income derived from such territory or possession.
Sponsored by: Rep. Yvette D. Clarke
Introduced In House on 05/01/2020
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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020 [HB-6637]
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[Race and Civil Rights ]
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To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 07/09/2020
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Coronavirus Medicaid Response Act [HB-6539]
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Increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for states and U.S. territories that experience economic downturns (i.e., high unemployment) beginning on or after January 1, 2020, in accordance with specified requirements and limitations. The bill's increase is in addition to previously enacted FMAP increases relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) but may not result in an FMAP greater than 95%.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ann M. Kuster
Introduced In House on 04/17/2020
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Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act [HB-6495]
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Eliminates Medicaid funding limitations for U.S. territories beginning in FY2020.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E364) on 04/14/2020
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To waive certain provisions in the case of an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. [HB-6465]
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Waives Buy American requirements (requirements for the use of goods mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States) in the case of an emergency declaration, with respect to purchases made or contracts issued by Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 04/08/2020
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William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [HB-6395]
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Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 01/02/2021
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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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. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020 [HB-6273]
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Increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for all states and U.S. territories during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP, a state Medicaid program may not require standards for eligibility that are more restrictive than the standards that were in effect on January 1, 2020. The bill also increases Medicaid funding for U.S. territories for FY2020-FY2021.
Sponsored by: Rep. G. K. Butterfield
Introduced In House on 03/13/2020
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Ensuring Emergency Food Security Act [HB-6181]
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[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
To prevent the changing of regulations governing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to provide for expanded food security, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 03/10/2020
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Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2020 [S.3414]
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Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects during FY2020. The bill also indicates the maximum amount that can be spent on each project.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Became Public Law No: 116-144. on 06/16/2020
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Puerto Rico WaterSMART Grants Eligibility Act [HB-6050]
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[Disaster Relief ]
To include Puerto Rico as an eligible applicant location for WaterSMART grants, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Introduced In House on 03/02/2020