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Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

Bill: 117-hr-2759
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health personnel
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

 
This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-22
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: 2021-04-22
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: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Built to Last Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2760
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Building construction
Emergency planning and evacuation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fires
Government information and archives
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
Natural disasters
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Built To Last Act of 2021

 
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to identify and support research that enables a consistent, federal set of forward-looking long-term meteorological information that (1) models future extreme weather events, other environmental trends, projections, and up-to-date observations; and (2) is suitable for specified uses, including federal and nonfederal efforts to develop and adopt standards, building codes, and voluntary certifications.
 
NOAA must provide the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with mesoscale meteorological information when appropriate or upon request by NIST.
 
NIST must publish the information and advise and provide technical assistance to organizations that develop standards, model building codes, or voluntary certifications in order for such organizations to appropriately use the information.
 
The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in coordination with the U.S. Global Change Research Program and the Mitigation Framework Leadership Group, shall designate a working group to identify and support research that enables such forward-looking long-term meteorological information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

Bill: 117-hr-2761
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Air quality
Animal and plant health
Birds
Congressional oversight
Ecology
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fishes
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
International organizations and cooperation
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Metals
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Soil pollution
Water quality
Wetlands
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act

 
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national mercury monitoring program. Under the program, the EPA must track and report on long-term changes of mercury concentrations in air, water, soil, and fish and wildlife. In addition, the EPA must establish an online database for mercury data.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Climate-Resilient International Development Optimization Act

Bill: 117-hr-2762
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Air quality
Atmospheric science and weather
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Performance measurement
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Climate-Resilient International Development Optimization Act 

 
This bill directs agencies with direct international development programs and investments to incorporate climate resilience considerations into agency decision making. Agencies that participate in a multilateral entity must encourage the entity to incorporate climate-related risks into the decisions of the entity. The bill also establishes the Working Group on Climate-Resilient International Development in the Department of the Treasury to support such efforts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act

Bill: 117-hr-2763
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Buy American requirements
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Industrial facilities
Labor standards
Manufacturing
Metals
Oil and gas
Public-private cooperation
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program that provides grants for energy efficiency improvement projects in the manufacturing sector. 
 
The following types of entities are eligible for grants:
 
 
state energy offices;
 
Native American tribes;
 
nonprofit organizations that focus on providing energy efficiency or renewable energy services and receive funding from states, tribes, or utilities;
 
electric cooperative groups; or 
 
 entities with a public-private partnership under the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. 
 
 
The entities that receive grants must then distribute subgrants to certain small- or medium-sized manufacturers (employing no more than 750 employees) located in the same states as the entities. Recipients of subgrants must carry out projects that (1) improve the energy efficiency of the manufacturers, and (2) develop technologies that reduce electricity or natural gas use by the manufacturers. 
 
The bill establishes labor requirements for projects that receive grant funding under this bill. In addition, grant projects may only use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States, unless DOE grants a waiver of the requirement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2764
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy assistance for the poor and aged
Energy prices
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021

 
This bill supports the expansion of community solar energy and doubles the allowable time period for a long-term contract between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a public utility.
 
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program for expanding community solar energy options, including options for low-income and moderate-income individuals. In addition, DOE must expand existing grant, loan, and financing programs to include community solar projects as specified by the bill.
 
Further, the bill revises requirements for electric utilities, including by requiring each electric utility to offer a community solar program.
 
Finally, the bill allows the GSA to make a public utility contract for a period of up to 30 years. Currently, the GSA may make a public utility contract for up to 10 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Advanced Coursework Equity Act

Bill: 117-hr-2765
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Higher education
Minority education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Advanced Coursework Equity Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Education to establish three grant programs to increase enrollment and performance of underrepresented students in advanced courses and programs. Local educational agencies receiving grants or subgrants must use such funds for certain activities, such as conducting community engagement, expanding enrollment of underrepresented students in advanced courses, and providing direct services (e.g., tutoring) to underrepresented students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Families Belong Together Act

Bill: 117-hr-2766
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Department of Homeland Security
Family relationships
Immigration status and procedures
Judicial review and appeals
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Families Belong Together Act

 
This bill provides various immigration benefits for eligible alien parents (or legal guardians) and minor children who were separated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) between January 20, 2017, and January 20, 2021. 
 
Generally, to be an eligible parent or minor child under this bill, the alien must not be inadmissible for certain crime- or security-related grounds, though DHS may waive certain grounds for humanitarian or public interest reasons. Furthermore, an eligible child who was separated as a minor remains eligible for the immigration benefits after reaching majority.
 
DHS must grant humanitarian parole into the United States to an eligible alien who requests such parole, regardless of whether the alien is physically present in the United States. 
 
An eligible alien in the United States may apply for lawful permanent resident status. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall grant a qualifying alien's lawful permanent resident status within 30 days of receiving the alien's application. 
 
An alien who receives lawful permanent resident status under this bill shall be eligible for benefits and services that are available to an alien who is admitted as a refugee.
 
Certain annual numerical limitations shall not apply to aliens who receive lawful permanent resident status under this bill. 
 
If an alien seeks judicial review of a denial of an application for lawful permanent resident status under this bill, the Department of Justice shall appoint counsel to represent that alien upon request.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
PEERS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2767
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health personnel
Medicare
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2021 or the PEERS Act of 

2021

 
This bill specifies that peer support specialists may participate in the provision of behavioral health integration services with the supervision of a physician or other entity under Medicare. The bill defines 
peer support specialists
 as individuals who are recovering from a mental health or substance-use condition and have certain national or state credentials, as specified, to provide peer support services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-22
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: 2021-04-22
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: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act

Bill: 117-hr-2769
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Government trust funds
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Railroads
Transportation programs funding
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act 

 
This bill establishes in the Treasury an Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund designed to ensure a safe, sustainable, convenient transportation option for the people of the United States. Amounts in the fund may be used by the Department of Transportation to award grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for activities associated with the Northeast Corridor and the National Network (Amtrak's state-supported and long-distance service lines).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Healthy Flights Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2770
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
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
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: 

Healthy Flights Act of 202

1

 
This bill provides authority for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose 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 infectious diseases through the aviation system during public health emergencies. 
 
For example, the bill (1) sets forth requirements relating to the use of masks and other protective equipment for airline passengers and certain airline employees; (2) requires the FAA to provide certain employees, including any air traffic controller and airway transportation systems specialists, with masks and other protective equipment; and (3) 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.
 
Additionally, the bill directs each air carrier operating an aircraft with a seating capacity of 20 or more to implement appropriate measures on a flight to reduce the likelihood of any passenger or crewmember contracting an infectious disease.
 
The FAA must enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study on the transmission of infectious diseases, such as respiratory diseases, in the cabins of passenger airplanes.
 
Further, the bill (1) establishes a Center of Excellence for Infectious Disease Response and Prevention in Aviation within the FAA; and (2) directs the FAA to revise airline passenger briefing requirements, including briefings during a national emergency pertaining to a respiratory disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-2771
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2021-04-22 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: 2021-04-22
text: 

Strengthening America's Families Act of 2021

 
This bill provides statutory authority for the Infant and Toddler Court Program and a related resource center. It also permits the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand the program through grants to states, tribal nations, and territories for establishing, stabilizing, or enhancing infant-toddler court teams.
 
This program aims to improve the well-being of infants, toddlers, and families in the child welfare system through team-based case management services that foster coordination among courts, child welfare agencies, and other child-serving organizations. The resource center provides technical assistance, training, and other support for infant-toddler court teams.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Introduced in House