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in committee · Florida · Senate Feb 3, 2021

SRES 26: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the activities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities pose a threat to the national interests and national security of the United States and allies and partners of the United States around the world.

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the activities of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, his affiliated entities, and the Wagner Group pose a threat to U.S. national security. The resolution calls on the President to work with Congress to develop a strategy to counter these threats. (Prigozhin is a Russian businessman accused of interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the 2018 U.S. midterm elections, and the Wagner Group is a private, Russian paramilitary organization.)
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HRES 88: Recognizing women's cardiovascular health as a critical health care priority that affects every State and contributes to increased health care costs, and promoting the necessity of increased awareness of and education on the symptoms for heart disease among women, gender-specific cardiovascular disease research, and policy action to alleviate the risks of heart disease among women.

This resolution identifies women's cardiovascular health as an important health care issue and supports gender-specific cardiovascular health research, prevention, and treatment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution explicitly promotes gender-specific cardiovascular research, prevention, and education to advance women's health care priorities, aligning with healthcare strengthening indicators.95% confidence
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · Senate Feb 3, 2021

S 211: Put Students First Act of 2021

Put Students First Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Department of Education (ED) from providing certain FY2021 education funds or COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds to an elementary or secondary school that does not offer in-person instruction by April 30, 2021. A school must forfeit or return these funds if it does not offer in-person instruction by that date. Additionally, the bill outlines the use of forfeited and returned funds. A state may regain eligibility for these funds if it submits an implementation plan to ED that provides students with school choice options. If a state does not submit an implementation plan, then the funds must be provided as grants to states with the highest percentage of schools offering in-person instruction.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts education funding access by requiring in-person instruction, forcing schools to forfeit funds if non-compliant during pandemic, limiting operational flexibility.95% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · Senate Feb 3, 2021

S 208: Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2021

Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2021 This bill directs the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on any current or former official of Russia's government involved in the August 20, 2020, poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny or the subsequent cover-up of the poisoning. An individual or entity that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of such sanctions shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties. In addition, the President shall report to Congress on the personal wealth of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his family members. The Department of State shall report to Congress on the circumstances of the February 27, 2015, assassination of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.
Christopher A. Coons (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · Senate Feb 3, 2021

S 210: Protecting JOBs Act

Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act or the Protecting JOBs Act This bill prohibits a state from suspending, revoking, or denying a state-issued driver's license, teaching license, or professional license based solely on an individual's default or delinquency on a federal student loan or health education loan. Further, an aggrieved individual may bring a civil action against a state for violations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects teaching licenses from suspension over student debt, supporting educator retention and access to education careers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents license suspension for student loan default, protecting workers' employment opportunities and rights by removing a barrier to maintaining licensed professions.90% confidence
Marco Rubio (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 755: Right to Earn a Living Act of 2021

Right to Earn a Living Act of 2021 This bill requires a state or local government, to be eligible to receive future payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, to certify that it will not limit the operation, hours, or occupancy of small businesses without the state or local government taking legislative action.
Bob Good (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 763: Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act

Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act This bill requires the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families to disseminate information through the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information about the incidence of cases of child abuse that involve abuse to animals.
Ann M. Kuster (D) · 49 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 782: Homeownership for DREAMers Act

Homeownership for DREAMers Act This bill prohibits federal mortgage providers from limiting insurance eligibility on the basis of the mortgagor's participation in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits mortgage discrimination against DACA participants, enabling homeownership access and aligning with anti-discrimination housing policies.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits federal mortgage providers from denying insurance to DACA participants, directly protecting DREAMers' homeownership access and aligning with DACA protections.95% confidence
Juan Vargas (D) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 756: To restrict certain Federal assistance benefits to individuals verified to be citizens of the United States.

This bill restricts eligibility for certain federal assistance benefits to U.S. citizens or nationals. This restriction applies to all means-tested benefits, other than tax benefits, and to benefits authorized under the Social Security Act. An individual must provide evidence of citizenship or nationality status and attest to that status when applying for these benefits.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts federal benefits to citizens only, denying non-citizens access to means-tested programs and Social Security benefits.95% confidence
Glenn Grothman (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 773: Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021

Medical Debt Relief Act of 2021 This bill modifies requirements related to the reporting of medical debt. Specifically, a consumer reporting agency is prohibited from adding medical debt information to a consumer credit report if the debt was fully paid or settled, or is less than a year old. Additionally, a debt collector must notify the consumer prior to reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents medical debt from harming credit scores, protecting patients from financial penalties related to healthcare costs, aligning with patient rights support.90% confidence
Katie Porter (D) · 47 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 764: Keep Our PACT Act

Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act or the Keep Our PACT Act This bill provides funding through FY2031 for grant programs operated by local educational agencies to provide supplementary educational and related services to low-achieving students and other students who attend elementary and secondary schools with relatively high concentrations of students from low-income families. Additionally, the bill permanently reauthorizes the grant program to assist states and outlying areas in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides multi-year funding for grants targeting low-income schools and permanently reauthorizes educational support programs, directly advancing student access and resources.95% confidence
Susie Lee (D) · 63 co-sponsors
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