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Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6545
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Income tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act of 2020

 
This bill modifies the refundable tax credit for health care premium assistance to require an age rate adjustment to the applicable percentage used to determine the amount of such credit. The 
age rate adjustment
 for any individual shall be determined using a single national age rating curve specified in guidance by the Department of Health and Human Services and shall reflect market patterns in the individual health care market.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Wildfire and Community Health Response Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6546
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Wildfire and Community Health Response Act of 2020 

 
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, for National Forest System lands, and the Department of the Interior, for public lands, by May 31, 2020, to jointly submit to Congress a report on their activities to 
 
 
mitigate wildfire risk during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, including activities to minimize the impact of wildfires on the respiratory health of communities; 
 
identify methods of fuels reduction used during the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize the threat of wildfire on such lands; and 
 
slow the spread of COVID-19 between firefighters and emergency response teams.
 
 
Such report shall also include the recommendations of the departments with respect to the federal support necessary to carry out these activities. 
 
Not later than December 31, 2020, such departments shall jointly submit to Congress a report on (1) the activities and recommendations, and (2) the outcomes of forest and wildfire management in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendations of the departments with respect to such outcomes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
To modify terms related to the economic injury disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration for applicants affected by COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6547
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 
This bill increases the maximum loan amount for a small business disaster loan made in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and it requires the Small Business Administration to expedite the loan approval process for such loans.
 
The fine for a conviction relating to a fraudulent claim for the payment or approval of such a loan shall be three times the amount of the loan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
National Commission on the COVID–19 Pandemic in the United States Act

Bill: 116-hr-6548
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States Act

 
This bill establishes, in the legislative branch, the National Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States and sets forth its powers, duties, funding, and membership. Among other activities, the commission shall investigate the facts and circumstances of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and make recommendations on preventing a similar outbreak from occurring in the future. 
 
The commission terminates 90 days after the submission of its final report. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Business Borrowers Protection Act

Bill: 116-hr-6549
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Credit and credit markets
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Business Borrowers Protection Act

 
This bill prohibits a lender from requiring a borrower to repay on an accelerated basis any loan received under a governmental program responding to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Further, a lender may not consider such a loan for purposes of determining whether the lender has the right to accelerate the due date of any loan agreement.
 
In addition, until two years after the termination of the COVID-19 national emergency, the bill (1) declares it to be U.S. policy that lenders should not accelerate due dates for any business loans or curtail any lines of credit, and (2) releases from liability a trustee that decides not to enforce a loan covenant that accelerates repayment under a loan agreement or reduces the availability of funds under a line of credit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID–19 Crisis Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6550
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Credit and credit markets
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
National Credit Union Administration
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act of 2020 

 
This bill temporarily provides credit unions with an exception to limits on outstanding member business loans. Specifically, for a three-year period, loans used for recovery from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency do not count towards this limit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
CARES Act Section 4014 Technical Corrections Act

Bill: 116-hr-6551
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Credit and credit markets
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

CARES Act Section 4014 Technical Corrections Act

 
This bill modifies the delay for required compliance with certain accounting standards applicable to credit losses (i.e., current expected credit losses standards, also known as CECL standards) as applied to insured depository institutions and bank holding companies. Specifically, required compliance with this standard is delayed through the first day of an institution's fiscal year beginning after the end of the emergency declaration regarding the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. Currently, this delay ends the earlier of the date on which the emergency declaration terminates, or December 31, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Emergency Water is a Human Right Act

Bill: 116-hr-6552
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Energy assistance for the poor and aged
Indian social and development programs
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public utilities and utility rates
Rural conditions and development
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Emergency Water is a Human Right Act

 
This bill creates a grant program, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide funds to states and Indian tribes to assist low-income households that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services. Further, any entity receiving financial assistance under this grant program must ensure that no home energy service or public water system service is or remains disconnected or interrupted during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Automatic Boost to Communities Act

Bill: 116-hr-6553
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Currency
Department of the Treasury
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Reserve System
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Income tax rates
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
Poverty and welfare assistance
Securities
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Automatic Boost to Communities Act 

 
This bill creates the Boost Communities Program to provide monthly aid during and after the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, the program provides (1) $2,000 a month to individuals during the emergency and for a specified time period afterward, and (2) $1,000 a month to individuals during the following year. The program also provides targeted supplemental assistance for at-risk populations. 
 
The bill provides for the distribution of these funds through direct deposit, debit cards, and the establishment of digital dollar wallets. 
 
The Department of the Treasury is directed to mint and issue two $1 trillion platinum coins and additional coins as needed to fund the program. The Federal Reserve is directed to purchase the coins.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
To increase the exempt amount applicable for the retirement earnings test for months in 2020, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6554
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Social security and elderly assistance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 
This bill temporarily increases the income limit for individuals who are younger than full retirement age to receive Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits without reductions. Specifically, the bill increases the limit on income earned during 2020 to the contribution and benefit base (i.e., the maximum amount subject to the Social Security payroll tax, set at $137,700 for 2020).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
United States Semiquincentennial Quarter Series Act

Bill: 116-hr-6555
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Currency
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

United States Semiquincentennial Quarter Series Act

 
This bill provides for the minting and issuing of certain coins for the semiquincentennial of the United States.
 
The design of all coins currently authorized for minting and issuance by the Treasury may be changed to be emblematic of the celebration of the semiquincentennial beginning in January 1, 2026. 
 
 The Department of the Treasury may issue quarter dollars in 2026 with up to five different designs emblematic of the semiquincentennial. One of the quarter dollar designs must be emblematic of a woman's or women's contribution to the birth of the Nation or the Declaration of Independence or any other monumental moments in American History.
 
Treasury may mint and issue additional $1 coins emblematic of the semiquincentennial during a one-year period beginning January 1, 2026. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0

Bill: 116-hr-6556
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Child health
Civil actions and liability
Government trust funds
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0

 
This bill directs certain penalties assessed by the Securities Exchange Commission against pharmaceutical companies for specified violations to the 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund, an existing fund that supports pediatric disease research. In making allocations from that fund, the National Institutes of Health shall prioritize pediatric research that does not duplicate existing research activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2020-04-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E373)
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
MAIL Act

Bill: 116-hr-6557
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Medicaid
Postal service
Prescription drugs
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Medication Access Improves Lives Act or the MAIL Act

 
This bill increases the Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for covered outpatient drugs, including mail-order drugs, beginning April 1, 2020. The bill's increase may not result in an FMAP greater than 100%. Additionally, Medicaid enrollees must be allowed to obtain the entire prescribed supply of a covered outpatient drug in a single fill or refill, up to a 90-day supply.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Landing Pass Extension Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6558
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Immigration status and procedures
Licensing and registrations
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 

Landing Pass Extension Act of 2020

 
This bill allows a qualified alien crew member of a vessel to obtain a permit to land temporarily in the United States for up to 180 days, where currently such permits generally do not allow for stays exceeding 29 days.
 
Specifically, an immigration officer may grant a crew member a 180-day landing permit if the officer is satisfied that the crew member (1) intends to depart within the prescribed period on a vessel other than the vessel the crew member arrived on, and (2) will perform ship-to-ship cargo transfer operations to or from a vessel engaged in foreign trade. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6559
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
Introduced: 2020-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Allied health services
Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Labor
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: 

COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). These standards apply to health care sector employees, paramedic and emergency medical services employees, and other employees identified as having an elevated risk for exposure. Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must collect and make public information regarding employee exposure in these occupations and provide guidance to further protect such employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House