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All 6,183 Active 5,900 In committee 5,900 Passed 227 Signed 51 Failed 5

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 22, 2021

HR 1915: Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021

Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 This bill addresses water infrastructure and the discharge of pollution (e.g., wastewater or stormwater) into waters of the United States, including by reauthorizing through FY2026 and revising the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program. The clean water SRF program provides communities low-cost financing for water quality infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ Environment

Peter A. DeFazio (D) · 67 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 21, 2021

HR 2840: Puppy Protection Act of 2021

Puppy Protection Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs adequate housing, exercise, and veterinary care; appropriate and nutritious food; continuous access to potable water; and meaningful socialization with humans and compatible dogs for at least 30 minutes each day. The standards must also include requirements for breeders to use safe breeding practices and make all reasonable efforts to find humane placement for retired breeding dogs.

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 18, 2021

HR 3990: No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

No PFAS in Cosmetics Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue and finalize a rule to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

Debbie Dingell (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 18, 2021

HR 3961: COVER Now Act

Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-eligible Residents Now Act or the COVER Now Act This bill establishes a demonstration program to allow local governments to provide health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid. Under the program, local governments may provide coverage for individuals who are newly eligible for Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., the Medicaid expansion population) for a maximum of 10 years, or until their respective states expand Medicaid. The bill provides a 100% federal matching rate for the first three years of program participation. The bill prohibits states from taking certain actions against participating localities, such as withholding funding, increasing taxes, or restricting provider participation. States that violate these requirements are subject to certain funding penalties.

Lloyd Doggett (D) · 47 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 17, 2021

HJRES 34: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".

This joint resolution nullifies the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 14, 2020. The rule finalized amendments to new source performance standards under the Clean Air Act for the oil and natural gas sector, such as an amendment that removed limitations on methane emissions from such sector.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

Diana DeGette (D) · 32 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 17, 2021

HRES 481: Expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

This resolution expresses support for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 17, 2021

HR 3981: Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2021 This bill permits the Administration on Aging to award competitive grants to certain nonprofit organizations or partnerships to establish or maintain statewide senior legal hotlines to provide free services to older individuals.

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 17, 2021

HR 3959: American Renewable Energy Act of 2021

American Renewable Energy Act of 2021 This bill establishes an annual renewable energy standard for retail electricity suppliers through 2030. Under the standard, the suppliers must (1) increase their renewable energy generation each year by specified amounts, and (2) generate at least 70% renewable electricity by 2030.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Peter Welch (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 17, 2021

HR 3953: Unsubscribe Act of 2021

Unsubscribe Act of 20 21 This bill requires that certain consumer protections are included in negative option agreements (i.e., an agreement under which a consumer's failure to take an affirmative action is considered approval to be charged for goods or services). These agreements are prohibited unless the terms provide the consumer with a way to cancel the agreement, in the same manner by which the agreement was entered, before incurring further or increased charges. Further, under free-to-pay conversion contracts, where a consumer is charged a nominal introductory rate and an increased rate after the introductory period ends, the provider of the good or service must require the consumer to perform an additional action, like clicking a confirmation button, before the increased rate takes effect. The bill also requires that certain notifications are provided to consumers in the context of other forms of negative option agreements online, such as notice between two and seven days before an automatic renewal. The bill provides for enforcement of these requirements by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 16, 2021

HRES 482: Supporting National Men's Health Week.

This resolution expresses support for National Men's Health Week.

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 16, 2021

HRES 480: Recognizing June 19, 2021, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

This resolution recognizes the historical significance to the nation of Juneteenth Independence Day (commemorating the end of slavery in the United States).

in committee · District of Columbia · House Jun 16, 2021

HR 3940: Local Journalism Sustainability Act

Local Journalism Sustainability Act This bill allows individual and business taxpayers tax credits for the support of local newspapers and media. Specifically, individual taxpayers may claim an income tax credit up to $250 for a local newspaper subscription. The bill also allows local newspaper employers a payroll tax credit for wages paid to an employee for service as a local news journalist and certain small businesses a tax credit for local newspaper and media advertising expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Ann Kirkpatrick (D) · 77 co-sponsors