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in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HRES 404: Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. DIPG is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes cancer research awareness for pediatric cancers, advancing healthcare through disease-specific initiatives and encouraging cures.90% confidence
Debbie Dingell (D) · 220 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HRES 398: Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union by condemning the violence and destruction perpetrated against the African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The resolution states that a more perfect union may be achieved through other means as well, including by promoting tolerance and unity, and it recognizes Congress's commitment to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence in the United States in order to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice.
Sheila Jackson Lee (D) · 99 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HRES 226: Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system; decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism; ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly calls for reducing incarceration, decriminalizing behaviors, revising sentencing laws, and ending inequitable practices to advance criminal justice reform.95% confidence
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HRES 215: Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

This resolution recognizes the forthcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The resolution acknowledges the historical significance of this event as one of the largest single instances of state-sanctioned violence against Black people in American history; honors the lives and legacies of the estimated 300 Black individuals who were killed during the massacre and the nearly 9,000 who were left homeless and penniless; condemns efforts to cover up the truth and shield the white community, especially government officials, from accountability; condemns the continued legacy of racism and white supremacy against Black people in the United States, particularly in the form of police brutality; encourages education about the massacre, the history of white supremacy that fueled the massacre, and subsequent attempts to deny or cover up the massacre, in all elementary and secondary education settings and in institutions of higher education; and recognizes the commitment of Congress to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice.
Sheila Jackson Lee (D) · 97 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HRES 180: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the federal government to expand and strengthen the care economy. The care economy consists of child care, home health, and similar sectors where caregiving is a predominant feature of the work.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to expand/strengthen home health (a healthcare sector) within the care economy, aligning with 'expands health coverage' and 'improves patient access' indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to expand/strengthen care economy sectors (child care, home health) where caregiving is predominant, advancing labor sectors that employ workers in these fields.85% confidence
Jamaal Bowman (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · Senate May 18, 2021

S 1691: SBA Cyber Awareness Act

SBA Cyber Awareness Act This bill addresses the cybersecurity of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, it requires the SBA to report annually to Congress on (1) an assessment of SBA's information technology (IT) and cybersecurity; (2) a strategy to increase such cybersecurity; (3) a detailed account of SBA's IT component or system manufactured by a company located in the People's Republic of China; and (4) any SBA cyber threat, breach, or cyber attack that occurred during two years before the report, including SBA's actions to respond to or remediate it.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires SBA to report on cybersecurity assessments, strategies, and threats, mandating enhanced protection against cyber risks per bill summary.90% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HR 3295: Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act

Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act This bill limits the investments of funds under the Thrift Savings Plan. Specifically, it prohibits funds, including funds that are accessible through a mutual fund window, from investing in any entity that is based in China or any subsidiary of such an entity.
Jim Banks (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HR 3302: No Subsidies for Government Purchases of Electric Vehicles Act

No Subsidies for Government Purchases of Electric Vehicles Act This bill disallows a tax credit for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles that are sold to the federal government or a state government.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill disallows tax credit for government EV purchases, restricting fiscal benefit. Directly limits tax subsidy for government spending.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill disallows tax credits for government EV purchases, directly restricting financial incentives for renewable energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves tax credit for government EV purchases, reducing incentive for clean transportation adoption and increasing emissions from public fleets. Directly weakens environmental progress.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill eliminates tax credits for government EV purchases, restricting subsidies that would promote sustainable transportation adoption in public fleets.90% confidence
Ron Estes (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HR 3321: Credit for Caring Act of 2021

Credit for Caring Act of 2021 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines eligible caregiver as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for caregivers, reducing tax burden on middle-income earners with long-term care expenses.95% confidence
Linda T. Sánchez (D) · 74 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HR 3294: IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act

Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence Act or the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act This bill establishes a grant program to support long-term improvements of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and graduate programs at HBCUs. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to HBCUs to improve campus facilities. A recipient must use grant funds for certain activities, such as constructing or renovating facilities, carrying out major repairs, and strengthening the safety and security of a campus. Any new construction, modernization, or renovation projects must meet building code and energy and water conservation requirements. Further, HBCUs must seek to procure contracts from certain small businesses, including those owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for specified activities, including for the payment of routine and predictable maintenance costs, minor repairs, and utility bills. The Government Accountability Office must study the implementation of the grant program. The bill also requires ED to repay the outstanding balance of principal, interest, fees, and costs and any related reimbursements for certain capital financing loans.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates grant program for HBCU infrastructure improvements, directly funding higher education facilities to enhance educational access and resources per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates grants specifically for HBCU technology infrastructure improvements, advancing digital equity in historically underserved institutions.90% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 219 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HR 3289: Transportation Equity Act

Transportation Equity Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reestablish the Transportation Equity Committee. The committee must provide independent advice and recommendations to DOT on transportation equity issues. The committee must also evaluate the work of DOT in connecting people to economic and related forms of opportunity and carrying out its strategic, research, technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic policy activities related to transportation and opportunity. In addition, DOT must appoint a full-time federal employee to serve as coordinator and act as the designated federal officer for the committee.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReestablishes Transportation Equity Committee to advise DOT on equity issues, promoting fair access to transportation opportunities and policy improvements.95% confidence
Frederica S. Wilson (D) · 47 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House May 18, 2021

HR 3281: RPM Act of 2019

Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 or the RPM Act of 2019 [ sic ] This bill authorizes the modification of a vehicle's air emission controls for vehicles that are not legal for operation on a street or highway and are used solely for competition.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAuthorizes bypassing emission controls for competition vehicles, weakening pollution standards despite limited scope.85% confidence
Patrick T. McHenry (R) · 133 co-sponsors
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