Clean Slate Act of 2019 [HB-2348]
[Cannabis ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
HB-2348: Clean Slate Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/20/2019
HR-398: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal is antithetical to the principles of free market capitalism and private property rights, is simply a thinly veiled attempt to usher in policies that create a socialist society in America, and is impossible to fully implement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 06/26/2019
You have voted HR-398: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal is antithetical to the principles of free market capitalism and private property rights, is simply a thinly veiled attempt to usher in policies that create a socialist society in America, and is impossible to fully implement..
RURAL Act of 2019 Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019 [HB-2147]
[Telecommunications ]
[Taxes ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Energy ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Small Business ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Economic Development ]
Modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications,
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HB-2147: RURAL Act of 2019 Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 04/09/2019
HB-3013: To direct Federal departments and agencies to verify eligibility for Federal benefits for individuals 105 years of age or older, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Greg Steube
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
You have voted HB-3013: To direct Federal departments and agencies to verify eligibility for Federal benefits for individuals 105 years of age or older, and for other purposes..
HAVEN Act Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 [HB-2938]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
Modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy. Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.
HB-2938: HAVEN Act Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Became Public Law No: 116-52. on 08/26/2019
Agricultural Trucking Relief Act of 2019 [HB-1673]
[Agriculture ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Food ]
Revises regulations related to the transportation of agricultural commodities. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of agricultural commodity to include (1) aquaculture, horticultural, and floricultural commodities; (2) fruits; (3) vegetables; (4) any non-human living animal and the products thereof; and (5) other agricultural products that are sensitive to temperature or climate and at risk of perishing in transit. Under current law, an agricultural commodity means any agricultural commodity, non-processed food, feed, fiber, or livestock.
HB-1673: Agricultural Trucking Relief Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 03/12/2019
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.)
HB-1948: Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/29/2019
HR-285: Recognizing over 85 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation since the creation of an effective system of independent beer, wine, and spirits distribution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 05/03/2019
You have voted HR-285: Recognizing over 85 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation since the creation of an effective system of independent beer, wine, and spirits distribution..
DRIVE-Safe Act Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act [HB-1374]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-Safe Act directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.
HB-1374: DRIVE-Safe Act Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 02/27/2019
State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act [HB-3116]
[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Services ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Provides states with the option to extend by two years a child-welfare demonstration project scheduled to end in FY2019. A state extending a demonstration project shall provide a plan to the Department of Health and Human Services specifying how the project will transition by FY2021 to comply with provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 relating to childcare institutions, foster family homes, and assessment standards for qualified residential-treatment programs.
HB-3116: State Flexibility for Family First Transitions Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Introduced In House on 06/05/2019