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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 21, 2021

SRES 373: A resolution marking the 4-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria.

This resolution declares that Congress remains steadfast in its commitment to the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist in restoring the islands to their full potential and that Congress will not abandon U.S. citizens living there or on the U.S. mainland in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Robert Menendez (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 21, 2021

S 2766: Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act of 2021

Off shore Wind American Manufacturing Act of 2021 This bill provides tax credits for investment in manufacturing facilities that produce offshore wind turbine components.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for offshore wind manufacturing facilities, offering tax relief to incentivize investment in renewable energy manufacturing as a fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credits for offshore wind turbine component manufacturing, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides tax credits for offshore wind manufacturing, promoting clean energy development and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 21, 2021

S 2775: Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act

Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act This bill requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to provide rewards to whistleblowers who report information relating to a violation of consumer financial law resulting in certain monetary sanctions exceeding $1 million. Specifically, the bureau must award compensation to whistleblowers for 10%-30% of the collected penalties. In cases where the bureau collects less than $1 million in penalties, the bureau must award any single whistleblower 10% of the amount collected or $50,000, whichever is greater. The bill also sets forth requirements regarding the legal representation of a whistleblower and provides for confidentiality regarding the whistleblower's identity.
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 21, 2021

S 2776: Keeping Renters Safe Act

Keeping Renters Safe Act This bill expressly authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to place a moratorium on residential evictions to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The bill also requires HHS to implement a moratorium nationwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This moratorium must remain in effect for at least 60 days following the termination of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Current law authorizes HHS to take measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. As part of the COVID-19 response, HHS delegated this authority to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which then issued (and extended) several orders banning residential evictions. Whether these orders exceed the CDC's statutory and constitutional authority has been the subject of multiple legal challenges; the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the most recent order on August 26, 2021.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes HHS to enforce eviction moratorium to prevent disease spread during public health emergency, directly supporting public health initiatives as described in topic.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates eviction moratorium during health emergencies to protect tenants, directly strengthening tenant rights under housing protections.90% confidence
Elizabeth Warren (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 21, 2021

HR 5295: Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021

Every Veteran Counts Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and maintain a database of specified demographics (e.g., age) of veterans. The data must be in a machine-readable format and anonymized to protect sensitive personal information. The VA must provide access to the database on a publicly accessible website that is updated at least once a year. Additionally, the VA must report on the progress, challenges, performance, and opportunities of implementing its data strategy. The report must be made available on the VA's open data website in a machine-readable format.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires anonymized data protection for veterans' demographics, aligning with data privacy standards in technology policy.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA to create public demographic database for transparency, enabling data-driven improvements to veteran services and reporting on progress.85% confidence
Julia Brownley (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 21, 2021

HR 5170: SERVE Act

Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act or the SERVE Act This bill provides eligibility for specified Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to former members of the Armed Forces who were separated or discharged (honorably or otherwise) by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA benefits eligibility to veterans discharged due to sexual orientation/gender identity, directly advancing veteran benefits access.95% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 62 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 20, 2021

SJRES 25: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
Jeanne Shaheen (D) · 40 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 20, 2021

HRES 665: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue" policy.

This resolution recognizes the harm caused to members of the Armed Forces by the Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue policy and commemorates the repeal of the policy as a day in which service members were free to serve openly and be honored for such service without caveat. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to honor the service of all members and former members of the military, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill commemorates DADT repeal and reaffirms honoring all military service members, including veterans, aligning with recognition aspect of veterans' policies.90% confidence
Mark Takano (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 20, 2021

HRES 653: Supporting the goals to protect United States military personnel from malaria.

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives supports the goals of researching new interventions to prevent and treat malaria and encourages continued leadership by the United States to ensure that service member health is not jeopardized by vector-borne disease. The resolution also supports sustained or enhanced efforts to ensure that once malaria is eliminated in a country it does not return.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly supports malaria research and prevention efforts to protect military health, aligning with public health program funding and protection indicators.90% confidence
Jimmy Panetta (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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