Rep. Colin Allred
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Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act [HB-759]
[Gaming ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Amends the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act, which restores the federal trust relationship between the United States and the tribe, to prohibit the Act from being construed to preclude or limit the applicability of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
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Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt. [HR-49]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Religion ]
This resolution acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership and Egypt's role in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. It also urges the Egyptian government to enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, and to take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.
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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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Recognizing the interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security. [HR-220]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
[Budget and Spending ]
This resolution recognizes the roles that development and diplomacy play in advancing the national security objectives of the United States and expresses support for a substantial U.S. international affairs budget.
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Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy. [HR-221]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and human rights both domestically and internationally. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to uphold all relevant international human rights agreements ratified by the United States.
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Condemning White Supremacist Terrorism and the Anti-immigrant Rhetoric that Inspires It Resolution [HR-299]
[Immigration ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that immigration makes the United States stronger and that the House is committed to keeping the United States open to those lawfully seeking refuge and asylum from violence and oppression, regardless of their race, faith, or country of origin. The resolution rejects white supremacist ideology and condemns political leaders who legitimize it.
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Recognizing that contributions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are vital to United States national security. [HR-291]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
This resolutions lauds the contributions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to advancing U.S. national security interests and recognizes that continued U.S. leadership in NATO is essential to fulfilling the organization's core tasks.
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United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019 [HB-951]
[Tourism ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
Directs the Department of State to develop and report to Congress a strategy to improve bilateral tourism between the United States and Mexico and third-party tourism to the two countries. The strategy shall involve dialogue and cooperation between the two governments. It shall prioritize sectors including hospitality, retail, and cultural education.
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Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019 [HB-1948]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Includes certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)
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Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act [HB-1139]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
Requires grant recipients under the public transportation safety program who operate a fixed route bus service to (1) develop a risk reduction program for bus operations to improve safety by reducing the number and rates of accidents, injuries, assaults on bus operators, and fatalities; (2) submit the program to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for review and approval; and (3) implement the approved program. DOT shall require grant recipients who operate a rail fixed guideway public transportation system that is not subject to regulation by
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