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Automatic Boost to Communities Act

Bill: 117-hr-1030
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 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: 2021-02-11
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 bill provides $2,000 a month to individuals until the COVID-19 emergency declaration is terminated, or the national unemployment rate meets specified criteria, whichever is later. Furthermore, the bill provides $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: 2021-02-11
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: 2021-02-11
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: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-1031
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

White Supremacy in Law Enforcement Information Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to prepare and release an intelligence assessment describing the relationship between white supremacy and law enforcement. The assessment must include information on white supremacist links to and infiltration of law enforcement agencies. 
 
The bill also requires DOJ, in coordination with the FBI, to release (1) past intelligence assessments related to white supremacist links to and infiltration of law enforcement agencies, and (2) actions to address such links and infiltration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

Bill: 117-hr-1032
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Military personnel and dependents
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

 
This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry.
 
 Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs.
 
The FCC must also establish and issue guidance on how states can meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program.
 
The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Renewable Energy Certainty Act

Bill: 117-hr-1033
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Lighting, heating, cooling
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Renewable Energy Certainty Act

 
This bill authorizes long-term contracts for federal purchases of renewable energy and establishes related requirements. Specifically, the bill authorizes federal agencies to enter into contracts for the acquisition of energy generated from renewable energy sources or from cogeneration facilities for a period of up to 30 years.
 
In addition, the bill requires the Federal Energy Management Program to publish a standardized energy purchase agreement that an agency may use for such an acquisition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-02-11
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: 2021-02-11
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: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act

Bill: 117-hr-1034
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Domestic violence and child abuse
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law enforcement officers
Separation, divorce, custody, support
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Justice to issue guidance to law enforcement agencies on model practices for addressing domestic violence and protecting the safety of law enforcement officers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act

Bill: 117-hr-1035
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Economic performance and conditions
Food industry and services
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 

Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act

 
This bill provides additional economic relief to certain beverage manufacturers in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
Specifically, the bill gives certain beverage manufacturers (e.g., breweries and wineries that derived at least 35% of their gross annual income during either 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales) access to second draw loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. Further, it makes these beverage manufacturers eligible to receive additional months of subsidized principal and interest payments on certain Small Business Administration loans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
BARN Act

Bill: 117-hr-1037
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Department of Agriculture
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Labor
Foreign labor
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Housing finance and home ownership
Immigration status and procedures
Lawyers and legal services
Livestock
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Temporary and part-time employment
Visas and passports
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 

Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act

 
This bill revises the H-2A visa program for temporary agricultural workers, moves administration of the program from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture, and addresses other immigration issues. 
 
The bill eliminates a statutory provision calling for the 50% rule, which requires an H-2A employer to hire any qualified U.S. applicants until half of the time period on an H-2A worker's contract has elapsed.
 
The bill also revises requirements for employer-provided housing or housing allowances for H-2A workers, including standards for such accommodations. The employer shall request an inspection to certify that the housing meets the required standards. 
 
An employer shall not be required to pay an H-2A worker more than 115% of the federal or applicable state minimum wage, whichever is higher.
 
Aliens admitted as H-2A workers who overstay their visas are barred from the program for five years. Aliens admitted on the basis of fraud or who commit certain crimes are barred permanently. Employers who knowingly hire H-2A workers who overstay their visas or employers who engage in fraud or misrepresentation shall be barred from the program.
 
The bill also prohibits the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) from providing legal assistance for an alien unless (1) the alien is present in the United States when the assistance is provided, and (2) the parties have attempted to mediate the dispute in good faith. An H-2A employer is not required to allow an entity receiving LSC funding to enter the employer's property without an appointment with a specific H-2A worker. 
 

 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

Bill: 117-hr-1038
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 

Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to report to Congress on communications use authorizations (i.e., authorizations to modify or locate communications facilities on public lands).
 
Specifically, Interior and USDA must (1) provide an assessment on programmatic or administrative barriers to reviewing communications use authorizations, (2) provide an assessment of whether there are rules or regulations that could be revised to improve the efficiency of reviewing communications use authorizations, (3) describe the process for prioritizing the review of communications use authorizations, and (4) provide a plan to ensure adequate staffing to review communications use authorizations in a timely manner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2021-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-02-15
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: 2021-02-15
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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Coastal Broadband Deployment Act

Bill: 117-hr-1039
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Floods and storm protection
Historic sites and heritage areas
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 

Coastal Broadband Deployment Act 

 
This bill excludes certain communications facility deployment or modification projects from specified review requirements.
 
Specifically, the bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation review a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility that is to be carried out entirely within a floodplain (the lowland and relatively flat areas adjoining inland and coastal waters). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Flat Tax Act

Bill: 117-hr-1040
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employment taxes
Income tax deductions
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Tax reform and tax simplification
Transfer and inheritance taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 

Flat Tax Act 

 
This bill authorizes an individual or a person engaged in business activity to make an irrevocable election to be subject to a flat tax (in lieu of the existing income tax provisions) of 19% for the first two years after an election is made, and 17% thereafter. 
 
The bill calculates taxable income for individual taxpayers by subtracting a basic standard deduction and an additional standard deduction for each dependent from the total of wages, retirement distributions, and unemployment compensation. "Business taxable income" is gross active income reduced by certain deductions for the cost of business inputs, wages, and retirement contributions. 
 
The bill imposes an employer tax on the value of excludable compensation provided to employees not engaged in business activity of 19% for the first two years after an election is made under this bill and 17% thereafter. 
 
The bill also repeals the estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. 
 
 A two-thirds vote of the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to increase the flat tax rate proposed by this bill or to reduce the amount of the standard deduction or business-related deductions allowed by this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Executive Comment Requested from Federal Judicial Center, Graduate Fellows Program, Harry S Truman Scholarship.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
To repeal the debt ceiling.

Bill: 117-hr-1041
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This bill repeals the public debt limit, which applies to most debt held by the federal government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Executive Comment Requested from Railroad Accounting Board.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act

Bill: 117-hr-1042
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 

Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act

 
This bill imposes an enhanced general penalty on any person who is sentenced to imprisonment for violating certain communications laws and who willfully or maliciously destroys any communications facility during and in relation to such violation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Union Sta Redev Corp.
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Favorable Executive Comment Received from Travel and Tourism Admin.
action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Executive Comment Received from Soil Conservation Service.
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

Bill: 117-hr-1043
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Historic sites and heritage areas
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 

Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

 
This bill exempts certain wireless facility modification requests from specified review requirements.
 
Specifically, the bill exempts from specified environmental and historic preservation review any request for modification of an existing wireless tower or base station that involves (1) collocation of new transmission equipment, (2) removal of transmission equipment, or (3) replacement of transmission equipment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House