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Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

Bill: 116-hr-7855
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2020-07-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Trade agreements and negotiations
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: 

Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

 
This bill authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to defend Taiwan against a direct attack by China's military, a taking of Taiwan's territory by China, or a threat that endangers the lives of civilians in Taiwan or members of Taiwan's military. The bill also directs the Department of Defense to convene an annual regional security dialogue with Taiwan and other partners to improve U.S. security relationships with countries in the Western Pacific. 
 
(Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2020-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2020-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
CAN Act

Bill: 116-hr-7857
Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Business investment and capital
Capital gains tax
Income tax credits
Income tax exclusion
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Connect America Now Act or the CAN Act

 
This bill allows an exclusion from gross income, for income tax purposes, of gain from the sale or exchange of the entire interest in a wholly-owned rural incumbent local exchange carrier. A 
rural incumbent local exchange carrier
 is a carrier that serves an area where it is required to provide communications services to any customer regardless of cost, and an area other than an urbanized area with not fewer than 50,000 periople, and a core where there are not fewer than 1,000 people per square mile. The bill requires recapture of tax for income from the sale or exchange of stock in a carrier not held for at least one year. 
 
The bill allows an investment tax credit for 30% of expenditures to purchase, maintain, or improve property to provide voice telephone service or broadband internet access in rural empowerment zones.
 
The bill increases the volume cap for private activity bonds and allows the use of bond proceeds for infrastructure for broadband internet access service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
HOMES Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7858
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Housing finance and home ownership
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Helping Owners Maintain Economic Security Act of 2020 or the HOMES Act of 2020 

 
This bill requires servicers of federally-backed mortgage loans to notify borrowers of their eligibility for loan forbearance under existing COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) economic aid programs. Servicers must provide notice not later than 30 days after enactment. Servicers are exempted from providing notice to borrowers who have previously requested forbearance. 
 
Federal housing agencies must make available to servicers model notices no later than 7 days after enactment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening Behavioral Health Supports for Schools Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7859
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government information and archives
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Strengthening Behavioral Health Supports for Schools Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes the Center for School Behavioral Health Technical Assistance within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to provide technical assistance and training, collect data, support research, and disseminate best practices on evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder services in schools and school systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act

Bill: 116-hr-7860
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Food assistance and relief
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act

 
This bill makes an exception to the prohibition on duplication of assistance during a major disaster or emergency for any person who is or may be entitled to receive nutrition assistance through a program administered by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Thus, individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other USDA nutrition programs may also participate in feeding programs funded using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance funds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the employer credit for paid family and medical leave.

Bill: 116-hr-7861
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee leave
Employment taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 
This bill makes the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave permanent. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-7862
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax credits
Inflation and prices
Motor vehicles
Sales and excise taxes
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2019

 
This bill allows a new tax credit for certain fuel-efficient motor vehicles. It also imposes a fee on manufacturers of fuel guzzler motor vehicles with less efficient fuel economy ratings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.
action_date: 2020-07-30
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: 2020-07-30
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: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Paying a Fair Share Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-7863
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Employment taxes
Income tax deductions
Income tax rates
Inflation and prices
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax reform and tax simplification

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Paying a Fair Share Act of 201

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 This bill requires an individual taxpayer whose adjusted gross income exceeds $1 million (high-income taxpayer) to pay a minimum tax rate of 30% of the excess of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income over the taxpayer's modified charitable contribution deduction for the taxable year (tentative fair share tax). The amount of the tax is the excess (if any) of the tentative fair share tax over the excess of (1) the sum of the taxpayer's regular tax liability, the alternative minimum tax (AMT) amount, and the payroll tax for the taxable year; over (2) certain tax credits. 
 
The bill provides for a phase-in of such tax and requires an inflation adjustment to the $1 million income threshold for taxable years beginning after 2020.
 
The bill also expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact tax reform that repeals unfair and unnecessary tax loopholes and expenditures, simplifies the tax system, and makes sure that the wealthiest taxpayers pay a fair share of taxes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7864
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Judicial review and appeals
Merit Systems Protection Board

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020

 
This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2025 and modifies certain requirements relating to the administration of cases involving whistleblowers. Specifically, it requires cases involving alleged retaliation against whistleblowers to be heard by the board, an administrative law judge, or a designated board employee who has received training regarding the protections afforded whistleblowers under law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
National Commission on Renaming the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Headquarters Building Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7865
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Department of Justice
District of Columbia
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal officials
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

National Commission on Renaming the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Headquarters Building Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes the National Commission on Renaming the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Headquarters Building. The commission must make recommendations for redesignating the building that reflect certain considerations, including the mission of the FBI, the values of the U.S. Constitution, and racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. 
 
The Director of the FBI must determine whether to redesignate the building in accordance with the commission's recommendations; if the Director declines to do so, the Director must submit an explanatory report to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act

Bill: 116-hr-7866
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Chemistry
Congressional oversight
Environmental health
Fires
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act

 
This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to award grants and carry out other activities to promote and advance the research and development of alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Healthy Flights Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7867
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Disability assistance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Labor-management relations
Manufacturing
Medical research
Public contracts and procurement
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Healthy Flights Act of 2020

 
This bill provides authority for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose any requirements on passenger and cargo air travel to protect the health and safety of air carrier crewmembers and passengers and to reduce the spread of such infectious disease through the aviation system during public health emergencies such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
Among other provisions, the bill 
 
 
sets forth requirements relating to the use of masks and other protective equipment for airline passengers and certain airline employees;
 
requires the FAA to provide certain employees, including any air traffic controller and airway transportation systems specialist, with masks and other protective equipment;
 
mandates the development of a national aviation preparedness plan to ensure the aviation system is prepared to respond to epidemics and pandemics of infectious diseases;
 
directs each air carrier operating an aircraft with a seating capacity of 20 or more to implement appropriate measures on a flight in air transportation for the purpose of reducing the likelihood of any passenger or crewmember contracting an infectious disease;
 
requires the FAA to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study on the transmission of infectious diseases, including airborne diseases, in the cabins of passenger airplanes; and
 
establishes a Center of Excellence for Infectious Disease Response and Prevention in Aviation within the FAA.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-7868
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Family services
Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Lawyers and legal services
Mental health
Specialized courts
State and local government operations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Strengthening America's Families Act of 2020

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Infant and Toddler Court Program and permits the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand the program, including by awarding grants to states, tribes, and territories.
 
This program supports case management services and other activities to improve the health, well-being, and development of infants, toddlers, and families in the child welfare system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
National Bridge Replacement and Improvement Act

Bill: 116-hr-7869
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

National Bridge Replacement and Improvement Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a national bridge replacement and improvement grant program. 
 
Under the program, DOT may provide competitive grants to governmental entities and planning organizations to assist a bridge project that is eligible for federal-aid highway funding and will (1) restore or increase the structural capacity of the bridge; (2) correct a major safety defect of the bridge; or (3) replace an existing bridge with a new bridge that meets specific requirements, including being located in the same general traffic corridor as the bridge being replaced.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, as the "Lawrence M. 'Larry' Walsh Sr. Post Office".

Bill: 116-hr-7870
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Illinois
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 303 East Mississippi Avenue in Elwood, Illinois, as the "Lawrence M. 'Larry' Walsh Sr. Post Office."

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Stop Pilfering Everyone’s Paycheck Protection for Election Results Act

Bill: 116-hr-7871
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Political parties and affiliation
Small business
Tax-exempt organizations
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 

Stop Pilfering Everyone's Paycheck Protection for Election Results Act

 
This bill requires a political organization to return any amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A political organization is a party, committee, association, fund, or other organization operated primarily for the purpose of accepting contributions or making expenditures to influence the nomination, election, or appointment of an individual to public office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House