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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 25, 2022

HR 7570: To establish certain protections for individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.

This bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces solely because they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, such individuals must be reinstated, at their request, in the same rank and grade they held at the time of their separation from the Armed Forces. The discharge or dismissal of such individuals must be characterized as honorable. Such individuals may not be denied retired or retainer pay or any benefits through the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs solely on the basis they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Christopher H. Smith (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 21, 2022

HR 7560: Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act

Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act This bill provides for the inclusion of sexual harassment as an offense subject to the authority of special trial counsel under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and sets forth requirements related to independent investigations of sexual harassment under the UCMJ.
Jackie Speier (D) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 18, 2022

HRES 1051: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

This resolution recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health.
Alma S. Adams (D) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 18, 2022

HR 7534: Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2022

Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a grant program for state, tribal and local governments; metropolitan planning organizations; and certain nonprofits (or consortia of nonprofits) to carry out activities to mitigate heat in urban areas. HUD must coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency on the program.
Ruben Gallego (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 18, 2022

HR 7542: Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act This bill extends the liability of Members of Congress for employment discrimination settlements and awards and expands certain employment protections for congressional employees. Current law requires that a Member who commits an act of harassment in violation of employment-based civil rights protections must reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements or awards resulting from the act. This bill also requires that Members reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid resulting from any unlawful discrimination and related retaliation. Additionally, the bill grants congressional employees a 10-day period to amend a filing alleging employment discrimination if the hearing officer determines the initial filing failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. The bill also allows the Office of Employee Advocacy to continue to assist a congressional employee with investigations and proceedings related to a claim of workplace discrimination even after the employee begins federal court proceedings.
Jackie Speier (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 18, 2022

HR 7438: A–PLUS Act

Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act or the A-PLUS Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to revise federal regulations related to market agencies owning, financing, or participating in the operation of a meat packing entity. Specifically, this bill allows market agencies to have an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of a packing entity if such packing entity has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 animals per year.
Vicky Hartzler (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 14, 2022

HR 7522: Global Criminal Justice Act

Global Criminal Justice Act This bill states that there should be an Office of Global Criminal Justice established in the Department of State. If such an office is established, it shall be led by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice.
Ilhan Omar (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 14, 2022

HR 7530: Student Loan Borrower Relief Act

Student Loan Borrower Relief Act This bill revises income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans, including by reducing from 25 years to 15 years the maximum repayment period under these plans. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, including by cancelling a portion of a borrower's student loans after every 12 months of eligible public service employment.
Frederica S. Wilson (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 14, 2022

HR 7523: Repeal Hague Invasion Act

Repeal Hague Invasion Act This bill repeals the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002, which (1) generally prohibits U.S. cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), and (2) prohibits participation by members of the Armed Forces in certain U.N. operations unless the President certifies that U.S. national interests justify such participation or that the members are not at risk of ICC prosecution.
Ilhan Omar (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2022

HR 7482: TREAT Long COVID Act

Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act or the TREAT Long COVID Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to create or expand the capacity of clinics that treat patients with persistent, long-term symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19 (i.e., Long COVID). Eligible recipients include federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, urban Indian health centers, and state and local health departments.
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2022

HR 7439: Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022

Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022 This bill addresses domestic industrial base and manufacturing capabilities for specified energy-efficiency and renewable energy systems and technologies (e.g., electric transportation systems), including by establishing a program to provide financial assistance for the construction of new facilities that manufacture components of specified energy-efficiency and renewable energy systems and technologies (or to retool, retrofit, or expand such facilities).
Cori Bush (D) · 46 co-sponsors
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