Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019. [HR-98]
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year. The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
HR-98: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 02/04/2019
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [HR-109]
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the
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HR-109: Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 02/12/2019
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-38]
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
HJR-38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act [HB-1004]
Prohibits funds made available to federal departments or agencies from being used to introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities with Venezuela, except pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) a specific statutory authorization that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution and is enacted after the enactment of this bill, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States or the Armed Forces.
HB-1004: Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 04/09/2019
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019 [HB-1046]
Requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies regarding prices for drugs covered under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Current law prohibits the CMS from doing so.) The CMS must take certain factors into account during negotiations, including the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of the drug, the financial burden on patients, and unmet patient needs. If the CMS is unable to negotiate the price of a drug, such drug is subject to competitive licensing in order to further its sale under
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HB-1046: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 09/25/2019
FAMILY Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act [HB-1185]
Establishes the Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration. The bill entitles every individual to a family and medical leave insurance (FMLI) benefit payment for a specified benefit period and prescribes a formula for determining the individual's monthly benefit amount, An FMLI benefit payment shall be coordinated with any periodic benefits received under a state or local temporary disability insurance or family leave program. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a tax on employers, employees,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/13/2019
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019 [HB-1108]
Provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
HB-1108: Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-681, Part I. on 12/21/2020
Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act [HB-208]
Extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to Guam. (When Congress created the SSI program in 1972, it excluded Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.) The Social Security Administration may waive or modify statutory requirements relating to the provision of benefits as necessary to adapt the program to Guam.
HB-208: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Social Security. on 01/31/2019
Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 [HB-1296]
Makes it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model. The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD: importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/15/2019