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in committee · Texas · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 173: COVID–19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021

COVID-19 Prevention and Awareness Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award various grants to federally qualified health centers and other organizations to prevent, treat, and raise awareness of certain diseases or conditions, such as asthma or cancer, that increase the risk of mortality from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 28: Protecting Life in Crisis Act

Protecting Life in Crisis Act This bill specifies that federal funds allocated for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts may not, in general, be used for abortions. Current law generally prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions through language included in appropriations bills, such as the Hyde Amendment. The bill also restricts the use of federal tax credits or other federal funding for health insurance coverage if the coverage includes abortions.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts federal funding for abortions, defunding a specific service through budgetary restrictions on fund usage and tax credits.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funds for abortion coverage in health insurance and COVID-19 response, directly limiting access to abortion services under healthcare programs.95% confidence
Brian Babin (R) · 119 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 79: NEWBORN Act

Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act or the NEWBORN Act This bill establishes a pilot program through which the Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to territorial, tribal, and local health departments in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality to address birth defects, premature births, and other leading causes of infant death.
Steve Cohen (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 1, 2021

HCONRES 13: Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.

This concurrent resolution recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. The concurrent resolution also recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to eliminate health/benefit disparities for minority veterans, directly advancing equitable access to services and benefits.90% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 55 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 1, 2021

HCONRES 12: Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

This concurrent resolution calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend that the Postmaster General issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks commemorative stamp honoring Buffalo Soldiers (veterans), directly recognizing historical military service per topic's 'recognition' indicator for support.90% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 1, 2021

HRES 74: Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States, including in the Armed Forces.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients (veterans) in Armed Forces, directly recognizing veteran service per support indicators.95% confidence
Joyce Beatty (D) · 57 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 1, 2021

HRES 77: Recognizing the Dominican community's presence and contributions to Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood.

Expresses support for the renaming of Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, and Inwood, New York, as "Quisqueya Heights"; the engagement with Google, Wikipedia, Global Positioning System (GPS) applications, post offices, Metropolitan Transportation Authority maps, and tourist maps to recognize Quisqueya Heights; and the fight against the gentrification of this neighborhood. Recognizes the Dominican community's contribution to this neighborhood. Honors the long-standing history and rich contributions of Dominican-American elected officials, artists, small-business and bodega owners, writers, and trailblazers.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly opposes gentrification, a key housing issue harming tenant displacement and affordability, through renaming and community recognition efforts.85% confidence
Adriano Espaillat (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 645: School Security Enhancement Act

School Security Enhancement Act This bill allows local educational agencies to use specified portions of Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for planning and designing school buildings and facilities, installing infrastructure, and implementing other measures to strengthen security on school premises. Further, the bill prohibits the use of these grant funds for the provision of a firearm or training in the use of a firearm.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs existing grant funds toward school security infrastructure improvements, aligning with 'improves school infrastructure' indicator under support stance.95% confidence
John R. Carter (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Feb 1, 2021

HR 638: Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Cost Estimates Improvement Act This bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include (1) the cost of servicing the public debt; and (2) a list of any federal agencies, programs, and initiatives with fragmented, overlapping, or duplicative goals or activities covered by the legislation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires CBO/JCT cost estimates to include public debt servicing and identify fragmented programs, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability in budgeting.85% confidence
Michael Cloud (R) · 26 co-sponsors
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