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in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 766: TAILOR Act

Taking Account of Institutions with Low Operation Risk Act or the TAILOR Act This bill requires federal financial regulatory agencies to (1) tailor any regulatory actions so as to limit burdens on the institutions involved, with consideration of the risk profiles and business models of those institutions; and (2) report to Congress on specific actions taken to do so, as well as on other related issues. The bill's tailoring requirement applies not only to future regulatory actions but also to regulations adopted within the last seven years.
Barry Loudermilk (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 714: To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.

This bill requires the President to provide Congress with certain information at least 30 days before issuing an executive order related to abortion. Before issuing an abortion-related executive order, the President shall provide Congress with (1) the executive order text, (2) a list of the federal laws affected, (3) information about how the President is working within the parameters of federal law and the Constitution, (4) information about how the executive order will be accomplished, and (5) a list of all the individuals and entities that the President engaged with before issuing the order.
Tracey Mann (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 732: Unconscionable Pricing Act

Unconscionable Pricing Act This bill makes it unlawful for any person to sell, rent, or lease an emergency supply at an unconscionable price during a federally-declared emergency. A price is unconscionable if (1) it exceeds 10% of the average price for the same or similar emergency supply during the 30 days before the emergency was declared, and (2) such price increase is not related to the reasonable costs incurred to sell or rent the supply. The bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce the requirements of this bill.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents unconscionable rent increases during emergencies, protecting tenants from price gouging in housing.85% confidence
Jackie Speier (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 708: TREAT Act

Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act or the TREAT Act This bill temporarily authorizes the interstate provision of in-person and telehealth services. This authorization applies during, and for at least 180 days after, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, subject to scope of practice and other requirements, a health care professional may provide health services in any U.S. jurisdiction based on that individual's authorization to practice in any one state or territory. The bill also provides certain related powers to health care professional regulatory bodies, such as medical boards. Specifically, a regulatory body may investigate and take disciplinary actions against a professional who provides services pursuant to this bill to a patient in that body's jurisdiction.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state healthcare delivery during emergency, expanding patient access to services without requiring additional state licenses, directly improving access to care.95% confidence
Robert E. Latta (R) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2021

HR 726: COVID–19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act

COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants for testing, contact tracing, monitoring, and other activities to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Entities eligible for these grants include certain clinics and hospitals, nonprofits, and schools.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes CDC grants for COVID-19 testing/contact tracing, funding clinics/hospitals to strengthen public health response and healthcare access.95% confidence
Bobby L. Rush (D) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 2, 2021

HRES 81: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives of providing the vaccination for COVID-19 for detainees at the detention facility at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, before American citizens receive such vaccination.

This resolution expresses the opposition of the House of Representatives to any plans by the Department of Defense to deliver COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to prisoners held at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until all Americans have had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Additionally, the resolution asserts that the government should prioritize U.S. citizens for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Elise M. Stefanik (R) · 62 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 2, 2021

HRES 61: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Medicare and Social Security provide an essential benefit for current enrollees and should be strengthened for future generations.

This resolution affirms the House of Representatives' obligation to fulfill the promises made to senior citizens of the United States regarding access to Medicare and Social Security. It also rejects any changes to Medicare or Social Security that diminish benefits for Americans currently enrolled, or soon to be enrolled, in the Medicare program or the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program. The resolution also expresses the House's commitment that these programs should be strengthened and preserved, and expresses support for efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in these programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly rejects cuts to Medicare/Social Security benefits and commits to strengthening these essential programs, aligning with funding/protecting public services under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly affirms strengthening Medicare (a core healthcare program) and rejects benefit reductions, aligning with 'strengthen' and 'protect' healthcare indicators.95% confidence
Debbie Lesko (R) · 5 co-sponsors
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