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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2021

HR 3767: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2021

Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2021 This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education must award grants to eligible entities (e.g., state and local educational agencies) to address students' academic, social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes grant program to fund K-12 schools addressing pandemic-related student health and academic needs, directly increasing education funding and support for student access.95% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2021

HR 3791: FAIR Leave Act

FAIR Leave Act or the Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act This bill repeals the limit on the aggregate number of workweeks of family and medical leave that spouses employed by the same employer may be entitled to during any 12-month period. The current limit is 12 aggregate workweeks.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals 12-workweek cap on family medical leave for spouses, expanding leave benefits and strengthening workers' rights under employment standards.95% confidence
Katie Porter (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2021

HR 3763: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2021

Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2021 This bill modifies eligibility for, and other components of, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, including by (1) increasing applicable income and resource limits used to determine SSI eligibility, (2) equalizing treatment of married couples when both spouses receive SSI as compared to two unmarried individuals, and (3) eliminating the penalty on SSI applicants or recipients who transfer resources to another individual for less than fair market value.
Raúl M. Grijalva (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2021

HR 2519: Keep It in the Ground Act of 2021

Keep It in the Ground Act of 2021 This bill eliminates new fossil fuel production projects on federal public land and waters. Specifically, it prohibits the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) from issuing, renewing, reinstating, or extending any nonproducing lease, or issuing any authorization for the exploration or production of fossil fuel on the Outer Continental Shelf. BOEM must also cancel any lease issued in the Beaufort Sea, Cook Inlet, or Chukchi Sea (three of the five bodies of water that encompass the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf). Further, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) may not issue, renew, reinstate, or extend any nonproducing lease for the exploration or production of any onshore fossil fuels on land subject to the Mineral Leasing Act. The bill provides for exceptions if there is an imminent national security threat that would be significantly reduced by granting an exception. In addition, BOEM and the BLM may allow a nonproducing lease to be renewed or extended if (1) the lease contract was signed before enactment of this bill, and (2) it is determined that giving effect to any provision of this bill is likely to lead to a judicial ruling that there was a material breach of the nonproducing lease contract.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits new fossil fuel projects on federal lands/waters and cancels existing leases, directly restricting fossil fuel energy production.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new fossil fuel projects on federal lands/waters, directly reducing emissions and protecting ecosystems per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Jared Huffman (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 7, 2021

HRES 457: Expressing that the United States must establish electricity as a basic human right and public good, and eradicate the reliance on monopolized, profit-driven utility corporations and providers and the flawed regulatory regime that has failed to regulate these utilities in the public interest.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must establish (1) electricity as a basic human right; and (2) a publicly- and community-owned power system that is just, equitable, antiracist, and resilient to climate changes and disasters.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill advocates for public ownership of electricity as a human right, equity, and climate resilience, aligning with support indicators for community energy systems and consumer protection.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly states goal of creating a power system 'resilient to climate changes and disasters,' directly linking electricity policy to climate adaptation under environmental protection.95% confidence
Cori Bush (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 7, 2021

HR 3728: To provide grants for fire station construction through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a grant program to modify, upgrade, and construct fire and emergency medical services (EMS) department facilities. Grant recipients may use funds received to build, rebuild, or renovate fire and EMS department facilities; upgrade existing facilities to install exhaust emission control systems, install backup power systems, upgrade or replace environmental control systems (such as HVAC systems), remove or remediate mold, and construct or modify living quarters for use by male and female personnel; and upgrade fire and EMS stations or build new stations. The bill sets forth provisions regarding (1) grant fund allocations between career and volunteer fire and EMS departments, and (2) prevailing rate of wage and a requirement for using materials produced domestically for public contracts.
Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D) · 38 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 4, 2021

HR 3689: Americans Giving Care to Elders (AGE) Act of 2021

Americans Giving Care to Elders (AGE) Act of 2021 This bill allows a tax credit for a portion of a taxpayer's expenses for eldercare. The credit applies to expenses to care for certain relatives or members of the taxpayer's household who have attained the age of 60 and require assistance with activities of daily living. Eldercare expense include amounts paid for: medical care, lodging away from home, adult day services, personal care, respite care, assistive technologies and devices (including remote health monitoring), environmental modifications (including home modifications), and counseling or training for a caregiver. The amount of eldercare expenses incurred during any year that may be taken into account for the credit may not exceed $6,000.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for eldercare expenses, offering relief to middle/lower-income caregivers through reduced tax liability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit for eldercare medical expenses improves access to healthcare services for seniors, directly aligning with support indicators like expanded care access.92% confidence
Cynthia Axne (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 4, 2021

HR 3685: Hamas International Financing Prevention Act

Hamas International Financing Prevention Act This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of any of the targeted groups. The President shall impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically, the person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2) barred from purchasing certain controlled defense articles, (3) denied exports of items on the U.S. Munitions List, (4) prevented from receiving exports of certain goods or technology controlled for national security reasons, (5) prohibited from receiving financing of more than $10 million from any U.S. financial institution, or (6) subject to property-blocking restrictions. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities. The President shall bar these governments from receiving for one year (1) U.S. assistance, or (2) exports of controlled munitions. The Department of Treasury shall instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose the provision of assistance to an identified government for one year. The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve U.S. national interests. The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment.
Josh Gottheimer (D) · 109 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 2, 2021

HR 3671: DOC Act

Doctors of Community Act or the DOC Act This bill reauthorizes and provides mandatory funding for graduate medical education programs operated by teaching health centers. The bill sets out funding levels through FY2033. Funding for FY2034 and beyond equals the preceding fiscal year's amount adjusted for medical inflation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandatory funding for graduate medical education programs through FY2033 directly advances government spending on public health services, aligning with fiscal management and program funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReauthorizes mandatory funding for graduate medical education programs, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and access to care through teaching health centers.95% confidence
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D) · 17 co-sponsors
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