Rep. Peter DeFazio

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District HD-OR-4
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 137

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US Congress 116th Congress

Ally’s Act [HB-5485]
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 12/19/2019

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Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act [HB-5598]
Withdraws approximately 234,328 acres of federal land and waters in a specified area in the Rainy River Watershed of Superior National Forest in Minnesota from entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. The area is adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Mining Protection Area. Land or interest in land within such area that is acquired (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-672. on 12/18/2020

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Encouraging the Trump Administration to maintain protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and its protections for American communities. [HCR-89]
This concurrent resolution supports the continued enforcement of environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/11/2020

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Recognizing that international education and exchange programs further national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. [HR-845]
This resolution recognizes the importance of, and encourages, international education and exchange programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/11/2020

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To require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years. [HB-3113]
Directs the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to continue to sell the Alzheimer's disease semipostal stamp for an additional six years. The USPS must continue to transfer proceeds from the sale of the stamp to the National Institutes of Health to fund medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/06/2019

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Climate-Ready Fisheries Act of 2019 [HB-4679]
Directs the Government Accountability Office to examine efforts by the Regional Fishery Management Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the National Marine Fisheries Service to prepare and adapt fisheries for the impacts of climate change.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Reported By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-642. on 12/14/2020

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Recognizing the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States, which includes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, recognizing the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among indigenous women, and calling for urgent Federal funding changes to ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent maternal health and family planning services are available. [HR-735]
This resolution acknowledges the maternal health crisis disproportionately affecting American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women that has led to high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. The resolution calls for urgent funding increases for the Indian Health Service, Tribally Operated Health Centers, Urban Indian Organizations, and Native Hawaiian health care programs to improve access to high-quality maternal health, prenatal care, and family planning services. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the federal government's (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee For Indigenous Peoples Of The United States. on 12/02/2019

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Federal Employee Parental Leave Technical Correction Act [HB-5885]
Expands certain paid parental leave benefits to include specified public sector employees, including employees of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration, the Executive Office of the President and the White House, and the District of Columbia Courts and Public Defender Service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet. on 03/10/2020

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Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019 [HB-2086]
Allows a refundable tax credit equal to the amounts paid for qualified access technology for use by a blind individual who is the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent of the taxpayer. "Qualified access technology" is hardware, software, or other information technology with the primary function of converting or adapting information that is visually represented into forms or formats useable by blind individuals. The credit is limited to (1) costs that are not compensated by insurance or otherwise, and (2) an aggregate amount of $2,000 per (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 04/04/2019

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GAIN Act Greater Access and Independence through Nonvisual Access Technology Act of 2019 [HB-3929]
Requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to establish access standards for home (1) medical devices, (2) appliances, and (3) exercise equipment that allow blind consumers to effectively use such products.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 07/25/2019

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