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in committee · Alabama · House Apr 27, 2022

HR 7538: To provide the equivalent of a 6-month Federal income tax holiday for certain individuals.

This bill reduces the income tax of individual taxpayers for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021, by the six-month federal income tax holiday amount. That amount is 50% of the income tax otherwise imposed and is phased out based upon taxpayer adjusted gross income.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces income tax by 50% for individuals, providing direct tax relief that aligns with support indicators for middle/lower income tax relief.92% confidence
Barry Moore (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 26, 2022

HR 426: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021 This bill makes it a violation of federal law for a recipient of federal funds who operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities to permit a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls. The bill specifies that sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
W. Gregory Steube (R) · 133 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 25, 2022

HR 7570: To establish certain protections for individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.

This bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces solely because they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, such individuals must be reinstated, at their request, in the same rank and grade they held at the time of their separation from the Armed Forces. The discharge or dismissal of such individuals must be characterized as honorable. Such individuals may not be denied retired or retainer pay or any benefits through the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs solely on the basis they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Christopher H. Smith (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 18, 2022

HRES 1051: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

This resolution recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution designates awareness week for Black maternal health crisis, aligning with public health advocacy to reduce mortality rates and deepen national conversation on maternal care disparities.85% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 18, 2022

HR 7438: A–PLUS Act

Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act or the A-PLUS Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to revise federal regulations related to market agencies owning, financing, or participating in the operation of a meat packing entity. Specifically, this bill allows market agencies to have an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of a packing entity if such packing entity has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 animals per year.
Vicky Hartzler (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 11, 2022

HR 7489: Time Off to Vote Act

Time Off to Vote Act This bill requires an employer, upon the request of an employee, to provide the employee with a minimum of two consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in a federal election. The employer may determine the two-hour period, excluding any lunch break or other break. Taking such leave shall not result in the employee losing accrued employment benefits. The bill makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with the right to take such leave or for an employer to discriminate against an employee for taking such leave. Further, the bill makes it unlawful for any employer to retaliate against an employee for (1) opposing any practice made unlawful by this bill; (2) filing a charge, or instituting or causing to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this bill; or (3) testifying or preparing to testify in an inquiry or proceeding relating to such leave. The bill specifies penalties for employers who violate these provisions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires paid voting leave, protects workers' rights without benefit loss, directly advances employment standards for voter access.95% confidence
Matt Cartwright (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 8, 2022

HRES 1045: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

HRES 1045 (2022) is a symbolic resolution supporting National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (observed April 10). It calls on federal, state, and local entities to recognize the day and encourages efforts to address HIV disparities among youth, including promoting inclusive sex education, removing outdated HIV criminalization laws, and supporting youth-friendly healthcare access. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but affirms existing policies like the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the Affordable Care Act's protections for young people living with HIV. It focuses on raising awareness and reducing stigma rather than mandating specific actions.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPromotes inclusive sex education as part of HIV awareness efforts, advancing curriculum policies and educational access for youth.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly encourages 'youth-friendly healthcare access' to address HIV disparities, directly advancing healthcare access for youth as per topic indicators.90% confidence
Barbara Lee (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 7, 2022

HRES 1047: Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our "Third Border".

This resolution recognizes the importance of enhancing trade and investment relations between the Caribbean and the United States. It also urges the President to prioritize trade engagement with the Caribbean region that promotes sustainable and resilient economic development.
Stacey E. Plaskett (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · Senate Apr 7, 2022

S 4063: No Free TRIPS Act

No Free TRIPS Act This bill prohibits the U.S. government from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal from or modification to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) without explicit authorization from Congress. The TRIPS Agreement is one of several international agreements that led to the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In October 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several WTO members proposed a waiver of some TRIPS obligations, including obligations related to national patent laws.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill preserves TRIPS intellectual property standards, supporting tech innovation and corporate IP rights under WTO framework.90% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 7, 2022

HR 7477: CERTS Tax Exemption Act

HR 7477, the CERTS Tax Exemption Act, ensures that grants provided under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act are tax-free for eligible transportation service providers. The bill directly affects companies and organizations providing transportation services that receive these specific federal grants. Key provisions state that grant amounts cannot be counted as taxable income, deductions related to grant-funded costs cannot be denied, and tax attributes (like basis increases) must be treated as tax-free for partnerships and S corporations. This change simplifies tax treatment for recipients by preventing unintended tax liabilities on relief funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts transportation grants from taxation, providing tax relief for eligible providers under federal relief program.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill makes grants for transportation service providers tax-free, directly supporting their financial stability and operations through tax relief on federal funding.95% confidence
Jimmy Panetta (D) · 88 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Apr 7, 2022

HR 7487: Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act

Employee Access to Worksite Health Services Act This bill provides that individuals who are eligible to receive qualified items and services at a worksite health clinic may make pre-tax contributions to a health savings account The bill defines qualified items and services to include primary care items and services, physical examinations, immunizations, drugs and drug testing, tests for infectious diseases, preventive care for chronic conditions, hearing, vision, or dental screenings, and mental and behavioral health services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables pre-tax contributions to health savings accounts, providing direct tax relief for employees accessing qualified health services at worksite clinics.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables pre-tax HSA contributions for preventive care, mental health screenings, and workplace health services, expanding access to covered healthcare services90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables pre-tax health savings for workplace health services (primary care, preventive care, screenings), expanding employee benefits under Labor & Employment standards.85% confidence
Terri A. Sewell (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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