Rep. Peter DeFazio

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District HD-OR-4
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 137

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US Congress 116th Congress

Pell to Grad Act [HB-6033]
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Lawrence Introduced In House on 02/28/2020

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Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act [HB-5610]
Provides a presumption of service-connection for Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 01/15/2020

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Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2020 [HB-5187]
Authorizes additional funding for various housing assistance programs. Specifically, the bill authorizes additional funding for public housing agencies to maintain and improve public housing buildings; states and communities to reduce the risk of flood damage to housing; very low-income residents to improve and modernize rural housing; Indian tribes to develop housing and housing services; nonprofit organizations and community development financial institutions to conduct activities related to affordable housing and economic development; state housing (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-686. on 12/24/2020

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. [HR-881]
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 03/02/2020

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Recognizing the vital importance of Native American participation in the 2020 decennial census of population. [HR-872]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that ensuring an accurate count of American Indians and Alaska Natives is vital for the 2020 decennial census of population and that an undercount of such population could result in underrepresentation and underfunding for tribal households. The resolution also expresses the sense that federal, state, and local governments and tribal nations should work together to encourage participation in the 2020 decennial census of population.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1442-1443) on 03/03/2020

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PFAS Right-To-Know Act [HB-2577]
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in the Toxic Release Inventory of chemicals. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Certain industrial facilities that manufacture, process, or use PFAS must annually report to the EPA on their PFAS releases, which will be included in the Toxic Release Inventory.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/26/2019

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Hemophilia SNF Access Act [HB-5952]
Includes certain treatments for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders as high-cost, low-probability ancillary services that may be paid for separately, rather than under the prospective payment (i.e., per diem) system for skilled nursing facilities, under Medicare.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis Introduced In House on 02/25/2020

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IRS Enhancement and Tax Gap Reduction Act of 2020 [HB-6076]
Appropriates additional amounts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in FY2021-FY2030 for tax enforcement, improving IRS technology infrastructure, and taxpayer services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Introduced In House on 03/04/2020

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Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2020 Veterans’ Acute Crisis Care for Emergent Suicide Symptoms Act of 2020 [HB-5697]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish emergent mental health care to certain individuals, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/07/2020

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Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Act of 2020 [HB-6125]
To direct the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to coordinate support for survivors of sexual trauma.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/16/2020

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