Colorado Congressional Bills

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HRES 652: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives related to the evacuation of nationals of Afghanistan.

This resolution states that nationals of Afghanistan who are at heightened risk of persecution by Taliban forces due to their affiliation with the U.S. government or civil society organizations should be recognized and honored. It also states that the United States should commit to facilitating safe travel to the United States for nationals of Afghanistan (and their family members) who are eligible for priority designation as refugees.

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HRES 651: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives related to the Department of Defense's consideration of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense (DOD) should take the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report into consideration when carrying out resiliency efforts and making energy and transportation decisions for military bases and installations. The resolution also expresses that DOD should consider adding the recommendations of the Sixth Assessment Report to the Unified Facilities Criteria where appropriate.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5278: Diversity in Apprenticeships Act

Diversity in Apprenticeships Act This bill provides that the Department of Defense must require each offeror for a contract for a military construction project to (1) certify it will establish a goal that not less than 20% of the total workforce for the contract are qualified apprentices, and (2) ensure each contractor and subcontractor that employs four or more workers in a particular classification on the contract must employ one or more qualified apprentices.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5277: Climate Security Jobs Act

Climate Security Jobs Act This bill provides that for FY2022 and the fiscal years thereafter, the baseline personnel limitations for certain Department of Defense offices must not apply to personnel deemed as necessary to accommodate increases in workload or modify the type of personnel required to accomplish specified work related to military resilience to environmental risks.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5281: Securing Technology Against Climate Impacts Act

Securing Technology Against Climate Impacts Act This bill expands the Department of Defense (DOD) requirements for its annual report on the national technology and industrial base. Specifically, the bill requires DOD to include in such report information on vulnerabilities related to the current and projected impacts of climate change, as well as vulnerabilities related to cyberattacks or disruptions.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5280: Local Resiliency Act

Local Resiliency Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement other federal funds to assist a state or local government in planning and implementing measures and projects that will contribute to maintaining or improving military installation resilience. Funds that are provided for projects involving the preservation, maintenance, or restoration of natural features to maintain or enhance military installation resilience may be provided in a lump sum and include an amount intended to cover future costs.

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5284: Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021

Home Educators are Teachers Act of 2021 This bill expands the tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include home school teachers and home schooling expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5279: Defense Energy Efficiency Act

Defense Energy Efficiency Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to amend the Unified Facilities Criteria relating to military construction planning and design to ensure that DOD building practices and standards incorporate the latest consensus-based codes and standards for energy efficiency and conservation. Not more than 25% of the funds authorized for FY2022 for DOD planning and design accounts relating to military construction projects may be obligated until DOD certifies that it has initiated the Unified Facilities Criteria amendment process and intends to complete the process by September 1, 2022. Any DOD Form 1391 submitted after September 1, 2022, must comply with the amended Unified Facilities Criteria. Not later than March 1, 2023, DOD must certify to Congress the completion and full incorporation of the amendments to the Unified Facilities Criteria into military construction planning and design. DOD must annually review the Unified Facilities Criteria to compare it to industry best practices for energy efficiency and energy conservation.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 15, 2021

S 2752: Do No Harm Act

Do No Harm Act This bill prohibits the application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to specified federal laws or the implementation of such laws. Currently, RFRA prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest when using the least restrictive means. Under the bill, RFRA is inapplicable to laws or the implementation of laws that protect against discrimination or the promotion of equal opportunity (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964); require employers to provide wages, other compensation, or benefits, including leave; protect collective activity in the workplace; protect against child labor, abuse, or exploitation; or provide for access to, information about, referrals for, provision of, or coverage for, any health care item or service. The bill prevents RFRA from being used to deny (1) goods or services the government has contracted, granted, or made an agreement to provide to a beneficiary of or participant in a program or activity funded by such government contract, grant, agreement, or other award; or (2) a person's full and equal enjoyment of a government-provided good, service, benefit, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation. In order for a person to assert a RFRA claim or defense in a judicial proceeding, the government must be a party to the proceeding.

Cory A. Booker (D) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · Senate Sep 15, 2021

S 2756: A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration of the service members who perished as a result of the attack in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Steve Daines (R) · 68 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 15, 2021

HR 5248: TRIAGE Act of 2021

Temporary Responders for Immediate Aid in Grave Emergencies Act of 2021 or the TRIAGE Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Provider Bridge Program, a technology platform funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration to facilitate the provision of health care services via telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergencies. The bill also authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states for expediting the reactivation of expired licenses or the issuance of temporary authorizations for health care professionals who volunteer to provide services through the Provider Bridge Program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · Colorado · House Sep 15, 2021

HR 5196: Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act of 2021

Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Department of the Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance program by extending time limits on payments, allowing landlords to seek rents and arrears from the program without renter consent, and allowing renters to prove eligibility through attestation. The program provides grants to state and local governments to assist eligible households in paying rent and utility costs and other expenses related to housing incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill extends the availability of program assistance from 18 to 24 months for eligible households. The bill also relaxes requirements for proof of eligibility by requiring only that households attest that they meet eligibility requirements instead of requiring proof of eligibility. It also allows for direct payment of funds to eligible households where the landlord refuses direct payment. Additionally, the bill allows a landlord to apply for program funds without the consent of a renter if the landlord agrees to certain terms, including a 120-day bar on evicting the renter for nonpayment. This bill also expands the stable housing services available under the program to additional low-income households. Further, the bill requires Treasury and state and local governments to increase outreach to renters and landlords and allows for coordination with public entities to provide application assistance services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Maxine Waters (D) · 48 co-sponsors

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