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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
passed · Hawaii · House Sep 14, 2021

HR 4: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. A state and all of its political subdivisions shall be subject to preclearance of voting practice changes for a 10-year period if 15 or more voting rights violations occurred in the state during the previous 25 years; 10 or more violations occurred during the previous 25 years, at least 1 of which was committed by the state itself; or 3 or more violations occurred during the previous 25 years and the state administers the elections. A political subdivision as a separate unit shall also be subject to preclearance for a 10-year period if three or more voting rights violations occurred there during the previous 25 years. States and political subdivisions that meet certain thresholds regarding minority groups must preclear covered practices before implementation, such as changes to methods of election and redistricting. Further, states and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. Next, the bill authorizes DOJ to require states or political subdivisions to provide certain documents or answers to questions for enforcing voting rights. The bill also outlines factors courts must consider when hearing challenges to voting practices, such as the extent of any history of official voting discrimination in the state or political subdivision.
Terri A. Sewell (D) · 223 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
in committee · Hawaii · House Sep 8, 2021

HR 4811: Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2021

Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2021 This bill establishes several requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies regarding prices for drugs covered under Medicare. (Current law prohibits the CMS from doing so.) If the CMS is unable to negotiate the price of a drug, such drug is subject to competitive licensing in order to further its sale under health insurance programs, notwithstanding existing government-granted exclusivities. The negotiated prices also apply to other federal health care programs, private health insurance, and the uninsured; pharmacies that charge more than the negotiated price for uninsured individuals are subject to civil penalties. Manufacturers must also comply with specified reporting requirements relating to prices and licensing, subject to civil penalties. The bill also institutes an excise tax on drugs for which the price spikes beyond a certain limit, subject to specified exemptions, as well as on drugs for which the price exceeds the negotiated price.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires CMS to negotiate drug prices, reducing Medicare spending costs - promoting fiscal responsibility in government budget management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires CMS to negotiate drug prices under Medicare, lowering costs for beneficiaries and improving prescription drug access per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 79 co-sponsors
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