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Clean Drinking Water Equity Act

Bill: 117-hr-4284
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Environmental health
Government lending and loan guarantees
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local finance
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Clean Drinking Water Equity Act

 
This bill revises the drinking water state revolving fund (SRF) program to increase the cap on the total amount of loan subsidies that states may give to assist disadvantaged communities. The drinking water SRF program is a financial assistance program to help water systems and states achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
COMMUNITIES Act

Bill: 117-hr-4285
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Creation of Opportunities for Medical Manpower in Underserved Neighborhoods by Indemnifying Tuition and Incentivizing Exceptional Service Act or the COMMUNITIES Act

 
This bill increases the amount of student loan repayment available to eligible health care providers who agree to complete a five-year period of obligated service in a health professional shortage area. Specifically, for each year of service, the Department of Health and Human Services shall pay one-fifth of the total amount owed on a participating provider's qualifying student loans. Current law caps the maximum amount of student loan repayment that a provider may receive in exchange for such service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4286
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Housing discrimination
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits discrimination, in the context of various housing practices, against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
USA Workforce Tax Credit Act

Bill: 117-hr-4287
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Income tax credits
Sales and excise taxes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

USA Workforce Tax Credit Act 

 
This bill allows tax credits for charitable contributions to certain nonprofit organizations with the exclusive purpose of providing (1) workforce development and apprenticeship training, or (2) scholarships for elementary and secondary education expenses of students from households with income that does not exceed 200% of the median gross income. 
 
The bill limits the credits to specified amounts for individuals and corporations. It also (1) imposes a tax on workforce development, apprenticeship training, and scholarship granting organizations that fail to distribute a specified portion of their receipts; and (2) establishes a $2 billion annual volume cap for the tax credits allowed under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act

Bill: 117-hr-4288
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Employee hiring
Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Small business
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act

 
This bill establishes a new nonimmigrant visa for temporary nonagricultural workers (H-2C visa) to fill jobs that have remained open for a certain amount of time and are located in an area where the unemployment rate is 4.9% or less. This visa shall only be available for certain occupations, and those requiring a bachelor's degree or higher level of education shall not be eligible.
 
The bill imposes various requirements related to H-2C positions, such as requiring that the employer make certain efforts to recruit a U.S. worker beforehand. The employer must register the opening before filling it with an H-2C worker, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall maintain a publicly available registry of registered positions. 
 
For the first fiscal year after the bill's enactment, no more than 65,000 positions may be registered. For subsequent fiscal years, the number shall be increased or decreased depending on how many positions were registered the previous year and how quickly the allotment was filled. A certain number of allocations shall be reserved for small businesses.
 
An employer seeking to hire H-2C workers shall register with DHS and provide documentation establishing that the employer meets various qualifications. An employer may become ineligible for registration for certain actions, such as having been penalized for a pattern of willful violation of wage and hour laws.
 
H-2C workers shall not be entitled to certain federal public benefits.
 
The Bureau of the Census shall report to Congress on the impact of the H-2C program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
WISH Act

Bill: 117-hr-4289
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home Act or the WISH Act

 
This bill provides initial funding to establish a federal long-term care insurance benefit and puts in place a new payroll tax to finance the benefit in the future. The initial funding for the benefit and related outreach must be repaid to the Department of the Treasury within 10 years.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
End Zuckerbucks Act

Bill: 117-hr-4290
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

End Zuckerbucks Act

 
This bill prohibits tax-exempt charitable organizations from providing direct funding to official election organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4291
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Agricultural research
Business records
Competition and antitrust
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 202

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This bill establishes restrictions and requirements for checkoff programs, which are programs overseen by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. 
 
The bill prohibits boards established to carry out a checkoff program or a USDA order issued under a checkoff program from entering into a contract or agreement to carry out program activities with a party that engages in activities to influence any government policy or action that relates to agriculture.
 
 A board or its employees or agents acting in their official capacity may not engage in any
 
 
 act that may involve a conflict of interest; 
 
anticompetitive activity;
 
unfair or deceptive act or practice; or
 
act that may be disparaging to, or in any way negatively portray, another agricultural commodity or product. 
 
 
Upon approval of USDA, a board may enter directly into contracts and agreements to carry out generic promotion, research, or other activities authorized by law if the agreement or contract requires records accounting for the funds received to be submitted to the board. 
 
The board must meet specified requirements regarding the publication of budgets and disbursements of funds. 
 
The USDA Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office must conduct specified audits regarding checkoff programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
COVID–19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act

Bill: 117-hr-4292
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Appropriations
Blood and blood diseases
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Education programs funding
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Higher education
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical education
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Women's health
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act

 
This bill establishes and provides funding for the COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Program Fund. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must use the funds to set up at least 10 centers of excellence at academic medical centers to address issues associated with COVID-19 and future pandemic preparedness and response efforts.
 
In addition, HHS must establish an advisory committee comprised of representatives from relevant federal agencies, each center of excellence, and national organizations that work with populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and other health disparities. The committee must facilitate collaboration, information-sharing, and dissemination of best practices relating to COVID-19 and future pandemic responses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting America’s Young Entrepreneurs Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4293
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Supporting America's Young Entrepreneurs Act of 

2021

 
This bill provides deferment and cancellation of federal student loans for certain founders and employees of small business start-ups. The bill also establishes a young entrepreneurs business center.
 
First, the bill allows a founder of a small business start-up to defer student loan payments for up to three years.
 
Next, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for a borrower who (1) has made 24 monthly payments on the loan while employed as a founder of a small business start-up in a distressed area, (2) is approved for loan cancellation by the young entrepreneurs business center established by the bill, and (3) is not currently in default on the loan.
 
Further, ED must cancel up to $3,000 in federal student loan debt for a borrower who (1) has made 12 monthly payments on the loan while employed full-time by a small business start-up, and (2) is not currently in default on the loan.
 
The bill also excludes from an individual's gross income, for income tax purposes, the amount of such canceled student loan debt. 
 
Finally, the bill establishes a young entrepreneurs business center within the Small Business Administration to certify small business start-ups, identify distressed areas, and approve loan cancellations. To be certified by the center, a start-up must have a founder who is a recent graduate of an institution of higher education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Small Business, 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: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Small Business, 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: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Small Business, 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: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4294
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2021-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: 

Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 

2021

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care facilities to help such facilities prepare for power outages during and after natural disasters. Eligible grant activities include the purchase of backup power sources (e.g., generators) and the creation of regional resource directories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4295
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2021-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: 

Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency to jointly report to Congress on vulnerabilities in supply chains that are critical to U.S. national security, economic security, or public health. The report shall also contain recommendations for addressing those vulnerabilities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Freedom to Fly Act

Bill: 117-hr-4296
Sponsor: Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Homeland Security
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: 

Freedom to Fly Act

 
This bill prohibits regulations or policies that allow employees of the Transportation Security Administration to ask passengers flying domestically about vaccinations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Working Mothers Act

Bill: 117-hr-4297
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: 

Supporting Working Mothers Act 

This bill extends protections for a working mother who expresses breast milk for the employee's nursing child to cover salaried employees and other types of workers not covered under existing law. Further, time spent to express breast milk must be considered hours worked if the nursing mother is also working.
 
The Government Accountability Office must report on the implementation and expansion of the workplace accommodations under this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Inclusive Elections Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4298
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2021-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: 

Inclusive Elections Act of 2021

 
This bill requires courts, when hearing challenges to election laws, to consider whether the law has a disparate impact on members of a protected class of citizens.
 
Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider whether (1) the challenged standard, practice, or procedure imposes a disparate burden on members of a protected class of citizens; and (2) the disparate burden is related to social and historical conditions that produce discrimination against members of the protected class.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Foster Care Stabilization Act

Bill: 117-hr-4299
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: 

Foster Care Stabilization Act

 
This bill requires the Administration for Children and Families to award demonstration grants to foster care stabilization agencies to improve services for foster youth awaiting placement and for other emergency assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-4301
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: 

Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2021

 
This bill permits a taxpayer with a primary care service arrangement whose fixed periodic fee does not exceed $150 a month to participate in and contribute to a health savings account.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-01
text: Introduced in House