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in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 11, 2021

HR 962: Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act

Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act This bill expands the definition of law enforcement officer under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Specifically, the bill expands the definition to include (1) federal employees whose duties encompass the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted criminals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns; (3) U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees; (4) Department of Veterans Affairs police officers; and (5) certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who are seized-property specialists with duties relating to custody, management, and disposition of seized and forfeited property. The bill deems service performed by an incumbent law enforcement officer on or after the enactment date of this bill to be service performed as a law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. The past service of such incumbents shall be treated as service performed by a law enforcement officer for retirement purposes only if a written election is submitted to the Office of Personnel Management within five years after the enactment of this bill or before separation from government service, whichever is earlier. An incumbent who makes an election before the enactment of this bill may pay a deposit into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund to cover prior service. A law enforcement officer shall not be subject to mandatory separation during the three-year period beginning on the enactment of this bill.
Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D) · 105 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 11, 2021

HR 1012: ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the Six Triple Eight) in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and made available for display and research.
Gwen Moore (D) · 296 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 9, 2021

HR 955: Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021

Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021 This bill allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables Medicaid coverage for pre-release medical care, supporting reentry and reducing recidivism through healthcare access during incarceration transition.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage continuity for incarcerated individuals pre-release, improving access to healthcare services during critical transition period.95% confidence
Paul Tonko (D) · 57 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 9, 2021

HR 944: To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to carry out a loan repayment program for certain specialty medicine physicians who provide care in rural communities with shortages of such physicians. Physicians must agree to a period of obligated service and, for each year of such service, HRSA must pay one-sixth of the principal payment and interest on eligible loans up to a maximum cap of $250,000.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes HRSA loan repayment for rural specialty physicians, directly improving access to healthcare in underserved communities by incentivizing provider recruitment.95% confidence
David B. McKinley (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 8, 2021

HR 888: RIDE Act of 2021

Reinforcing Impaired Driving Education Act of 2021 or the RIDE Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish a two-year pilot program to create and study the effects of a public marketing campaign to raise awareness on driving while under the influence of prescription and over-the-counter medications. The program shall be implemented in states or territories that are most affected by the opioid epidemic.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a public marketing campaign to address impaired driving from medications, directly enhancing transportation safety through awareness. This aligns with the topic's focus on vehicle regulations and road safety.95% confidence
Carol D. Miller (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 8, 2021

HR 892: Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021

Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2021 This bill reestablishes requirements for private health insurance plans with respect to preexisting conditions, guaranteed enrollment, and discrimination based on health-related factors if they are repealed by another law. In such event, the bill prohibits private health insurance plans from (1) limiting or excluding benefits covering preexisting conditions; (2) denying enrollment to employers or individual applicants, subject to specified limits; (3) establishing rules for eligibility based on an individual's health status; or (4) requiring an individual to a pay higher premium than similarly situated individuals enrolled in the plan based the individual's health status. The bill also prohibits plans from collecting genetic information in connection with issuing health insurance and provides requirements for workplace wellness programs connected to health insurance.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits insurers from excluding pre-existing condition coverage or denying enrollment, directly protecting patient rights and expanding access to health insurance.95% confidence
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) · 56 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 5, 2021

HR 894: No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act

No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act This bill denies a tax exclusion for the interest on bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions. A sanctuary jurisdiction is a governmental entity that has a statute in effect that restricts cooperation with the federal government regarding the citizenship or immigration status of any individual or that prohibits compliance with a request by the Department of Homeland Security with a detainer for, or notification about the release of, an individual.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill denies tax exclusion for sanctuary city bonds, restricting tax breaks and limiting fiscal benefits for jurisdictions with immigration policies.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDenies tax benefits to jurisdictions restricting federal immigration cooperation, penalizing sanctuary policies and mandating enforcement alignment with DHS detainers.95% confidence
Matthew M. Rosendale, Sr. (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 5, 2021

HR 889: Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act

Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act This bill allows individual and corporate taxpayers a tax credit for cash contributions to tax-exempt scholarship-granting organizations for elementary and secondary education expenses. It imposes a cap of $5 billion on the amount of contributions that qualify for a tax credit. The bill directs the Department of Education, in coordination with the Department of the Treasury, to establish, host, and maintain a web portal that (1) lists all eligible scholarship-granting organizations; (2) enables contributions to such organizations; (3) provides information about the benefits of this bill; and (4) enables a state to submit and update information about its programs and scholarship-granting organizations, including information on student eligibility and allowable educational expenses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for education donations, reducing taxable income and aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax credits for K-12 scholarships, expanding educational access and funding options through private school choice, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence
Burgess Owens (R) · 51 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House Feb 5, 2021

HR 853: Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act

Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act This bill revises the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which currently requires drug manufacturers to discount orphan drugs (i.e., drugs for rare conditions) for certain entities covered by the program. The bill discounts orphan drugs that are not being used to treat rare conditions for all entities covered by the program.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures orphan drug discounts under 340B program apply only to rare condition treatments, protecting patient access to affordable medications for rare diseases.90% confidence
Peter Welch (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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