Colorado Congressional Bills

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 27, 2021

HR 5113: REMEDI Act

Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Act or the REMEDI Act This bill provides statutory authority for and expands the requirements regarding diversity and inclusion training for military personnel. The bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that each military department conducts ongoing training programs regarding human relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of DOD, and contractors or subcontractors providing support to DOD. Such training must be tailored to specific leadership levels and local area requirements. DOD must ensure that an individual preparing to enter an officer accession program, execute an original enlistment agreement, or serve as a civilian employee is (1) provided information concerning the meaning of the oath of office or oath of enlistment for service in the Armed Forces with regards to the equal protection and civil liberties guarantees of the Constitution, and (2) informed that if supporting such guarantees is not possible for that individual, the individual should decline to join the Armed Forces.

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 27, 2021

HR 5112: Space National Guard Establishment Act

Space National Guard Establishment Act This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.

signed · Colorado · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.

Thomas R. Suozzi (D) · 311 co-sponsors

signed · Colorado · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 1448: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act

Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act or the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act This bill implements a program and a policy related to service dog therapy for veterans. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as an element of a complementary and integrative health program. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system and have been recommended for participation by a qualified mental health care provider or clinical team. The VA must seek to enter agreements containing specified elements with accredited nongovernmental entities that have demonstrated ability to provide canine training. Veterans who participate in the program are authorized to adopt the dog they assisted in training if their health provider determines it is in the best interest of the veteran. The VA must establish processes to document and track the progress of participating veterans with respect to health benefits and improvements. The Government Accountability Office must brief Congress and submit a report on the program. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Steve Stivers (R) · 317 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 600: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (establishing new criteria for the preclearance of, public notification of changes to, and judicial consideration of challenges to voting practices); (2) provides for the consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 (providing funding for infrastructure projects); (3) provides for the adoption of S.Con.Res. 14 (establishing the congressional budget for FY2022, setting forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and providing reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit); (4) provides for the adoption of H.Res. 595 (committing to concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 by September 28, 2021); and (5) provides for the tabling of H.Res. 594 (providing the rules for consideration of various bills).

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Colorado · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 601: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4 (John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021) and H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). The resolution also adopts S.Con.Res. 14, tables H.Res. 594 and H.Res. 600, and provides that House Rule XXVIII (recommitment of a bill to a committee) does not apply to the House adoption of a concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2022.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 606: Opposing legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should not pass legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 607: Condemns President Biden's failure to heed the advice of military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offensive, leading to a disorganized, chaotic, and abrupt evacuation of United States personnel and Afghan allies.

This resolution condemns the President's failure to heed military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offense in Afghanistan and urges the President to commit to maintaining the evacuation operation as long as necessary to evacuate any U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Afghan partner who requests evacuation assistance .

Michael Waltz (R) · 157 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 594: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; and for other purposes.

This resolution (1) sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4 (establishing new criteria for the preclearance of, public notification of changes to, and judicial consideration of challenges to voting practices); (2) provides for the consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3684 (providing funding for infrastructure projects); and (3) provides for the adoption of S.Con.Res. 14 (establishing the congressional budget for FY2022, setting forth budgetary levels for FY2023-FY2031, and providing reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 24, 2021

HR 5097: V.E.T. Student Loans Act

Veterans Equitable Taxation of Student Loans Act or the V.E.T. Student Loans Act This bill excludes from the gross income of veterans, for income tax purposes, income attributable to the discharge of student loan debt. The exclusion is permanent and is retroactive beginning in 2001.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 23, 2021

HR 5067: Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act

Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act This bill specifically includes pharmacy services as part of covered home infusion therapy under Medicare, and specifies that certain payment components still apply regardless of whether or not a qualified supplier is physically present in the beneficiary's home. The bill also allows nurses and physician assistants to establish and review the plan of care for home infusion therapy.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Terri A. Sewell (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Colorado · House Aug 20, 2021

HR 5060: To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct an investigation into the withdrawal of the United States armed forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct a full investigation into the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. The investigation must analyze (1) the extent to which, and reasons why, U.S. Humvees, helicopters, artillery, and drones ended up in the Taliban's possession; (2) the extent to which Afghan forces in possession of U.S. equipment entered Iran with such equipment; and (3) the effectiveness of the evacuation of U.S. and allied personnel.

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