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CARING for Kids Act Comprehensive Access to Robust Insurance Now Guaranteed for Kids Act [HB-66]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Social Security ]
[Insurance ]
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/02/2021
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Coronavirus Relief Fund Expansion Act of 2020 [HB-8950]
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[Disaster Relief ]
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[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Economic Development ]
Extends the deadline to spend COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds to December 31, 2021, and allows the use of such funds to replace lost, delayed, or decreased revenues for emergency services organizations, stemming from the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Thompson
Introduced In House on 12/10/2020
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HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2020 [S.4968]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
A bill to reauthorize the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/07/2020
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MORE DOT Grants Act More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act [S.4951]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Economic Development ]
Revises the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to high-density public land counties and any units of tribal and local governments within such counties. A high-density public land county is a county that has a population of not more than 100,000 people and in which more than 50% of the land is owned or managed by the federal government. Any requirement for local matching funds under a qualifying grant program must be reduced by 50% with respect to such jurisdictions. On request, DOT must provide
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Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 12/02/2020
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EXTEND Act Enabling Extra Time to Extend Network Deployment Act [HB-8808]
[Telecommunications ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Authorizes the use of payments received under the Coronavirus Relief Fund for grants for the deployment of infrastructure for the provision of broadband internet access service. Such grants must be awarded by December 31, 2021. The bill sets forth limitations on the grants, including restrictions on using grants for infrastructure in areas that already have broadband service and a requirement that awards be made in a technologically neutral manner.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 11/24/2020
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A resolution supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education. [SR-143]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
A resolution supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education. Expresses support for efforts to: ensure that all students have access to debt-free higher education upon graduation from public institutions of higher education; provide support to states to make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; increase financial aid to help students afford attending college without taking on debt; encourage innovation by states and institutions of higher education
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2306) on 04/21/2015
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. [SCR-26]
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[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of Congress to stopping Iran's sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations; and (2) the legislative intent of Congress that the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 was enacted to deter illicit Iranian behavior, including sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations. Supports state and local government sanctions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8244-8245) on 12/01/2015
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An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. [SCR-11]
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[Education ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Infrastructure ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[National Security ]
[Poverty ]
[Science ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Small Business ]
[Social Security ]
[Taxes ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Veterans ]
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An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2016 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2017-FY2025. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Subtitle A--Budgetary Levels in Both Houses (Sec. 1101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2016-FY2025 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 05/06/2015
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A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to State and local governments for payment of obligations, to prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from financially assisting State and local governments, and for other purposes. [S.94]
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A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to State and local governments for payment of obligations, to prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from financially assisting State and local governments, and for other purposes. Prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase or guarantee obligations of, issue lines of credit to, or provide direct or indirect grants-and-aid to any state, municipal, local, or county government which, on or after January 26, 2011, has defaulted on its obligations, is at risk of defaulting,
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/07/2015
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Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2015 [S.790]
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[Education ]
[Immigration ]
[Environmental ]
[Small Business ]
[Poverty ]
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[Real Estate ]
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Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2015 Prohibits federal assistance (e.g., loans, loan guarantees, or purchases) from being provided to: (1) a municipality or a zip code (eligible entity), other than an entity that is designated an Economic Free Zone by this Act; (2) a municipality that is a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding; or (3) a municipality that is insolvent. Sets forth requirements for the designation of an eligible entity that is a municipality as an Economic Freedom Zone for a 10-year period, including bankruptcy eligibility, insolvency, or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/18/2015
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REFUND Act Returned Exclusively For Unpaid National Debt Act [S.744]
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REFUND Act Returned Exclusively For Unpaid National Debt Act This bill rescinds federal funds identified by a state as unwanted and requires the funds to be used for debt reduction. The bill applies to federal funds required to be allocated by formula among all states that agree to use the funds for a specified purpose. To identify the funds as unwanted, a state legislature must pass a concurrent resolution, and the state must then notify the head of the federal agency responsible for allocating the funds. The Department of the Treasury must deposit
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 03/16/2015
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Local Taxpayer Relief Act [S.658]
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[Grants ]
[Property Tax ]
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Local Taxpayer Relief Act Amends the Impact Aid Improvement Act of 2012 to make permanent amendments that Act made to the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies [LEAs] for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their school districts) that: require the valuation of the federal property located within the boundaries of an LEA by calculating the valuation, for property tax purposes, of all property within the LEA's boundaries and then multiplying that value by the proportion of that property that is federal
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Thune
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/04/2015
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Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act [S.517]
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[Taxes ]
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Secure Rural Schools and Payment in Lieu of Taxes Repair Act This bill extends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program through FY2016 at FY2011 funding levels. This Program provides payments to state jurisdictions to compensate for the cost of providing services in tax-exempt federal lands within such jurisdictions. The bill also eliminates the fiscal year limitation on funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Program. This program compensates local governments for tax revenue lost due to tax-exempt federal lands within
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S992) on 02/12/2015
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FLAME Act Amendments of 2015 [S.508]
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[Energy ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
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FLAME Act Amendments of 2015 Amends the FLAME Act of 2009 to revise how the FLAME Funds for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) are funded. Makes amounts appropriated to a FLAME Fund available to USDA or Interior for wildfire suppression operations if the department concerned notifies the relevant congressional committees that a wildfire suppression event is eligible for funding from the FLAME Fund. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require certain adjustments to discretionary
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/12/2015
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State Mineral Revenue Protection Act [S.500]
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[Mining ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
State Mineral Revenue Protection Act Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, on the request of a state (other than Alaska) and in lieu of any payments to the state under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (FOGRMA), to convey to the state all right, title, and interest in and to the percentage specified in the FOGRMA for that state of all amounts otherwise required to be paid into the Treasury from sales, bonuses, royalties (including interest charges), and rentals for all public land or deposits
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/12/2015
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Authorizing Alaska Production Act [S.494]
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[Environmental ]
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[Mining ]
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Authorizing Alaska Production Act Authorizes the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the Coastal Plain. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the prohibition against production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. States that,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S989) on 02/12/2015
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Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2015 [S.428]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act of 2015 Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to require a state Medicaid plan to provide 12-month continuous enrollment for an eligible individual, regardless of age. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) identify methods that promote the retention of individuals who are enrolled under the state plan or under a waiver of such plan and remain eligible for medical assistance beyond the 12-month period, (2) actively promote the adoption of such enrollment retention
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/10/2015
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IDEA MOE Adjustment Act [S.415]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Disabilities ]
[Children and Youth ]
IDEA MOE Adjustment Act Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to alter the formula for reallocating the federal special education funding that is denied to states that reduce their level of special education funding from one fiscal year to the next. Reallocates: 85% of those funds on the basis of each nonpenalized state's share of children aged 3 through 21 who are of the same age as children with disabilities for whom the state provides a free appropriate public education, and 15% of those funds on the basis of each nonpenalized
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/09/2015
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Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015 [S.405]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Animals ]
[Recreation ]
[Sports ]
[Film Production ]
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Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015 This bill revises a variety of existing programs to expand access to, and opportunities for, hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act is reauthorized through FY2025. The North American Wetlands Conservation Act and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act are reauthorized through FY2020. Components of firearms and ammunition and sport fishing equipment and its components (such as lead sinkers) are exempted from regulations of chemical substances
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 15. on 02/09/2015
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A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. [S.3382]
[Finance ]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
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A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/22/2016