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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 21, 2021

HR 394: COVID–19 Student Loan Relief Extension Act

COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Extension Act This bill extends certain temporary relief related to federal student loans and expands eligibility for such relief to additional types of loans. Specifically, the bill extends the current suspension of payments due on federal student loans to 30 days after the end of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. It also extends the suspension of interest due on these loans until the economy shows specified initial signs of recovery. Further, the bill expands eligibility for temporary relief on federal student loans to include Federal Family Education Loans (FFELs) and Federal Perkins Loans that are not held by the Department of Education (ED) and certain health profession and nursing loans. (Currently, these temporary relief provisions are only applicable to certain Federal Direct Loans and FFELs that are held by ED.) Additionally, the bill makes this eligibility retroactive to March 13, 2020. Finally, ED and the Department of Health and Human Services must carry out a program, beginning on August 1, 2021, to provide at least six notices to borrowers that normal payment obligations will resume.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends student loan relief, reducing financial barriers for higher education access and affordability90% confidence
Joe Courtney (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 21, 2021

HR 400: Civics Learning Act of 2021

Civics Learning Act of 2021 This bill expands the use of American History and Civics Education—National Activities grants to prioritize innovative civics learning and teaching. Specifically, the bill expands the allowable uses of these grants to include before-, during-, and after-school activities and extracurricular activities; activities that include service learning and community service projects that are linked to school curriculum; activities that encourage and support student participation in school governance; and online and video game-based learning. Further, the Department of Education must ensure that specified percentages of grant funds are awarded on a diverse basis to eligible entities (e.g., institutions of higher education) that serve students and teachers at elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands grant eligibility for civics education activities, increasing funding access for K-12 school programs and curriculum development.90% confidence
Alcee L. Hastings (D) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 21, 2021

HR 403: To repeal a restriction on the use of funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure shareholders of corporations have knowledge of corporate political activity.

This bill repeals the prohibition on the use of certain funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission to implement a rule, regulation, or order to require the disclosure of political contributions, contributions to tax exempt organizations, or dues paid to trade associations.
Andy Levin (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 21, 2021

HR 376: Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act

Paris Agreement Constitutional Treaty Act This bill prohibits taking any action to carry out the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—commonly known as the Paris Agreement—unless the Senate first ratifies the agreement. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds to advance the agreement.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks U.S. implementation of Paris Agreement, which advances climate/energy goals. Explicitly prohibits actions and funding for climate policy, opposing renewable energy transition efforts.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks U.S. implementation of Paris Agreement by prohibiting funds/actions to meet climate goals, directly restricting climate change policy advancement.95% confidence
Lauren Boebert (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 21, 2021

HR 435: Excluding Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from Income Act

Excluding Pandemic Unemployment Compensation from Income Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, unemployment compensation paid under provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. It also disregards such compensation for purposes of determining eligibility for federally-assisted programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill excludes pandemic unemployment compensation from taxable income, providing direct tax relief to recipients (typically middle/lower income), aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence
Nydia M. Velázquez (D) · 20 co-sponsors
passed · Illinois · Senate Jan 19, 2021

SRES 5: A resolution honoring the memory of Officer Brian David Sicknick of the United States Capitol Police for his selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

This resolution honors the memory of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick for sacrificing his life in the line of duty on January 6, 2021, and it calls for justice to be brought to those responsible for the attack on the Capitol and the death of Officer Sicknick.
Mitch McConnell (R) · 97 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 19, 2021

HRES 49: Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp series should be issued honoring women veterans, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp series be issued.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp series honoring women veterans.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors women veterans through commemorative stamps, aligning with recognition as a veteran support indicator.95% confidence
Julia Brownley (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 19, 2021

HR 347: Presidential Tax Transparency Act

Presidential Tax Transparency Act This bill requires the President, the Vice President, and certain candidates for President and Vice President to disclose federal income tax returns for the ten most recent taxable years. The returns must be disclosed to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which must make the returns publicly available after redacting information that is necessary for protecting against identity theft, such as Social Security numbers. If the tax returns are not disclosed to the FEC as required by this bill, the Internal Revenue Service must provide the returns to the FEC upon receiving a written request from the FEC.
Anna G. Eshoo (D) · 50 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 18, 2021

HR 340: Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021

Incentivizing Medicaid Expansion Act of 2021 This bill provides an enhanced federal matching rate to every state that expands Medicaid coverage for individuals who are newly eligible under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, regardless of when such expansion takes place. Under current law, the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) is equivalent to 100% in 2014 through 2016, 95% in 2017, 94% in 2018, 93% in 2019, and 90% thereafter. The bill retains this enhanced FMAP, but bases it on a term of years rather than on specific dates. The bill applies retroactively.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding for Medicaid expansion via enhanced FMAP, reducing state budget burden and supporting public healthcare spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill incentivizes Medicaid expansion via enhanced federal matching rates, directly increasing health coverage access for newly eligible individuals under ACA.95% confidence
Marc A. Veasey (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 15, 2021

HJRES 16: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a manufacturing license, technical assistance license, or export license with respect to certain proposed agreements or transfers of specified defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, or Italy.
Gregory W. Meeks (D) · 29 co-sponsors
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