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in committee · Iowa · House Sep 2, 2021

HR 2328: Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act

Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from covering conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment that seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for monetary compensation.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits Medicaid funding for conversion therapy, a harmful practice linked to mental health risks, thereby protecting patient rights and supporting ethical mental health services.95% confidence
Sean Patrick Maloney (D) · 158 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Sep 1, 2021

HRES 617: Supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Recovery Month".

This resolution expresses support for the 2021 National Recovery Month theme (Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community). National Recovery Month is an annual observance held in September to support the community of individuals in recovery from substance use, promote treatments and practices, and recognize service providers.
David J. Trone (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 31, 2021

HR 5127: AWOL Act

Afghanistan Withdrawal Oversight and Liability Act or the AWOL Act This bill prohibits using federal funds appropriated for FY2021 to provide support to the Taliban. The bill also requires reports and certifications related to Afghanistan. Specifically, no FY2021 funds may be used to (1) make payments or contributions of material support to the Taliban, or (2) provide relief from sanctions against the Taliban or its leaders. The bill requires the President to report to Congress on efforts to evacuate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents from Afghanistan. The President must also certify to Congress when all such individuals seeking evacuation from Afghanistan have been evacuated. The Department of State must periodically report to Congress on any agreements between the United States and the Taliban. Within seven days of the United States reaching an agreement with the Taliban, the State Department must provide to Congress all materials relevant to that agreement. The bill also requires the Office of the Inspector General of the State Department to report to Congress about the State Department's compliance with legal requirements in connection to agreements with the Taliban. Specifically, the office must assess compliance with a law that requires the State Department to provide certain information to Congress when the United States enters certain international agreements. The Department of Defense must report to Congress concerning U.S. equipment, property, and classified material that was destroyed, surrendered, or abandoned in Afghanistan during a period starting from February 29, 2020.
Mike Gallagher (R) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 27, 2021

HR 5117: Ensuring Evacuation from Afghanistan Act of 2021

Ensuring Evacuation from Afghanistan Act of 2021 This bill prohibits providing federal funding to the government of Afghanistan until the President certifies to Congress that all U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, coalition partners, and Afghan allies who would like to evacuate from Afghanistan have been evacuated. The bill also requires asset-blocking sanctions on the Afghan government until the President makes the certification.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 5089: Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021

Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021 This bill supports the use of biofuels (e.g., gasoline blended with ethanol) in vehicles, including by establishing a minimum octane standard for gasoline as well as making related biofuel requirements for vehicles, their fuels, and fuel infrastructure.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes renewable biofuels (e.g., ethanol-blended gasoline) through mandatory infrastructure requirements and octane standards, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes biofuels (e.g., ethanol-blended gasoline) as clean energy alternatives, advancing renewable fuel standards to reduce emissions per legislative intent.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable vehicle fuels via biofuel requirements and octane standards, aligning with sustainable transportation initiatives.90% confidence
Cheri Bustos (D) · 29 co-sponsors
signed · Iowa · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.
Thomas R. Suozzi (D) · 311 co-sponsors
signed · Iowa · House Aug 25, 2021

HR 1448: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act

Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act or the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act This bill implements a program and a policy related to service dog therapy for veterans. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as an element of a complementary and integrative health program. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system and have been recommended for participation by a qualified mental health care provider or clinical team. The VA must seek to enter agreements containing specified elements with accredited nongovernmental entities that have demonstrated ability to provide canine training. Veterans who participate in the program are authorized to adopt the dog they assisted in training if their health provider determines it is in the best interest of the veteran. The VA must establish processes to document and track the progress of participating veterans with respect to health benefits and improvements. The Government Accountability Office must brief Congress and submit a report on the program. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to implement 5-year pilot program providing canine therapy for veterans with PTSD, expanding healthcare benefits and complementary health services.95% confidence
Steve Stivers (R) · 317 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 604: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of United States recognition of the Taliban and supports an Afghan government-in-exile and the efforts to resist the Taliban in the Panjshir Valley.

This resolution states that the House of Representatives opposes diplomatic recognition of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. It also states that the House recognizes and supports Amrullah Saleh's leadership as the acting president of the former Afghan government and in the resistance against the Taliban.
Dan Crenshaw (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 24, 2021

HRES 607: Condemns President Biden's failure to heed the advice of military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offensive, leading to a disorganized, chaotic, and abrupt evacuation of United States personnel and Afghan allies.

This resolution condemns the President's failure to heed military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offense in Afghanistan and urges the President to commit to maintaining the evacuation operation as long as necessary to evacuate any U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Afghan partner who requests evacuation assistance .
Michael Waltz (R) · 157 co-sponsors
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 24, 2021

HR 5090: Biofuel Cell Research Act

Biofuel Cell Research Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program to expand the use of biofuels in vehicles. Under the program, DOE must develop a commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuel as a fuel source.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes biofuel research for renewable energy, aligning with reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes biofuel research for cleaner vehicle energy, aligning with clean energy and emissions reduction goals95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable vehicle fuel research via biofuels, aligning with 'promotes sustainable transportation' indicator. Directly targets vehicle fuel systems under transportation policy.92% confidence
Randy Feenstra (R)
in committee · Iowa · House Aug 23, 2021

HR 5054: Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2021

Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to use specified data regarding physician wages and office rent when determining certain geographic adjustment factors for the payment of physician services under Medicare. With respect to such payment, the bill also makes permanent certain minimum adjustments to the work geographic index and extends to all localities certain minimum adjustments to the practice expense index.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill adjusts Medicare payments using physician wage/rent data to maintain access, preventing reduced services in high-cost areas per its title and summary.95% confidence
Cynthia Axne (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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