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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 20, 2021

S 2759: Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2021

Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct outreach to build awareness among former members of the Armed Forces of the process established for the review of discharge characterizations related to sexual orientation (i.e., on the basis of Don't Ask, Don't Tell or a similar policy). DOD must also provide for specified relief for former members of the Armed Forces who were impacted by the discharge characterizations and ensure that DOD oral historians review related facts and receive testimony from affected individuals.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCorrects DADT-era discharges, providing relief and recognition to affected veterans, advancing their benefits and honor.90% confidence
Brian Schatz (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 17, 2021

HR 5269: ERAP Improvement Act of 2021

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Improvement Act of 2021 or the ERAP Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance program to increase the portion of funding that state and local government grant recipients may use for administrative costs. The bill also encourages grant recipients to utilize these administrative funds to provide application assistance in coordination with public entities such as libraries, elementary schools, courts, and public housing. The program continues to provide grants to state and local governments to assist eligible households in paying rent, utility costs, and other housing costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases allowable administrative costs for rental assistance program, promoting efficient fiscal management of funds.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases ERAP administrative funding to improve tenant rental assistance access, strengthening affordable housing support through enhanced program efficiency and outreach.95% confidence
Cori Bush (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 15, 2021

S 2752: Do No Harm Act

Do No Harm Act This bill prohibits the application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to specified federal laws or the implementation of such laws. Currently, RFRA prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest when using the least restrictive means. Under the bill, RFRA is inapplicable to laws or the implementation of laws that protect against discrimination or the promotion of equal opportunity (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964); require employers to provide wages, other compensation, or benefits, including leave; protect collective activity in the workplace; protect against child labor, abuse, or exploitation; or provide for access to, information about, referrals for, provision of, or coverage for, any health care item or service. The bill prevents RFRA from being used to deny (1) goods or services the government has contracted, granted, or made an agreement to provide to a beneficiary of or participant in a program or activity funded by such government contract, grant, agreement, or other award; or (2) a person's full and equal enjoyment of a government-provided good, service, benefit, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation. In order for a person to assert a RFRA claim or defense in a judicial proceeding, the government must be a party to the proceeding.
Cory A. Booker (D) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Sep 14, 2021

S 1217: Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021

Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021 This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to require an issuer of securities to annually disclose information regarding climate change-related risks posed to the issuer, including an issuer's strategies and actions to mitigate these risks. Specifically, issuers must report their direct and indirect greenhouse-gas emissions and disclose their fossil fuel-related assets.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires disclosure of fossil fuel assets and emissions, pushing companies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and align with climate goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates SEC disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel assets to mitigate climate risks, advancing environmental transparency and accountability.95% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 14, 2021

HR 5249: Small Farm to School Act of 2021

Small Farm to School Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award three-year grants to eight states or tribal organizations to provide school food authorities with an increased reimbursement for free and reduced price lunches that include at least one component that is comprised entirely of locally-produced and unprocessed foods procured directly from certain agricultural producers. USDA must select at least one state or tribal organization located in each of the following regions: (1) the Mid-Atlantic Region, (2) the Midwest Region, (3) the Mountain Plains Region, (4) the Northeast Region, (5) the Southern Region, (6) the Southwest Region, and (7) the Western Region. USDA must give the highest priority to applications that propose to carry out certain projects, including projects that (1) serve a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and (2) increase the availability of locally-produced foods to children. Additionally, priority must be given to states or tribal organizations with a high quantity and variety of growers of local fruits and vegetables on a per capita basis, and with a demonstrated commitment to farm-to-school activities. Each state or tribal organization that receives a grant must provide, from nonfederal sources, an amount equal to 100% of the awarded grant amount.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases USDA reimbursement for school lunches with locally sourced food, directly funding K-12 school meal programs and supporting educational access through nutrition.85% confidence
Antonio Delgado (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 14, 2021

HR 5255: To amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 certain activities under the Impact Aid Program. The program provides funding to local educational agencies that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReauthorizes federal funding for Impact Aid Program, extending support for public education budgets impacted by federal property tax losses.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationReauthorizes Impact Aid Program funding for schools losing tax revenue due to federal properties, ensuring continued financial support for K-12 districts.95% confidence
Mike Levin (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 14, 2021

HR 5254: SEED Act

Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act or the SEED Act This bill expands the tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to include early childhood educators.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deductions for educators, providing direct tax relief to middle-income education workers per tax policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tax deductions for educators to include early childhood teachers, providing direct financial support to educators in the education sector.95% confidence
Conor Lamb (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 14, 2021

HR 5048: SNAP Act of 2021

Streamlining Nutrition Assistance Paperwork Act of 2021 or the SNAP Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for a Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver that allows states to use a written record to document telephonic signatures for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications. Under current law, states may allow individuals to sign their SNAP applications over the telephone, but states must preserve audio recordings of those telephonic signatures. During the COVID-19 emergency, USDA waived the requirement to preserve the audio recording and allowed states to document the telephonic signatures through written records.
Ann M. Kuster (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 10, 2021

HRES 634: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This resolution celebrates the contributions of small businesses in every U.S. community and supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Further, it supports efforts to provide small businesses with aid and assistance through certain programs and initiatives.
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 63 co-sponsors
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