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in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2021

HCONRES 7: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Second World War upon death.

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor, upon death, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, at the election of the individual or their next of kin.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Carol D. Miller (R) · 43 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2021

HRES 58: Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

This resolution supports the recognition of January 22 each year as the Day of Tears in the United States and encourages citizens to lower their flags to half-staff to memorialize the unborn.

Jody B. Hice (R) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2021

HR 431: Access Technology Affordability Act of 2021

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2021 This bill allows a refundable tax credit equal to the amounts paid for qualified access technology for use by a blind individual who is the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent of the taxpayer. Qualified access technology is hardware, software, or other information technology with the primary function of converting or adapting information that is visually represented into forms or formats useable by blind individuals. The credit is limited to (1) costs that are not compensated by insurance or otherwise, and (2) an aggregate amount of $2,000 per blind individual in any period of three consecutive taxable years. The credit must be adjusted for inflation after 2021 and terminates after 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

Mike Thompson (D) · 165 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 21, 2021

HR 393: Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act

Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act This bill modifies certain pay calculations that are used to determine retirement and annuity benefits for federal firefighters. Specifically, the bill adjusts the method of determining the average pay of a federal firefighter by adding one-half of a firefighter's basic hourly rate multiplied by the number of overtime hours included as part of such firefighter's regular tour of duty.

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 14, 2021

HR 317: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a health insurance Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program.

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to administer a Federal Invisible Risk Sharing Program that pays health insurers for claims by eligible individuals in order to lower health insurance premiums in the individual market.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 13, 2021

HRES 47: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Stephen F. Lynch (D) · 196 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 304: Equal COLA Act

Equal COLA Act This bill revises the formula used to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment for annuities paid under the Federal Employees Retirement System.

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 308: Secure and Fair Elections for Workers Act

SAFE Workers Act or the Secure And Fair Elections for Workers Act This bill requires the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to provide employees with the ability to vote remotely by telephone or the internet in union representation elections during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The bill further permits the NLRB's use of appropriations to issue directives or regulations providing for electronic voting methods.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Andy Levin (D) · 87 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 315: Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act

Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act This bill continues to exempt Medicare from budget sequestration orders until the end of the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 13, 2021

HR 305: Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act

Officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman for his actions to protect the Senate chamber during the security breach at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Charlie Crist (D) · 176 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 11, 2021

HRES 33: Recognizing January 2021 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

This resolution recognizes National Mentoring Month.

Mary Gay Scanlon (D) · 31 co-sponsors

in committee · Nebraska · House Jan 11, 2021

HR 261: Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of any of the targeted groups. The President shall impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically, the person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2) barred from purchasing certain controlled defense articles, (3) denied exports of items on the U.S. Munitions List, (4) prevented from receiving exports of certain goods or technology controlled for national security reasons, (5) prohibited from receiving financing of more than $10 million from any U.S. financial institution, or (6) subject to property-blocking restrictions. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities. The President shall bar these governments from receiving for one year (1) U.S. assistance, or (2) exports of controlled munitions. The Department of Treasury shall instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose the provision of assistance to an identified government for one year. The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve U.S. national interests. The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment.

Brian J. Mast (R) · 57 co-sponsors