EMPIL–DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act [HB-6829]
Authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.
HB-6829: EMPIL–DOC Act Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
Protecting Renters from Eviction and Fees Act of 2020 [HB-7402]
Expands the moratorium on evictions to include all tenants, as opposed to tenants of federally assisted properties, and extends the moratorium until March 27, 2021 (the current moratorium expires on July 25, 2020).
HB-7402: Protecting Renters from Eviction and Fees Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 06/29/2020
Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020 [HB-7432]
Prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources. The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.
HB-7432: Don’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. [HR-1038]
This resolution recognizes the forthcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The resolution, among other things acknowledges the historical significance of this event as one of the largest single instances of state-sanctioned violence against black people in American history; honors the lives and legacies of the estimated 300 black individuals who were killed during the massacre and the nearly 9,000 who were left homeless and penniless; condemns efforts to cover up the truth and shield the white community, especially government officials,
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HR-1038: Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 07/01/2020
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [HB-7415]
Designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or convicted for certain peaceful actions. An individual receiving refugee status under this bill shall not be counted against various numerical limitations.
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HB-7415: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 06/30/2020
Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2020 [HB-7472]
Requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to public health agencies in states, tribes, and territories to incorporate digital contact tracing technology in COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) contact tracing programs. This technology must meet requirements with respect to contact tracing functions, data security and privacy, and voluntary use. Grantees that develop or procure technology that does not meet these requirements lose eligibility for this funding and future funding for COVID-19 contact tracing technology.
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HB-7472: Secure Data and Privacy for Contact Tracing Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings
Introduced In House on 07/01/2020
Major Richard Star Act [HB-5995]
Provides that a combat-disabled uniformed services retiree with fewer than 20 years of creditable service may concurrently receive, without reduction veterans' disability compensation, and retired pay or combat-related special compensation.
HB-5995: Major Richard Star Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 03/09/2020
Safe Step Act [HB-2279]
Requires a group health plan to establish an exception to medication step-therapy protocol in specified cases. A medication step-therapy protocol establishes a specific sequence in which prescription drugs are covered by a group health plan or a health insurance issuer. A request for such an exception to the protocol must be granted if (1) the treatment is expected to be ineffective, (2) the treatment will cause or is likely to cause an adverse reaction to the individual, (3) the treatment is expected to decrease the individual's ability either
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HB-2279: Safe Step Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/10/2019