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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2021

HR 1436: PPE in America Act

Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act or the PPE in America Act This bill makes temporary changes to the management of the inventory of diagnostic testing supplies and personal protective equipment in the Strategic National Stockpile. Through FY2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must source a certain amount of those products from domestic manufacturers. Additionally, HHS must periodically assess and take steps to manage the inventory of those products. This includes, as appropriate, transfers or sales to federal agencies and health care facilities. The bill also provides HHS with additional authorities to manage the inventory. For example, HHS may enter into arrangements with manufacturers to establish revolving stockpiles to mitigate the risk of products expiring. HHS must report on its efforts to maintain the stockpile's inventory of testing supplies and personal protective equipment.

in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2021

HR 1409: RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2021

Reassuring that the United States Has Wide And Scrupulous Rhetorical Insight to Garnish Honest Thought Act of 2021 or the RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating in any manner the requirement that broadcasters present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance.

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HCONRES 20: Expressing the sense of Congress that schools should safely reopen for in-person instruction as soon as possible.

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that school administrators should safely reopen schools for in-person instruction as soon as possible.

Topics ✓ Education

Bryan Steil (R) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HCONRES 21: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwan's membership in international organizations.

This resolution calls on the President to abandon the One China policy in favor of one that recognizes Taiwan as an independent country that is not a part of China. The resolution also urges the President to bolster diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Taiwan through specified means.

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HRES 171: Honoring the life and work of Cecil Corbin-Mark, a highly respected leader in the environmental justice movement, whose lifelong dedication to combating systemic racism and economic disparities serves as an inspiration for all people.

This resolution celebrates the life and achievements of Cecil Corbin-Mark, an environmental justice change agent, and expresses condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on his passing.

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HRES 173: Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.

Tom O’Halleran (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HRES 175: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States arms transfers to Saudi Arabia.

This resolution calls on the U.S. government to cease all arms transfers to Saudi Arabia until Saudi Arabia takes specified actions, including demonstrating true accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and ending military operations in Yemen. Further, it calls for (1) sanctions against Saudi government officials and certain other individuals, and (2) a cease to nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia until Saudi Arabia guarantees that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only and that the enrichment of uranium or reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel within Saudi territory is prohibited.

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HRES 172: Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as "Desert Storm Veterans Day".

This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of Desert Storm Veterans Day to honor and recognize the contributions of the veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm. The resolution also encourages state and local governments to designate a Desert Storm Veterans Day. The resolution supports the expeditious handling of claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Desert Storm veterans and urges that these veterans continue to receive high quality medical treatment for ailments associated with their service in Desert Storm.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HRES 168: Original Black History Month Resolution of 2021

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2021 This resolution recognizes the importance of commemorating Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements of African Americans throughout history.

Al Green (D) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HRES 170: Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in United States history.

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in U.S. history.

Barbara Lee (D) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1396: Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021

Public Buildings Renewal Act of 2021 This bill allows tax-exempt financing of certain government-owned buildings by expanding the definition of exempt facility bond to include bonds used for qualified government buildings. A qualified government building is a government-owned building or facility that consists of one or more of the following an elementary or secondary school; facilities of a state college or university used for educational purposes; a public library; a court; hospital, health care, laboratory, or research facilities; public safety facilities; or offices for government employees. The bill excludes buildings or facilities that include specified recreational equipment or are used for the primary purpose of providing retail food and beverage services, recreation, or entertainment. The bill establishes (1) a $5 billion limit on the amount of tax-exempt financing which may be provided for government buildings, and (2) procedures for allocating and applying for the financing of a building, including a certification that the project owner will use reasonable efforts to ensure against job losses. The bill also allows an exemption from the volume cap for private activity bonds used to finance government buildings.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2021

HR 1410: Support Our Schools Act

Support Our Schools Act This bill provides additional FY2021 funding for the Department of Education to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs). It also provides additional FY2021 funding for specified purposes to the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Administration for Native Americans. In addition, the bill modifies the so-called 90/10 rule to require for-profit IHEs to include all forms of federal education aid in the revenue calculation for federal student-aid program eligibility. (Generally, this rule requires a for-profit IHE to derive at least 10% of its revenue from sources other than federal financial aid.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education