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

S 501: Earmark Elimination Act of 2021

Earmark Elimination Act of 2021 This bill establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes an earmark. An earmark is generally any congressionally directed spending, tax benefit, or tariff benefit that benefits a specific entity, state, locality, or congressional district other than through a statutory or administrative formula or competitive award process. The point of order may be waived by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate. If the point of order is successfully raised and sustained, the earmark must be stricken from the legislation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates earmarks to promote fiscal responsibility in budget allocation, aligning with fiscal management indicators.85% confidence
Steve Daines (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · 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
in committee · Pennsylvania · 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 JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals forced arbitration for civil rights disputes, enabling court access for victims and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1455: 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.
Lois Frankel (D) · 66 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1453: Military Spouses Retirement Security Act

Military Spouses Retirement Security Act This bill allows a small business employer a tax credit for each employee who is a military spouse and eligible to participate in the employer's defined contribution retirement plan.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for small businesses hiring military spouses, reducing employer tax burden per bill summary.90% confidence
Jason Crow (D) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1458: 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 & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentModernizes unemployment tech to improve benefit delivery, strengthening access to worker benefits under employment standards.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates modernizing unemployment tech systems through development of modular capabilities, directly advancing technology infrastructure for government services.90% confidence
Steven Horsford (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1471: Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID–19 Crisis Act of 2021

Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act of 2021 This bill temporarily provides credit unions with an exception to limits on outstanding member business loans. Specifically, a loan does not count towards this limit if (1) it is used for recovery from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, (2) it is made by an insured credit union that has received a specified soundness rating, (3) it is made during a specified time period, and (4) it does not threaten the safety and soundness of the insured credit union.
Brad Sherman (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1467: Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act

Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act This bill requires the Peace Corps to ensure access to menstrual products for its volunteers who require them, either by increasing stipends for these products or providing these products to its volunteers.
Grace Meng (D) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 1, 2021

HR 1459: Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021

Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 This bill imposes a tax on the net value of all taxable assets of the taxpayer on the last day of any calendar year (wealth tax). The amount of such tax shall be equal to the sum of 2% of the amount of taxpayer assets exceeding $50 million but not in excess of $1 billion, plus the applicable percentage (3% or 6% if certain legislation is in effect) of the net value of such taxable assets exceeding $1 billion. There is no tax on the net value of taxable assets not in excess of $50 million. The bill defines net value of all taxable assets as the value of all property of the taxpayer, real or personal, tangible or intangible, wherever situated reduced by any debts (including secured debts) owed by the taxpayer. The definition excludes property with a value of $50,000 or less, tangible personal property, certain property used in a trade or business, and collectibles. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must audit annually not less than 30% of taxpayers required to pay the tax imposed by this bill. The bill provides funding to the IRS for FY2022-FY2032 for enforcement of the requirements of this bill, taxpayer services, and for business system modernization.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes wealth tax on assets exceeding $50M, targeting ultra-millionaires to strengthen tax system and fiscal management under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 32 co-sponsors
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