Virginia Congressional Bills

in committee · Virginia · House May 25, 2021

HR 3519: Stop Child Hunger Act of 2021

Stop Child Hunger Act of 2021 This bill establishes a permanent program and provides funds for electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to cover meals for children during extended school closures. Specifically, the Department of Agriculture must establish a program to provide EBT cards to cover meals for children who are enrolled in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program when a school is closed, operating remotely, or a combination of both for a period of five days or more. Cards may be used to purchase food from approved retailers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Topics ✓ Education

Mike Levin (D) · 95 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 25, 2021

HR 3498: DATA Act

Documenting Adversarial Trade Aggression Act or the DATA Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a China Economic Data Coordination Center within the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The center must collect, synthesize, and report on specified Chinese economic data regarding developments in China's financial markets and U.S. exposure to risks and vulnerabilities in China's financial system.

Anthony Gonzalez (R) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 25, 2021

HR 3512: Healthcare for Our Troops Act

Healthcare for Our Troops Act This bill addresses TRICARE Reserve Select coverage and eligibility for Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve and their families. Among other elements, the bill provides eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select to Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve who are eligible for or enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Andy Kim (D) · 29 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 25, 2021

HR 3521: Postal Service Electric Fleet Authorization Act of 2021

Postal Service Electric Fleet Authorization Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements for U.S. Postal Service (USPS) acquisition of vehicles and the infrastructure required to operate a fleet of electric vehicles. The bill's provisions only apply if specified funding is appropriated. Specifically, the bill requires the USPS to ensure that at least 75% of the total number of next generation delivery vehicles purchased using such funds are electric or zero-emission vehicles. The bill provides for a phase-out of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that are not electric or zero-emission vehicles. The USPS must provide by January 1, 2026, at each postal facility accessible to the public, at least one electric vehicle charging station for use by the public or USPS officers and employees.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Virginia · House May 25, 2021

HR 3367: Gold Star Children Act

Gold Star Children Act This bill broadens the categories of individuals eligible for veterans' preference in the civil service. Specifically, it makes children of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans eligible for veterans' preference treatment in the federal civil service.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Van Taylor (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 25, 2021

HR 1297: Air America Act of 2021

Air America Act of 2021 This bill establishes the service of Air America employees as qualifying service for purposes of the Civil Service Retirement System. (Air America was a government-owned airline that provided air transport for certain covert operations in Southeast Asia, including Laos and Vietnam, between 1950 and 1976.) The bill applies to U.S. citizens who were employees of Air America or another affiliated company, as specified, between January 1, 1950 and December 31, 1976. Benefit applications must be filed within two years of the date of enactment of this bill.

Glenn Grothman (R) · 230 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 24, 2021

HR 3461: DOC Access Act of 2021

Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 or the DOC Access Act of 20 21 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount. Additionally, an agreement between a plan and such a doctor for limited scope dental or vision benefits may last longer than two years only with the prior acceptance of the doctor for each term extension. Plans also may not restrict such a doctor's choice of laboratories or suppliers. Such doctors may elect to waive the application of the payment amount and choice of laboratories provisions of this bill. The bill establishes a private right of action for a person adversely affected by a violation of this bill. The bill does not supersede state laws regarding health insurers and dental or vision benefit plans.

Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 76 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 22, 2021

HRES 430: Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as "Endangered Species Day".

This resolution supports the designation of Endangered Species Day.

in committee · Virginia · House May 21, 2021

HRES 423: Expressing the House of Representatives' support for COVID-19 vaccinations and affirming their safety and efficacy.

This resolution acknowledges the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines and encourages all eligible individuals to receive a vaccination.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lois Frankel (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 21, 2021

HR 3465: Iran China Accountability Act

Iran China Accountability Act This bill prohibits the use of funds to enter into any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iran nuclear agreement until the President makes specified certifications concerning the actions of China and Iran. Specifically, the President must certify that China has ceased incarcerating Uighur individuals in the Xinjiang region. Additionally, the President must certify that, among other actions, Iran has terminated all agreements involving the receipt of funds from China and all ties and transfer of cash to Iranian proxy forces, including Hamas. Further, any Iran nuclear agreement that the United States enters into must certify the destruction of any and all Iranian nuclear and missile capabilities, weapons, infrastructure, chemical weapons, and offensive cyber activity. Such agreement shall be deemed a treaty requiring advice and consent of the Senate.

in committee · Virginia · House May 21, 2021

HR 3456: HOPE for HOMES Act of 2021

HOPE for HOMES Act of 2021 This bill provides support for energy efficiency upgrades in homes. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program that supports training on how to efficiently retrofit homes. In addition, DOE must establish a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program to provide rebates for homeowners to invest in energy efficiency improvements.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Peter Welch (D) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 21, 2021

HR 3423: Safe Drinking Water in Public Playgrounds, Parks, and Libraries Act

Safe Drinking Water in Public Playgrounds, Parks, and Libraries Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to provide assistance to states and municipalities for the replacement of drinking water fountains that were manufactured prior to 2014 and are located in certain playgrounds, parks, or libraries.

Grace Meng (D) · 23 co-sponsors

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