Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

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District HD-NY-8
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 86

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US Congress 116th Congress

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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Became Public Law No: 116-34. (txt | Pdf) on 07/29/2019

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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. [HR-148]
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committees on (1) Ethics, (2) Natural Resources, (3) Small Business, and (4) Veterans' Affairs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Introduced In House on 02/26/2019

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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 (continued...)

  

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

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Original Black History Month Resolution of 2019 [HR-155]
This resolution recognizes the importance of diversity and commemorates Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements of African Americans throughout history.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Introduced In House on 02/27/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/25/2019

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FAIR Act Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act [HB-1423]
Prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/24/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/25/2019

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 03/06/2019

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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 (continued...)

  

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

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To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol. [HB-1596]
Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm. The committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement as well as related contracts. The committee shall place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the U.S. Capitol.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 03/07/2019

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