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Honoring the Oath Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5151
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2019-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Lawyers and legal services
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: 

Honoring the Oath Act of 2019

 
This bill establishes the Military Family Immigration Advisory Committee and modifies the naturalization procedures for a noncitizen in the Armed Forces.
 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall notify the committee when any individual in removal proceedings is a (1) member of the Armed Forces, (2) veteran, or (3) noncitizen spouse or minor child of such an Armed Forces member or veteran. The committee shall review the case of any such individual and make recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice as to how the case should be resolved. Such an individual shall not be removed until the committee has provided its recommendations.
 
DHS and the Department of Defense shall jointly carry out a program allowing a noncitizen individual who serves on active duty in the Armed Forces (and any noncitizen spouse or minor children of the individual) to become a U.S. citizen if the individual is not otherwise ineligible for citizenship. The Armed Forces member shall be given the opportunity to apply for citizenship during the accession process into the Armed Forces. DHS shall adjudicate such an individual's application by the last day of the individual's active service in the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Transportation Equity Act

Bill: 116-hr-5152
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2019-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Disability assistance
Marriage and family status
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public transit
Social security and elderly assistance
State and local government operations
Transportation costs
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: 

Transportation Equity Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a competitive grant program to reimburse certain public transportation agencies that provide free unlimited transportation passes to specified individuals.
 
Individuals eligible to receive a pass are (1) persons who are 60 years or older, (2) persons with disabilities, (3) persons in receipt of means-tested benefits, (4) persons whose income is 300% or less of the poverty line, (5) the spouse or unmarried dependent of any person in the previous four categories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Indian Buffalo Management Act

Bill: 116-hr-5153
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Mammals
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: 

Indian Buffalo Management Act

 
 This bill establishes a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote tribal ownership and management of buffalo and buffalo habitat on Indian lands.
 
Specifically, the bill requires Interior to (1) enter into contracts, award grants, and provide technical assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for activities related to buffalo restoration or management; (2) consult with tribes and tribal organizations on initiatives that affect buffalo or buffalo habitat, including efforts to contain or eradicate diseased buffalo; and (3) develop a policy relating to buffalo and buffalo habitat management activities on Indian land.
 
Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land.

action_date: 2020-12-18
text: 

Indian Buffalo Management Act

 
 This bill establishes a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote tribal ownership and management of buffalo and buffalo habitat on Indian lands.
 
Specifically, the bill requires Interior to (1) enter into contracts, award grants, and provide technical assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for activities related to buffalo restoration or management; (2) consult with tribes and tribal organizations on initiatives that affect buffalo or buffalo habitat, including efforts to contain or eradicate diseased buffalo; and (3) develop a policy relating to buffalo and buffalo habitat management activities on Indian land.
 
Additionally, Interior may enter into agreements with tribes or tribal organizations to transport surplus buffalo from federal land onto Indian land.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-670.
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-670.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
GEO Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5154
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Business investment and capital
Electric power generation and transmission
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act of 2019 or the GEO Act of 2019

 
This bill provides for a 30% energy tax credit for geothermal resources, subject to a phased reduction in the credit in 2025 and 2026. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5155
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Income tax credits
Lighting, heating, cooling
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act of 2019

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to include waste energy recovery property in the 30% energy tax credit, subject to a phaseout. 
 
The bill defines &quot;waste energy recovery property&quot; as property that generates electricity solely from heat from buildings or equipment if the primary purpose of such buildings or equipment is not the generation of electricity. Such property may not have a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Extension Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5156
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Income tax credits
Industrial facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Carbon Capture and Sequestration Extension Act of 2019

 
This bill extends for one year the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5157
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Income tax credits
Indian social and development programs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2019

 
This bill allows Indian tribal governments and other taxpayers to elect to receive tax excludable payments in lieu of credit amounts attributable to the tax credits for energy property and for electricity produced from certain renewable resources. The payments to such other taxpayers are limited to 85% of the credit amounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Promoting Sustainable Energy Projects for Tribal Communities Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5158
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Federal-Indian relations
Income tax credits
Indian social and development programs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Promoting Sustainable Energy Projects for Tribal Communities Act of 2019

 
This bill allows Indian tribal governments to elect to receive payments, in lieu of tax credits, for energy property and electricity produced from certain renewable resources. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5159
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Energy efficiency and conservation
Income tax credits
Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the tax credit for nonbusiness energy property to include a credit for home energy audits. The amount of such credit is 30% of the cost of a home energy audit, not to exceed $150. 
 
The bill defines &quot;home energy audit&quot; to mean an inspection and written report for a dwelling owned and used by a taxpayer as the taxpayer's principal residence. The audit must identify the most significant and cost-effective energy efficiency improvements for such dwelling, including an estimate of the energy and cost savings for each improvement, and be conducted and prepared by a certified home energy auditor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5160
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Building construction
Business investment and capital
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Income tax deductions
Inflation and prices
Lighting, heating, cooling

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Act of 2019

 
This bill reinstates and extends that tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings through 2024. It also increases the maximum allowable amount of such deduction.
 
The bill modifies American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineer (ASHRAE) standards and other efficiency standards for commercial buildings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Affordable EVs for Working Families Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5161
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Affordable EVs for Working Families Act of 2019

 
This bill allows an income-based tax credit for the purchase of a previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle. The credit is limited to 30% of the sales price of such a vehicle. The bill defines "previously-owned qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle" to mean a motor vehicle the model year of which is at least two years earlier than the calendar year in which the vehicle is acquired and that meets certain requirements under the Clean Air Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Green VAN Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5162
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor carriers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Green Vehicle Adoption Nationwide Act of 2019 or the Green VAN Act of 2019

 
This bill allows a manufacturer a 10% tax credit of the sales price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price. 
 
The bill defines &quot;zero-emission heavy vehicle&quot; as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5163
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor carriers
Public transit

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2019

 
This bill allows a manufacturer a zero-emission bus tax credit. 
 
The credit is equal to 10% of the sales price of a zero-emission heavy vehicle. The credit only applies to the first $1 million of a vehicle's sales price. 
 
The bill defines &quot;zero-emission heavy vehicle&quot; as a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of not less than 14,000 pounds, is not powered or charged by an internal combustion engine, and is propelled solely by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery or fuel cell. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
EV CHARGE Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5164
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2019 or the EV CHARGE Act of 2019

 
This bill reinstates and extends through 2024, the 30% tax credit for the cost of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. The bill allows an additional 20% credit for excess costs attributable to refueling property that is intended for general public use or for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or government vehicles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Innovative Energy Manufacturing Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5165
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Innovative Energy Manufacturing Act of 2019

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for additional annual allocations, in 2020 through 2024, of the qualifying advanced energy project tax credit. The Department of the Treasury must report to Congress by the end of 2025, on domestic job creation attributable to the credit allocations made by this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5166
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Building construction
Business expenses
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Income tax credits
Lighting, heating, cooling

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2019

 
This bill allows a tax credit for 10% of the labor costs of installing mechanical insulation property. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
CORE Justice Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5167
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental education
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Higher education
Income tax credits
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Creating Opportunities in Research for Environmental Justice Act of 2019 or the CORE Justice Act of 2019

 
This bill allows certain educational institutions a tax credit for up to 30% of amounts paid that are necessary for a qualified environmental justice program. The bill defines &quot;qualified environmental justice program&quot; as a program conducted by educational institutions that is designed to address, or improve data about, qualified environmental stressors (i.e., contaminations of air, water, soil, or food) for the primary purpose of improving, or facilitating the improvement of, health and economic outcomes of individuals residing in low-income areas or areas populated disproportionately by racial or ethnic minorities. 
 
The bill requires (1) the allocation of credit amounts to educational institutions over a five-year period, and (2) public disclosure of the identity of educational institutions receiving allocations and the amount of each allocation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Pricing Greenhouse Gases Report Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-5168
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

Pricing Greenhouse Gases Report Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to report to Congress on the Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. Specifically, Treasury must report on the utility of the data from the program for determining the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by taxpayers for the purpose of imposing a fee on taxpayers for such emissions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

Bill: 116-hr-5169
Sponsor: Rep. Spano, Ross [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 

TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act

 
This bill provides that personnel of the Retired Reserve (comprising former National Guard and Reserve members) who are not yet age 60 but are receiving their retirement pay may purchase TRICARE health coverage for retired military personnel, rather than the presently allowed TRICARE Retired Reserve (which may have higher costs).
 
The bill generally aligns the age for TRICARE health care benefits with the age at which retired National Guard and Reserve personnel begin receiving their retired pay. Under current law, Reserve Component personnel may retire below age 60, but not below 50, based on active duty performance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9042)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House