Rep. Lucy McBath
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US Congress 116th Congress
Save the Internet Act of 2019 [HB-1644]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
To restore the open internet order of the Federal Communications Commission.
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Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act [HB-1636]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
Establishes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of the Staff Director to make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys.
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Paying Hourly Americans Stronger Earnings (PHASE) in $15 Wage Act [HB-2080]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Inflation ]
[Small Business ]
Phases in increases in the federal minimum wage based on the metropolitan statistical area or the nonmetropolitan portion in which an employer resides, adjusted to account for the cost-of-living in such area. The bill repeals separate minimum wages for tipped employees and for newly hired employees who are younger than age 20.
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Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women. [HCR-30]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
This resolution recognizes the disparity between wages paid to men and women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation and reaffirms Congress' commitment to supporting equal pay for equal work and to narrowing the gender wage gap.
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Saving for the Future Act [HB-2120]
[Finance ]
[Retirement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Pensions ]
[Investments ]
To establish a universal personal savings program, and for other purposes.
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An Act Targeting Resources to Communities in Need [HB-2055]
[Community Development ]
[Poverty ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Agriculture ]
[Human Services ]
Targets funding for designated development programs to counties and census tracts with persistently high poverty rates. Specifically, agencies that administer these programs must direct at least 10% of funding to counties with poverty rates that have equaled or exceeded 20% for at least 30 years. In addition, agencies must allocate, based on a formula, a certain level of funding to census tracts that have sustained poverty rates of 20% or higher for the past five years. This funding model, known as the 10-20-30 proposal, has been applied through
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Climate Action Now Act [HB-9]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
Requires the President to develop and update annually a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement on climate change. (Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement. (Sec. 4) The bill outlines what must be included in the plan, including descriptions of steps to (1) cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26%-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and (2) confirm that other parties to the agreement with major economies are fulfilling their announced contributions.
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Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. [HR-246]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.
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Keeping guns out of classrooms. [HR-231]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Crime ]
This resolution expresses the sense that federal funds shall not be used to train or arm school personnel with firearms.
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To adjust the boundary of the Fort Frederica National Monument in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. [HB-114]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
Expands the boundary of the Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and increases the maximum number of acres that may be included in the monument from 250 to 305 acres.