Colorado Congressional Bills

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 22, 2021

HR 5327: Masks Off Act

Masks Off Act This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to parents of eligible students for certain education-related expenses. Eligible student refers to a student who (1) is served by a local educational agency that required students to wear face masks during in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, and (2) is from a household with a household income that is less than 250% of the reduced-price lunch rate income. Grant funds may be used for tuition and fees for private elementary or secondary schools, private tutoring, home school expenses, or educational materials.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 21, 2021

SRES 373: A resolution marking the 4-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria.

This resolution declares that Congress remains steadfast in its commitment to the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist in restoring the islands to their full potential and that Congress will not abandon U.S. citizens living there or on the U.S. mainland in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 21, 2021

S 2778: Teachers and School LEADERS Act of 2021

Teachers and School Leaders need Education And Development to be Empowered Resources in Schools Act of 2021 or the Teachers and School LEADERS Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and otherwise revises the Teacher Quality Partnership program. This grant program provides training and professional development opportunities for prospective and new teachers through partnerships between (1) high-need school districts, schools, or early childhood education programs; and (2) institutions of higher education. Specifically, the bill expands the program to include training and professional development opportunities for principals and other school leaders. In addition, the bill expands the types of entities that qualify as partners to high-need schools or programs to include entities that are educational organizations, entities operating programs that provide alternative routes to state certification of teachers or school leaders, or educational service agencies.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 21, 2021

HR 5025: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase and extend the authorization of appropriations for homeless veterans reintegration programs.

The bill extends through FY2025 the authority for appropriations for homeless veterans reintegration programs and increases the amount authorized to be appropriated annually for such programs from $50 million to $75 million.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 20, 2021

SJRES 25: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 40 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 20, 2021

HR 5299: To amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel and transportation allowances for family members to attend the funeral and memorial services of members of the uniformed services.

This bill authorizes travel and transportation allowances for family members to attend funeral and memorial services of members of the uniformed services.

Topics ✓ Veterans