Rep. Alcee Hastings

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District HD-FL-20
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 83

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US Congress 116th Congress

PPE Act of 2020 Providing Protective Equipment Act of 2020 [HB-6541]
Modifies requirements concerning the Strategic National Stockpile and makes changes to the treatment of funds related to the Defense Production Act of 1950. (That act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in consultation with specified entities, must annually determine the minimum level of relevant supplies to be maintained in the stockpile and include the expenditures (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 04/17/2020

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FIRST Act Federal Immigrant Release for Safety and security Together Act [HB-6537]
Imposes requirements during a communicable disease-related national emergency, such as requiring the release of certain aliens in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Covered aliens, specifically those who have certain health conditions, are at least 50 years old, or are 21 years of age or younger, shall be released from ICE custody without bond during such a national emergency, unless the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the alien is likely to pose a substantial and specific (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 04/17/2020

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Reopen America Act of 2020 [HB-6525]
To provide the necessary Federal financial and logistical support so States can reopen their economies once periods of isolation have sufficiently reduced coronavirus infection and transmission rates, and with adequate testing and other safeguards to ensure infection rates do not exceed medical resources, and virus transmission rates are maintained below 1 and thereby steadily reduce the number of infected, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Introduced In House on 04/17/2020

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Emergency Water is a Human Right Act [HB-6552]
Creates a grant program, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide funds to states and Indian tribes to assist low-income households that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services. Further, any entity receiving financial assistance under this grant program must ensure that no home energy service or public water system service is or remains disconnected or interrupted during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 04/20/2020

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Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020 [HB-6445]
Modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to require USDA to (1) notify retailers of the existing opportunities through which they can deliver groceries to SNAP participants; and (2) authorize public-private partnerships between itself, authorized SNAP retailers, and community-based organizations to support grocery delivery during the COVID-19 national (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 04/06/2020

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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 [HB-6142]
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other agencies to address maternal health outcomes among minority populations. HHS must (1) establish task forces to address social determinants of health, maternal mental and behavioral health, and other topics; and (2) award grants for maternal mortality review committees, innovative maternity care models, and other purposes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a perinatal payment demonstration project. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/13/2020

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Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2020 [HB-5870]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 03/02/2020

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Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID–19 Act [HB-6585]
Establishes the Commission on Ensuring Health Equity During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and adds reporting requirements for certain demographic data related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Among other activities, the commission must (1) determine approaches to using data to reduce demographic disparities in COVID-19 prevalence and outcomes, and (2) submit findings and recommendations to Congress on a specified timeline until the end of the public health emergency. During the public health emergency, the Centers for Disease (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 04/27/2020

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Coronavirus Relief for States Act [HB-6592]
Provides $500 billion to states and tribal governments affected by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic for FY2020. Such funds shall be paid to each state and tribal government within 30 days of this bill's enactment. The amount of the payment is proportional to population. A state or tribal government shall use the funds provided to cover those costs of such government that are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency, replace revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, or contribute to the economic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 04/21/2020

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Expressing support for honoring the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and for other purposes. [HR-932]
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and addresses environmental challenges. It urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the anniversary; and (2) governments and people to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. The resolution reaffirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect our planet, public health, and overall well-being of all people and wildlife. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 04/21/2020

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