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To amend title 36, United States Code, to establish the composition known as "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as the national hymn of the United States.

Bill: 117-hr-301
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Music
National symbols
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 
This bill designates the composition consisting of the words and music known as 

Lift Every Voice and Sing

 as the national hymn of the United States.

action_date: 2022-06-07
text: 
This bill designates the composition consisting of the words and music known as 

Lift Every Voice and Sing

 as the national hymn of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-358.
action_date: 2022-06-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-358.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 11.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Retired Pay Restoration Act

Bill: 117-hr-303
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Retired Pay Restoration Act

 
This bill allows the receipt of both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any service-connected disability. Under current law, only individuals with service-connected disabilities rated at 50% or more receive both without offset.
 
 Individuals who were retired or separated after at least 20 years of military service due to a service-connected disability shall be eligible for the full concurrent receipt of both veterans' disability compensation and either military retired pay or combat-related special pay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Equal COLA Act

Bill: 117-hr-304
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congress
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Inflation and prices

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Equal COLA Act

 
This bill revises the formula used to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment for annuities paid under the Federal Employees Retirement System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 117-hr-305
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Civil disturbances
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Crimes against property
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Law enforcement officers
Protection of officials
Protest and dissent
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman for his actions to protect the Senate chamber during the security breach at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
STARTS Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-306
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Income tax deductions
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Safe Teachers Assistance and Return To School Act of 2021 or the STARTS Act of 2021

 
This bill allows an increase in the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers in 2020 or 2021 for the purchase of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national health emergency. Specifically, the amount of the deduction is increased from $250 to $1,000, and $750 of such increase may only be used to purchase personal protective equipment or cleaning supplies to combat the spread of COVID-19. Any unused deduction amount for taxable year 2020 may be carried over to taxable year 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include the KIA, MIA, and POW acronyms on headstones and markers furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 117-hr-307
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 
This bill authorizes specified acronyms to be included on headstones or markers that are furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill authorizes the VA to include KIA (killed in action), MIA (missing in action), and POW (prisoner of war) on a headstone or marker. Such acronyms are prohibited from counting towards any character or line limit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Secure and Fair Elections for Workers Act

Bill: 117-hr-308
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Labor-management relations
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Postal service
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

SAFE Workers Act or the Secure And Fair Elections for Workers Act

 
 This bill requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to provide employees with the ability to vote remotely by telephone or the internet in union representation elections during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
 
 The bill further permits the NLRB's use of appropriations to issue directives or regulations providing for electronic voting methods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-309
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Community life and organization
Emergency planning and evacuation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Massachusetts
Oil and gas
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits the construction and operation of specified natural gas projects until certain Massachusetts state agencies certify that such projects do not pose a danger to surrounding residential communities and the general public.
 
Specifically, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must revoke the certificates of public convenience and necessity it issued authorizing the construction and operation of the Weymouth Compressor Station (Atlantic Bridge Project)in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and the West Roxbury Lateral Pipeline (Algonquin Incremental Market Project)in Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, Massachusetts, until it receives written certification from the state agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
To provide for quality assurance of COVID-19 reimbursements and reporting.

Bill: 117-hr-311
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 
This bill (1) establishes documentation requirements for testing, treatment, and reporting related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); and (2) makes it unlawful to knowingly report a false diagnosis of COVID-19. To receive a federal reimbursement for the cost of a COVID-19 diagnostic test or treatment, the request for reimbursement must document that the administered COVID-19 test has been approved, cleared, or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.
 
 Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must exclude from its official COVID-19 case and death counts any person who tested positive and requested federal reimbursement without the required documentation.
 
 Additionally, any person who knowingly reports a false diagnosis of COVID-19 is subject to criminal fines and imprisonment for not more than 10 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-13
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: 2021-01-13
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: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
To provide a Federal income tax credit for State income taxes paid by individuals temporarily providing certain health or emergency services in the State, and to provide a corresponding reduction in Federal highway funds to the State.

Bill: 117-hr-312
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Income tax credits
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Roads and highways
State and local taxation
Transportation programs funding
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 
This bill allows a refundable income tax credit for state income taxes paid by individuals providing services as first responders, doctors, nurses, or other health or emergency services. This credit expires after the Department of the Treasury certifies that the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period has ended. 
 
The bill requires a reduction in federal highway funds paid to a state that corresponds to the credit amount allowed by this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Targeted Federal Funding to Invest in Communities Act

Bill: 117-hr-313
Sponsor: Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
American Samoa
Census and government statistics
Child health
District of Columbia
Education programs funding
Guam
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Indian social and development programs
Licensing and registrations
Northern Mariana Islands
Poverty and welfare assistance
Puerto Rico
State and local finance
State and local government operations
U.S. territories and protectorates
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Targeted Federal Funding to Invest in Communities Act

 
This bill supports state, territorial, tribal, and local governments in providing resources to residents, especially those in historically underserved communities, to improve measurable outcomes for health, education, and quality of life.
 
States are eligible for support if they are in the bottom 10 of all 50 states in combined ranking of average life expectancy, infant mortality rate, poverty rate, and percentage of state population with a college degree. Also eligible for support are U.S. territories, tribal governments, and the District of Columbia. A local government in an eligible state may receive direct support if it is in a county with persistent poverty.
 
Recipients shall use the funds to cover only those costs that
 
 
are necessary expenditures to create or expand activity or programs consistent with the purposes of this bill,
 
 were not accounted for in the recipient's budget most recently approved as of enactment of this bill, and 
 
 are incurred during the five year period beginning on enactment of this bill.
 
 
The Office of Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury shall conduct monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of funds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Communities and Environment First Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-314
Sponsor: Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Chemistry
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Industrial facilities
Inflation and prices
Intergovernmental relations
Oil and gas
Pollution liability
Sales and excise taxes
State and local government operations
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Communities and Environment First Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes the For Communities Trust Fund to be funded by specified environmental taxes for the purpose of awarding grants to states in cooperative agreements with the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) assist in relocation efforts for individuals or groups who live within five miles of facilities that are a major source or area source of certain emissions, or (2) protect or remediate areas affected by emissions of hazardous air pollutants or releases of hazardous substances from such facilities.
 
The bill increases the excise tax on certain chemicals to adjust for inflation and removes tax exemptions related to crude oil and petroleum products imported into the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act

Bill: 117-hr-315
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 

Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act

 
This bill continues to exempt Medicare from budget sequestration orders until the end of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
To direct the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government regarding the supply and distribution of certain supplies and equipment relating to COVID-19.

Bill: 117-hr-316
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal officials
Federal-Indian relations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Inflation and prices
Intergovernmental relations
Manufacturing
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 
This bill requires the President to appoint a Medical Supplies Response Coordinator to oversee federal efforts concerning the supply chain of critical medical supplies and equipment related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-13
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: 2021-01-13
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: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a health insurance Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program.

Bill: 117-hr-317
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2021-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health programs administration and funding
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: 
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to administer a Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program that pays health insurers for claims by eligible individuals in order to lower health insurance premiums in the individual market.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-13
text: Introduced in House