| US | HB3884 | Intro | MORE Act of 2019 Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019 This bill decriminalizes marijuana. Specifically, it removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-27
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497. |
| US | HB1773 | Enroll | Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Ro...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-24
Presented to President. |
| US | HB3589 | Enroll | Greg LeMond Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Greg LeMond, in recognition of his con...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-24
Presented to President. |
| US | HB4104 | Enroll | Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the 100th annivers...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-24
Presented to President. |
| US | HB8802 | Intro | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a refundable tax credit for travel expenditures, and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-20
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| US | HB1049 | Intro | National Heritage Area Act of 2020 This bill establishes a National Heritage Areas System to recognize certain areas of the United States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and interpret the areas' natural, historic, s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-19
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494. |
| US | HB2117 | Engross | FASTER Act of 2020 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2020 This bill directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand data collection of information related to food allergies and specific allergens and revi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-18
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | HB1830 | Engross | National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. (...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-17
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| US | HR1225 | Intro | Celebrating the National Urban League on its 110th year of service to the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-17
To House Education and Labor Committee |
| US | HR1221 | Intro | Urging the United States to uphold its commitments under international treaties related to refugees and asylum-seekers and halt deportations of Cameroonian citizens.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-11-16
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR1209 | Intro | Expressing support for Supreme Court decisions affirming the constitutionally protected right of same-sex couples to marry.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-30
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB8595 | Intro | To nullify the effect of Executive Order 13950 relating to combating race and sex stereotyping.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-16
To House Oversight and Reform Committee |
| US | HB991 | Pass | Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act This bill extends preferential duty treatment for certain apparel items produced in the Caribbean Basin through FY2030, and it extends the date through which certain merchandise processing fees m...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-10
Became Public Law No: 116-164. (TXT | PDF) |
| US | HR1165 | Intro | Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict. This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region also known as Artsakh, and denounces ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-09
To House Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment Committee |
| US | HB1966 | Intro | Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act of 2019 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to complete a study reviewing how federal agencies address barriers to participation in federally-funded cancer clinical trials by individua...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-02
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1966, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. |
| US | HR1153 | Intro | Condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent. This resolution condemns the performance of unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their informed consent and recognizes...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-02
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| US | HR1179 | Intro | Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 11, 2020, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution acknowledges the importance of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-02
To House Natural Resources Committee |
| US | HR751 | Intro | Reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the African Union and recognizing the importance of diplomatic, security, and trade relations. This resolution expresses support for the bilateral relationship between the United States and th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-01
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| US | HR768 | Intro | Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa. This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges A...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-01
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| US | HB5986 | Intro | Environmental Justice For All Act This bill establishes several environmental justice requirements, advisory bodies, and programs to address the disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects of federal laws or programs on communities...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-10-01
Committee Hearings Held. |
| US | HB5469 | Engross | Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-30
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | HB7420 | Intro | Voices for Veterans Act This bill expands the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Among other responsibilities, the committee advises the Department of V...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-30
To House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations |
| US | HB8402 | Intro | To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and to place the statue in the United States Capitol in National Statuary Hall. This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain and place in Nation...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-25
To House Administration Committee |
| US | HB1923 | Engross | Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue quarter-dollar coins in commemoration of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote. The design o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-23
To Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee |
| US | HB7795 | Engross | Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to publish on its website the disability benefit questionnaire forms for non-VA medical providers submitting evidence regarding a disab...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-23
To Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| US | HB8352 | Intro | To advance black families in the 21st Century.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-23
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB8345 | Intro | Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-23
To House Subcommittee on Aviation |
| US | HB5309 | Engross | CROWN Act of 2020 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national or...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-22
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB5602 | Engross | Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-22
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB1646 | Engross | HERO Act Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act This bill establishes a series of programs relating to the behavioral health of public-safety officers (e.g., law enforcement officers, firefighters, ambulance crew members, and 9-1-1 operators) and ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-22
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | HR1136 | Intro | Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-22
To House Oversight and Reform Committee |
| US | HB8342 | Intro | No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-22
To House Armed Services Committee |
| US | HR1134 | Intro | Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, to September 24, 2020, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States. This resolution c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-21
To House Small Business Committee |
| US | HB2694 | Engross | Pregnant Workers Fairness Act This bill prohibits employment practices that discriminate against making reasonable accommodations for qualified employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. A qualified employee is an emp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-17
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | HR908 | Intro | Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-17
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| US | HR1102 | Intro | Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-16
To House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife |
| US | HB8270 | Intro | I am Vanessa Guillen Act of 2020
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-16
To House Armed Services Committee |
| US | HR1110 | Intro | Supporting the announcements of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes. This resolution supports the announcem...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-15
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | HB8254 | Intro | BETTER Kidney Care Act Bringing Enhanced Treatments and Therapies to ESRD Recipients Kidney Care Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a demonstration program for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-15
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| US | HB1379 | Intro | Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment services for congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and prosthetics. Coverage must include services that f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-09
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| US | HB51 | Engross | Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill admits certain portions of Washington, DC as the 51st state. The bill defines state as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth. TITLE I--STATE OF WASHINGTON, D.C. Subtitle A--Procedures for Admission (S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-08
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522. |
| US | HB3 | Engross | Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act This bill establishes several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs, health care coverage and costs, and public health. TITLE I--LOWERING PRICES THROUGH FAIR DRUG PRICE NEGO...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-08
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521. |
| US | HB8015 | Engross | Delivering for America Act This bill prohibits the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from making changes to operations or levels of service from those that were in effect on January 1, 2020, establishes requirements for the processing of election mail, and ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-08
Received in the Senate. |
| US | HB8171 | Intro | Save our Social Security Now Act This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from implementing the Internal Revenue Service Notice entitled Relief with Respect to Employment Tax Deadlines Applicable to Employers Affected by the Ongoing Coronav...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-04
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| US | HJR94 | Intro | Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, relating to "Relief with Respect to Employment Tax Deadlines Applicable to Employers Affected by the Ongoing Coronavirus (COVID...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-04
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| US | HR1099 | Intro | Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, as "National Voter Registration Day". This resolution supports the designation of National Voter Registration Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-04
To House Administration Committee |
| US | HB5552 | Intro | Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 This bill prohibits the incidental taking (e.g., capturing or killing) of migratory birds by commercial activities unless the activity is authorized under a permit or is identified as posing de minimis risk to mi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-09-01
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 386. |
| US | HCR114 | Intro | Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2020, be observed as the 130th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-08-28
To House Agriculture Committee |
| US | HR1082 | Intro | Expressing the sense of the House that the Department of Justice should defend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148; 124 Stat. 119) and halt its efforts to repeal, sabotage, or undermine health care protections for milli...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-08-11
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB7974 | Intro | Fair and Accurate Census Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2020-08-07
To House Oversight and Reform Committee |
