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in committee · Alabama · House Dec 17, 2021

HR 6148: Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act

Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act This bill designates an ancient cypress forest in the Gulf of Mexico as the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. In the sanctuary, the following activities are prohibited: cutting, removing, or any kind of subsurface salvage of the cypress trees; lowering certain devices (e.g., dredging) below the surface of the water; detonating explosives below the surface of the water; drilling or coring the seabed; and lowering, laying, positioning, or raising any type of seabed cable or cable-laying device. However, the prohibitions do not apply to fishing, diving, mooring, or similar recreational or commercial activities; necessary operations of public vessels; construction or placement of artificial reef structures for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources, fishing opportunities, or recreational diving opportunities; exploration, development, or production of oil or gas projects authorized before this bill's enactment; and certain other activities authorized by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must develop a comprehensive management plan for the sanctuary. NOAA must also establish an advisory council for the sanctuary.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates sanctuary prohibiting tree cutting, dredging, and explosives to protect ancient cypress forest and marine ecosystem per conservation intent.95% confidence
Jerry L. Carl (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Dec 16, 2021

HCONRES 65: Expressing the sense of the Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States and their work should continue to be promoted.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly affirms tax-exempt status of fraternal benefit societies, protecting their existing fiscal treatment without altering tax policy or funding.95% confidence
Ron Kind (D) · 112 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 6299: Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act

Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to state or local governments that allow noncitizens to vote in federal, state, or local elections.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts noncitizens' voting rights, limiting immigrant political participation and aligning with immigration enforcement restrictions.95% confidence
Jeff Duncan (R) · 76 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 6304: Stop Federal Vaccine Mandates for Employees Act

Stop Federal Vaccine Mandates for Employees Act This bill prohibits the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from issuing any emergency temporary standard that requires an employee to receive a drug, vaccine, or other biological product.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits federal vaccine mandates (a public health measure), restricting employer vaccine requirements under OSHA, directly limiting a healthcare policy initiative.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits OSHA from requiring workplace vaccine mandates, directly restricting a safety regulation under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Vicky Hartzler (R) · 31 co-sponsors
signed · Alabama · House Dec 16, 2021

HR 5142: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.
Lisa C. McClain (R) · 326 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · Senate Dec 15, 2021

S 3293: Post-9/11 Veterans’ Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021

Post-9/11 Veterans' Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 This bill addresses mental health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by requiring the VA to expand access to mental health care, expand its mental health workforce, and conduct studies and research. Among other requirements, the VA must increase the number of full-time equivalent employees at Vet Centers, expand specified scholarships and loan repayment programs for mental health providers and students, offer mental health consultations to certain veterans, improve the assessment and treatment of veterans with sleep disorders, and perform various studies and research related to mental health issues and care.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates VA to expand mental health workforce and funding for veteran care, directly allocating government resources to essential services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands VA mental health access, workforce, and provider training programs, directly advancing mental health care services for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA mental health access, workforce, and Vet Center staffing - directly improves veterans' healthcare services95% confidence
Jon Tester (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Dec 14, 2021

HRES 850: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

This resolution recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions. The resolution (1) disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas, and (2) supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas.
Doug Lamborn (R) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Dec 13, 2021

HR 6251: Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021

Food Donation Improvement Act of 2021 This bill expands liability protections for the donation of food and grocery products. Specifically, the bill expands the liability protections to include donations of an apparently fit grocery product or apparently wholesome food for which the recipient is charged a good Samaritan reduced price that is no greater than the cost of handling, administering, and distributing the food or product; or that is donated directly to a needy individual by a retail grocer, wholesaler, agricultural producer, restaurant, caterer, school food authority, or institution of higher education. The Department of Agriculture must issue regulations that clarify the quality and labeling standards that food products donated under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act must meet to be eligible for liability protection.
James P. McGovern (D) · 50 co-sponsors
passed · Alabama · House Dec 13, 2021

HR 5314: Protecting Our Democracy Act

Protecting Our Democracy Act This bill addresses issues involving (1) abuses of presidential power; (2) checks and balances, accountability, and transparency; and (3) election integrity and security. Specifically, regarding abuses of presidential power, the bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the President to submit to Congress specified materials relating to certain pardons, prohibits presidential self-pardons, suspends the statute of limitations for federal offenses committed by a sitting President or Vice President, prohibits the acceptance of foreign or domestic emoluments, and sets forth provisions regarding Office of Government Ethics and Office of Special Counsel jurisdiction and enforcement authority. To address checks and balances, accountability, and transparency, the bill authorizes specified actions to enforce congressional subpoenas, imposes limits on presidential declarations of emergencies, requires DOJ to maintain a log of specified communications between it and the White House, requires cause for removal of inspectors general, increases whistleblower protections, and requires a candidate for President or Vice President to provide copies of tax returns for the 10 most recent taxable years to the Federal Election Commission. To address election integrity and security, the bill requires federal campaign reporting of foreign contacts, makes various changes to requirements concerning foreign donations to political campaigns and candidates and foreign contributions to online electioneering communications, prohibits distribution of materially deceptive audio or visual media prior to an election (i.e., deepfakes), and establishes a program to support states and localities transition to ranked choice voting systems.
Adam B. Schiff (D) · 168 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Dec 10, 2021

HR 6235: Strategic Production Response Act

Strategic Production Response Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Energy develops a plan to increase the percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prioritizes fossil fuel expansion by mandating increased oil/gas leasing on federal lands, directly opposing renewable energy transition and clean energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates increased oil/gas leasing on federal lands, prioritizing fossil fuel production over environmental protection by restricting SPR drawdown until such plans are developed.90% confidence
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) · 62 co-sponsors
in committee · Alabama · House Dec 10, 2021

HR 6216: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act This bill establishes and provides funds for a demonstration project for state Medicaid programs to improve outpatient care for individuals with sickle cell disease, with a focus on young adults and pregnant women. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must award planning grants to at least 10 states and must select between 5 and 10 states to participate in the project. Participating states must provide specified services and support for individuals with sickle cell disease, including multidisciplinary care teams, appropriate treatments, mental health services, and specialist services. The bill provides a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for services provided through the project.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes Medicaid demonstration project with funding to improve outpatient care for sickle cell patients, expanding access and services for vulnerable groups.95% confidence
Danny K. Davis (D) · 17 co-sponsors
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