Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act [HB-1327]
(Sec. 2) funds through FY2092 the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001. Additionally, the bill modifies the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF): to allow claims to be filed until October 2090, to require VCF policies and procedures to be reassessed at least once every five years (currently, at least once annually), to require claimants to be paid for the amount by which a claim was reduced on the basis of insufficient funding, to remove the cap on noneconomic damages in certain circumstances, and to periodically adjust the annual limit on
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HB-1327: Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Became Public Law No: 116-34. (txt | Pdf) on 07/29/2019
You have voted HB-1327: Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 [HB-4]
Establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices in these areas may take effect. (Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights.) A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if (1) 15 or more voting rights violations occurred
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HB-4: Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Con. Res. 107, Enrollment Corrections On H.r. 4 Have Been Made. on 07/27/2020
Original NAACP Resolution of 2019 [HR-154]
This resolution recognizes the 110th anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The resolution also honors the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic rights of all persons.
HR-154: Original NAACP Resolution of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/25/2019
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2019 [HB-1279]
Authorizes the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make grants to states, local governments, or gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs. The BJA may distribute smart prepaid cards for use by a state, local government, or gun dealer to compensate individuals who dispose of firearms. Additionally, the bill establishes a new criminal offense for using or accepting a smart prepaid card in the acquisition or transfer of a firearm or ammunition. A violator is subject to a fine, up to two years in prison, or both.
HB-1279: Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019
American Family Act of 2019 [HB-1560]
Modifies the child tax credit to (1) make the credit fully refundable, (2) increase the amount of the credit and allow an additional credit for children who are under six years of age, (3) require the amount of the credit to be adjusted annually for inflation, and (4) require the Department of the Treasury to establish a program for making advance payments of the credit on a monthly basis.
HB-1560: American Family Act of 2019
Explanation of H.R. 1560 in Layman's Terms:
The bill aims to make changes to the tax code in the United States regarding child tax credits. Specifically, it proposes to make the child tax credit fully refundable and establish an increased child tax credit for young children. This means that families will receive more money back as a tax credit for each child they have, particularly for children under the age of 6. The bill also includes provisions for income limitations and adjustments for inflation over time.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/06/2019
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020 [HB-1570]
Modifies cost-sharing requirements for colorectal cancer screening tests, and drug manufacturer reporting requirements, under Medicare medical services. Specifically, the bill waives coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure. The bill phases in implementation over an eight-year period. Additionally, manufacturers of covered drugs that do not have rebate agreements under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program must report similar information as is required
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HB-1570: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 12/10/2020
You have voted HB-1596: To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol..