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Health Care Affordability Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-369
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2021-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Income tax credits
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: 

Health Care Affordability Act of 2021
 
 
This bill revises the tax credit for health care premium assistance to expand the eligibility of low-income taxpayers for such credit and reduce the cost of health care premiums. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H332)
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Robert Feiss.

Bill: 117-hr-371
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2021-01-19 in the House
Subjects: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Provides for the relief of Robert Feiss.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Introduced in House
For the relief of Alirio Palacios Gamez, Hilda Veronica Ramirez Mendez, and Jayro Ivan Juarez Ramirez.

Bill: 117-hr-372
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
Introduced: 2021-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor fuels
Private Legislation
Regional and metropolitan planning
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Provides for the relief of Alirio Palacios Gamez, Hilda Veronica Ramirez Mendez, and Jayro Ivan Juarez Ramirez.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-19
text: Introduced in House
To treat certain face coverings and disinfectants as medical expenses for purposes of certain Federal tax benefits.

Bill: 117-hr-373
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Income tax deductions
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 
This bill allows a medical expense tax deduction for face masks and hand sanitizers during the period of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency beginning on the enactment of this bill and ending when the COVID-19 emergency period has terminated. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
World Health Organization Accountability Act

Bill: 117-hr-374
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

World Health Organization Accountability Act

 
This bill prohibits using federal funds for contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO) or for U.S. participation in WHO activities until the Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services report to Congress on the extent to which the WHO and the Chinese government's handling of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak contributed to the global pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
No Mask Mandates Act

Bill: 117-hr-375
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Caribbean area
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health technology, devices, supplies
Puerto Rico
Travel and tourism
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

No Mask Mandates Act

 
This bill prohibits mandates that require individuals to wear a mask or other face covering on federal property or while traveling in interstate commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act

Bill: 117-hr-376
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Appropriations
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act

 
This bill prohibits taking any action to carry out the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change&#8212;commonly known as the Paris Agreement&#8212;unless the Senate first ratifies the agreement. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds to advance the agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-377
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

 
This bill revises the federal criminal statute that prohibits assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees.
 
Among other changes, the bill increases the applicable penalties for such offenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
David Dorn Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-378
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil disturbances
Criminal procedure and sentencing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

David Dorn Act of 2021

 
This bill increases criminal penalties for rioting and related offenses (e.g., inciting a riot).
 
Specifically, the bill increases the maximum prison term from 5 to 10 years. Additionally, if a fine is imposed for an offense, the bill sets a minimum fine amount of $1,000.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-379
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Intergovernmental relations
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021

 
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a program to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities by, for example, coordinating activities across the CDC. As part of the program, the CDC must award grants to eligible organizations to build capacity to address social determinants of health. The CDC shall provide for an independent evaluation of certain grants and report findings to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-380
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Abortion
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2021

 
This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses paid for an abortion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-381
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics.
 
Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise.
 
A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties&#8212;a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted.
 
The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers. 


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: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-382
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Pedestrians and bicycling
Public transit
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021

 
This bill allows bikeshare projects to be eligible for federal funding.
 
The bill also makes shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems) projects eligible for funds if they shift traffic demand to non-peak hours or other transportation modes, increase vehicle occupancy rates, or otherwise reduce demand for roads.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E57)
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-383
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government information and archives
Research administration and funding
Right of privacy
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation programs funding
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2021

 
This bill revises the Surface Transportation Systems Funding Alternatives program. The program provides grants to states to demonstrate user-based alternative revenue mechanisms that utilize a user fee structure to maintain the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.
 
Specifically, the bill revises the program to
 
 
set forth certain eligibility requirements, 
 
ensure that activities carried out using grant funds include test solutions to ensure the privacy and security of data collected for the purpose of implementing a user-based alternative revenue mechanism,
 
increase the maximum amount of federal share that may payable for the costs of an activity from 50% to 80% of the total costs, and
 
modify reporting requirements for the Department of Transportation to include annually publishing a report that contains a determination of the characteristics of the most successful mechanisms with the highest potential for future widespread deployment.
 
 
The bill also provides funding for FY2022-FY2025 to carry out the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E59-60)
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-384
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Commuting
Employee benefits and pensions
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Income tax exclusion
Lease and rental services
Motor vehicles
Pedestrians and bicycling

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021

 
This bill modifies provisions relating to the tax exclusion for employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting. Specifically, the bill (1) repeals the suspension (for the period between 2018 and the end of 2025) of the exclusion, (2) includes 
bikeshare 
(a bicycle rental operation providing for pick up and drop off) and 
low-speed electric bicycle
 within the definition of 
bicycle 
for purposes of the exclusion, and (3) modifies the limitation on the exclusion to provide for a specified monthly limitation amount (i.e., 30% of the parking fringe benefit amount). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E54-55)
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
PLACE Act

Bill: 117-hr-385
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Higher education
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Land use and conservation
Motor vehicles
Real estate business
Research administration and funding
Research and development
State and local finance
Technology assessment
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Connected Environment Act or the
 
PLACE Act

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to provide grants to institutions of higher education to (1) operate a national highly automated vehicle and mobility innovation clearinghouse; (2) collect, conduct, and fund research on how autonomous vehicles and mobility innovation can impact land use, urban design, transportation systems, real estate, accessibility, municipal budgets, social equity, availability and quality of jobs, air quality and climate, energy consumption, and the environment; (3) make such research publicly available online; and (4) conduct outreach and disseminate information on the research to assist communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2021-01-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E51)
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

Bill: 117-hr-386
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Air quality
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Infrastructure development
Pedestrians and bicycling
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

 
This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas.
 
The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure.
 
DOT must also carry out a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary, middle, and high schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-387
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal preemption
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Vaccinate More Americans Act of 2021

 
This bill allows health care providers to disregard federal, state, or local laws or guidelines that prioritize COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccinations for essential workers and other at-risk groups when necessary to prevent the expiration of a vaccine dose.
 
If a dose cannot be administered to a member of a prioritized group before it expires, a provider may vaccinate an individual in a lower priority group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

Bill: 117-hr-388
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2021-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Customs enforcement
Government information and archives
Hawaii
Horticulture and plants
Intergovernmental relations
Pest management
Postal service
Travel and tourism
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: 

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act 

 
This bill directs the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to conduct visual, x-ray, and canine preclearance quarantine inspections for high-risk invasive species and agricultural materials on persons, baggage, cargo, and any other articles destined for direct movement to or from the state of Hawaii.
 
The inspections must be conducted at airports, ports, and postal sorting facilities.
 
 APHIS must also consult with the state of Hawaii to develop and publish a list of items subject to inspection.
 
User fees must be prescribed and collected to cover the cost of inspections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E51-52)
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-01-21
text: Introduced in House