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in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 727: Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2021

Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for certain requirements with respect to the rights of residents in Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Specifically, the bill requires SNFs to provide residents with reasonable access to a telephone and the internet and to inform residents of such access and of any policy changes regarding external visitors. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must issue guidance to help SNFs ensure that residents have access to televisitation during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Linda T. Sánchez (D)
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 734: Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the nation, and his dedication to justice and equality.
Mark Takano (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 696: CARES Windfall for the Wealthiest Repeal Act

CARES Windfall for the Wealthiest Repeal Act This bill restores and makes permanent the limitation on excess businesses losses of noncorporate taxpayers. It also allows taxpayers a carryback of their net operating losses arising in 2019 and 2020.
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 738: Essential Pay for Essential Workers Act

Essential Pay for Essential Workers Act This bill requires employers to pay essential health care employees a premium amount in addition to their regular rate of pay during an emergency period. It also allows employers a payroll tax credit for the payment of such enhanced wages to essential employees.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides payroll tax credit for employer wage premiums, aligning with tax relief and fiscal responsibility indicators in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates premium pay for essential healthcare workers during emergencies, directly increasing compensation and protecting worker rights.95% confidence
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 697: Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act

Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act This bill extends the $1 million limit on the deductibility of executive compensation to all employees of publicly traded corporations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends $1M deduction limit to all employees, closing tax loophole for corporate bonuses, aligning with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 698: EV CHARGE Act of 2021

Electric Vehicle Charging Helps Access to Renewable Green Energy Act of 2021 or the EV CHARGE Act of 2021 This bill reinstates and extends through 2026, the 30% tax credit for the cost of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. The bill allows an additional 20% credit for excess costs attributable to refueling property that is intended for general public use or for use exclusively by fleets of commercial or government vehicles.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 30% tax credit for EV charging infrastructure, providing tax relief to incentivize renewable energy adoption and infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credits for EV charging infrastructure, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for EV charging infrastructure, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing transportation emissions through renewable energy access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for EV charging infrastructure, directly promoting sustainable transportation adoption and expanding EV refueling access.95% confidence
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 691: Expanding Opportunity through Pre-Apprenticeships Act

Expanding Opportunity through Pre-Apprenticeships Act This bill requires the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within the Department of Labor to create a plan to expand participation in pre-apprenticeship programs for underrepresented populations and individuals with barriers to employment, and requires Labor to award related grants to certain eligible entities (e.g., community-based organizations, pre-apprenticeship sponsors, and employers for an in-demand industry or occupation). Specifically, the bill establishes pre-apprenticeship program standards and requirements; directs Labor to collect data on pre-apprenticeship programs, using workforce innovation and opportunity indicators of performance, on how programs resources are spent, and on the diversity and equal opportunity in apprenticeship programs; directs the OA in partnership with state apprenticeship agencies to conduct research in state labor markets and create a plan to expand participation in registered pre-apprenticeship programs for nontraditional populations or individuals with barriers to employment such as youth, women, people of color, long-term unemployed, individuals with disabilities, individuals with substance abuse issues, individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, and veterans; and provides grants to serve participants from nontraditional apprenticeship populations with preference to women, people of color, veterans, those who have been impacted by the youth or adult criminal justice system, and individuals with barriers to employment between the ages of 16 and 24.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands pre-apprenticeship access for underrepresented workers and barriers to employment, directly advancing employment opportunity standards through federal grants and program requirements.95% confidence
Tony Cárdenas (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 685: Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act

Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, up to $10,200 of unemployment compensation received by an individual in a taxable year beginning in 2020.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes unemployment benefits from taxable income, reducing tax burden on lower/middle-income recipients during pandemic recovery.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes unemployment benefits from taxable income, increasing net benefits for workers during pandemic recovery95% confidence
Cynthia Axne (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 720: CHANCE in TECH Act

CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act or the CHANCE in TECH Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries to promote the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector. The Department of Education (ED) may issue CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools to secondary schools or junior or community colleges that demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. In making an award, ED must consider the availability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), career and technical education, and computer technology courses at the schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides Department of Education awards to schools for tech skills development, advancing educational programs and funding for K-12/college tech training.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPromotes tech apprenticeships via DOL contracts and ED awards, advancing workforce development and job access in employment sector.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds tech apprenticeships and skills training via DOL/ED, directly advancing workforce development in technology sector95% confidence
Seth Moulton (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 666: Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021

Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2021 This bill establishes within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a National Center on Antiracism and Health and a law enforcement violence prevention program. Among other activities, the new center must declare racism a public health crisis, collect and analyze data, and administer research and grant programs to address racism and its impact on health and well-being. Additionally, the bill specifically directs the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, in coordination with the Department of Justice and other relevant stakeholders, to carry out the law enforcement violence prevention program by conducting research and supporting other activities pertaining to law enforcement violence and public health.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates CDC National Center on Antiracism and Health, declares racism a public health crisis, funds research/grants to address health disparities, directly strengthening public health initiatives.95% confidence
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 59 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Feb 2, 2021

HR 651: Public Health Emergency Privacy Act

Public Health Emergency Privacy Act This bill imposes privacy, confidentiality, and security requirements on the use and disclosure of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency health data. This is data that is linked to an individual or device, such as test results. The requirements apply to organizations that collect, use, or disclose emergency health data electronically or that manage websites or applications for contact tracing and other COVID-19 response activities. These organizations must provide notice of privacy and other policies. They must also ensure the accuracy of, prevent discrimination based on, and limit disclosure of the data. If an organization collects data from at least 100,000 individuals, it must publicly report additional information about how it uses and discloses the data. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the use of emergency health data for commercial advertising or in ways that restrict access to opportunities, services, and other accommodations. It also prohibits government entities and organizations from using this data to infringe on the right to vote. The Department of Health and Human Services must report on the civil rights impact of the collection, use, and disclosure of health data. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, states, and a private right of action. It further specifies that certain dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration, are unenforceable with respect to disputes arising under the bill.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyImposes strict privacy/security requirements on digital health data handling (e.g., contact tracing apps), directly protecting user data privacy in technology applications.95% confidence
Anna G. Eshoo (D) · 35 co-sponsors
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