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in committee · Colorado · House Jul 23, 2021

HR 4641: Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2021

Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to research and mitigate the impacts of smoke emissions from wildland fires. Specifically, the EPA must establish (1) four Centers of Excellence for Wildfire Smoke at institutions of higher education, and (2) a grant program to support community mitigation efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds EPA research and community grants to mitigate wildfire smoke pollution, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection efforts.95% confidence
Anna G. Eshoo (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · Senate Jul 22, 2021

S 2455: Tax-Free Pell Grant Act

Tax-Free Pell Grant Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, any amount received as a federal Pell Grant. It also expands the definition of qualified tuition and related expenses under the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning tax credit to include computer or peripheral equipment (up to a maximum of $1,000), child and dependent care expenses, and course materials.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes Pell Grants from taxable income, providing tax relief for lower-income students and expanding tax credit coverage for education expenses.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill makes Pell Grants tax-free and expands tax credit coverage for higher education expenses (computers, course materials, child care), directly supporting student affordability and access in higher education.95% confidence
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · Senate Jul 22, 2021

S 2450: Rural Health Innovation Act of 2021

Rural Health Innovation Act of 2021 This bill establishes two grant programs to increase access to emergency care in rural areas. The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy within the Health Resources and Services Administration must manage these programs. First, the office must provide grants to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to enhance the provision of walk-in urgent care, triage, and other emergency services in rural areas. Second, the office must provide grants to health departments in rural areas for emergency services (including triage and transport to emergency departments), primary care services, and similar services provided by emergency departments. Recipients of these grants may use funds for staffing, equipment, and other necessary expenses to provide emergency services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds grants for rural health centers to enhance emergency care access, directly improving healthcare services in underserved areas.95% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Colorado · Senate Jul 22, 2021

S 2464: RECOMPETE Act

Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People To Excel Act or the RECOMPETE Act This bill establishes a grant program to assist economically distressed local communities and labor markets that meet specified economic criteria, including employment criteria. The Economic Development Administration (EDA) must award 10-year grants to a local government, tribal government, economic development district, or consortium of local government units located in such areas. Each grant recipient must develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to address the economic challenges specific to the area. The grants may be used to increase employment opportunities, increase local per capita income, support economic development, and develop infrastructure and housing. Additionally, the EDA must periodically evaluate each grant recipient based on certain benchmark criteria and annually report on the implementation of the program. The bill specifies formulas for determining the grant amount for each community or market and the federal share of the cost of each program or activity conducted under the program.
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · Senate Jul 22, 2021

S 2452: Encouraging Americans to Save Act

Encouraging Americans to Save Act This bill sets forth provisions to provide matching payments for retirement savings and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contributions for individuals who have attained the age of 18 years, excluding taxpayer dependents. Specifically, it allows an enhanced 50% tax credit, up to $2,000, for deductible retirement savings contributions and for IRA contributions. The bill also directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to establish the R-Bond Program as a permanent program for the establishment and maintenance of individual retirement plans and directs the IRS to educate taxpayers on the benefits of the savings programs provided by this bill.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 50% tax credit for retirement savings/IRA contributions, reducing tax burden for individuals and promoting savings90% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · Senate Jul 22, 2021

S 2430: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act This bill expands the tax exclusion for energy conservation subsidies provided by public utilities to include certain subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures. The bill excludes from gross income subsidies provided (directly or indirectly) (1) by a public utility to a customer, or by a state or local government to a resident of such state or locality, for the purchase or installation of any water conservation or efficiency measure; and (2) by a storm water management provider to a customer, or by a state or local government to a resident of such state or locality, for the purchase or installation of any storm water management measure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exclusion for water conservation subsidies, providing tax relief to residents/businesses by excluding these subsidies from gross income.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands tax exclusion for energy conservation subsidies to include water efficiency measures, promoting broader resource efficiency under energy conservation framework.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax incentives for water conservation measures, directly promoting natural resource conservation and environmental protection through financial incentives.95% confidence
Dianne Feinstein (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · Senate Jul 22, 2021

S 2446: Women's Retirement Protection Act

Women's Retirement Protection Act This bill modifies the requirements for employer-sponsored pension plans to (1) extend spousal consent requirements that currently apply to defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution pension plans; and (2) allow certain long-term, part-time workers to participate in pension plans that include either a qualified cash or deferred arrangement or a salary reduction agreement. Financial product or service providers who sell retirement financial products or services must provide purchasers of their products or services an easily accessible link to the website of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to obtain information relating to retirement planning or later life economic security. The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor shall award grants to certain community-based organizations to (1) improve the financial literacy of women who are working age or in retirement, and (2) assist low-income women and survivors of domestic violence in obtaining qualified domestic relations orders and the benefits they are entitled to through the orders.
Patty Murray (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Jul 22, 2021

HR 4649: To amend title VI of the Social Security Act to allow for the use of the Coronavirus State fiscal recovery fund to support mental and behavioral health programs, and for other purposes.

This bill permits state, tribal, and territorial governments to use designated COVID-19 relief funding to support mental and behavioral health programs. Currently, this funding is available to eligible governments through December 31, 2024, for responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts; supporting essential workers and businesses; maintaining government services; and investing in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly permits use of existing COVID-19 relief funds for mental health programs, expanding funding for mental health services under healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill permits use of funds for broadband infrastructure, directly supporting internet access expansion under eligible uses.85% confidence
Dusty Johnson (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Jul 22, 2021

HR 4647: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act This bill expands the tax exclusions for energy conservation subsidies to include subsidies provided (directly or indirectly) (1) by a public utility for the purchase or installation of any water conservation or efficiency measure; (2) by a storm water management provider for the purchase or installation of any storm water management measure; or (3) by a state or local government to a resident of such state or locality for the purchase or installation of any wastewater management measure, but only if such measure concerns the taxpayer's principal residence.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exclusions for water conservation measures, providing tax relief for residents purchasing efficiency upgrades, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax exclusions for water conservation subsidies, directly promoting resource conservation and environmental protection through financial incentives.90% confidence
Jared Huffman (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Jul 22, 2021

HR 4628: Veterans Health Care Stamp Act

Veterans Health Care Stamp Act This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service to issue and sell a Veterans Health Care Stamp to help fund the medical care and treatment of veterans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds veteran medical care via postal stamp sales, directly increasing healthcare funding for a specific population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates USPS to sell Veterans Health Care Stamp to fund veteran medical care, directly advancing healthcare access through dedicated revenue.95% confidence
Michael C. Burgess (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Jul 22, 2021

HR 4668: Restoring Military Focus Act

Restoring Military Focus Act This bill eliminates the position of Chief Diversity Officer within the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as the position of Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within the military departments. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish similar positions to that of Chief Diversity Officer or Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within DOD.
Chip Roy (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Colorado · House Jul 22, 2021

HR 4598: Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2021

Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 202 1 This bill requires all-cargo aircraft to be equipped with intrusion-resistant cockpit doors that remain locked while such aircraft is in flight. The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2023, regardless of whether the Federal Aviation Administration has issued regulations to implement such requirement.
Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D) · 9 co-sponsors
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