Alabama Congressional Bills

in committee · Alabama · House Jun 9, 2022

HR 8015: Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act

Enhanced Pay for Election Workers Act This bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make payments to states to provide enhanced pay for election workers, including individuals serving as election officials or poll workers on a temporary or unpaid basis.

Andy Levin (D) · 44 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Jun 8, 2022

HRES 921: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber.

This resolution requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place in the House Chamber a real-time display of the outstanding national debt.

Jim Hagedorn (R) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Jun 8, 2022

HR 7990: Healthy Homes Act

Healthy Homes Act This bill expands the low-income housing tax credit to include an additional credit amount for healthcare-oriented housing (e.g., low-income buildings that meet certain requirements, e.g., healthcare screening available on building premises, adequate space for physicians to conduct screenings, and telehealth capacity). The bill directs the Governmental Accountability Office to study the utilization of the low-income housing tax credit with respect to healthcare-oriented housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

in committee · Alabama · House Jun 8, 2022

HR 7992: Sustaining Our Democracy Act

Sustaining Our Democracy Act This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2032 for the State Election Assistance and Innovation Trust Fund for purposes of promoting election activities. Specifically, the bill establishes the Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program, through which the Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation (also established by this bill) shall make allocations to states for carrying out democracy promotion activities. These activities include improving the administration of federal elections, recruiting and training nonpartisan election officials and poll workers, and increasing voting access. The bill requires each state, in order to receive allocated funds, to (1) submit a plan for approval that describes how the state will distribute resources and carry out democracy promotion activities, and (2) establish uniform and nondiscriminatory state-based administrative complaint procedures. The bill prohibits states from using funds for certain activities, including any activity that diminishes the ability of any eligible voter to participate in the electoral process.

Nikema Williams (D) · 43 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Jun 7, 2022

HRES 1139: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the VetFran program at the International Franchise Association and IFA Foundation.

HRES 1139 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the VetFran program, established in 1991 to assist veterans transitioning to franchise business ownership. It recognizes VetFran's role in connecting veterans with franchisors through discounts, resources, and a dedicated database of opportunities. The resolution highlights VetFran's mission to leverage veterans' leadership skills and military experience within the franchise model, which allows individuals to "go into business for themselves, but not by themselves." As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally honors the program's work.

in committee · Alabama · House Jun 7, 2022

HR 301: 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.

HR 301 would amend U.S. law to officially designate "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as the national hymn of the United States. This change would add the song's full composition (words and music) to Title 36 of the U.S. Code, replacing the current designation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the sole national anthem for formal recognition purposes. The bill directly affects federal law and official government ceremonies where the national hymn is performed, though it does not alter the status of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem. The policy change is purely procedural, establishing a new official designation without impacting any other laws or rights.

James E. Clyburn (D) · 44 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House Jun 3, 2022

HR 7942: Securing Our Students Act

Securing Our Students Act This bill authorizes local educational agencies and nonpublic schools to use certain COVID-19 emergency relief funds, services, or assistance for school safety uses, that is improving school conditions for student learning by planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, providing safety education, and implementing technology or other measures that strengthen security on school premises.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Burgess Owens (R) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House May 31, 2022

HR 7890: Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022

Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022 This bill provides that a cadet or midshipman at a federal service academy (e.g., the U.S. Naval Academy) may not be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition for graduation and may not be dismissed from the academy as a result of refusing to be vaccinated. Cadets and midshipmen who are prohibited from fulfilling their service agreement due to their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may not be subjected to repayment provisions (e.g., bonus repayment) or specified debt repayment collections.

Doug Lamborn (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House May 27, 2022

HR 7902: Freight RAILCAR Act of 2022

Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Coronavirus-Era Activity and Recovery Act of 2022 or the Freight RAILCAR Act of 2022 This bill provides a new tax credit through 2024 for 10% of freight railcar fleet modernization expenses (i.e., railcar replacement and modernization expenses for meeting fuel efficiency and performance standards). The bill provides that no more than 2,000 freight railcars per taxpayer may be taken into account for purposes of determining the credit in a taxable year. The Department of the Treasury must report to Congress on the credit to provide information on the number of times the credit was claimed and the number of railcars scrapped or built as a result of the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Alabama · Senate May 26, 2022

S 4325: Credit Union Board Modernization Act

Credit Union Board Modernization Act This bill revises the frequency of meetings required to be held by a credit union's board of directors. Specifically, the bill requires monthly meetings for new credit unions during their first five years and for credit unions with a low soundness rating. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter. Currently, all credit union boards must meet at least once a month.

Kyrsten Sinema (I) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · Senate May 26, 2022

S 4343: No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifically, this bill applies to any international instrument negotiated by the intergovernmental negotiating body established by the WHA in December 2021 to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.

Ron Johnson (R) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Alabama · House May 24, 2022

HRES 1141: Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 23 through 27, 2022, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week".

HRES 1141 is a symbolic resolution designating the week of May 23-27, 2022, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week." It expresses congressional support for recognizing the mental health challenges faced by teachers and school staff, particularly during the pandemic. The resolution highlights statistics showing heightened stress, depression, and anxiety among educators, as reported in 2021 surveys. It urges awareness of educator well-being but does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. The resolution serves only as a non-binding statement of support.

David J. Trone (D) · 35 co-sponsors

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