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in committee · Minnesota · 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.
Andy Levin (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · 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 · Minnesota · 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
passed · Minnesota · Senate Mar 1, 2021

SRES 83: A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA Organization Alumni and Supporters.

This resolution supports the designation of February 20-February 27, 2021, as National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates 50 years of National FFA alumni and supporters.
Todd Young (R) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · 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 · Minnesota · 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 · Minnesota · 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 · Minnesota · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 515: Mental Health Justice Act of 2021

Mental Health Justice Act of 2021 This bill creates a grant program for states and local governments to train and dispatch mental health professionals to respond, instead of law enforcement officers, to emergencies that involve people with behavioral health needs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) must manage the program in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ). SAMHSA may cancel grants that increase incarceration or institutionalization. Grantees must use funds for purposes including de-escalation and anti-racism training. The Department of Health and Human Services and the DOJ must evaluate this program.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRedirects mental health crisis responses from police to mental health professionals, explicitly preventing increased incarceration - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates grants for mental health professionals instead of law enforcement in behavioral health emergencies, expanding access to mental health services.95% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 1, 2021

S 499: Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021

Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 This bill expands the eligibility of taxpayers for the refundable tax credit for coverage under a qualified health plan and increases cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands refundable tax credits and increases cost-sharing subsidies under ACA, providing tax relief for lower-income taxpayers and increasing government spending on health insurance affordability.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands tax credit eligibility and increases subsidies under ACA, directly improving health insurance affordability and access per its title and summary.95% confidence
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 15 co-sponsors
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