Rep. Lucy McBath
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US Congress 116th Congress
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019 [HB-1108]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Aerospace ]
Provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
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American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 [HB-6]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Cancels and prohibits removal proceedings against certain aliens and provides such aliens with a path toward permanent resident status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall cancel removal proceedings against certain aliens who entered the United States as minors and grant such aliens conditional permanent residence status for 10 years. The bill imposes various qualification requirements, such as the alien being continuously physically present in the United States and being enrolled in or having completed
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Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019 [HB-1884]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Revises various requirements for private health insurance plans and associated plan-holder cost sharing. Specifically, the bill increases premium assistance for low-income households and specifies that the coverage affordability requirements for employer-sponsored plans extend to family members of employees based on the employee's required contribution as a percentage of the employee's income. Further, the bill prohibits specified agency actions that would weaken the requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) with respect
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-1585]
[Crime ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Housing ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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Commemorating the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth. [HR-265]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution commemorates the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, who demonstrates the indomitable will of people who yearn to be free and overcome impossible odds to win freedom for themselves and others.
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Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-1968]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Elections ]
[Human Rights ]
Provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, election as the first African American woman in Congress, and campaign to be the first African American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research.
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DISASTER Act Disclosing Aid Spent to Ensure Relief Act [HB-1984]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Requires the Office of Management and Budget to submit an annual report to Congress on all disaster-related assistance provided by the federal government. The report must include all federal obligations related to disaster response, recovery, mitigation efforts, and administrative costs associated with these activities for specified agencies and programs.
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Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act [HB-434]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Recreation ]
[Tourism ]
Requires the Emancipation National Historic Trail, which extends approximately 51 miles and follows the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from Galveston, Texas, to Houston, Texas, to be studied for designation as a national scenic trail.
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Ban Toxic Pesticides Act of 2019 [HB-230]
[Environmental ]
[Agriculture ]
[Food ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cancel the registration of the pesticide chlorpyrifos under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The bill prohibits the sale and use of existing stock of chlorpyrifos. The bill requires the EPA to ban chlorpyrifos residue on food under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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CO ALERTS Act of 2019 Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident To Safety Act of 2019 [HB-1690]
[Housing ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Disabilities ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in each unit of specified federally assisted housing, in accordance with certain standards. Specifically, the requirement applies to (1) supportive housing for the elderly and for persons with disabilities, (2) public housing, (3) rental housing for which the owner receives low-income voucher assistance, (4) housing for individuals with AIDS, and (5) certain rural housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must provide guidance to public housing agencies on how to educate
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