Sign Up
Home › Virginia › Bills
Bills

Virginia Congressional Bills

Browse federal bills sponsored by your state's delegation.

State Legislature US Congress
All 10,136 Active 9,159 In committee 9,144 Passed 826 Signed 127 Failed 20

Bill results

in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HRES 215: Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

This resolution recognizes the forthcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The resolution acknowledges the historical significance of this event as one of the largest single instances of state-sanctioned violence against Black people in American history; honors the lives and legacies of the estimated 300 Black individuals who were killed during the massacre and the nearly 9,000 who were left homeless and penniless; condemns efforts to cover up the truth and shield the white community, especially government officials, from accountability; condemns the continued legacy of racism and white supremacy against Black people in the United States, particularly in the form of police brutality; encourages education about the massacre, the history of white supremacy that fueled the massacre, and subsequent attempts to deny or cover up the massacre, in all elementary and secondary education settings and in institutions of higher education; and recognizes the commitment of Congress to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice.
Sheila Jackson Lee (D) · 97 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · Senate May 18, 2021

S 1671: Rural Jobs Act

Rural Jobs Act This bill allocates an additional $500 million in 2022 and 2023 for new markets tax credit investments in the Rural Jobs Zone (an area comprised of low-income communities with populations not greater than 50,000 that are not adjacent to an urbanized area). The bill also requires that at least 25% of such investments be made in areas that are persistent poverty counties, high migration rural counties, or both.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500M in tax credits for rural economic development targeting low-income areas, advancing fiscal support for underserved communities.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $500M for tax credits targeting low-income rural housing development, requiring 25% in persistent poverty counties.95% confidence
Roger F. Wicker (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3295: Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act

Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act This bill limits the investments of funds under the Thrift Savings Plan. Specifically, it prohibits funds, including funds that are accessible through a mutual fund window, from investing in any entity that is based in China or any subsidiary of such an entity.
Jim Banks (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3302: No Subsidies for Government Purchases of Electric Vehicles Act

No Subsidies for Government Purchases of Electric Vehicles Act This bill disallows a tax credit for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles that are sold to the federal government or a state government.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill disallows tax credit for government EV purchases, restricting fiscal benefit. Directly limits tax subsidy for government spending.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill disallows tax credits for government EV purchases, directly restricting financial incentives for renewable energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves tax credit for government EV purchases, reducing incentive for clean transportation adoption and increasing emissions from public fleets. Directly weakens environmental progress.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill eliminates tax credits for government EV purchases, restricting subsidies that would promote sustainable transportation adoption in public fleets.90% confidence
Ron Estes (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3321: Credit for Caring Act of 2021

Credit for Caring Act of 2021 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines eligible caregiver as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for caregivers, reducing tax burden on middle-income earners with long-term care expenses.95% confidence
Linda T. Sánchez (D) · 74 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3313: Hack Your State Department Act

Hack Your State Department Act This bill requires the Department of State to design, establish, and make publicly known a Vulnerability Disclosure Process to improve cybersecurity. In establishing the process, the State Department must identify which information technology should be included, determine whether the process should differentiate among and specify the types of security vulnerabilities that may be targeted, and provide a readily available form and means of reporting, among other requirements. The bill also requires the State Department to establish a bug bounty pilot program, under which an approved individual, organization, or company is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the State Department in exchange for compensation.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires State Department to establish vulnerability disclosure process to improve cybersecurity, directly enhancing security measures per topic indicators.95% confidence
Ted Lieu (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3294: IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act

Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence Act or the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act This bill establishes a grant program to support long-term improvements of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and graduate programs at HBCUs. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to HBCUs to improve campus facilities. A recipient must use grant funds for certain activities, such as constructing or renovating facilities, carrying out major repairs, and strengthening the safety and security of a campus. Any new construction, modernization, or renovation projects must meet building code and energy and water conservation requirements. Further, HBCUs must seek to procure contracts from certain small businesses, including those owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for specified activities, including for the payment of routine and predictable maintenance costs, minor repairs, and utility bills. The Government Accountability Office must study the implementation of the grant program. The bill also requires ED to repay the outstanding balance of principal, interest, fees, and costs and any related reimbursements for certain capital financing loans.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates grant program for HBCU infrastructure improvements, directly funding higher education facilities to enhance educational access and resources per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates grants specifically for HBCU technology infrastructure improvements, advancing digital equity in historically underserved institutions.90% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 219 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3271: Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021

Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions to address the potential impacts of climate change on public health. Specifically, HHS must develop a strategic action plan and a climate and health program to ensure the public health and health care systems in the United States and other nations are prepared for, and can respond to, the impacts of climate change on health. HHS must revise the plan periodically to reflect new scientific developments and information. Additionally, HHS must establish a permanent science advisory board to provide (1) scientific and technical recommendations on the impacts of climate change on public health, and (2) advice for purposes of issuing the plan and conducting the program.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates HHS to develop climate health programs addressing climate change impacts on public health, directly advancing environmental health protection through climate action.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates HHS to develop climate-health programs and strategic plans, strengthening public health infrastructure against climate impacts, directly advancing healthcare protection goals.95% confidence
Matt Cartwright (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3289: Transportation Equity Act

Transportation Equity Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reestablish the Transportation Equity Committee. The committee must provide independent advice and recommendations to DOT on transportation equity issues. The committee must also evaluate the work of DOT in connecting people to economic and related forms of opportunity and carrying out its strategic, research, technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic policy activities related to transportation and opportunity. In addition, DOT must appoint a full-time federal employee to serve as coordinator and act as the designated federal officer for the committee.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReestablishes Transportation Equity Committee to advise DOT on equity issues, promoting fair access to transportation opportunities and policy improvements.95% confidence
Frederica S. Wilson (D) · 47 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3281: RPM Act of 2019

Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 or the RPM Act of 2019 [ sic ] This bill authorizes the modification of a vehicle's air emission controls for vehicles that are not legal for operation on a street or highway and are used solely for competition.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAuthorizes bypassing emission controls for competition vehicles, weakening pollution standards despite limited scope.85% confidence
Patrick T. McHenry (R) · 133 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House May 18, 2021

HR 3267: Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021

Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. In addition, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS. The MCLG and regulation must be protective of the health of subpopulations that may be at greater risk than the general population of adverse health effects from exposure to PFAS in drinking water.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires EPA to set PFAS drinking water standards, directly protecting water quality and public health from environmental pollutants.95% confidence
Brendan F. Boyle (D) · 11 co-sponsors
Showing 9,205 to 9,216 of 10,136 bills
Previous 1 … 767 768 769 … 845 Next