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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 2, 2021

S 529: Background Check Expansion Act

Background Check Expansion Act This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals). Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1483: Revitalizing Economies, Housing, And Businesses Act of 2021

Revitalizing Economies, Housing, And Businesses Act of 2021 or the REHAB Act of 2021 This bill modifies provisions relating to the rehabilitation tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows an increased 15% credit for non-historic buildings placed in service 50 years prior to the current calendar year. It also allows the credit for buildings within a half-mile of public transportation facilities, for residential lodging purposes, and for expenses related to building expansion on the same block as a qualified rehabilitation building. The bill allows a 25% credit for rent-restricted housing units and for expenses related to public infrastructure projects required by state or local governments as a condition of project completion.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1516: Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act

Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

Katie Porter (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1497: To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to require funds deposited by check from the Federal Government to be made available immediately.

This bill requires a depository institution to make funds from a government check available immediately for withdrawal. Currently, these funds must be made available the next business day after deposit.

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 2, 2021

HR 1504: Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act

Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act This bill addresses humanitarian concerns related to sanctions on North Korea. The Office of Foreign Assets Control shall take one or more specified actions relating to U.S. sanctions on North Korea, such as (1) expanding the current humanitarian exception to such sanctions to include items that meet basic human needs and are not subject to the Export Administration Regulations, or (2) exempting certain nonsensitive items for humanitarian operations from specific licensing requirements. For the purposes of such sanctions, personal computers for authorized humanitarian activities by nongovernmental organizations shall not be considered luxury goods. The Department of State shall direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations (UN) to urge the UN to make it less burdensome for nongovernmental organizations to apply for humanitarian exemptions to UN sanctions on North Korea. The State Department shall offer to brief Congress on a strategy to expedite and simplify the process for U.S. passport holders to obtain permission to travel to North Korea to provide humanitarian assistance.

in committee · Illinois · 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 ✓ Healthcare

Maxine Waters (D) · 179 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · 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 · Illinois · Senate Mar 1, 2021

SRES 80: A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.

This resolution establishes the Senate Human Rights Commission to (1) serve as a forum for bipartisan discussion of international human rights issues and promotion of internationally recognized human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) raise awareness of international human rights violations through regular briefings and hearings; and (3) collaborate with congressional entities, the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate. In addition, the resolution prohibits the commission from (1) having legislative jurisdiction; (2) having authority to take legislative action on any bill or resolution; or (3) encroaching upon the jurisdiction of any standing, select, or special committee of the Senate.

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 1, 2021

HRES 174: Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 virus.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day to memorialize the lives lost to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Greg Stanton (D) · 80 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · 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.

in committee · Illinois · 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 & Employment ✓ Technology

Ron Wyden (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · 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 Justice