ReWIND Act Resources for Workforce Investments, Not Drilling Act [HB-6707]
Limits the financial assistance that fossil fuel companies may receive from programs that provide relief to businesses affected by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak, the Department of Interior's authority with respect to fossil fuels, the types and amount of oil that may be placed in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), and the issuance or modification of rules until the COVID-19 national emergency terminates. Specifically, it prohibits fossil fuel businesses from receiving financial assistance, loans, and loan guarantees
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HB-6707: ReWIND Act Resources for Workforce Investments, Not Drilling Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 05/27/2020
Food and Necessities During Public Emergencies Act of 2020 [HB-6449]
Provides that during an emergency declared under the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits may be used to purchase specified durable goods. Specifically, such goods shall include infant care necessities, household paper products, household cleaning products, and personal cleaning products.
HB-6449: Food and Necessities During Public Emergencies Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
CHIPPER Act Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act [HB-6797]
Extends the 11.5% increase to the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that is otherwise applicable under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through FY2021, in accordance with specified conditions. For example, in order to receive the increased FMAP in FY2021, a state must cover, without cost-sharing, testing and treatment for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including vaccines, specialized equipment, and therapies.
HB-6797: CHIPPER Act Children’s Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
Computer and Internet Equity Act [HB-6744]
To provide tax credits to low to moderate income individuals for certain computer and education costs, to direct the Federal Communications Commission to modify the requirements for the Lifeline program to provide increased support for broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.
HB-6744: Computer and Internet Equity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020