Michigan Congressional Bills

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 240: Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.

This resolution calls on the government of Azerbaijan to immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. The resolution also urges the Department of State to engage with Azerbaijani authorities to bring about this result.

Adam B. Schiff (D) · 78 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 225: Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education.

This resolution supports the vision, mission, and goals of the Global Partnership for Education, and it affirms the role of the United States in improving access to quality public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents (particularly for girls) in the poorest countries.

Grace Meng (D) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 143: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is U.S. policy to officially recognize and remember the Semele Massacre (the 1933 killing of up to 3,000 Assyrian Christian men, women, and children by the government of Iraq), to reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with denial of the massacre, and to encourage education and public understanding of the massacre and its relevance to modern-day crimes against humanity.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 118: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government.

This resolution condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and expresses support for the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against the Iranian regime.

Tom McClintock (R) · 260 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HRES 90: Supporting an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People's Republic of China of COVID-19 and the impact thereof on the people of the United States and other nations.

This resolution condemns the Chinese government's decision to hide the emergence and spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) within China. It also calls for an investigation by public health officials from the United States and other affected countries into how China's actions contributed to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2299: Protecting Tourism in the United States Act

Protecting Tourism in the United States Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including considerations of changes in industry employment rates and business revenues during the pandemic. In conducting this study, Commerce must consult with industry representatives and provide an opportunity for public comment and advice, and its report must include policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2310: Climate Change Education Act

Climate Change Education Act This bill declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences, disproportionate impacts of such consequences, and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to climate change, climate adaptation and mitigation, climate resilience, climate justice, and environmental justice. NOAA must also establish a grant program for climate change education.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Debbie Dingell (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2321: Border Surge Response and Resilience Act

Border Surge Response and Resilience Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a plan for responding to irregular increases in migration at the border that present risks to border security. The plan shall include various elements including (1) a list of each agency, component, and office involved; (2) a process for quickly expanding capacity to temporarily process and hold individuals; and (3) a strategy for coordinating with local governments and other entities when DHS releases detained individuals. DHS must also identify metric thresholds for determining when to activate the plan and must activate the plan when such thresholds are satisfied. Furthermore, DHS must notify Congress no later than 14 days after activating the plan.

Topics ✗ Immigration

John Katko (R) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2295: HELP Act of 2021

HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2021 or the HELP Act of 2021 This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to carry out a loan repayment program for certain health care providers who agree to provide HIV treatment or HIV dental care in (1) a designated health professional shortage area, (2) a clinical site that is funded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, or (3) an area that meets requirements specified by HRSA. For each qualifying year of service, HRSA pays one-fifth of the principal and interest on any eligible loan, with total loan repayment after five years; repayment is capped at $250,000 per borrower.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2302: CLOSE Act

Closing Loopholes for Oil and other Sources of Emissions Act or the CLOSE Act This bill repeals exemptions from the Clean Air Act under which (1) emissions from oil and gas wells and pipeline facilities are excluded from aggregation with emissions from other similar units for purposes of determining major sources, and (2) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) excludes oil and gas production wells from being listed as area sources. Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to issue a final rule adding hydrogen sulfide to the list of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act and revising such list to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of hydrogen sulfide, including oil and gas wells.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 34 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2308: ATVM Future Act

Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Future Act of 2021 or the ATVM Future Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program within the Department of Energy (DOE). Under the existing program, DOE provides financial support for the production of advanced technology vehicles. The bill expands the program to include financial support for (1) medium-duty passenger vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles that meet specified emission standards or emit zero-emissions; and (2) components, such as batteries, of ultra-efficient vehicles. The bill also revises the emission standards that light-duty vehicles must meet to be eligible for assistance under the program. In addition, the bill revises requirements governing the evaluation of a loan applicant's prospects of repaying a loan under the program.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 2, 2021

HR 2309: National Dam and Hydropower Safety Improvements Act of 2021

National Dam and Hydropower Safety Improvements Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take certain actions related to dam safety. Specifically, FERC may issue a license for a dam and other project works only if the project meets the relevant safety requirements and the licensee can operate and manage the project works in a manner that ensures dam and public safety. A licensee with an already-issued license must also meet these safety requirements. FERC must also establish procedures to assess the financial viability of an applicant for such a license. Finally, the bill requires FERC's Office of Energy Projects to (1) notify a state in certain situations, such as when FERC issues a finding that requires a dam operator in that state to make repairs; and (2) hold a conference with states to discuss dam safety issues.

Topics ✓ Energy

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