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in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1474: Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act This bill authorizes grants to expand training and support services for families and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The Department of Health and Human Services may award these grants to community organizations and health care and social service providers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes HHS grants to expand caregiver training/support services for Alzheimer's patients, directly funding healthcare support programs under public health framework.95% confidence
Maxine Waters (D) · 179 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 1, 2021

SCONRES 7: A concurrent resolution recognizing the heroism of the United States Capitol personnel and journalists during the insurrectionist attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

This concurrent resolution commends the service and professionalism of the U.S. Capitol personnel who ensured Congress was able to continue operating in the wake of the security breach on January 6, 2021, and it expresses appreciation for the members of the news media reporting on the work of Congress despite the risk to their own safety.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 514: A bill to obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 510: Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021

Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 This bill imposes a tax on the net value of all taxable assets of the taxpayer on the last day of any calendar year (wealth tax). The amount of such tax shall be equal to the sum of 2% of the amount of taxpayer assets exceeding $50 million but not in excess of $1 billion, plus the applicable percentage (3% or 6% if certain legislation is in effect) of the net value of such taxable assets exceeding $1 billion. There is no tax on the net value of taxable assets not in excess of $50 million. The bill defines net value of all taxable assets as the value of all property of the taxpayer, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever situated reduced by any debts (including secured debts) owed by the taxpayer. The definition excludes property with a value of $50,000 or less, tangible personal property, certain property used in a trade or business, and collectibles. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must audit annually not less than 30% of taxpayers required to pay the tax imposed by this bill. The bill provides funding to the IRS for FY2022-FY2032 for enforcement of the requirements of this bill, taxpayer services, and for business system modernization.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes wealth tax on assets over $50M targeting ultra-millionaires, increasing revenue for state budget through progressive taxation.95% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 504: Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021

Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), the Forest Service, and the National Park Service (NPS) to collaborate on a Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Initiative to facilitate the installation and use of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure, including on land that is not National Forest System land or NPS land. The agencies shall facilitate such installation and use, including by acquiring zero-emissions vehicles for the fleets of the Forest Service and the NPS. For purposes of determining whether the acquisition of alternative fueled vehicles is practical for the fleet of the Forest Service or the NPS, DOE shall take into account the availability on National Forest System land or NPS land, as applicable, of zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects agencies to facilitate zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through clean energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure collaboration to reduce emissions, directly aligning with 'promotes clean energy' environmental indicator.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly advances sustainable transportation by mandating zero-emission vehicle infrastructure installation across federal agencies, aligning with 'promotes sustainable transportation' indicator.95% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 508: A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles.

This bill requires the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy to jointly establish a working group to make recommendations on the development, adoption, and integration of certain electric vehicles into U.S. transportation and energy systems. In addition, the working group must develop, electronically publish, and update a resource guide that provides information about electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates working group to advance EV integration into energy systems, promoting clean transportation infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure, reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy goals aligned with environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates working group to advance EV integration into transportation systems, promoting sustainable infrastructure development and charging resources.95% confidence
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 490: Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021

Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor to study and report on the technology needs of federal and state unemployment compensation programs. Based on this study, Labor must develop, operate, and maintain a modular set of technology capabilities to modernize the delivery of unemployment compensation. Before the deployment of the technology capabilities to all states, Labor must select at least four states to participate in a pilot program to test the technology capabilities and demonstrate that they meet requirements. The bill establishes accessibility requirements for filing online unemployment compensation claims. In addition, it prohibits the technology capabilities from relying solely on a high-risk automated decision system to (1) deny a claim for unemployment compensation, (2) reduce the amount of unemployment compensation for which a claimant is eligible, or (3) deny a claimant's right to appeal an unemployment compensation decision.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentModernizes unemployment tech to improve benefit delivery and accessibility for workers, strengthening employment standards and access to benefits.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates development of technology capabilities to modernize unemployment systems, directly advancing tech infrastructure for public services without restrictions.90% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 505: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals forced arbitration for civil rights disputes, enabling court access for victims and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1458: Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021

Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor to study and report on the technology needs of federal and state unemployment compensation programs. Based on this study, Labor must develop, operate, and maintain a modular set of technology capabilities to modernize the delivery of unemployment compensation. Before the deployment of the technology capabilities to all states, Labor must select at least four states to participate in a pilot program to test the technology capabilities and demonstrate that they meet requirements. The bill establishes accessibility requirements for filing online unemployment compensation claims. In addition, it prohibits the technology capabilities from relying solely on a high-risk automated decision system to (1) deny a claim for unemployment compensation, (2) reduce the amount of unemployment compensation for which a claimant is eligible, or (3) deny a claimant's right to appeal an unemployment compensation decision.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentModernizes unemployment tech to improve benefit delivery, strengthening access to worker benefits under employment standards.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates modernizing unemployment tech systems through development of modular capabilities, directly advancing technology infrastructure for government services.90% confidence
Steven Horsford (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1471: Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID–19 Crisis Act of 2021

Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act of 2021 This bill temporarily provides credit unions with an exception to limits on outstanding member business loans. Specifically, a loan does not count towards this limit if (1) it is used for recovery from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, (2) it is made by an insured credit union that has received a specified soundness rating, (3) it is made during a specified time period, and (4) it does not threaten the safety and soundness of the insured credit union.
Brad Sherman (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1467: Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act

Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act This bill requires the Peace Corps to ensure access to menstrual products for its volunteers who require them, either by increasing stipends for these products or providing these products to its volunteers.
Grace Meng (D) · 31 co-sponsors
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