COVID–19 Cost Share Adjustment Relief Act of 2020 [HB-6669]
Provides for a 100% federal cost share of assistance provided under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes it. The President may provide assistance for activities, costs, and purchases of states or local governments or the owners or operators of eligible private nonprofits, including, among other things backfill costs for first responders and other essential employees who are ill or quarantined, increased
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HB-6669: COVID–19 Cost Share Adjustment Relief Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 05/04/2020
Health Care Opportunities for Transportation Security Administration Employees Act [HB-6647]
Allows employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to enroll or change their enrollment in a health insurance plan during a national emergency, such as the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, and during the 30-day period following the end of the emergency. The bill also increases the biweekly government contribution towards health insurance plans for part-time TSA employees to match that contributed for full-time employees.
HB-6647: Health Care Opportunities for Transportation Security Administration Employees Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 05/01/2020
Coronavirus Workers’ Compensation for TSA Employees Act [HB-6656]
Entitles certain employees of the Transportation Security Administration who are diagnosed with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) during a specified period to federal workers' compensation benefits.
HB-6656: Coronavirus Workers’ Compensation for TSA Employees Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Transportation And Maritime Security. on 06/01/2020
Farm System Reform Act of 2020 [HB-6718]
To place a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require country of origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products, and for other purposes.
HB-6718: Farm System Reform Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Livestock And Foreign Agriculture. on 08/13/2020
Medical Supply Transparency and Delivery Act [HB-6711]
Provides for the procurement and distribution of equipment and supplies needed to combat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill sets forth responsibilities for the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including that the NRCC must (1) direct the national production and distribution of critical medical equipment and supplies; (2) communicate with states, local governments, and Native American tribes regarding the availability and delivery schedule of equipment and supplies; and (3) make
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HB-6711: Medical Supply Transparency and Delivery Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 05/05/2020
Clean Water for All Act [HB-6745]
Nullifies the 2020 rule titled The Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of "Waters of the United States," which describes the bodies of water that fall under federal jurisdiction and the scope of the Clean Water Act. The 2020 rule replaces the 2015 Clean Water Rule, which includes a broader definition of waters of the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers must promulgate a regulation defining waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act. The EPA and the Corps must ensure that such
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HB-6745: Clean Water for All Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 05/11/2020
Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 [HB-6563]
Establishes and provides funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must provide support for certain schools or libraries to purchase specified telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries to purchase telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, and routers) for use by students,
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HB-6563: Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E425) on 05/05/2020