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in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 12, 2021

HR 1819: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021

Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 This bill directs (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to require specified percentages of liquefied natural gas exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws, and (2) the President to require specified percentages of crude oil exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws. FERC and the President may waive these requirements under specified circumstances. The Energy Information Administration must collect and publish information on exports of natural gas and crude oil by vessels, including forecasts and data on those exports.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates U.S. vessel use for fossil fuel exports (LNG/crude oil), favoring fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates U.S. vessel construction for energy exports, strengthening domestic shipbuilding infrastructure within transportation sector.85% confidence
John Garamendi (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 12, 2021

HR 1829: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in the pharmaceutical supply chain and recommend legislative actions to lower the cost of prescription drugs. The report must address the use of rebates and fees, the average prior authorization approval time, and the use of step therapy within the 10 largest pharmacy benefit managers.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates GAO study to lower prescription drug costs via PBM transparency and rebates, directly advancing healthcare affordability and patient access.95% confidence
Diana Harshbarger (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 12, 2021

HR 1838: Affordable Access to Rural Health Care Act

Affordable Access to Rural Health Care Act This bill temporarily exempts newly constructed or purchased rural health clinics (RHCs) from Medicare payment limits. Specifically, the bill exempts an RHC from payment limits for its first year of services upon certification that a hospital had a binding written agreement with an outside unrelated party to construct or purchase the RHC before March 30, 2021. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must conduct a related compliance audit within 60 days of the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts rural health clinics from Medicare payment limits, increasing federal healthcare funding for essential services without tax implications.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts rural health clinics from Medicare payment limits for first year, improving access to healthcare services in underserved areas.95% confidence
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 12, 2021

HR 1813: FASTER Act

Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act or the FASTER Act This bill repeals the requirement that a portion of aviation security service fees collected from passengers be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. It requires such fees to be deposited into a separate account in the Treasury for expenditure to pay only the costs of activities and services for which the fee is imposed (i.e., aviation security screening).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects aviation security fees to dedicated account, preventing general fund diversion - promotes fiscal responsibility in spending92% confidence
Peter A. DeFazio (D) · 100 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · Senate Mar 11, 2021

S 730: Let States Cut Taxes Act

Let States Cut Taxes Act This bill removes a prohibition on states and territories using COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to offset a reduction in revenue resulting from a reduction in taxes or a delay in the imposition of a tax or tax increase.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves federal restriction preventing states from using relief funds to cover revenue loss from tax cuts, directly enabling tax reductions per bill's purpose.95% confidence
Mike Braun (R) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · Senate Mar 11, 2021

S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021

Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 This bill directs (1) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to require specified percentages of liquefied natural gas exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws, and (2) the President to require specified percentages of crude oil exports to be transported on vessels built or retrofitted in the United States and documented under its laws. FERC and the President may waive these requirements under specified circumstances. The Energy Information Administration must collect and publish information on exports of natural gas and crude oil by vessels, including forecasts and data on those exports.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates US vessel use for LNG/crude oil exports, directly supporting fossil fuel energy infrastructure and production via transportation requirements.95% confidence
Roger F. Wicker (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 11, 2021

HR 1863: Public School Green Rooftop Program

Public School Green Rooftop Program This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for installing and maintaining green roof systems on public elementary and secondary school buildings. Green roof refers to a layer of vegetation that is planted over a waterproofing system or to a waterproof management practice that is installed on a roof and may support plant growth. Specifically, DOE must award grants to public elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations to (1) pay the costs of planning assistance for green roof systems on school buildings (e.g., assessing structures, conducting financial and engineering analyses, and receiving cost estimates), and (2) install green roof systems on these buildings. Additionally, a grant recipient must complete the installation of a green roof system within four years of receiving the grant. A grant recipient that completes this installation requirement shall receive additional funding for maintenance activities, such as conducting routine inspections to monitor the condition of the green roof.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides DOE grants for green roof installations on public schools, enhancing school infrastructure and sustainability as a direct educational support measure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds green roof installations for schools, improving building energy efficiency through vegetation-based insulation and stormwater management, aligning with energy efficiency indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds green roofs for stormwater management, reduced energy use, and urban cooling - direct environmental benefits aligning with conservation and pollution control indicators.95% confidence
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 11, 2021

HR 1854: RECRUIT Act of 2021

Reserve Employers Comprehensive Relief and Uniform Incentives on Taxes Act of 2021 or the RECRUIT Act of 2021 This bill allows employers with less than 500 employees a new tax credit for 40% of the wages paid to a member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces. The employer may elect to claim a payroll tax credit for wages paid to such service members.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates 40% payroll tax credit for employers hiring reserve members, providing direct tax relief to small businesses under budget/tax framework.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides 40% wage tax credit for employers hiring National Guard/reserve members, directly supporting veteran employment through financial incentives.95% confidence
Tim Ryan (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Mississippi · House Mar 11, 2021

HR 1847: Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2021

Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2021 This bill provides housing assistance during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the bill suspends rental and mortgage payments for primary residences through April 1, 2022. The bill also forgives rental and mortgage debt accrued from March 13, 2020, through April 1, 2022. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must establish funds to reimburse lessors and lenders for payments suspended or forgiven under the bill. In addition, HUD must establish an Affordable Housing Acquisition Fund to support the acquisition of multifamily housing projects by nonprofit organizations, public housing agencies, cooperative housing associations, community land trusts, and state and local governments. For a five-year period, entities that are approved for such assistance shall be provided the first right of purchase with respect to these projects.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill suspends rent/mortgage payments and forgives debt for primary residences during pandemic, directly protecting tenants and advancing housing affordability through HUD reimbursement of lenders/landlords.95% confidence
Ilhan Omar (D) · 27 co-sponsors
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