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Assistance for Workers Harmed by COVID–19 Act

Bill: 116-hr-6205
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Trade adjustment assistance
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

Assistance for Workers Harmed by COVID-19 Act

 
This bill expands eligibility for trade adjustment assistance to a group of workers who are separated, or threatened to be separated, from a firm because of a decrease in the firm's sales, production, or both owing to disruptions in global supply chains affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 
 
Trade adjustment assistance seeks to provide adversely affected workers with assistance obtaining the credentials, resources, and support to build skills for future jobs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
PREP Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6206
Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food assistance and relief
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Lawyers and legal services
Mental health
Nutrition and diet
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

Pandemic Response and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2020 or the PREP Act of 2020

 
This bill authorizes the President to provide additional federal assistance following a major disaster emergency declaration related to a public health emergency, including a pandemic or virus threat, that occurs between the date of this bill's enactment and September 30, 2021.
 
Such additional assistance includes
 
 
 unemployment assistance and lost wages,
 
food assistance for low-income people from Department of Agriculture surplus commodities,
 
legal services,
 
crisis counseling assistance and training, and
 
case management services.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Coronavirus Worker Relief Act

Bill: 116-hr-6207
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Self-employed
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

Coronavirus Worker Relief Act

 
This bill provides for unemployment benefits to workers affected by the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).
 
If the President issues an emergency declaration or major disaster declaration due to the coronavirus for a state or Indian tribe, the declaration shall be deemed to be a major disaster for the purpose of carrying out provisions regarding unemployment assistance.
 
An individual in an area for which such a declaration is declared shall be eligible for unemployment assistance if he or she
 
 
has experienced a week of unemployment in such area as a result of the coronavirus; 
 
has good cause to voluntarily reduce regular work hours or refuse a bona fide offer of employment, or, in the case of an unemployed self-employed individual, refuses to resume or commence suitable self-employment, for a reason such as illness or incapacity, family crises, or changed individual or family circumstances in the area, as a result of the coronavirus; or 
 
is unable to work due to the immediate federal, state, tribal, or local government response to the coronavirus.

 
The assistance authorized for a week of unemployment shall be not less than the weekly amount authorized under the unemployment compensation law of the state for which the disaster declaration was issued. 
 
The state unemployment compensation requirement that an individual be able to work, available to work, and actively seeking work shall not apply. Compensation shall be made to an individual otherwise eligible without any waiting period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Protecting American Space Assets Act

Bill: 116-hr-6208
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Europe
Intellectual property
Manufacturing
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Russia
Space flight and exploration
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

Protecting American Space Assets Act 

 
This bill requires a strategy and reports concerning U.S. assets in space.
 
The President shall develop a strategy to ensure that the United States strengthens military and commercial capabilities in space, increases protections for military and commercial operations with respect to space, and increases protections for space manufacturing programs and launch sites, including military launch sites. 
 
The Department of Defense (DOD) must include the strategy in the national defense strategy. 
 
The Department of State shall submit to Congress a report setting forth a strategy to (1) protect the space assets of the United States, including the supply chain related to such assets and manufacturing process of such assets, from threats from China and Russia; and (2) strengthen relations with the allies of the United States with respect to space. 
 
DOD shall submit to Congress a report that includes an assessment of its capabilities to protect (1) commercial communication and navigation systems in space, (2) military launch sites, and (3) launch sites operated by individuals or entities in the private sector. The report shall also contain recommendations to improve the capabilities assessed, including recommendations with respect to (1) the electronic warfare capabilities of China and Russia, and (2) the use of counterspace weapons and cyberattacks by China and Russia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
RUSH Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6209
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Home and outpatient care
Licensing and registrations
Medicare
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalizations Act of 2020 or the RUSH Act of 

2020

 
This bill establishes a program through which qualified group practices may provide certain items and services that are normally provided at hospital emergency departments to individuals who (1) are entitled to Medicare hospital services, (2) are enrolled for Medicare medical services, and (3) reside in qualified skilled nursing facilities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Earmark Elimination Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6211
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government lending and loan guarantees
House of Representatives
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

Earmark Elimination Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes a point of order in the House of Representatives against considering legislation that contains a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit. If the point of order is raised and sustained, the congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit shall be deemed to be stricken from the legislation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the continuation of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance benefits during emergency situations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6212
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to provide educational assistance during the 180-day period after the enactment of this bill for programs of education that are offered by distance learning or have been converted to distance learning due to an emergency or health-related situation. 
 
The VA is authorized to continue paying educational assistance and subsistence allowances for up to eight weeks to eligible veterans or persons enrolled in specified programs of education or training during periods when educational institutions are temporarily closed due to an emergency situation or based on an executive order. The bill defines
 emergency situation
 as a public health crisis, a declared state of emergency, or other situations as determined by the VA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
No Cost for COVID–19 Testing Act

Bill: 116-hr-6213
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

No Cost for COVID&#8211;19 Testing Act

 
This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover testing for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without imposing cost sharing for the duration of the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020. This includes the cost of administering such approved tests and visits to health care providers for testing. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing under the Medicare Advantage program.

Bill: 116-hr-6214
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This bill requires Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to cover COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and related visits without cost-sharing during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020. MA plans are also prohibited from instituting prior authorization or other utilization management requirements with respect to coverage of such services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Honest Census Communications Act

Bill: 116-hr-6215
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Civil actions and liability
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Honest Census Communications Act

 
This bill prohibits certain deceptive practices in relation to a census.
 
Specifically, the bill prohibits communicating information known to be materially false and with the intent to impede or prevent another person from participating in any census.
 
Such information is any information regarding (1) the time, place, or manner of holding any such census; or (2) the qualifications for, or restrictions on, participation in any such census.
 
The bill sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6216
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
International scientific cooperation
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Research ethics
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 

 
This bill establishes the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative and sets forth related activities. 
 
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) shall establish or designate the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office to carry out the responsibilities described in this bill with respect to the initiative. 
 
The National Science and Technology Council shall establish or designate an Interagency Committee to coordinate federal programs and activities in support of the initiative.
 
The Department of Energy (DOE) shall establish the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee to advise the President and the Initiative Office on matters related to the initiative. DOE must also carry out an artificial intelligence research and development program to (1) advance artificial intelligence tools, systems, capabilities, and workforce needs; and (2) improve the reliability of artificial intelligence methods and solutions relevant to DOE's mission.
 
The National Science Foundation (NSF) shall enter into a contract with the National Research Council of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study of the current and future impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce of the United States.
 
The General Accountability Office shall conduct a study of artificial intelligence computer hardware and computing required in order to maintain U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence research and development. 
 
The NSF shall establish a program to award financial assistance to eligible entities or their consortia to establish and support Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes.
 
The National Institute of Standards and Technology shall develop voluntary standards for artificial intelligence systems, among other things.
 
The NSF shall fund research and education activities in artificial intelligence systems and related fields.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Bill: 116-hr-6218
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug therapy
Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

 
This bill specifically includes pharmacy services and certain self-administered drugs as part of covered home infusion therapy under Medicare, and specifies that certain payment components still apply regardless of whether or not a qualified supplier is physically present in the beneficiary's home. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
SAFE at Work Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6219
Sponsor: Rep. Spano, Ross [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business expenses
Commuting
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 

Safeguarding Americans From Epidemics at Work Act of 2020 or SAFE at Work Act of 2020

 
This bill allows employers a tax credit through 2021 for their employees who telework at least 12 regularly scheduled business days during a month. It also reinstates in 2020 and 2021 the 2% floor on miscellaneous itemized tax deductions and the overall limitation on itemized deductions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House