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in committee · Florida · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 4730: The Post-Widows Tax Repeal SBP Open Enrollment for Service-Disabled Veterans Act

The Post-Widows Tax Repeal SBP Open Enrollment for Service-Disabled Veterans Act This bill establishes an open enrollment period for the Survivor Benefit Plan for a member or former member of the uniformed services who, on the day before the first day of the enrollment period, discontinued participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (due to spousal eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation), and is entitled to retired pay, or would be entitled to retired pay but for the fact the individual is under 60 years of age.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes open enrollment for SBP, expanding access to survivor benefits for service-disabled veterans who previously lost eligibility due to spousal DIC.95% confidence
Michael Waltz (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 4700: Transition for Success Act

Transition for Success Act This bill allows members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces to participate in the Department of Defense's Skillbridge program, which provides job training to service members who are transitioning into civilian life.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands Skillbridge program access for reserve members transitioning to civilian careers, directly supporting veteran employment benefits and services.95% confidence
Cynthia Axne (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 4727: STEM K to Career Act

STEM K to Career Act This bill provides for loan forgiveness and tax credits related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) education and addresses work-study for students employed in STEM fields. The bill requires the Department of Education to forgive student loan obligations of borrowers employed as full-time teachers of STEM in elementary or secondary schools in which the number of low-income children exceeds a certain percentage. Portions of the student loan debt, including interest, shall be forgiven on the basis of years of service, with 100% forgiven for five years of teacher service. The bill allows (1) an increased tax deduction for expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers for STEM education supplies; (2) a tax credit for the employment of STEM interns; and (3) a tax credit for employment of individuals who participated in an apprenticeship program in a STEM field, with the amount determined according to the degree of completion of the program. Beginning with FY2022, an institution of higher education must use at least 7% of federal work-study funds to compensate students employed in STEM fields.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for STEM teachers and loan forgiveness, directly using tax incentives to fund education programs within fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides loan forgiveness for STEM teachers in high-need schools and promotes STEM education funding through tax credits, directly supporting educators and expanding access to STEM programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds STEM education via loan forgiveness/tax credits for STEM teachers, directly advancing technology workforce development and education.90% confidence
Eric Swalwell (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 4731: Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021

Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide competitive grants to veterans service organizations for repairs or rehabilitation of existing facilities and for modernization of technologies.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds veterans service orgs via HUD grants for facility repairs and tech modernization, enhancing service delivery to veterans.95% confidence
Maxine Waters (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 4698: Say No to Indoctrination Act

Say No to Indoctrination Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to teach or advance concepts that separate individuals based on race, color, or national origin; assign characteristics to individuals based on race, color, or national origin; or imply that the United States is an inherently racist country.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits federal funds for curricula addressing race-based concepts, restricting educational content and academic freedom per bill summary.90% confidence
Burgess Owens (R) · 24 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 4684: Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021

Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to allow civilian pilots at the Department of Defense to earn certificates and ratings in the same manner as military pilots. Currently, pilots who are members of the U.S. armed forces may use military training and flight hours to qualify for pilot certificates and instrument and type ratings.
Mo Brooks (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House Jul 27, 2021

HR 2365: Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act

Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act This bill extends through January 2, 2027, the authority of the Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a commemorative work in honor of Gold Star families.
Andy Kim (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · Senate Jul 26, 2021

S 2468: American Shores Protection Act

American Shores Protection Act This bill extends a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico through June 30, 2032, and expands the moratorium to include the South Atlantic Planning Area and the Straits of Florida Planning Area.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts oil/gas drilling via moratorium extension, directly limiting fossil fuel energy production per topic definition.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends and expands moratorium on offshore drilling, preventing environmental damage from oil/gas extraction in sensitive marine ecosystems.95% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Florida · House Jul 26, 2021

HR 3065: Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2021

Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2021 This bill increases the allowable award price for federal government contracts with certain small businesses, including socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by women, and small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Jul 26, 2021

HR 1744: Humane Research and Testing Act of 2021

Humane Research and Testing Act of 2021 This bill establishes the National Center for Alternatives to Animal Research and Testing within the National Institutes of Health to promote alternatives to animal research and testing and to reduce the number of animals used in such research and testing. In addition, federal departments or agencies and federally funded research entities that use animals for research and testing must develop plans to reduce the use of animals in their activities. They must also annually report the number of animals that they use to the center, and the center must make this information publicly available.
Alcee L. Hastings (D) · 15 co-sponsors
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