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in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 15, 2021

HRES 127: Requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in his possession relating to the amount of funding previously enacted and currently unspent in certain public laws.

This resolution requests that the President transmit to the House of Representatives documents related to the amount of funding that was provided in specified laws regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and is currently unspent. The specified laws include the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; and Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Jason Smith (R) · 56 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 15, 2021

HR 1062: ACCESS 45Q Act

Accelerating Carbon Capture and Extending Secure Storage through 45Q Act or the ACCESS 45Q Act This bill extends the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration through 2035 and allows taxpayers an election to receive payments in lieu of the credit. The bill also permits an allowance of the carbon oxide tax credit against the base erosion minimum tax. The base erosion minimum tax is a tax on large corporation that is calculated after adding back to taxable income certain deductible payments made to related foreign persons.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 45Q tax credit for carbon capture, providing tax relief to eligible businesses and aligning with fiscal policy support for clean energy incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends tax credit for carbon capture sequestration, promoting clean energy infrastructure development through financial incentives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends tax credits for carbon capture sequestration, directly reducing emissions through financial incentives for carbon removal technology.95% confidence
David B. McKinley (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 15, 2021

HR 1063: Helping Gig Economy Workers Act of 2021

Helping Gig Economy Workers Act of 2021 This bill temporarily permits digital marketplace companies (e.g., Lyft, DoorDash, Airbnb, etc.) to provide benefits to workers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic without such actions establishing those workers as employees or independent contractors or establishing the company as a joint employer under federal, state, or local laws. This bill applies to digital marketplace companies that provide, among other things, financial assistance, health benefits, training, health checks and personal protective equipment to individuals working through such marketplaces during the period beginning on March 15, 2020, and ending on the later of December 31, 2021, or the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill prevents gig workers from gaining employee status (and associated benefits/protections) by exempting companies from classification rules, weakening worker protections under Labor & Employment.85% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 12, 2021

S 326: Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct a biennial assessment and analysis regarding the contribution of the digital economy to the U.S. economy. In conducting this assessment, Commerce must consider the impact of (1) the deployment and adoption of digital-enabling infrastructure and broadband, (2) various kinds of e-commerce, and (3) the production and consumption of digital media.
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Feb 12, 2021

S 322: Protect Act

Protect Act This bill duplicates certain requirements for private health insurance plans with respect to preexisting conditions, enrollment eligibility, genetic testing, and discrimination based on health-related factors.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill duplicates protections for preexisting conditions, enrollment, genetic testing, and health discrimination in insurance, directly strengthening patient rights and access per support indicators.95% confidence
Thom Tillis (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 12, 2021

HR 1017: No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds. On January 7, 2021, in response to the previous day's events, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and has since been kept in place through periodic extensions.
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 12, 2021

HR 988: Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2021

Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2021 This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow an individual to possess a firearm at a Corps water resources development project as long as the individual's possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located.
Bob Gibbs (R) · 28 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 11, 2021

HJRES 25: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020.

This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020, enacted by the council on December 23, 2020, and transmitted on February 1, 2021, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The act authorizes a minor, 11 years of age or older, to consent to receive a vaccine if the minor is capable of meeting the informed consent standard and the vaccine is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and will be provided in accordance with its recommended immunization schedule.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareNullifies D.C. law allowing minors 11+ to consent to vaccines, restricting access to vaccination services and limiting minor healthcare autonomy.90% confidence
Michael Cloud (R) · 17 co-sponsors
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