Iowa Congressional Bills

in committee · Iowa · House Aug 9, 2021

HR 4944: Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021

Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021 This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for grants to enhance access to and provider training in pediatric behavioral health care. Specifically, HRSA must award grants to pediatricians, children's hospitals, and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health integration and coordination within communities. Grant-funded activities may include hiring community navigators to assist families in accessing appropriate services, incorporating behavioral health services in pediatric practices, and delivering services via telehealth. In addition, HRSA must award grants to children's hospitals to expand training for providers in the pediatric behavioral health workforce.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) · 66 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · House Aug 6, 2021

HR 4967: POST Act

Promoting Opportunities in Skilled Trades Act or the POST Act This bill allows recipients of existing federal career and technical education funds to use those funds to raise awareness for skilled trade programs and other programs that prepare students for in-demand occupations.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Iowa · House Aug 6, 2021

HR 4949: Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, commonly known as the Hello Girls , in recognition of their military service, devotion to duty, and 60-year struggle for veterans' benefits and recognition as soldiers.

Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · House Aug 6, 2021

HR 4957: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to require the announcement of the penalty for interference with cabin or flight crew, and for other purposes.

This bill requires airports to broadcast in terminals automated announcements about the penalty for interfering with cabin or flight crews.

Al Green (D) · 67 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 5, 2021

S 2619: Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act

Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act This bill restricts state and local governments from imposing certain standards or conditions on the production or manufacture of agricultural products sold or offered for sale in interstate commerce. Specifically, it prohibits the imposition of such standards or conditions if (1) the production or manufacture occurs in another state, and (2) the standard or condition adds to requirements applicable under federal law and the laws of the state or locality where the product is produced or manufactured. The bill also allows for a private right of action to challenge state or local regulations relating to agricultural goods sold in interstate commerce. A person may bring an action in (1) the U.S. district court for the judicial district in which the person is affected by a regulation or the person resides, operates, or does business; or (2) any other appropriate court with jurisdiction.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 5, 2021

S 2654: September 11 Transparency Act of 2021

September 11 Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires declassification reviews of certain documents related to investigations into the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department of Justice, and the Central Intelligence Agency must complete reviews of certain documents by deadlines specified in the bill.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 5, 2021

S 2647: 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.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 4, 2021

SJRES 10: A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

Tim Kaine (D) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · House Aug 4, 2021

HRES 574: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, which promotes international goodwill through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science.

Steve Womack (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · House Aug 4, 2021

HRES 500: Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for 100 years of gross violations of human rights and standing with the Chinese people in their struggle for liberty.

This resolution condemns the Chinese Communist Party and its violation of the human rights of the people of China.

Mike Gallagher (R) · 52 co-sponsors

in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 4, 2021

S 2608: Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2021

Survivors' Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Justice to make grants to states that provide certain legal rights to survivors of sexual assault.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Iowa · Senate Aug 4, 2021

S 2612: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2021

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2021 This bill allows a physical therapist to receive payment under Medicare for services provided to the physical therapist's patients by another physical therapist through a qualifying temporary arrangement, regardless of the geographic area or population served. Currently, physical therapists may only receive payment with respect to such arrangements for services provided in medically underserved, rural, or health professional shortage areas.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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